Food Storage - Maytag MTB1946BEA User Manual

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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.)
Butter 1 month 6-9 months Wrap tightly or cover.
Milk & 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 1-2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly.
& cheese food
Cottage cheese 3-5 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days
Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar 1-2 months 4 6 months Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold.
& Parmesan) May become crumbly
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Eggs in the shell, weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down.
Leftover yolks or whites 9-12 months For each cup of yoIks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60 70°F.
Bananas 2-4 days 6 months (whole/peeled) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas &
Pears, plums, avocados [ 3-4 days Not recommended avocados darken when refrigerated.
Berries, cherries, apricots [ 2-3 days 6 ntonths Grapes 3-5 days 1 month (whole)
Citrus fruits 1-2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60-70°F. If refrigerated, store uncovered.
Pineapples, cut 2-3 days 6-12 months :luickly.
Asparagus 1-2 days ;-I0 months Don't wash befnre refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3-5 days I-10 months Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.
cauliflower, green peas, lima
beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery 1-2 weeks 0-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Carrots, parsnips, beets, & 7-l0 days 8-l0 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
turnips
Lettuce 7-10 days Not recommended
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Chicken and Turkey, whole 12 days 12 months Keep in original packaging for refrigeration Place in the Meat and
Chicken and Turkey, pieces 12 days 9 months Cheese Drawer When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap
Fish 12 days 26 months with freezer wrap
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Bacon 7 days month
Beef or lamb, ground 1-2 days 3-4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
Beef or lamb, roast & steak 3-5 days 6-9 months Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than
Ham, fully cooked, whole 7 days 1-2 months 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
half 5 days 1-2 months
slices 3 days I-2 months
Luncheon meat 3-5 days 1-2 months Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2
Pork, roast 3-5 days 4-6 months weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer.
Pork, chops 35 days 4 months
Sausage, ground 12 days 12 months
Sausage, smoked 7 days 12 months
Veal 35 days 4-6 months
Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat
Frankfurters 7 days 1 month and Cheese Drawer
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