Whirlpool 2212539 - Manuel (Page 14)

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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 meats (liver)............... 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 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.
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)
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.
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.
LOW LOW HIGH HIGH