Maytag RTS1700CAL Manual page 12

Food Storage Chart (continued)
Refrigerator Freezer
Foods Time Time Storage Tips
Since vegetahles remain fresh longest ia a moist environment, they should be stored in the Fresh
FRESH VEGETABLES
Crisper. If the crispers are full, store vegetables in plastic bags or plastic containers to prevent
o_oisture loss,
Asparagus 2-3 days 8-12 months Don't wash before refrigerating. Store in tile
crisper.
Brussels sprouts & 3-5 days 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
broccoli
Cabbage & celery 1 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
Cauliflower & snap i week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
beans
Carrots, parsnips, 2 weeks 8-12 months Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and
beets, radishes & refrigerate in the crisper.
tat'nips
Green peas & lima 3-5 days 8-12 months Leave in pods & refrigerate.
beans
Lettuce & other salad 1 week Not recommended Wash. Drain well. Refrigerate in the crisper.
greens
Onions, green 3-5 days 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
Peppers & cucumbers i week 8-12 months Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in the crisper.
FRESH POULTRY & FISH
Chicken 1-2 days 6-12 months Can be kept in its original packaging for
" Turkey, duck & goose 1-2 clays 4-6 months refrigeration. Place in the Meat/Cheese
drawer with control on the "Fresh Meat"
Fish 1-2 days 1-2 months setting. When freezing longer than fi weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
FRESH MEATS
Beef, ground 1-2 days 4-6 months Can be kept in oliginaljaackaging for
Beef, roast & steak 3-5 days 9-12 months refrigeration. Place in the Meat/Cheese
drawer with control on the "Fresh Meat"
Pork 3-5 days 6-9 months setting. When freezing longer than 2 weeks,
overwrap with suitable freezer wrap.
Veal 3-5 days 4-6 months
Sausage, ground 1-2 days 1-3 months
Lamb 3-5 days 9-12 months
PROCESSED MEATS
Bacon 7 day's 1 month Processed meats should be tightly wrapped
and stored in the Meat/Cheese drawer with
Frankfurters 7 days 2 weeks the control on the "Dell/Cheese" setting.
Ham, whole 7 days 1-3 months
half 5 days 1-3 months
slices 3 days 1-2 months
Luncheon meat 3-5 days Not recommended Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat
maybe kept up to 2 weeks.
Sausage, smoked 7 days Not recommended
*So,lrces: United States Department of Agficultnr¢_; F ood Markoting Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa Stat_ U_fiversity
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