Amana ARS8267BB Refrigerator User Manual


 
11
Setting and maintaining proper temperatures
How to perform a
temperature test
MATERIALS NEEDED
2 thermometers measuring -5° to
50° F (-21° to 10° C)
2 drinking glasses
For Freezer
Place thermometer in glass of
vegetable oil in middle of freezer and
continue with instructions in
Adjusting the Controls.
IMPORTANT: Always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section.
For Refrigerator
Place thermometer in glass of water
in middle of refrigerator and continue
with instructions in Adjusting the
Controls.
This refrigerator is designed to operate
at a household temperature of 55° to
100° F (13° to 43° C).
initial temperature
settings
1. Locate refrigerator
and freezer control
son upper-left wall
of fresh food
section.
2. The manufacturer’s
recommendation
setting for both
compartments is 4.
3. Let the refrigerator
run at least 8 to 12
hours before adding food.
4. Allow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.
adjusting the controls
After 24 hours from adding food, you
may decide that one or both
compartments should be colder or
warmer. Follow the instructions below
for proper temperature adjustment.
NOTE:
Due to design of refrigerator, always
start temperature adjustments with
freezer section.
DO NOT change either control more
than one number at a time.
Allow 5–8 hours for temperatures to
stabilize.
Changing either control will have
some effect on the temperature of the
other compartment.
If freezer or refrigerator is too cold:
Turn control to next lower number.
If freezer or refrigerator is too warm:
Turn control to next highest number.