Whirlpool RS22AQXGN03 manual Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control, Utility Bin

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.

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer

Temperature Control

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 (-2°- 0°C).

IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended.

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 at the VEG setting, all the way to the left, to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures (which need to be warmer than those for meat).

Veg/Meats
Tem	perature
Veg/Meats
Temperature
	MEATS
VEG

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.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed 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 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 Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left)

■Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)

Utility Bin

(on some models - Accessory)

NOTE: For long term storage, store eggs in a covered container or in their original carton on an interior shelf.

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.

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