Storage Drawers - GE 18 Use And Care & Installation Manual

Fruit & Vegetable Drawers
The storage drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment are
designed to provide high humidity levels required by most vegetables
and lower humidity levels required for most fruits.
When replacing the drawers, always push them all the way in.
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 drawers should
be emptied and the drawers wiped dry.
Cool 'n Fresh Drawer
This refrigerated drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage
for items such as:
• Apples • Nectarines
• Apricots • Oranges
• Grapes • Peaches
• Mushrooms • Pears
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
These drawers have individual,
adjustable humidity controls that let
you regulate the amount of cold air
entering the drawers.
Slide the control all the way to the
HIGH setting and the drawer provides high humidity recommended
for most vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the LOW setting to provide lower
humidity levels recommended for most fruits.
Adjustable Temperature Meat Drawer
This drawer is designed to store fresh meats where they keep best—in
the coldest part of the refrigerator. The "Fresh Meats Zone" is at the
top left side of the refrigerator. You must use one of these slots to keep
the drawer in the coldest zone. This allows air from the freezer to
circulate around the drawer to keep it very cold.
You can move the drawer to any location if you don't want this
extra cold storage.
The variable temperature control lever lets you regulate the amount
of cold air surrounding the drawer.
When the lever is set at COLDEST, the damper over the opening in
the drawer is fully open to provide the coldest storage area.
When the lever is set at COLD, the damper is fully closed. Normal
refrigerator temperatures will be maintained.
Variable settings between these extremes may be selected.
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STORAGE DRAWERS

(on some models)
• Raspberries
• Squash, summer
• Strawberries
• Tangerines
(on some models)
(on some models)
Features vary by model
Moist 'n Fresh Drawer
This refrigerated drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh
by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:
• Artichokes • Cherries
• Asparagus • Corn
• Beets, topped • Currants
• Blueberries • Greens, leafy
• Carrots • Lettuce
• Celery • Parsley
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended that foods
with strong odors be stored wrapped—foods such as:
• Broccoli • Cauliflower
• Brussels sprouts • Green Onions
• Cabbage
Snacks Drawer
(on some models)
The slide-out Snacks drawer can
be removed and taken to the sink
or food preparation area. You
may also relocate it and the shelf
to which it attaches within the
fresh food compartment to suit
your storage needs.
When the drawer is placed in the top 6 slots on the left side and the
lever is set at COLDEST, air from the freezer is forced around the
drawer to keep it very cold.
(on some models)
• Peas, green
• Plums
• Radishes
• Rhubarb
• Spinach
• Tomatoes, ripe
• Parsnips
• Turnips