Kenmore TRIO 596.755024 - Manual (Page 19)

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
originai container. Don’t freeze
cream uniess 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 originai carton.
Check carton date.
Sour cream 10 days Not recommended Store in originai carton.
Check carton date.
Hard cheese
[Swiss, Cheddar and Parmesan)
1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months
May become
crumbly
Wrap tightly.
Cut off any mold.
EGGS
Eggs in the sheil 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. sait 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. Note; Bananas will
darken when refrigerated.
Pears, plums, avocados 3 to 4 days Not recommended Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Note: Avocados will
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.
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