Dacor IF36BNNFSF Use & Care Manuals - Page 7

Refrigerator Operation Crisper Drawers The crisper drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage. Controls The crisper controls regulate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawer. Slide the control toward the FRUIT setting for produce with outer skins. Slide the control toward the VEGETABLES setting for leafy produce. Wine Trivet/Can Rack The wine trivet/can rack accessory fits in the deli drawer or on a shelf. Bottles or cans can be laid crosswise, or a single bottle may be laid in the center depression. To remove: „„ Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out. To install: „„ Insert the drawer into the frame rails and push it back into place. NOTE: For best results, keep the crisper drawers tightly closed. Deli Drawer The deli drawer is a full-width drawer with adjustable temperature control. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or miscellaneous items. There is a divider to organize the drawer into sections if desired. There is a temperature control which adjusts the amount of cold air allowed into the deli drawer. The control is located on the right of the drawer, under the lid. Set the control to cold to provide a normal refrigerator temperature. Set the drawer on the coldest setting when a temperature colder than the main refrigerator compartment is desired. Use the coldest setting when storing meats. NOTES: „„ Cold air directed to the deli drawer can decrease refrigerator temperature. The refrigerator control may need to be adjusted. „„ Do not place leafy vegetables in the deli drawer. Colder temperatures could damage leafy produce. To remove: „„ Lift the lid. Pull the drawer out to full extension. Tilt the drawer front up and pull it straight out. To install: „„ Push the metal glide rails to the back of the refrigerator. Place the drawer onto the rails and slide the drawer back until it falls into place. To remove the divider: „„ Pull the drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry. Lift it out. To install the divider: „„ Hook the back of divider over the rear wall of pantry and lower it into place. Deli Drawer Tray The deli drawer tray allows for a removable tray within the fullwidth storage drawer. Water Dispenser The water dispenser is located on the left side wall of the fresh food section. It is designed for cold water dispensing only. To dispense water: „„ Hold a container under spout and press the dispenser button. Fresh Food Storage „„ The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40°F (1°-4°C) with an optimum temperature of 38°F (3°C). To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator. Check after 24 hours. If the temperature is above 40°F (4°C) adjust the controls as explained on page 3. „„ Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Meat and Cheese „„ Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contamination of other foods or surfaces does not occur. „„ Occasionally mold will develop on the surface of hard cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Parmesan). Discard cheese that is moldy. Dairy Food „„ Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate length of storage. Store these foods in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after each use. 5