KitchenAid KBFC42FS, Technical Education

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AIR CIRCULATION
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you
need to permit airflow between the refrigerator
and freezer sections. As shown in the illustra-
tion, cool air enters the freezer section through
vents in the rear and top. The air flows forward
through the freezer section and recirculates
under the freezer floor. Cool air enters the re-
frigerator section through the top, flows down
and across shelves to the doors and recirculates
to return air vents at the bottom.
It is important not to block any of the vents with
food items. If the vents are blocked, airflow will
be restricted, and the temperature management
system will not function properly.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between
both sections, any odors formed in one section
will transfer to the other. Keep both sections
clean, and wrap or cover foods tightly to help
avoid the transfer of odors from food to ice.