Food Storage Suggestions - GE 19 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Use these storage times as guidelines for good eating
quality. The type of packaging used and the storage
temperatures will affect how long food will keep in
the refrigerator.
Foods
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Butter
Milk & cream
Cream cheese, cheese
spread & cheese food
Cottage cheese
Hard cheese (Swiss,
Cheddar & Parmesan)
Sour cream
EGGS
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks
or whites
FRESH FRUITS
Apples
Avocados
Berries & cherries
Citrus fruits
Grapes
Peaches, nectarines,
plums & apricots
Pineapples, cut
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FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS

Refrigerator
Time
1–2 weeks
1 week after the
"sell by" date
1–2 weeks after
the "sell by" date
5–7 days after the
"sell by" date
1–2 months
10 days after the
"sell by" date
1 week after the
"sell by" date
2–4 days
Ripening of many fruits is slowed by refrigeration. Store fruits in the storage
drawer with the control on the "Fruits" setting.
1 month
3–5 days
2–3 days
1–2 weeks
3–5 days
3–5 days
2–3 days
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the County Extension Service or your local
Utility Company for the latest information on freezing
and storing foods.
Freezer
Time
6–9 months
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
May become crumbly
Not recommended
Not recommended
9–12 months
6–12 months
6–12 months
6–12 months
Not recommended
6–12 months
6–12 months
6–12 months
Storage Tips
Store butter covered in the Dairy
Compartment to prevent butter from
absorbing odors.
Refrigerate immediately after use. Close
tightly. Don't drink out of the carton
because enzymes from your mouth cause
milk to sour. Don't freeze cream unless
whipped.
Wrap tightly.
Wrap tightly to keep odors confined.
Cut off mold if it develops on the surface.
Cover and store small ends down.
Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating. Avocados will darken
when refrigerated.
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss.
Store uncovered.
Store covered or in the storage
drawer to prevent moisture loss.
Ripen at room temperature before
refrigerating.
Use quickly for best eating quality.