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9
REFRIGERATOR USE
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit
airflow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in
the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer
section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the
freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The
rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents
are blocked, airflow will be prevented and temperature and
moisture problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent
odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
See the “Refrigerator Features” section for details.
Setting the Control
For your convenience, the Temperature Control is preset at the
factory. The control for the refrigerator and freezer is located in
the top of the refrigerator section. It controls the temperature in
both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the
Temperature Control is still preset. The Temperature Control
should be at the “mid-setting” (3), as shown in the illustration
below.
NOTE: Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in
both the refrigerator and freezer compartments, but does not
disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into
the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control
to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
Adjusting Control Settings
The mid-setting(s) indicated in the previous section should be
correct for normal household usage. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice
cream is firm.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.
If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the
chart below as a guide. On models with two controls, adjust the
refrigerator temperature first. Wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments and then re-check the temperatures.
REFRIGERATOR
FEATURES
Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word “Accessory.” Not all accessories will fit all models.
ISee the “Assistance or Service” section if you are interested in
purchasing one of the accessories.
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3
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CONDITION/REASON: ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section too
warm
■
Door opened often, large
amount of food added or room
temperature very warm
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
higher
FREEZER section too warm/ice
not made fast enough
■ Door opened often, or large
amount of food added or very
cold room temperature (can’t
cycle often enough)
■ Heavy ice usage
Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting higher
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Adjust REFRIGERATOR
or TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
lower
FREEZER section too cold
■
Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Adjust FREEZER or
TEMPERATURE Control
one setting lower
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
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