WHIRLPOOL RTM1500DAE
Manual de Usuario

ENERGY SAVING TIPS
To remove the refrigerator shelf: 1. Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing Grasp the shelf and pull it towards you until it stops, then lift the front edge slightly and pull completely out. appliances such as the range or dishwasher, heat vents and direct sunlight. 2. Level the refrigerator mad do not block ventilation around the front gJSlle. 3. Keep the freezer full to near capacity so less cold air will escape during door openings. "_q_en less than two-thirds full, place milk cartons half full of water in the freezer. 4. Let hot dishes cool slightly before putting into the refrigerator or freezer. 5. Cover liquids. To replace the refrigerator sheik 6. Clean the refrigerator condenser coils onee a year, Keeping file shelf horizontal, guide it into the rails on the eahinet walls and push it into plaee. Freezer Shelf The freezer shelf cm_be relocated to aeeommodate _bod load or removed if not neeessaiy, the more ohei_ if you have pets (see page 10). 7. Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before placing them into the refrigerator. 8. Set the Ener_- Saver switch to the "Saves Ener_-" position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator. 9. Avoid opening the doors too often.

SPECIAL STORAGE AREAS Crispers
There are two crisper drawers in your iVlaytag refrigerator. To help ensure freshness of these items, keep the drawers closed tightly. To further reduce moisture evaporation of vegetables, snch as eele D, and lettuce, stoJ_ them Jn plastic bags inside the drawer.

FOOD STORAGE TIPS
Fresh Food Storage
The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. To check the temperature, place an appliance thermometer in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator, Check after 24 hours. If tbe temperature is above 40°F adjust the controls as explained on page 3. Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. Overcrowding reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Leave breathing space around food containers for best cooling results. The storage requirements for different foods _°aQ" depending on the temperature and moisture needed. Refer to the Food Storage Chart on pages 6-7 for approximate storage times. To maintain the best possible quality, keep the £}llowing considerations in mind: Fruits and Vegetables

Gallon

Door

Storage

The right half of the top door shelf is large enough to hold a gallon of milk or juice,

Covered

Dairy

Compartment

The butter dish is located in the covered dairy compartment. Use this area to store either hurter or margarine or other dai D' products. To use, raise the cover.

� Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help keep fruits and vegetables fresh.

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