Maytag MSD2650HEB Use and Care Guide - Page 25

FoodStoragTeips 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. DAI RY PRODUCTS ST_[ _J_ Butter Milk and cream Cream cheese, cheese spread and cheese food Cottage cheese 1 month 1 week 1 to 2 weeks 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 months Not recommended Not recommended Wrap tightly or cover. Check carton date. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions to original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped. Wrap tightly. Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) 1 to 2 months EGGS Eggs in the shell Leftover yolks or whites 3 weeks 2 to/4 days FRUITS /4to 6 months May become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold. Not recommended 9 to 12 months Refrigerate small ends down. For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add 1 tsp. sugar for use in sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes. Apples Bananas Pears, plums, avocados Berries, cherries, apricots Grapes Citrus fruits Pineapples, cut 1 month 2 to/4 days 3 to/4 days 2 to 3 days 3 to 5 days 1 to 2 weeks 2 to 3 days 8 months (cooked) May also store unripe or hard apples at 60 ° to 70° F (16 ° to 21 ° C). 6 months (whole/peeled] Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas darken when refrigerated. Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Avocados darken when refrigerated. 6 months Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. 1 month (whole) Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Not recommended May also store at 60 ° to 70° F (16° to 21° C]. If refrigerated, store uncovered. 6 to 12 months Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly. continued... 24