Maytag ARB2259CB Refrigerator User Manual


 
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This refrigerator is designed to operate at
a household temperature of 55° to 110° F
(13° to 43° C). For initial temperature
setting, follow all five steps listed below. If
simply adjusting the temperature for an
operational refrigerator, only steps 3
through 5 are required.
1. Locate refrigerator control at the top of
fresh food compartment and freezer
control at top of freezer section. Set
both controls to 4.
2. Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize.
3. Check to see if freezer temperature is
0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C).
•Turn control to next highest number
if too warm.
•Turn control to next lowest number if
too cold. Allow 5 to 8 hours for
adjustments to take effect.
Refrigerator Control
Freezer Control
4. Check to see that fresh food section is
38° to 40° F (3° to 4° C).
•Turn control to next highest number
if too warm.
•Turn control to next lowest number if
too cold.
Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to
take effect.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4, as necessary.
The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator and freezer compartments. NOTE: The freezer control turns the cooling
system on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to OFF.
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 step 3 of temperature
adjustment section.
IMPORTANT: Always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section.
For Refrigerator
Place thermometer in glass of water in
middle of refrigerator and continue
with step 3 of temperature adjustment
section.
How to adjust the temperature controls