Whirlpool 12828125 User Manual

Meat Drawer and Cover

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

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.

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:

NOTE: Before reinstalling the cover, make sure the U-shaped
reinforcement bar is reinstalled in the front edge of the crisper
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.

Crisper Humidity Control

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and
HIGH.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits and vegetables with skins.

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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.

HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables.

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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 or Egg Bin

Depending on your model, you may have a one, two or three
piece bin. Eggs may be stored in the egg tray or loose in the bin.

NOTE: Store eggs in a covered container for long-term storage. If
your model does not have an egg storage bin, store eggs in their
original carton on an interior shelf.

LOW

HIGH