OPTJFRESH TM STORAGE
DRAWERS
The two lower drawers in the fresh food
compartment
are
equipped
with
OptiFresh
TM
System. This technology
allows the
temperature
within
each
drawer to be tightly controlled for storing
meats,fresh produce or citrus.
The
electronic
temperature
control
within these drawers provides preset
temperatures, based on the food group
that is selected. The actual temperature
within each OptiFresh
TM
drawer is dis-
playedelectronically. Eachsetting provides
temperatures in the range outlined in the
chart below.
Temperature
Temperature
Selection SetPoint
Display Range*
Normal
None
The display is blank
Citrus
38 °F(3 °C)
37-39 °F(3-4 °C)
Produce 34 °F(I °c)
33-35 °F(I-2
°c)
Meats
31 °F(-I °C)
30-32 °F(-I-O°C)
*Varying factors such as environment,
drawer openings, refrigerator control
settings,etc. may cause the temperature
display on the drawer
to fluctuate
outside the range of temperatures listed
above. This is normal. For best results,
set the fresh food compartment
to
37° F (3° C) and the freezer compart-
ment to 0° F (-18° C).
NOTE:
The Normal Cold setting turns off the
OptiFresh
TM
System,The drawer then
operates as a standard crisper.
NORMALi3
NORMALD
COLD
(_
COLD_
CITRUS @
CITRUS
@
PRODUCE@
PRODUC_
MEATS @
OptiFresh
TM
Drawer Settings
The MEATS setting is recommended
whenever storing fresh meat, poultry and
fish. Store meats in airtight containers or
sealedbagsto contain anyjuices. Clean up
spills immediately,then disinfect.
Select the
PRODUCE setting
when
storing a mixed load of fresh fruits and
vegetables,such as:
Apples
Broccoli
Green onions
Asparagus
Nectarines
Kiwi fruit
Radishes
Spinach
Cabbage
Celery
Romaine
Leeks
Carrots
Cherries
Herbs
Lettuce
Strawberries
Bagged,pre-cut
Cauliflower
saladsand
Peaches
vegetables
Select the CITRUS setting when storing
fruits such as oranges,grapefruit, lemons,
limes,pineapple,cranberries, watermelons
and tangerines.
Fruits and vegetables can be stored
loosely wrapped or unwrapped.
Fruits with skins such as applesand grapes
should not be stored in airtight bags or
containers.
NOTES:
• After prolonged or repeated drawer
openings and/or loading the drawers,
the displayed temperature may rise.
This is normal.The temperature will
recover in a short period of time.
• When meat is being refrigerated for
the purpose of thawing, it should be
stored in a pan with sides or a sealed
bag or container, on a refrigerator
shelf. Frozen meats will thaw very
slowly
when
stored
in
the
OptiFresh
TM
drawer on the "Meats"
setting.
• Under heavy usage conditions, the
exterior surfaces of the OptiFresh TM
drawers may fog.This is normal.The
condensation will clear once the
door is closed for a period of time.
• Due to the accuracy and the location
of the OptiFresh
TM
temperature
sensor system, drawer temperatures
measured with
household
ther-
mometers may vary slightly from the
digital display.Thisis normal.
TO RENOVE OPTIFRESH
TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Pull drawer out until it stops.
• Lift front edge and pull all the way out.
TO REPLACE OPTIFRESH
TM
STORAGE DRAWERS:
• Set drawer on side tracks.
• Slide drawer in until the bar rests in slot
on underside of drawer front.
• Close the drawer.
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