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Setting the Control(s)

For your convenience, the refrigerator controls are preset at

the factory.

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are located

in the top of the refrigerator section.

When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the

control(s) are still preset. The control(s) should be at the

“mid-settings” as shown for each style of control.

Mid-setting “3”

Mid-setting “4”

NOTE:

To turn your refrigerator off, turn the refrigerator control to

the word OFF or until the word OFF appears, as shown below.

Your product will not cool when the refrigerator control is set to

OFF.

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 Refrigerator or

Freezer Control(s) to a higher (colder) than recommended

setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

On models with two controls, the Freezer Control functions as an

airflow director. Setting “1” will direct more of the cold air into the

refrigerator section, while setting “5” (or “7” depending on your

model) will direct more of the cold air into the freezer section. The

cold air flows from the freezer compartment through the

top vent

into your fresh food section (see diagram in the "Ensuring Proper

Air Circulation" section). On models with one control, the airflow

does not require adjustment.

Adjusting Control Settings

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding

food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the

refrigerator. The “mid-settings” indicated in the previous section

should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The

controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like

and when ice cream is firm.

For models with two controls:

The Refrigerator Control functions as the thermostat for the entire

product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the number

setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the

temperature colder. The Freezer Control adjusts the cold air flow

from the freezer to the refrigerator.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer,

start by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24 hours after the

refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature. If it is

too warm or too cold, then adjust the Freezer Control as well.

For models with a single control:

The Temperature Control functions as the thermostat for the

entire product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the

number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the

temperature colder.

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.

Always

remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

WARMER

COLDER

RECOMMENDED SETTING

REFRIGERATOR

WARMER

COLDER

RECOMMENDED SETTING

FREEZER

REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER

WARMER

COLDER

RECOMMENDED SETTING

REFRIGERATOR

OFF

REFRIGERATOR

CONDITION/REASON:

RECOMMENDED

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR section

too warm

■

Door opened often

■

Large amount of food added

■

Room temperature very warm

■

Blocked air stream

Turn

REFRIGERATOR

Control or

TEMPERATURE

Control to next

higher number, wait

24 hours, then re-

check

Move items out of

air stream

FREEZER section too warm/ice not

made fast enough

■

Door opened often

■

Large amount of food added

■

Very cold room temperature (can’t

cycle often enough)

■

Heavy ice usage

■

Blocked air stream

Turn FREEZER

Control or

TEMPERATURE

Control to next

higher number, wait

24 hours, then re-

check

Move items out of

air stream

REFRIGERATOR section

too cold

■

Controls not set correctly for your

conditions

■

Blocked air stream

Turn

REFRIGERATOR

Control or

TEMPERATURE

Control to next

lower number, wait

24 hours, then re-

check

Move items out of

air stream

FREEZER section too cold

■

Controls not set correctly for your

conditions

■

Blocked air stream

Turn FREEZER

Control or

TEMPERATURE

Control to next

lower number, wait

24 hours, then re-

check

Move items out of

air stream

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