KitchenAid 2225409 manual Chilled Meat Drawer, Wine or Can/Bottle Rack, Crisper Humidity Control

Crisper Cover

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1.Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Carefully slide the glass insert forward to remove.

2.Lift the cover frame and remove it.

To replace the crisper 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.

Meat Drawer Cover

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover (Style 1 glass):

1.Remove the meat drawer. Tilt up the front of the cover and lift at the back. Pull the cover straight out.

2.Replace the cover by guiding the rear hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the cover up at the front until the rear hooks drop into the slots. Lower the front of the cover to a level position and replace the meat drawer.

■Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag in crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper.

■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/Style 2 - on right)

Chilled Meat Drawer

(on some models)

Slide the meat drawer temperature control forward to make the meat drawer less cold or backward to make the drawer more cold.

COLDER

COLD

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover (Style 2 plastic):

1.Remove the meat drawer. Tilt the cover up at the front and pull it forward and out.

2.Replace the meat drawer cover by fitting the notches and rear edge of the cover over rear and center crossbars on the shelf. Lower cover into place and replace the meat drawer.

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.

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack

(on some models - Accessory)

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.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between HIGH and LOW.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

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