Crisper And Crisper Cover; Crisper Humidity Control; Temperature-Controlled Drawer; Drawer Removal And Replacement - Maytag MFT2976AEM Use & Care Manual

Crisper and Crisper Cover

To remove and replace the crisper(s):
1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop. Lift the crisper(s) from
the slide rails and pull out the rest of the way.
2. Replace the crisper(s) by placing them on the slide rails and
pushing them back into position past the drawer stop.

Crisper Humidity Control

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW (open)
and HIGH (closed).
LOW - Move control to the far left-hand side to allow 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 bags or plastic
container and store in crisper.

Temperature-Controlled Drawer

The full-width, temperature-controlled drawer can be used to
store large deli trays, meat, or beverages. For storage flexibility,
you can set the control to store your items at the optimum
temperature.
Meat (coldest)
Drinks (default)
Deli (least cold)
NOTE: Do not place leafy vegetables in the temperature-
controlled drawer. The colder temperatures could damage leafy
produce.
Press the button that corresponds with the items stored in
the drawer.
NOTE: If no button is pressed the control will revert to
DRINKS, the default setting.
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To remove the crisper(s) cover:
1. Remove crisper(s).
2. Holding the glass insert firmly with one hand, press up in
center of glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame.
Gently slide the glass insert forward to remove.
3. Lift the cover frame up and remove it.
To replace crisper(s) cover:
1. Fit back of cover frame into supports on side walls of the
refrigerator and lower the front of the cover frame into place.
2. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower front into
place.
HIGH - Move control to the far right-hand side to keep 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.

Drawer Removal and Replacement

To remove the drawer:
1. Push the drawer completely closed.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out.
To replace the drawer:
1. Push the metal glide rails to the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Place the drawer onto the glide rails. While tilting the rear of
the drawer upward, slide the drawer toward the rear of the
refrigerator.

Drawer Divider

To remove the divider:
1. Pull the drawer out to its full extension.
2. Lift the front of the divider and lift the divider out.
To replace the divider:
1. Position the divider so that the features on the bottom of the
divider align with the matching features in the drawer.
2. Lower the divider into place.