Food Storage Chart - Maytag RTD1700AAL Owner's Manual

Food Storage Chart
The following chart shows approximate storage times _ for wtrious refrigerated and frozen foods. These
storage times can vaJ), depending oil the type of paekaging used and the storage tetnperatures.
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 2 weeks 6-9 months Store only enough fbr immediate use in the
Dah'y Compartment. Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & cream I week Not recommended Check the carton dating. Close tightly-. Don't
return unused portions to original container.
Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Some cheese foods can be
spread & cheese food stored for longer periods.
Cottage cheese 5-7 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (Swiss, 1-2 months May become
crumbly
Wrap
tigh@
Ct,t off it, old if it develops o_
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface.
Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in the origimd carton. Check the carton
dating.
EGGS
Eggs in the shell I week Not reeonnnended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or 2-4 days 9 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp.
whites sugar for use in sweet, or i tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
FRESH FRUITS
t/ipening of fruits is slowed by refrigeration W}len storing in Vari Crisper set control at "Fruits" setting
Apples I month 6-12 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-
70°F.
Bananas, pears & 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature befi_re
avocados refrigerating. Bananas and avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries & cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Crisper to prevent
moisture loss.
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°F, If refrigerated,
store uncovered.
Grapes 3 5 day-s 6-12 months Store covered or in the Crisper to prevent
moisture loss.
Peaches, nectarines, ,3 5 days 6 12 months Ripen at room tmnperature before
plums & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 day's 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly to
avoid fllrther deterioration.
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