User Manual

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
IMPORTANT
*Please note, use this information as a guide only,
actual storage times will vary depending on how
you use your refrigerator.
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RECOMMENDED STORAGE TIMES FOR FRESH FOODS *
CATEGORY PRODUCT STORAGE TIPS
REFRIGERATOR
ULTRA CHILL
FREEZER
MEAT Sausages and Mince 1-2 Days 3-5 Days 2-3 Months
Keep cold meat at the back of the
refrigerator where it is coldest.
Chops and Steak 3-4 Days 5-7 Days 4-6 Months
Cold Meats 3-5 Days 5-7 Days 4-6 Months
Plastic can cause meat to sweat if
stored in refrigerator for more than a day.
Roasts 3-5 Days 1 week 12 Months
Roast can take up to 48 hours to defrost
properly, transfer frozen roast to th
refrigerator 2 days before use.
POULTRY
Chicken 1-2 Days 5-7 Days 2 Months
If poultry takes on a smell or colour you
are unsure about it is best to throw it out.
Roast Chicken 3-5 Days 1 week 12 Months
Whole eggs are not suitable for freezing,
slightly beaten eggs may be frozen for
four months.
Eggs 6 Weeks Not Suitable Not Suitable
SEAFOOD Whole fish and fillets 2-3 Days 5-7 Days 2 Months Store in an airtight container or foil.
Lobster and Crab 1-2 Days 3-5 Days 2 Months
Prawns 1-2 Days 3-5 Days 2 Months
Never freeze prawns in salty water as
this will dehydrate the flesh.
DAIRY
Milk Until Expiry Date Not Suitable Not Suitable If dairy takes on a smell or colour and
you are unsure about it, it is best to
throw it out
Yoghurt 7- 10 Days Not Suitable Not Suitable
Hard Cheeses 2 Weeks – 2 1-2 Months 2 Months
Depending on the variety hard cheese
can last from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Months (Grated)
Soft Cheeses
1-2 Weeks 2-4 Weeks Not Suitable
Texture may change depending on the
type of soft cheese
Butter 8 Weeks 3-4 Months 12 Months
FRUIT &
Every fruit and vegetable has a different
shelf life.
Some stay fresh for a couple of days
e.g. beans, others can last for a couple
of months e.g. onions.
Not Suitable 8-12 Months Keep vegetables in the crisper and away
from the air vents to avoid freezing.
VEGETABLES
When freezing
chop and
If you wash fruit and vegetables before
storing them make sure they are dry or
wrap in absorbent paper before storing
in the refrigerator as this can make them
susceptible to rotting.
blanch in small
portions.
Try to keep fruit and vegetables
separated as fruits that give off high
levels of ethylene (the ripening agent)
can prematurely ripen and spoil
surrounding vegetables