KitchenAid 12642708SP User Manual

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models.
If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please
call the toll-free number on the cover or in the “Assistance or
Service” section.

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your
individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire
shelves.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make
finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the
amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.

Slide-out Shelves (on some models)

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To slide out shelf, carefully pull front of shelf toward you.

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To slide in shelf, push shelf in until it stops.

To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame:

1. Pull the shelf forward to the stop.

2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift it slightly as you pull the

shelf from the frame.

3. Replace the shelf by guiding it back into the slots on the

frame and pushing the shelf in past the stop.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

To remove and replace a shelf/frame:

1. Remove the shelf/frame by tilting it up at the front and lifting it

out of the shelf supports.

2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into

the shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf
hooks drop into the shelf supports.

3. Lower the front of the shelf and check to make sure that the

shelf is securely in position.

Meat Drawer and Cover

(on some models)

To remove and replace the meat drawer:

1. Remove the meat drawer by sliding it out to the stop. Lift the

front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting the
bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of
the way.

2. Replace the meat drawer by guiding it into the meat cover

supports and pushing it in until it stops.

To remove and replace the meat drawer cover:

1. Remove the meat drawer. Remove the cover by tilting up the

front of the cover and lifting at the back. Pull the cover
straight out.

2. Replace the cover by guiding the rear hooks into the shelf

supports. Tilt the cover up at the front until the rear hooks
drop into the slots.

3. Lower the front of the cover to a level position and replace the

meat drawer.

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
plastic containers with tight lids.

Crisper and Crisper Cover

(on some models - Accessory)

To remove and replace the crisper(s):

1. Slide crisper(s) straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the

crisper(s) and slide out the rest of the way.

2. Replace the crisper(s) by sliding back in fully past the drawer

stop.

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.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
moving them to avoid impact from dropping.