KitchenAid 2006136 Manual De Usuario
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There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated
or frozen food.
or frozen food.
To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these
recommended steps.
recommended steps.
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Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness.
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
freezer packaging and freeze.
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to
use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap
or aluminum foil.
use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap
or aluminum foil.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.
interior shelf.
Eggs
Store in original carton on interior shelf. On some
models, an egg storage container is provided for your
convenience.
models, an egg storage container is provided for your
convenience.
Fruit
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags
or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are
ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed
paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are
ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original
container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed
paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised
and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain.
Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in
crisper.
and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain.
Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in
crisper.
Storing fresh food
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store
in crisper.
Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store
in crisper.
Fish
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as
purchased.
purchased.
Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it
is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary.
See the following for storage times. When storing
meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.
is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary.
See the following for storage times. When storing
meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.
Chicken ........................................................1-2 days
Bacon ............................................................5-7 days
Ground beef ..................................................1-2 days
Cold cuts ......................................................3-5 days
Steaks/roasts ................................................3-5 days
Variety meats ................................................1-2 days
Cured meats................................................7-10 days
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.
NOTE: Keep your refrigerator smelling fresh with an
open box of baking soda.
open box of baking soda.
Storing fresh food (cont.)