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Adjusting the Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide, page 9.
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Temperature Controls
Dial Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the back left of the
refrigerator compartment.
Note: The Freezer control turns the cooling system
on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set
to OFF.
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in,
set the controls.
• To adjust the controls, turn the
control knob to the left or right
as desired.
• Set the Freezer control on 4.
• Set the Refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8
to 12 hours before adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Adjusting the Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide table. See page 22 for
instructions on checking compartment temperature.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator too cold
Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold
Turn refrigerator OFF
Turn the Refrigerator control
to next higher number.
Turn the Refrigerator control
to next lower number.
Turn the Freezer control to
next higher number.
Turn the Freezer control to
next lower number.
Turn the Freezer control to
OFF.
Note: Turning Freezer control to OFF stops cooling
in both compartments. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
Touch Temperature Controls
(select models, style varies by model)
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.
Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
• Pressing the or pads adjusts the controls to
the desired setting.
• Set the Freezer control on 4.
• Set the Refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Cont.