Food Storage Chart - Maytag RTC1500AAL-CH01A Repair 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 enough for imnmdiate use in the
Dairy, 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 eheese, 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. Cheek the carton
dating.
Hard cheese (S_dss, 1-2 months May"become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cnt off mold if it develops on
Cheddar & Parmesan) the surface.
Sour cream 10 days 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 sugar for use in sweet, or i tsp. salt for non-
sweet dishes.
FRESH FRUITS
Ripening of fruits is slowed by refrigeration,
Apples 1 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 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 (select
models) 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 days 6 12 months Store covered or in the Vari Crisper (select
models) 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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