Maytag RJRS4272A User Manual page 9

OPTJFRESH TM STORAGE DRAWERS
The two lower drawers in the fresh food
compartment are equipped with
OptiFresh
TM
System. This technology
allows the temperature within each
drawer to be tightly controlled for storing
meats,fresh produce or citrus.
The electronic temperature control
within these drawers provides preset
temperatures, based on the food group
that is selected. The actual temperature
within each OptiFresh
TM
drawer is dis-
playedelectronically. Eachsetting provides
temperatures in the range outlined in the
chart below.
Temperature Temperature
Selection SetPoint Display Range*
Normal None The display is blank
Citrus 38 °F(3 °C) 37-39 °F(3-4 °C)
Produce 34 °F(I °c) 33-35 °F(I-2 °c)
Meats 31 °F(-I °C) 30-32 °F(-I-O°C)
*Varying factors such as environment,
drawer openings, refrigerator control
settings,etc. may cause the temperature
display on the drawer to fluctuate
outside the range of temperatures listed
above. This is normal. For best results,
set the fresh food compartment to
37° F (3° C) and the freezer compart-
ment to 0° F (-18° C).
NOTE:
The Normal Cold setting turns off the
OptiFresh
TM
System,The drawer then
operates as a standard crisper.
NORMALi3 NORMALD
COLD (_ COLD_
CITRUS @ CITRUS @
PRODUCE@ PRODUC_
MEATS @
OptiFresh
TM
Drawer Settings
The MEATS setting is recommended
whenever storing fresh meat, poultry and
fish. Store meats in airtight containers or
sealedbagsto contain anyjuices. Clean up
spills immediately,then disinfect.
Select the PRODUCE setting when
storing a mixed load of fresh fruits and
vegetables,such as:
Apples Broccoli
Green onions Asparagus
Nectarines Kiwi fruit
Radishes Spinach
Cabbage Celery
Romaine Leeks
Carrots Cherries
Herbs Lettuce
Strawberries Bagged,pre-cut
Cauliflower saladsand
Peaches vegetables
Select the CITRUS setting when storing
fruits such as oranges,grapefruit, lemons,
limes,pineapple,cranberries, watermelons
and tangerines.
Fruits and vegetables can be stored
loosely wrapped or unwrapped.
Fruits with skins such as applesand grapes
should not be stored in airtight bags or
containers.
NOTES:
• After prolonged or repeated drawer
openings and/or loading the drawers,
the displayed temperature may rise.
This is normal.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
• When meat is being refrigerated for
the purpose of thawing, it should be
stored in a pan with sides or a sealed
bag or container, on a refrigerator
shelf. Frozen meats will thaw very
slowly when stored in the
OptiFresh
TM
drawer on the "Meats"
setting.
• Under heavy usage conditions, the
exterior surfaces of the OptiFresh TM
drawers may fog.This is normal.The
condensation will clear once the
door is closed for a period of time.
• Due to the accuracy and the location
of the OptiFresh
TM
temperature
sensor system, drawer temperatures
measured with household ther-
mometers may vary slightly from the
digital display.Thisis normal.
TO RENOVE OPTIFRESH
TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Pull drawer out until it stops.
• Lift front edge and pull all the way out.
TO REPLACE OPTIFRESH
TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Set drawer on side tracks.
• Slide drawer in until the bar rests in slot
on underside of drawer front.
• Close the drawer.
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