Amana DRS2462BW Drawers, What can I do to prolong the life of my produce?, Fresh Food Features

Drawers

Snack Drawer (some models)

This drawer can be used for storage of food items or extra produce. Some models may have climate controls to keep food fresh longer.

Controls (some models) The climate controls regulate the amount of humidity in the drawer. Use the low setting for produce with outer skins. Use the high setting for leafy produce.

• To remove, pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out.

•To install, reverse above procedure.

Deli/Crisper Drawer climate controlled

The Deli/Crisper system provides a drawer

with a variable temperature control that keeps the compartment up to 5°F (3°C)

colder than refrigerator temperature. This drawer can be used for deli storage or additional produce storage.

NOTE: Cold air directed to the Deli/Crisper System can decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted.

Controls

Located on the wall to the left of the drawer, the climate controls regulate the air temperature in the Deli/Crisper drawer. Set control level to cold to provide normal refrigerator temperature for produce with outer skins. Use the coldest setting for meats or other deli items.

Crisper Drawer climate controlled

Garden Fresh™ crisper keeps produce fresh longer by providing an environment with adjustable humidity.

Controls

The Garden Fresh™ controls regulate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawer. Use the low setting for produce with outer skins. Use the high setting for leafy produce.

To remove and install drawers:

• To remove drawer, pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out.

• To install, reverse above procedure.

To remove and install crisper shelf:

•Lift off wall supports and remove.

•To install shelf, lower shelf onto wall supports and push in until shelf is flush with rear wall.

Fresh Food Features

Beverage Organizer™ (some models)

The Beverage Organizer™ slides out from underneath the Spillsaver™ Easy Glide™ shelf. The Organizer holds up to twelve 12-ounce beverage cans.

To remove and install Organizer:

• To remove, empty contents

of Organizer. Pull Organizer forward to full extension and lift front to release from shelf rail. Pull

straight out to remove.

•To install, reverse above procedure.

What setting should I use for items in my humidity- controlled drawers?

• cauliflower	• apples
• corn	• oranges
• zucchini	• grapes
• cucumbers	• tomatoes
• lettuce	• asparagus
• spinach	• cabbage
• celery	• broccoli
• fresh sprouts	• fresh herbs

What setting should I use for items in my temperature- controlled drawer?

•cauliflower • apples

• corn	• oranges
• zucchini	• grapes
• cucumbers	• tomatoes
• steaks	• hard
• bacon	cheeses
• cold cuts	• bacon
• hot dogs

It is not recommended that lettuce, or other leafy produce, be stored in this drawer.

What can I do to prolong the life of my produce?

Please observe the following rules when storing produce in humidity-controlled drawers:

•DO NOT wash produce before placing in crispers. Any additional moisture added to the drawers may cause produce to prematurely spoil.

•DO NOT line crispers with paper towels. Towels will retain moisture.

•Follow control instructions carefully. Not

setting controls correctly may damage

11produce.