Energy Saving Tips; Fresh Food Storage - Maytag RTD2300 User Manual

ENERGY SAVING TIPS FOOD STORAGE TIPS
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Locate the refrigerator away from heat
producing applianees such as tile range or
dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight.
l,eveI the refrigerator and do not block
ventilation around the front grille.
Keep the freezer filll to near capaei_' so less
cold air will escape during door openings.
When less than two thirds f_ll, place milk
cartons half fi_ll of water in the freezer.
Let hot dishes coo! slightly betk_re putting into
the refrigerator or freeze:r.
Cover liquids.
Clean the refrigerator condenser coils eve U
8-4 months, more often if you have pets (see
page 13).
Wipe moisture from the outside of eontainers
befi_re plaeing them into the refrigerator.
Set tile Energ T Saver switch to the "SAVES
ENEIIGY'" position unless moisture forms on
the outside of the refrigerator.
9. Avoid opening the doors too often.
Fresh Food Storage
The tYesh fbod compartment ofa refi'igerator
should be kept bem_een 34°F and 40°F with an
optinmm temperature of 37°E To cheek the
temperature, pIace art 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 adjust the controls as
explained on page 4.
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves.
Overcrowding reduces the circulation of air
arom_d the food and results in uneven cooling.
Leave breathing space around food containers
for best cooling resuhs.
The storage requirements for different foods
vary' depending on flle temperature and
moisture needed. Refer to the Food Storage
Chart on pages 10-11 for approximate
storage times. To mNntain the best possible
quality_ keep the following considerations
in mind:
Meat and Cheese
• 'Ib maximize storage time store these items in
the Meat/Cheese drawer, t_efer to page 7 for
temperature settings.
Fruits and Vegetables
• Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture
to help keep frtfits and vegetables fresh, The
Vari Crisper allows the moisture level to be
adjusted depending on what is stored in the
crisper. Generall> fruits need low moisture
and vegetables need high moisture, t{efer to
page 6 f?Jrsetting the control.
• Fruit and vegetable quality affects the length
of storage. Quali_ can vaU from item to item,
variety to variety and season to season+ For
example, a rainy growing season can cause
lettuce to be brown when purchased or brovm
more quickly. Sort fruits and vegetables before
storage and use bruised or soft items first.
Discard those shox,Angsigns of decay.
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