Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control; Crisper Humidity Control; Wine Or Can/Bottle Rack; Utility Bin - Kenmore 106.5022 Series Use & Care Manual

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control
(on some models)
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to
properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled
to avoid "spot" freezing and can be set to keep meats at the
National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage
temperatures of 28° to 32°F (­2° to 0°C).
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-
proof materials before storing. Always store meat as
recommended.
Adjusting the Control:
To change a control setting: Move the control to the right (less cold)
or to the left (colder) as desired.
To store vegetables: Set the control to VEG (all the way to the right)
to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures (which
need to be warmer than those for meat).
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the right
(less cold), toward the VEG setting. Remember to wait 24 hours
between adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food
time to change.
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 meat (liver, etc.) ....................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.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture­sealed
crisper. Humidity Control is located on the crisper drawer. Adjust
the control to any setting between LOW and HIGH.
LOW (open) lets 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 bag or plastic
container and store in crisper.
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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 plastic container and store in crisper.

Wine or Can/Bottle Rack

(on some models - Accessory)
To Remove and Replace the Wine Rack (left) or Can/Bottle
Rack (right):
1. Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.
2. Replace the rack by sliding it in between the shelf and the wall
of the refrigerator.

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.

FREEZER FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word "Accessory." Not all accessories will fit all models. If
you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call
the toll-free number on the back cover or in the "Accessories"
section.
Frozen Food Storage Guide
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food,
the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and
moisture­proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a
sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the
food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice
crystals.
Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within
24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907 to
1,350 g per 28 L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the
freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be certain to leave
enough room for the door to close tightly.
For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a
freezer guide or reliable cookbook.