Kenmore 4156 Use and Care Guide - Page 24

24 ReplacingTheAir Filter In general, you should change the air filter every six months to ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors. You may want to adjust this time period depending on the types and amounts of food you typically store in your refrigerator. The electroniccontrolpanel,locatedat the top d the refrigeratorcompartment,includes controlsto monitorthe statusof yourair filter, includingindicatorlightsthat remindyou when to order and changethefilter. For moreinformationaboutthesecontrols,see "Checkingthe Air FilterStatus"on page 15. To replace your air filter: 1 Push the plastic bubble tab located on the side of the air filter housing. This releases the hinged bottom half to drop open. 2 Remove the old filter and discard it. 3 Unpackage the new filter and place it inside the hinged bottom half of the housing. 4 Push the hinged bottom half upward until the tab snaps into closed position. 5 Press and hold the Filter Reset button on the electronic control panel for 3 seconds. When the Filter OK light comes on, the status has been reset. 6 Press and hold the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds again to turn off the filter status system. IdeasFor StoringFoods Fresh Food Storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F (see page 13 for more about temperature settings). • Avoid overcrowding uneven cooling. the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes Fruits and Vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables in crisper food quality for longer time periods. drawers, where trapped moisture helps preserve Meat • Wrap raw meat and poultry securely so leakage and contamination surfaces does not occur. of other foods or • Use the meat keeper drawer for short term storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two days should be frozen. • See page 17 for more about the meat keeper drawer.