Whirlpool ST18PKXJW00 manual Crispers and Meat Drawers, Crisper Humidity Control, Crisper Cover

To remove the shelf:

NOTE: The shelf is heavy and must be removed using both hands.

1.Hold the back of the shelf with one hand.

2.Lift the front of the shelf with the other hand to a 45° angle and lower it slightly to release it from the upper channel of the track. Pull the shelf straight out.

To replace 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.

To remove and replace the shelf track:

1.Remove the shelf track by lifting both sides of the track slightly and pulling the track straight out.

2.Replace the track by guiding the track hooks into the shelf support slots on the back wall.

NOTE: Make sure that both sets of track hooks are in the slots and that the slots are parallel with each other.

3.Push the track back and down securely into the shelf supports.

To replace the shelf:

NOTE: Make sure that both of the rear shelf slides are securely in the track before letting go of the shelf. The lateral shelf may be difficult to install if the track is placed too close to the refrigerator ceiling. Reposition the track on a lower rung until the shelf can be tilted enough to easily slide into the track.

1.Hold the shelf at the front and tip the front at a 45° angle to the track.

2.Insert both of the rear shelf slides into the upper channel of the track, and lower the front of the shelf into place.

Crispers and Meat Drawers

(on some models)

Drawers

To remove and replace a drawer:

1.Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.

2.Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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