Whirlpool EL88TRRWQ02 Use & Care Manual page 8

Adjusting the Control
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before putting food into the
refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait
24 hours between adjustments.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control
to a colder (higher) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartment any faster.
NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the outside of
the refrigerator. To avoid rust, dry the refrigerator's exterior and
reset the Temperature Control to a colder (higher) setting.
REFRIGERATOR F EATURES
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different
heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and
saves energy.
To remove and replace a shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by pulling it forward slightly to align the shelf
stops with the openings in the refrigerator compartment liner.
Lift straight up, and pull the shelf out the rest of the way.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf stops through the
openings in the refrigerator compartment liner. Slide the shelf
in the rest of the way.
2. Lift the cover frame and remove it.
To replace crisper cover:
1. Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side
walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into
place.
2. Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower
the front into place.
Adjustable Meat Drawer (on some models)
The meat drawer can be placed on either the right or left side of
the refrigerator.
To move the meat drawer:
1. Remove the meat drawer and cover. See "Refrigerator
Shelves" section.
NOTE: The meat drawer cover has one fixed support that runs
down the center of the shelf. The outside support is the adjustable
one.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the adjustable support
and move it to the other side of the meat drawer cover.
3. Place the meat drawer cover in the desired location and slide
the meat drawer back into position.
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 meats (liver) ...................... 1-2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts .................................................. 3-5 days
Cured meats ................................................................... 7-10 days
Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or
place in containers with tight fitting lids.
Drawers
To remove and replace a drawer:
1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the
drawer and slide it out the rest of the way.
2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop.
Crisper Cover
To remove the crisper(s) cover:
1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand
and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises
above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward
to remove.
You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper using the settings between HIGH and LOW.
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 in
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use.
Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper.
• Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container
and store in crisper.
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.
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