Whirlpool WRF991BOOM - Manual (Page 23)

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Crisper Humidity Control
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW (open) and
HIGH (closed).
LOW - Move control to the far left-hand side to allow 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 bags or plastic
container and store in crisper.
HIGH - Move control to the far right-hand side to keep 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.
Temperature-Controlled Drawer
IMPORTANT: This control sets the temperature for only this
drawer. It does not set the temperature for, or turn off cooling to
the refrigerator or freezer compartments.
The full-width, temperature-controlled drawer can be used to
store large deli trays, fresh meat, beverages or other items that
you want to store at an optimum temperature.
Depending on your model, you will have either an Electronic
Control or a Manual Control. Use the directions specific to your
model.
NOTE: Do not place leafy vegetables in the temperature-
controlled drawer. The colder temperatures could damage leafy
produce.
Style 1 - Electronic Control
For your convenience, temperatures have been preset for the
optimum storage of fresh meat and poultry, cold drinks, and deli
and cheese. These preset temperatures cannot be adjusted.
Press the desired temperature setting for the items to be stored in
the drawer. As it is pressed, each icon will light up, and its
corresponding preset temperature will display:
■ Meats/Poultry - 32°F (0°C)
■ Cold Drinks (default setting) - 36°F (2°C)
■ Deli/Cheese - 39°F (4°C)
NOTE: If no button is pressed, the control will revert to Cold
Drinks, the default setting.
Style 2 - Manual Control
Slide the control to the temperature setting best suited for the
items stored in the drawer.
■ Meat - Coldest
■ Vegetables - Least cold
Drawer Removal and Replacement
To remove the drawer:
1. Push the drawer completely closed.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer and pull it straight out.
To replace the drawer:
1. Push the metal glide rails to the rear of the refrigerator.
2. Place the drawer onto the glide rails. While tilting the rear of
the drawer upward, slide the drawer toward the rear of the
refrigerator.
Drawer Divider
To remove the divider:
1. Pull the drawer out to its full extension.
2. Lift the front of the divider and lift the divider out.
To replace the divider:
1. Position the divider so that the features on the bottom of the
divider align with the matching features in the drawer.
2. Lower the divider into place.
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.
DOOR FEATURES
Door Bins
To remove and replace the bins:
1. Remove the bin by lifting it up and pulling it straight out.
2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support and
pushing it down until it stops.