Maytag MFC2061HEW Use and Care Guide - Page 21

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 DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Milk and cream Cream cheese, cheese spread and cheese food Cottage cheese Sour cream Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan) EGGS Eggs in the shell Leftover yolks or whites FRUITS Apples Bananas Pears, plums, avocados Berries, cherries, apricots Grapes Citrus fruits Pineapples, cut REFRIGERATOR FREEZER STORAGE TIPS 1 month 1 week 1 to 2 weeks 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Not recommended Check carton date. Close tightly. Do not return unused portions to original container. Do not freeze cream unless whipped. Not recommended Wrap tightly. 3 to 5 days 10 days 1 to 2 months Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. Not recommended Store in original carton. Check carton date. 4 to 6 months May become crumbly Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold. 3 weeks 2 to 4 days Not recommended Refrigerate small ends down. 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. 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. Note: Bananas will darken when refrigerated. Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Note: Avocados will 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. 20