Whirlpool WRF991BOOM Use & Care Guide - Page 23
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Crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW (open) and HIGH (closed). LOW - Move control to the far left-hand side to allow 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 - Move control to the far right-hand side to keep 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. Temperature-Controlled Drawer IMPORTANT: This control sets the temperature for only this drawer. It does not set the temperature for, or turn off cooling to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The full-width, temperature-controlled drawer can be used to store large deli trays, fresh meat, beverages or other items that you want to store at an optimum temperature. Depending on your model, you will have either an Electronic Control or a Manual Control. Use the directions specific to your model. NOTE: Do not place leafy vegetables in the temperaturecontrolled drawer. The colder temperatures could damage leafy produce. Style 1 - Electronic Control For your convenience, temperatures have been preset for the optimum storage of fresh meat and poultry, cold drinks, and deli and cheese. These preset temperatures cannot be adjusted. Press the desired temperature setting for the items to be stored in the drawer. As it is pressed, each icon will light up, and its corresponding preset temperature will display: ■ Meats/Poultry - 32°F (0°C) ■ Cold Drinks (default setting) - 36°F (2°C) ■ Deli/Cheese - 39°F (4°C) NOTE: If no button is pressed, the control will revert to Cold Drinks, the default setting. Drawer Removal and Replacement To remove the drawer: 1. Push the drawer completely closed. 2. Lift up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out. To replace the drawer: 1. Push the metal glide rails to the rear of the refrigerator. 2. Place the drawer onto the glide rails. While tilting the rear of the drawer upward, slide the drawer toward the rear of the refrigerator. Drawer Divider To remove the divider: 1. Pull the drawer out to its full extension. 2. Lift the front of the divider and lift the divider out. To replace the divider: 1. Position the divider so that the features on the bottom of the divider align with the matching features in the drawer. 2. Lower the divider into place. 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. DOOR FEATURES Door Bins To remove and replace the bins: 1. Remove the bin by lifting it up and pulling it straight out. 2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support and pushing it down until it stops. Style 2 - Manual Control Slide the control to the temperature setting best suited for the items stored in the drawer. ■ Meat - Coldest ■ Vegetables - Least cold 23