Maytag MTB1504ARW Use & Care Manual page 11

Food Storage 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.
DAI RY PRODUCTS
Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly.
Don't return unused portions to
original container. Don't freeze
cream unless whipped.
Cream cheese, cheese spread and Wrap tightly.
cheese food
Cottage cheese Store in original carton. Check
carton date.
Sour cream
1-2 weeks
3-5 days
10 days
1-2 months
3 weeks
2-4 days
1 month
2-4 days
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
4-6 months
May become crumbly
Not recommended
9-12 months
Hard cheese
(Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks or whites
FRUITS
Apples
Bananas
Pears, plums, avocados 3-4 days Not recommended
Berries, cherries, apricots 2-3 days 6 months
Grapes 3-5 days 1 month (whole)
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months
8 months (cooked)
6 months (whole/peeled]
8-10 months
8-10 months
1-2 days
3-5 days
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Wrap tightly.
Cut off any mold.
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 [lard
apples at 60-70° E
Ripen at room temperature
before refrigerating. Bananas
and avocados darken when
refrigerated.
May also store at 60-70° F.
If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Will not ripen after purchase.
Use quickly.
Don't wash before refrigerating.
Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas
in pods.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli,
cauliflower, green peas,
lima beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery 1-2 weeks 10-12 months Wrap odorous foods and
refrigerate in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets, and turnips 7-10 days 8-10 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods
and refrigerate in the crisper.
Lettuce 7-10 days Not recommended
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