Whirlpool ST21PKXJW00 Crisper and Crisper Cover, Utility or Egg Bin, Crisper Humidity Control

Crisper and Crisper Cover

(on some models - Accessory)

To remove and replace the crisper(s):

1.Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the crisper(s) and slide out the rest of the way.

2.Replace the crisper(s) by sliding back in fully past the drawer stop.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass crisper covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass crisper covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pebble-size pieces. This is normal.

NOTE: Glass crisper covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

To remove the crisper(s) cover:

1.Remove crisper(s).

2.Holding the glass insert firmly with one hand, press up in center of glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Carefully, slide the glass insert forward to remove.

3.Lift the cover frame up and remove it.

■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 or Egg Bin

(on some models -Accessory)

Remove the cover and place the eggs in the egg tray. If you prefer, you can remove the egg tray and place the entire carton of eggs in the bin. Replace the cover.

NOTE: Eggs should be stored in a covered container. If your model does not have an egg bin or covered utility bin, store eggs in their original container on an interior shelf.

To replace crisper(s) 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.

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.

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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