Meat storage guide
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for
and Coversstorage times. When storing meat longer than the times given,
freeze the meat.
(on some models)
Fresh fish or shellfish..................use same day as purchased
Crisper and Convertible Vegetable Meat DrawersChicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.) .........1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ...........................................3-5 days
To remove and replace drawers:Cured meats............................................................7-10 days
1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
front of drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of
drawer with other hand and slide the drawer out the rest of plastic containers with tight lids.
the way.
2. Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fully Crisper Humidity Control
past the drawer stop.
(on some models)
Crisper or Vegetable/Meat Drawer CoversYou can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and
To remove and replace covers:HIGH.
1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
crisper glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. fruits and vegetables with skins.
Holding the crisper glass firmly, carefully slide the glass insert
forward to remove.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.
2. Lift crisper cover frame and remove. Repeat steps to remove Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or store
the meat drawer cover. in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
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
3. Replace back of meat drawer cover frame into supports or plastic container and store in crisper.
slides on side walls of the refrigerator and lower or slide the Humidity control location:
front of the cover frame into place.
Humidity Control on crisper drawer (Style 1 - on left)
4. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into
place. Repeat steps to replace the crisper cover.Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right)
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to
properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is
cooled to prevent ?spot? freezing and can be set to keep meats
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack
at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage
temperatures of 28°- 32°F (-2°- 0°C). (on some models - Accessory)
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, To remove and replace the wine rack (left) or can/bottle
moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as rack (right):
recommended. 1. Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.
Adjusting the control2. Replace the rack by sliding it in between the shelf and the
The convertible control comes preset at the lowest meat setting.wall of the refrigerator.
To change a control setting: Move the control to the right
(colder) or to the left (less cold) as desired.
To store vegetables: Set the control to VEG (all the way to the
left) to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures
(which need to be warmer than those for meat).
Utility Bin
(on some models - Accessory)
NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left
(less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.
Doing so gives the temperature of the food time to change.
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