Food Storage Suggestions - GE 19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS
Use these storage times as guidelines for good eating
quality. The type of packaging used and the storage
temperatures wilt affect how long food will keep in
the refrigerator
New techniques are constantly being developed
Consult the County Extension Service or your local
Utility Company for the latest information on freezing
and storbzg foods,,
Refrigerat0r [ Freezer l
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter 1-2 weeks 6-9 months
Milk & cream
Cream cheese, cheese
spread & cheese food
Cottage cheese
Hard cheese (Swiss,
Cheddar & Parmesan)
Sour cream
1 week after the
"sell by" date
I-2 weeks after
the "sell by" date
5-7 days after the
"sell by" date
1-2 months
10 days after the
"sell by" date
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
May become crumbly
Not recommended
Store butter' covered in the DaiIy
Compartment to prevent butter from
absorbing odors,
Refrigerate immediately after use, Close
tightly, Don't drink out of the carton
because enzymes from your mouth cause
milk to sour. Don't freeze cream unless
whipped, '
Wrap tightly,
Wrap tightly to keep odors confined,
Cut off mold if it develops on the surface°
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks
or whites
FRESH FRUITS
Apples
Avocados
Berries & cherries
Ciuus fluits
Grapes
Peaches, nectarines,
plums & apricots
Pineapples, cut
t week after' the
"sell by" date
2-4days
i
Not recommended
I
Cover' and store small ends down,
l
9-!2 months
Ripening of many fruits is slowed by refrigeration Store fruits in the storage
drawer with the control on the "Fruits" setting
! month
3-5 days
2-3 days
6-t2 months
6-12 months
6-12 months '
Not recommended
6-12 months
6-12 months
6-12 months
1-2 weeks
3-5 days
3-5 days
2-3 days
Ripen at room temperature befbre
refrigerating, Avocados wilt darken
when refrigerated.
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss,
Store uncovered
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss.
Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating_
Use quickly for best eating quality.
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