17.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR
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USER MANUAL
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ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE
Temperatures can vary depending on ambient
temperature, frequency of door opening, and how much
food is in each compartment. We recommend that you
check the temperature with a thermometer to make sure
that each compartment is at the desired temperature. The
refrigerator temperature ranges from 32°F to 50°F (0°C to
10°C), and the freezer temperature ranges from -10°F to
10°F (-23.3°C to -12.2°C). Adjust the temperature gradually
to let the temperature stabilize.
REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
•
Press
SET
repeatedly to cycle between the refrigerator
temperature settings. The temperature LEDs light up:
o
COLD
: Warmest temperature
o
COLDER/RECOMMENDED
: Recommended,
moderate temperature (factory default)
o
COLDEST
: Coldest temperature
•
To turn the refrigerator and freezer off or on, press and
hold
SET
for three seconds.
After the refrigerator has been turned off, unplugged, or
lost power, wait 3
–
5 minutes before turning the
refrigerator back on. If you try to turn it on before this
time, the refrigerator will not start.
FREEZER TEMPERATURE CONTROL
•
Turn the freezer control knob to adjust the freezer
temperature:
o
COLD
: Warmest temperature
o
COLDER/RECOMMENDED
: Recommended,
moderate temperature (factory default)
o
COLDEST
: Coldest temperature
•
To turn the refrigerator and freezer off or on, press and
hold
SET
on the refrigerator temperature control for
three seconds.
STORING FOOD
When storing food in either your refrigerator or freezer
compartment:
•
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before storing.
This helps prevent the internal temperature from
rising, which can result in excess electricity use and
frost formation.
•
Do not overcrowd food. Instead, leave space between
items for air circulation so they can be cooled
effectively.
•
To prevent cross-contamination, flavor transfer, and
moisture loss, food should be separately packed or
covered and placed on separate shelves. Fruit and
vegetables do not need to be wrapped.
•
To prevent cold air from escaping, try to limit the
number of times you open the doors. When returning
from shopping, sort foods to be kept in your
refrigerator or freezer before opening the door. Only
open the door to put food in or take it out.
•
Do not keep food past the manufacturer’s
recommended expiration or best by date.
REFRIGERATING FOOD
When placing food in your refrigerator:
•
Keep raw meats on a plate that is large enough to
collect juices and cover it with cling film or foil.
•
Store cooked meats on a shelf above raw meats to
avoid bacterial transfer.
•
To maintain freshness, place fruits and vegetables in
the crisper drawers to prevent excessive water
evaporation. Fruit and vegetables do not need to be
wrapped.
Some fresh fruits and vegetables are sensitive to the cold
and are not suitable for storage in the crisper drawers.
Coldest LED
Recommended LED
Set temperature button
Cold LED
Off LED
Warmer
Recommended
Coldest
