Climate-Controlled Drawers; Humidity-Controlled Crisper Drawers - Kenmore 596.73502201 Use And Care Manual

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HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED
CRISPER DRAWERS
The Crisper Drawer keeps produce
fresh longer by providing an
environment with adjustable humidity.
Controls
The
crisper
controls
regulate
the amount of humidity in the crisper
drawer. Use the low setting for produce
with outer skins. Use the high setting for
leafy produce.
To remove and install crisper
drawers:
>- To remove
drawer,
pull drawer
out to full extension. Tilt up front of
drawer and pull straight out.
To install, insert drawer into frame
rails and push back into place.
HOW DO I REMOVE THE GLASS
AND CRISPER FRAME IF I WANT
TO CLEAN IT?
Remove the drawers as instructed
above.
>- Place hand beneath frame to push up
glass from underneath. Lift glass out.
>- Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
To install, replace frame on liner rails
and insert glass into grooves on top
of frame.
WHAT CAN I DO TO PROLONG
THE LIFE OF MY PRODUCE?
Please observe the following rules when
storing produce in humidity-controlled
crisper drawers:
>- DO NOT wash produce before
placing in crispers. Any additional
moisture added to the drawers may
cause produce to prematurely spoil.
> DO NOT line crispers with paper
towels. Towels wilt retain moisture.
_.- DO NOT place leafy vegetables in
the Gourmet Pantry. Colder
temperatures wilt damage leafy
produce.
> Follow control instructions carefully.
Not setting controls correctly may
damage produce.
See below for correct humidity drawer
control settings:
LOW • cauliflower • apples
• corn • oranges
• zucchini • grapes
• cucumbers
HIGH • lettuce • asparagus
• spinach • cabbage
• celery • broccoli
• fresh sprouts • fresh herbs
GOURMET PANTRY
The Gourmet Pantry provides storage
space with a variable temperature
control that keeps the compartment
colder than refrigerator temperature. The
drawer also features a self-opening lid
that opens whenever the drawer is
pulled open.
This drawer can be used for large party
trays, deli items, or beverages.
Controls
The control regulates
the air temperature in
the drawer. Set control
level to cold to provide
normal refrigerator
temperature. Use the coldest setting for
meats or other deli items.
NOTE: Cold air directed to the Gourmet
Pantry can decrease refrigerator
temperature. Refrigerator control may
need to be adjusted.
To remove and install Gourmet
Pantry:
_.-To remove Gourmet Pantry, lift tid and
pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt
up front of drawer and pull straight
out.
_--To install, push metal glide rails to the
back of the refrigerator. Place drawer
onto rails and slide drawer back until it
falls into place.
WHAT SETTINGS SHOULD I USE
FOR ITEMS IN MY GOURMET
PANTRY?
You should not store lettuce or other
leafy produce in this drawer.
COLD COLDEST
cauliflower • steaks
cucumbers • hard cheeses
zucchinis • cold cuts
apples • bacon
corn • hot dogs
oranges
grapes