Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper And Covers; Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control; Crisper Humidity Control; Utility Bin - Kenmore 106.5171 Series Use & Care Manual

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer,
Crisper and Covers
(on some models)
Crisper and Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawers
To Remove and Replace Drawers:
1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the
front of drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom
of drawer with the other hand and slide the drawer out the
rest of the way.
2. Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fully
past the drawer stop.
Crisper and Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Covers
To Remove and Replace Covers:
1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of
crisper glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame.
Holding the crisper glass firmly, slowly slide the glass insert
forward to remove. Lift crisper cover frame and remove.
Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer cover.
2. Replace back of meat drawer cover frame into supports or
slides on side walls of the refrigerator and lower or slide the
front of the cover frame into place. Slide rear of glass insert
into cover frame and lower front into place. Repeat steps to
replace the crisper cover.
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:
Move the control to the right (less cold) or to the left (colder)
as desired.
To store vegetables: Set the control to VEGETABLES (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 VEGETABLES 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.)...............1­2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts...................................................... 3­5 days
Cured meats ....................................................................... 7­10 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. Adjust the control to any setting between FRUIT [-] and
VEGETABLES [+].
FRUIT [-] (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.
VEGETABLES [+] (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.

Utility Bin

(on some models - Accessory)
The utility bin can be placed anywhere inside the refrigerator or
freezer. It can be used to hold various small items such as kids'
snacks, or for extra ice storage.
NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container
or in their original carton on an interior shelf.
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