Maytag RJRS4870D, RJRS4881A, RJRS4880B Climatezone Storage Drawers, ClimateZone Drawer Settings

CLIMATEZONE™ STORAGE DRAWERS

The two lower drawers in the fresh food compartment are equipped with ClimateZone™ Technology. This tech- nology allows the temperature within each drawer to be tightly controlled for storing meats, fresh produce or citrus.

The electronic temperature control within these drawers provides preset temperatures, based on the food group that is selected. The actual temperature within each ClimateZone™ drawer is dis- played electronically. Each setting provides temperatures in the range outlined in the chart below.

	Temperature	Temperature
Selection	Set Point	Display Range*
Normal	None	The display is blank
Citrus	38° F (3° C)	37 - 39° F (3 - 4° C)
Produce	34° F (1° C)	33 - 35° F (1 - 2° C)
Meats	31° F (-1° C)	30 - 32° F (-1 - 0°C)

*Varying factors such as environment, drawer openings, refrigerator control settings, etc. may cause the temperature display on the drawer to fluctuate outside the range of temperatures listed above. This is normal. For best results, set the fresh food compartment to 37 ° F (3° C) and the freezer compart- ment to 0° F (-18° C).

Note:

The Normal Cold setting turns off the ClimateZone™Technology.The drawer then operates as a standard crisper.

ClimateZone™ Drawer Settings

The MEATS setting is recommended whenever storing fresh meat, poultry and fish. Store meats in airtight containers or sealed bags to contain any juices. Clean up spills immediately, then disinfect.

Select the PRODUCE setting when storing a mixed load of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as:

Apples	Broccoli
Green onions	Asparagus
Nectarines	Kiwi fruit
Radishes	Spinach
Cabbage	Celery
Romaine	Leeks
Carrots	Cherries
Herbs	Lettuce
Strawberries	bagged, pre-cut
Cauliflower	salads and
Peaches	vegetables

Select the CITRUS setting when storing fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, pineapple, cranberries, watermelons and tangerines.

Fruits and vegetables can be stored loosely wrapped or unwrapped.

Fruits with skins such as apples and grapes should not be stored in airtight bags or containers.

Notes:

•After prolonged or repeated drawer openings and/or loading the drawers, the displayed temperature may rise. This is normal. The temperature will recover in a short period of time.

•When meat is being refrigerated for the purpose of thawing, it should be stored in a pan with sides or a sealed bag or container, on a refrigerator shelf. Frozen meats will thaw very slowly when stored in the ClimateZone™ drawer on the “Meats” setting.

•Under heavy usage conditions, the exterior surfaces of the Climate- Zone™ drawers may fog. This is normal. The condensation will clear once the door is closed for a period of time.

•Due to the accuracy and the location of the ClimateZone™ temperature sensor system, drawer temperatures measured with household ther- mometers may vary slightly from the digital display.This is normal.

TO REMOVE CLIMATEZONE™ STORAGE DRAWERS:

•Pull drawer out until it stops.

•Lift front edge and pull all the way out.

TO REPLACE CLIMATEZONE™ STORAGE DRAWERS:

•Set drawer on side tracks.

•Slide drawer in until the bar rests in slot on underside of drawer front.

•Close the drawer.

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