Maytag MCB2256HEB Use and Care Manual - Page 18

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. FOODS REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6 to 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 cheese food 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended Wrap tightly. Cottage cheese 3 to 5 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. Hard cheese 1 to 2 months (Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) 4 to 6 months May become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold. EGGS Eggs in the shell 3 weeks Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down. Leftover yolks or whites 2 to 4 days 9 to 12 months For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes. FRUITS Apples 1 month 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60° to 70° F (16° to 21° C). Bananas 2 to 4 days 6 months (whole/peeled) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas darken when refrigerated. Pears, plums, avocados 3 to 4 days Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Avocados darken when refrigerated. Berries, cherries, apricots 2 to 3 days 6 months Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Grapes 3 to 5 days 1 month (whole) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Citrus fruits 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended May also store at 60° to 70° F (16° to 21° C). If refrigerated, store uncovered. Pineapples, cut 2 to 3 days 6 to 12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly. continued... 17