GE Side by side 19, Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Fruit &
Convertible
Meat Keeper
Fruit & Drawer
(on some models)
Convertible Meat Drawer
(on some
This refrigerated drawer keeps unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the
natural moisture content of foods such as:
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Artichokes
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Cherries
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Plums
Asparagus
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Corn
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Radishes
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topped
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Currants
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Rhubarb
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Blueberries
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Greens, leafy
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Spinach
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Carrots
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Lettuce
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Tomatoes, ripe
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Celery
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Parsley
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Peas, green
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods with
strong odors be stored wrapped-foods such as:
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Broccoli
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Cabbage
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Parsnips
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Brussels sprouts
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Cauliflower
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Turnips
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Green onions
Storage time will depend upon the type of food and its condition when
placed in the drawers.
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawer should
be emptied and the drawer wiped dry. The drawer is partially sealed
by gaskets attached to the cover. Always replace the drawer in this
cover and push the drawer all the way in.
The Convertible Meat Drawer has its own
cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air
from the freezer compartment to flow
around the drawer.
The variable temperature
control regulates the air flow from
the freezer compartment.
Set control lever to MEATS or to
the coldest setting to store fresh meats.
If lever is left in this position for a long
period of time, some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer.
Set control to or away from the coldest setting to convert
the drawer to refrigerator temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space. Cold air duct is turned off.
Variable settings between these extremes can selected.
Sealed Snack Pack
(on some
The sealed Snack Pack—and shelf to which it is be relocated within the Fresh
Food compartment. The sealed drawer retains sufficient humidity for convenient storage of
meats, cheese, hors d’oeuvres, spreads and snacks.