Maytag RJRS4281A, RJRS4881A, RJRS4880B, RJRS4880D, RJRS4880A manual Vegetable Selection Storage Chart

VEGETABLE SELECTION AND

STORAGE CHART

FRESH VEGETABLES	SELECTION	STORAGE
Artichokes	Choose tight, compact heads that feel heavy for their size.	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	Avoid if wilted, moldy or woody.	the “Produce” setting.
Asparagus	Choose firm, straight stalks with compact tips.	Wrap stem ends in a wet paper towel.
		Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
		the “Produce” setting.
Beets	Choose small to medium-size beets with skin that is firm	Remove tops for storing. Store in the
	and smooth.Tops should be tender and fresh.	ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”
		setting.
Bok Choy	Look for clean, crisp stalks with fresh-looking leaves. Avoid	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	product that is wilted or yellowing.	the “Produce” setting.
Broccoli	Buds should be a rich green, firm and be packed closely	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	together. Leaves should be bright and unwilted.	the “Produce” setting.
Brussels Sprouts	Choose small round heads with dark green, compact leaves.	Keep handling to a minimum and use as
	Avoid those that are puffy, wilted or yellow.	soon as possible. Store in the
		ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”
		setting.
Carrots	Well shaped, smooth, firm carrots. Avoid if pliable or	Trim tops closely.
	shriveled.	Store on the “Produce” setting.
Cauliflower	Choose cauliflower that is creamy white with compact	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	florets. The jacket leaves should be bright green and firmly	the “Produce” setting.
	attached.
Corn	Look for bright green, moist husks that when pulled back	Store in the husks in the ClimateZone™
	reveal well filled, even rows of plump kernels. When	drawer on the “Produce” setting.
	pricked, the kernels should give a squirt of juice.	Use as soon as possible.
Fresh Cut Vegetables	Vegetables should be brightly colored. Avoid product that	Keep cold in the ClimateZone™ drawer
and Salad Mixes	is wilted or slimy. Avoid punctured containers. Follow “use	on the “Produce” setting.
	by,” “sell by” and expiration dates.
Leeks	Choose smaller size leeks with fairly straight (not bulbed)	Store away from foods that absorb odors.
	bases.	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
		the “Produce” setting.
Lettuce: Boston/Bibb,	Avoid if leaves appear wilted, discolored, dried or translu-	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
Iceberg, Romaine	cent. Avoid heads with dark butts (some minor browning	the “Produce” setting
	is normal due to natural processes that occur after
	harvest).
Mushrooms	Mushrooms should be plump, firm and free of spots.	Store in the original container, do not
		store in a plastic bag. Store in the
		ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”
		setting.
Radicchio	Choose well-shaped, compact heads. Leaves should be dark	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	maroon-red with white veins.	the “Produce” setting.
Radishes	Look for bright color, with well-formed roots and crisp,	Remove tops for storing. Store in the
	white flesh.Tops should be green and fresh.	ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Produce”
		setting.
Spinach	Look for deep green coloring. Avoid spinach that is	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	yellowing, wilted or has long stems.	the “Produce” setting.
Sprouts	Good quality sprouts should be brightly colored with a	Store in the ClimateZone™ drawer on
	crisp texture. Avoid if slimy or discolored.	the “Produce” setting.

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