Haier HRF-250S User Manual - Page 8

Food Preparation and Storage Tips STORING FRESH FOOD Leafy Vegetables Wash in cool, clean water. Drain off water but do not dry, then place in vegetable bin. Other Vegetables and Fruits Wash, dry, then place in vegetable bin. Fresh Meat in fridge Wrap in aluminium foil or waxed paper and place in fridge. Cooked meat After cooking, cool for 1-2 hours then cover, or wrap promptly in aluminium foil to prevent drying and place in fridge. Fresh Fish Always use on day of purchase or wash / clean / dry and wrap in aluminium foil, then place in FREEZER compartment. Butter/Cheese For normal use, should be stored in fridge; extra supplies should be frozen. * For storage period, please refer to fresh food storage chart below FRESH FOOD STORAGE CHART STORING FROZEN FOOD Variety Meats Steaks/Roasts Chicken Cured Meats Minced Beef Bacon 1-2 days 3-5 days 1-2 days 7-10 days 1-2 days 3-7 days Aluminium foil and plastic wrap will give best protection when freezing food. Never re-freeze food which has thawed out. Note: for maximum freshness store in area "B" (see page 1). For longer storage, follow directions for FREEZING. See storage guide for normal storage of frozen foods. 6 Food Preparation and Storage Tips FROZEN FOOD STORAGE CHART DAIRY Butter Cheese Ice Cream Margarine Milk and Cream 3 - 6 months 6 months 1 month 3 months 3 months BREAD AND PASTRY Breads-Baked 2 - 4 months Breads-Unbaked 1 week Yeast Cakes, Cup Cakes 3 - 4 months Baked Cakes, Unbaked Cakes 2 months Pies, baked or unbaked 2 - 4 months Dough only 4 - 6 months FISH AND SEA FOOD Fish Shrimp (uncooked) Prawns 6 - 9 months 2 - 3 months 2 - 3 months MAIN DISHES Cooked main dishes Sandwiches Soup, Sauces, Gravies 2 - 4 months 3 weeks 2 - 3 months MEAT UNCOOKED Beef Pork Lamb Veal Chicken FRUITS Citrus fruits and juices Fruit juices Pineapple Other fruits 6 - 12 months 3 - 6 months 6 - 9 months 6 - 9 months 12 months 9 - 12 months 4 - 6 months 2 - 12 months 8 - 12 months VEGETABLES Cooked Vegetables 4 - 6 months Raw Vegetables (Blanched): 8-12 months 7