Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper And Covers; Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control; Crisper Humidity Control; Utility Bin - Sears Kenmore Elite 106.5177 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer,
Crisper and Covers
(on some models)
Crisper and Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawers
To Remove and Replace Drawers:
1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of
drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of drawer with the
other hand and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.
2. Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fully past the
drawer stop.
Crisper and Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Covers
To Remove and Replace Covers:
1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of crisper
glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Holding the crisper
glass firmly, slowly slide the glass insert forward to remove. Lift crisper
cover frame and remove. Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer
cover.
2. Replace back of meat drawer cover frame into supports or slides on
side walls of the refrigerator and lower or slide the front of the cover
frame into place. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and lower
front into place. Repeat steps to replace the crisper cover.
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer
Temperature Control
(on some models)
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to properly chill
meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid "spot"
freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat
Board recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (­2° to 0°C).
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof
materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended.
Adjusting the Control:
Move the control to the right (less cold) or to the left (colder) as
desired.
To store vegetables: Set the control to VEGETABLES (all the way to the
right) to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures (which
need to be warmer than those for meat).
IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the right (less
cold), toward the VEGETABLES setting. Remember to wait 24 hours
between adjustments. Doing so gives the temperature of the food time to
change.
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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 meat (liver, etc.)................................. 1­2 days
Cold cuts, steaks/roasts.........................................................................3­5 days
Cured meats ..........................................................................................7­10 days
Leftovers - Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or plastic
containers with tight lids.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture­sealed crisper.
Adjust the control to any setting between FRUIT [-] and VEGETABLES [+].
FRUIT [-] (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 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 bag or plastic container
and store in crisper.
VEGETABLES [+] (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.

Utility Bin

(on some models - Accessory)
The utility bin can be placed anywhere inside the refrigerator or freezer. It
can be used to hold various small items such as kids' snacks, or for extra
ice storage.
NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container or in their
original carton on an interior shelf.

FREEZER FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features.
Frozen Food Storage Guide
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type
of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and moisture­proof), and
the storage temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal.
This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package
have condensed, creating ice crystals.
Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours
(no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907 to 1,350 g per 28 L] of
freezer space). Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate
around packages. Be certain to leave enough room for the door to close
tightly.
For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a freezer
guide or reliable cookbook.