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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 °- 32°F
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight,
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 to VEG (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 on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)
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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
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Fresh fish or shellfish | use same day as purchased | |||
Chicken, | ground beef, variety | meat (liver, etc.) | ......... | days |
Cold cuts, | steaks/roasts | days | ||
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Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic containers with tight lids.
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You can control the amount of humidity in the
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.
Humidity control location:
•Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left)
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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.
Frozen food storage guide
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and
Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 Ibs. of food per cubic foot
For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
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