KitchenAid 12828134, 2300262 manual Crisper HumidityControl, Temperature-Controlled Drawer

To Replace Crisper(s) Cover:

NOTE: Before reinstalling the cover, make sure the

U-shaped reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the crisper cover.

1.Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place.

2.Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into place.

Crisper HumidityControl

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 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.

HIGH LOW

Temperature-Controlled Drawer

The full-width, temperature-controlled drawer can be used to store large party trays, deli items, or beverages. For storage flexibility the drawer features a divider and an adjustable temperature control.

NOTE: Do not place leafy vegetables in the temperature- controlled drawer. Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce.

Drawer Removal and Replacement

Depending on your model, your refrigerator may have one of two drawer styles. Follow the instructions for the appropriate drawer style.

Style 1 - Flat-lid Drawer

To remove the drawer:

1.Pull the drawer out to its full extension.

2.Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out.

To replace the drawer:

1.Push the metal glide rails to the rear of the refrigerator.

2.Place the drawer onto the glide rails and slide the drawer toward the rear of the refrigerator.

Style 2 - Lift-up-lid Drawer

To remove the drawer:

1.Lift the lid. Pull the drawer out to its full extension.

2.Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out.

To replace the drawer:

1.Push the metal glide rails to the rear of the refrigerator.

2.Place the drawer onto the glide rails and slide the drawer toward the rear of the refrigerator.

Drawer Divider

To Remove the Divider:

1.Pull the drawer out to its full extension.

2.Lift the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the drawer and lift the divider out.

To Replace the Divider:

1.Hook the back of the divider over the rear wall of the drawer.

2.Lower the divider into place.

Drawer Temperature Control

The temperature control, located under the lid on the right-hand side of the drawer, regulates the amount of cold air coming into the drawer.

NOTE: Cold air directed into the drawer can decrease the refrigerator temperature. The refrigerator temperature may need to be adjusted.

■Slide the temperature control to the least cold setting if you want the drawer to be the same temperature as the refrigerator compartment.

■Slide the temperature control to a colder setting when you want the drawer to be colder than the refrigerator compartment.

NOTE: Use the coldest setting when storing meats.

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 meats (liver)		...............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.

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