Maytag MTB1954MEB User Guide - Page 11
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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.) water filter Foods Refrigerator Freezer Storage Tips DAIRY PRODUCTS Butter Milk & cream Cream cheese, cheese spread & cheese food Cottage cheese Sour cream Hard cheese (Swiss, Cheddar & Parmesan) EGGS Eggs in the shell Leftover yolks or whites FRUITS 1 month 1 week 1-2 weeks 3-5 days 10 days 1-2 months 6-9 months Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended 4-6 months May become crumbly 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. Store in original carton. Check carton date. Wrap tightly. Cut off any mold. 3 weeks 2-4 days Not recommended 9-12 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. For further assistance, call 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A., 1-800-688-2002 Canada or www.maytag.com Apples Bananas Pears, plums, avocados Berries, cherries, apricots Grapes Citrus fruits Pineapples, cut 1 month 2-4 days 3-4 days 2-3 days 3-5 days 1-2 weeks 2-3 days 8 months (cooked) 6 months (whole/peeled) Not recommended 6 months 1 month (whole) Not recommended 6-12 months May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70° F. Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas and avocados darken when refrigerated. May also store at 60-70° F. If refrigerated, store uncovered. Will not ripen after purchase. Use quickly. VEGETABLES Asparagus Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, green peas, lima beans, onions, peppers Cabbage, celery Carrots, parsnips, beets, & turnips Lettuce POULTRY & FISH Chicken and Turkey, whole Chicken and Turkey, pieces Fish 1-2 days 3-5 days 1-2 weeks 7-10 days 7-10 days 1-2 days 1-2 days 1-2 days 8-10 months 8-10 months Not recommended 8-10 months Not recommended 12 months 9 months 2-6 months Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods. Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper. Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in the crisper. Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap. MEATS Bacon Beef or lamb, ground Beef or lamb, roast & steak Ham, fully cooked, whole half slices Luncheon meat Pork, roast Pork, chops Sausage, ground Sausage, smoked Veal Frankfurters 7 days 1-2 days 3-5 days 7 days 5 days 3 days 3-5 days 3-5 days 3-5 days 1-2 days 7 days 3-5 days 7 days 1 month 3-4 months 6-9 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 4-6 months 4 months 1-2 months 1-2 months 4-6 months 1 month Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration. Place in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. When freezing longer than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap. Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2 weeks in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the Meat and Cheese Drawer. Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University 10