Maytag MB1927PEHB - Manual (Page 8)

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Drawers
HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED
CRISPER DRAWERS
The crisper drawer keeps produce fresh
longer by providing an environment with
adjustable humidity.
The crisper controls regulate the amount
of humidity in the crisper drawer. Use the
low setting for produce with outer skins.
Use the high setting for leafy produce.
LOW
• apples
• grapes
• cauliflower • oranges
• corn • zucchini
• cucumbers
HIGH
• asparagus
• fresh herbs
• broccoli • fresh sprouts
• cabbage • lettuce
• celery • spinach
When storing produce in humidity-
controlled crispers:
➢ DO NOT wash produce before placing
in crispers. Any additional moisture
added to the crispers may cause
produce to prematurely spoil.
➢ DO NOT line crispers with paper
towels. Towels will retain moisture.
➢ Follow control instructions carefully.
Incorrect control settings may damage
produce.
To remove drawers:
➢ Pull drawer out to full extension. Tilt up
front of drawer and pull straight out.
To reinstall drawers:
➢ Insert drawer into frame rails and push
back into place.
If refrigerator door does not open far
enough to remove drawers:
➢ Remove drawer furthest from hinge
side of cabinet.
➢ Remove glass as instructed previously.
➢ Lift center divider from frame. Slide
existing drawer away from hinge side
of cabinet and remove.
To remove and install glass and frame:
➢ Remove drawer as instructed above.
➢ Place hand beneath frame to push up
glass from underneath. Lift glass out.
➢ Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
To reinstall:
➢ Reverse above procedure.
TEMPERATURE-
CONTROLLED DRAWERS
Deli/Crisper and Fresh Food Pantry
The Deli/Crisper system and Fresh Food
Pantry system provide drawers with a
variable temperature control that keeps
the compartment up to 3° C colder than
refrigerator temperature. This drawer can
be used for deli storage or additional
produce storage.
Controls
The Deli and Fresh Food Pantry controls
regulate the air temperature in the
drawers. Set control level to cold to
provide normal refrigerator temperature
for produce with outer skins. Use the
coldest setting for meats or other deli
items.
NOTE: Cold air directed to the
Deli/Crisper System or Fresh Food
Pantry can decrease refrigerator
temperature. Refrigerator control may
need to be adjusted.
SNACK DRAWER
This drawer can be used for storage of
food items or extra produce. Some
models may have a control feature. For
operating instructions see the
appropriate control category listed earlier.
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