KITCHENAID Cabinet Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator - Manuel (Page 15)

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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.
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.
Beverage Drawer
To remove and replace the beverage drawer:
1. Remove the beverage drawer by sliding it straight out to the
stop. Lift up at the front and slide the beverage drawer out
the rest of the way.
2. Replace the beverage drawer by sliding it back in fully past
the stop.
To remove and replace the beverage drawer shield:
1. Remove the beverage drawer shield by grasping it at the
bottom center. Pull up in the center while turning the shield
slightly to one side.
2. Replace the shield by grasping it at the bottom center and
inserting one side into the beverage drawer cover.
3. Carefully bend the shield at the center to insert the other side
into the cover.
Utility or Egg Bin
(on some models - Accessory)
Depending on your model, you may have a one piece utility bin or
a three piece egg bin. To use the three piece egg bin, remove the
cover and place the eggs in the egg tray. Replace cover and store
on an interior refrigerator shelf. 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.
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.