Food Storage Chart - Maytag MFI2266AEW Use & Care Manual

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