KitchenAid KSSC42FMS01, KSSC36FMS00, KSSC36FMS02 Crispers and Covers, Crisper Humidity Control

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.

Crispers and Covers

To remove and replace the crisper or utility drawer:

1.Slide the crisper or utility drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of the drawer with your other hand and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2.Replace the crisper or utility drawer by placing the drawer rollers between the front roller of the track and the track. Slide drawer back in fully past the drawer stop.

Crisper Humidity Control

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. The crisper controls are located on the front of the crispers. 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 bags 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.

Humidity control location:

■Humidity controls are located on the front of crisper drawers.

To remove and replace the crisper or utility drawer covers:

1.Remove the crisper or drawer. Lift right side of glass cover to free retainer and left side of cover. Carefully remove the glass cover.

2.Replace the crisper cover by placing the retainer on the right side of the glass cover. Insert the left side of the glass cover into the groove on the left. Lower the cover so that the retainer pins are in the guide holes on the right side of the drawer.

					ontro		l
	mid		ityC			5	HIG
Hu			3	4
	1	2
LOW
							l
						on	tro
				ity	C		HIGH
		mid				5
					4
Hu		1	2
LO

To remove and replace the crisper shield:

1.Remove crisper and crisper cover. Slide shield down the track, away from the retainer.

2.Replace shield by sliding it into the retainer until it stops.

Covered Utility Bin

NOTE: For long-term storage, store eggs in a covered container or in their original carton on an interior shelf.

Wine Rack

To remove and replace the wine rack:

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.

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