Maytag MCD2257KES - 21.6 cu. Ft Use And Care Manual page 24

Food Storage T ips
Food Storage Chart
Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality
of the food when purchased.
DAI RY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly.
Do not return unused portions to
original container. Do not freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
spread and cheese food
Cottage cheese 3 to 5 days Not recommended Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in original carton.
Check carton date.
Hard cheese 1 to 2 months /4to 6 months Wrap tightly.
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) May become Cut off any mold.
crumbly
EGGS
Eggs in the shell 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites 2 to/4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen,
add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or
1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
FRUITS
Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples
at 60 ° to 70 ° F (16 ° to 21 ° C).
Bananas 2 to/4 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before
(whole/peeled) refrigerating. Note: Bananas will
darken when refrigerated.
Pears, plums, avocados 3 to/4 days Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Note: Avocados will
darken when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots 2 to 3 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Grapes 3 to 5 days 1 month (whole) Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Citrus fruits 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60 ° to 70° F
06 ° to 21° C).
If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2 to 3 days 6 to 12 months Will not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.
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