Food Storage Chart - Maytag RTD21A Use And Care Manual

Food Storage Chart
The following chart shows approximate storage times _ for various refrigerated and frozen foods. These
storage times can vary depending on the type of packaging used and the storage temperatures.
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months Store only eno_tgll for immediate use in the
Daiu 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 reeommended Store in original carton. Check the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (Swiss, 1-2 months May"heeome crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off mold if it develops on
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface,
Sour cream 10 day,s Not recommended Store in the original carton. Check the carton
dating.
EGGS
Eggs in the shell 1 week Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or 2-4 days 9-12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add i tsp.
whites sngar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
Ripening of fruits is slowed by refrigeration. Except where noted, store fruits in the Vari Crisper
FRESH FRUITS _ith the control on the "Fruits" setting.
Apples 1 month 6-1'2 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-
70°F.
BaJmnas, pears & 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
avocados refrigerating. Bananas and avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries & cherries 2-3 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Citrus fruits I-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°F. If refrigerated,
store uncovered.
Grapes 3 5 days 6-12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper to
prevent moisture loss.
Peaches, nectarines, 3-5 days 6-12 months Ripen at room temperature before
plums & apricots refrigerating.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly- to
avoid further deterioration.
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