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Adjusting Controls

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the
refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should
be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls
are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and
when ice cream is firm.

Rotary Controls: Turn the control right (clockwise) to make the
compartment colder. Turn the control left (counterclockwise) to
make it less cold. To turn the cooling system off, turn the
Refrigerator Control counterclockwise until it reaches the OFF
position.

Slide Controls: Slide the control one setting to the right to make
the compartment colder. Slide the control one setting to the left
to make it less cold.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer,
use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least
24 hours between adjustments.

Convertible Drawer Temperature Control

(on some models)

The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables.
The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can
be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board
recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F (-2° to 0°C).
The convertible vegetable/meat drawer control comes preset at
the lowest meat setting.

To store meat:

Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at
its optimal storage temperature.

To store vegetables:

Set the control to VEG to store vegetables at their optimal
storage temperatures.

NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less
cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

Crisper Humidity Control

(on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and
HIGH.

LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Chilled Door Bin

(on some models)

Cool air from the freezer is directed to the refrigerator door bin
directly beneath the vents.

NOTE: The dairy compartment and can rack are not associated
with the Chilled Door Bin feature.

Chilled Door Bin Control

The chilled door bin control is located on the left-hand side of the
refrigerator compartment.

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Slide the door chill control to the left to reduce the flow of
cold air to the bin and make it less cold.

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Slide the door chill control to the right to increase the flow of
cold air to the bin and make it colder.

Water and Ice Dispensers

(on some models)

Depending on your model, you may have one or more of the
following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed
ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a
lock option to avoid unintentional dispensing.

NOTES:

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The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door
is open.

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After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the
water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the
water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for
5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water
begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the
dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for an
additional 5 minutes. This will flush air from the filter and
water dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required
in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water
may spurt out of the dispenser.

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Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill
water.

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Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the
first three batches of ice produced.

The Water Dispenser

IMPORTANT: Dispense enough water every week to maintain a
fresh supply.

To Dispense Water:

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too warm