Foodstorage Chart - Maytag MTB1950FRQ User Manual

FOODSTORAGE CHART
(Storage timesare approximateand may vary dependingon typeof packaging,storage temperature,and the qualityof the food when
purchased.)
Foods Refric erator Freezer Storage Ti _s
6-9 months Wraptightlyor cover.
Netrecommended Check carton date. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions
to originalcontainer.Don't freeze cream unlesswhipped.
Notrecommended Wraptightly.
spread & cheesefood I
Cottagecheese [ 3-5 days Not recommended Store inoriginal carton.Check cartondate.
Sour cream 110 days
Hardcheese (Swiss, I t-2 months 4-6 months Wraptightly.Cutoffany mold.
Cheddar& Parmesan) May
Eggsin the shell 3 weeks Notrecommended Refrigeratesmallendsdown.
Leftover yolksor whites 2-4 days 9-12 months Foreachcupof yolksto befrozen,add 1 tsp.sugarforuse in
sweet,or 1 tsp.salt fornon-sweet dishes.
FRUITS
Apples 1 month 8 months(cooked) Mayalso store unripeor hard applesat 60-70° E
Bananas 2-4 days 6 months ( whole.Jpeeled) Ripenat roomtemperaturebeforerefrigerating.Bananasandavo-
Pears,plums,avocados 3-4 days Not recommended carlosdarkenwhen refrigerated.
Berries,cherries,apricots 2-3 days 6 months
Grapes 3-5days t month(whole)
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also storeat 60-700F. If refrigerated,store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 clays 6-12 months Willnotripenafter purchase.UsequiCkly.
VEGETABI .ES
Asparagus 1-2days 8-10 months Do no1washbeforerefrigerating. S tore in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, b roccoli, c au- 3-5 days 8-10 months Wrapodorous foods.Leavepeasin pods.
liflower, greenpeas,lima
beans, o nions, p eppers
Cabbage,celery 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrapodorous foods& refrigerate i n crisper.
Carrots,parsnips,beets, & 7-10 days 8-10 months Removetops.Wrap odorousfoodsand refrigeratein the crisper.
turnips
Lettuce 7-10 days Notrecommended
POULTRY & FISH
Chicken and Turkey,whole t-2 days f2 months Keepin orig/nalpackagingfor refrigeration.Placein the Meatand
ChickenandTurkey, p ieces 1-2days 9 months CheeseDrawer.Whenfreezinglongerthan 2 weeks, overwrap
Fish 1-2days 2-6 months withfreezerwrap.
MEATS
Bacon 7 days 1 month
Beefor lamb, ground 1-2days 3-¢ months Freshmeatscan be kept inoriginal packaging for refrigeration.
Beefor lamb,roast& steak 3-5clays 6-9 months Placein the Meatand CheeseDrawer.When freezinglongerthan
Ham,fullycooked, whole 7 days 1-2months 2 weeks,overwrapwith freezerwrap.
half 5 days 1-2months
slices 3 days 1-2 months
Luncheonmeat 3-5days 1-2months Unopened, v acuum-packed luncheonmeatmay be kept up to 2
Pork, roast 3-5days 4-6 months weeksin the MeatandCheeseDrawer.
Pork,chops 3-5 days 4 months
Sausage,ground 1-2days 1-2 months
Sausage,smoked 7 days 1-2months
Veal 3-5days 4-6 months
Processedmeatsshouldbe tightlywrappedand storedin the Meat
Frankfurters 7 days 1 month andCheeseDrawer.
Sources: United S tates Department ofAgriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Servioe, Iowa StateUniversity