The convertible vegetable/meat
drawer can be adjusted to
properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is
cooled to prevent "spot" freezing and can be set to keep meats
at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended
storage
temperatures
of 28 °- 82°F (-2 °- 0°C).
IMPORTANT:
TOextend freshness, wrap meats in airtight,
moisture-proof
materials before storing. Always store meat as
recommended.
Adjusting the control
The convertible control comes preset at the lowest meat setting.
To change a control
setting:
Move the control to the right
(colder) or to the left (less cold) as desired.
To store vegetables:
Set the control at the MEG setting, all the
way to the left, to store vegetables at their optimal storage
temperatures
(which need to be warmer than those for meat).
Humidity control location:
•
Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style I - on left)
•
Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)
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5
4
3
2
I
LOW
Wine
Oan/B®lIle
Rack
To remove and replace the wine rack (left) or can/bottle rack
(right):
1.
Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.
2.
Replace the rack by sliding it in between the shelf and the
wall of the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left
(less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.
Doing so gives the temperature
of the food time to change.
Meat storage guide
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
moisture-proof.
Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for
storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given,
freeze the meat.
Fresh fish or shellfish .................. use same day as purchased
Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.) ......... 1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ............................................
3-5 days
Cured meats ............................................................
7-10 days
Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
plastic containers with tight lids.
NOTE: For long term storage, store eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
FREEZER FEATURES
Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word "Accessory."
Not all accessories will fit all models.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories,
please
call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Accessories"
section.
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and
HIGH.
LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage
of fruits and vegetables with skins. Fruit: Wash, let dry and
store in refrigerator in plastic bag or crisper. Do not wash or
hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries
in original container in crisper, or store in a loosely closed
paper bag on a refrigerator shelf. Vegetables
with skins:
Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage
of fresh, leafy vegetables. Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold
water, drain and trim or tear off bruised and discolored
areas.
Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
To remove and replace the shelf."
1.
Lift the shelf off of the supports.
2. Slide it out of the shelf support holes.
3.
Replace shelf in the reverse order.
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