Whirlpool WRT138TFYW Refrigerator Features, Refrigerator Shelves, Meat Drawer, Crisper

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

Refrigerator Shelves

(Glassshelvesonsomemodels)

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make it easier to find the exact item you want. It will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.

Shelves and Glass Shelves (on some models)

To remove and replace a shelf:

1.Remove items from the shelf.

2.Slide the shelf straight out to the stop.

3.Depending on your model, lift back or front of the shelf past the stop. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

4.Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the track in the wall of the cabinet.

5.Guide the front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to slide the shelf in all the way.

Fold Away Shelf (on some models)

To remove and replace a shelf:

1.To remove the entire shelf, tilt up the front of the shelf and slide it out toward you.

2.To remove the front-half of the shelf, hold the front of the shelf with one hand and press up in the center of the shelf. Then push down and in on the shelf until it slides beneath the back half of the shelf.

3.Replace the entire shelf by guiding it into the door liner and pushing it inward until it stops. Then, tilt the front of the shelf upward until the stopper is overcome and slide it in.

Meat Drawer

(on somemodels)

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1.Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2.Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.

3.Replace the drawer by sliding it back in fully past the drawer stop.

Meat Drawer Cover (on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover:

1.Remove the meat drawer.

2.Push the cover back to release the rear clips from the shelf. Tilt the cover up at the front, and pull it forward.

3.Replace the meat drawer cover by fitting the notches and clips on the cover over the rear and center crossbars on the shelf.

4.Lower cover into place and pull the cover forward to secure the rear clips onto the shelf.

5.Replace the meat drawer.

NOTE: In some models the meat pan moves sideways on the shelf to allow for flexible positioning.

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.

Crisper

(on somemodels)

Crisper Drawers

To remove and replace the crisper drawer:

1.Slide the crisper drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2.Replace the drawer by sliding the drawer in fully past the stop.

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