KITCHENAID Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator - Manuel (Page 17)

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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.
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.
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.
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.
Utility or Egg Bin
(on some models - Accessory)
Depending on your model, you may have a one, two or three
piece bin. Eggs may be stored in the egg tray or loose in the bin.
NOTE: Store eggs in a covered container for long-term storage. If
your model does not have an egg storage bin, store eggs in their
original carton on an interior shelf.
FREEZER FEATURES
Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please
call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or
Service” section.
Freezer Baskets
To Remove and Replace Wire Baskets :
Upper basket
1. Remove all items from basket. Remove basket by pulling
basket out to its full extension and lift out.
2. Replace basket by sliding into upper molded railing. Make
sure that rear of basket hooks behind rail catch.
Upper basket divider
■ The upper basket divider separates ice making from frozen
food storage and it prevents ice from falling behind the
basket assemblies.
■ The upper basket divider is designed to be non-removable
and should remain in the refrigerator
Lower basket
1. Remove all items from basket. Remove basket by lifting
basket from rail guides.
2. Replace basket by placing into rail guides.
LOW LOW HIGH HIGH