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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 meat (liver, etc.).........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.
Crispers and Covers

To remove and replace the crisper or utility drawer:

1. Slide the crisper or utility drawer straight out to the stop. Lift
the front of the drawer with one hand while supporting the
bottom of the drawer with your other hand and slide the
drawer out the rest of the way.
2. Replace the crisper or utility drawer by placing the drawer
rollers between the front roller of the track and the track. Slide
drawer back in fully past the drawer stop.

To remove and replace the crisper or utility drawer covers:

1. Remove the crisper or drawer. Lift right side of glass cover to
free retainer and left side of cover. Carefully remove the glass
cover.
2. Replace the crisper cover by placing the retainer on the right
side of the glass cover. Insert the left side of the glass cover
into the groove on the left. Lower the cover so that the
retainer pins are in the guide holes on the right side of the
drawer.

To remove and replace the crisper shield:

1. Remove crisper and crisper cover. Slide shield down the
track, away from the retainer.
2. Replace shield by sliding it into the retainer until it stops.
Crisper Humidity Control
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. The crisper controls are located on the front of the
crispers. 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.
Humidity control location:
■Humidity controls are located on the front of crisper drawers.
Covered Utility Bin
NOTE: For long-term storage, store eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
Wine R ack

To remove and replace the wine rack:

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.
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