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Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
In order to ensure proper temperature, you need to permit proper
airflow in the refrigerator. As shown in the illustration, cool air enters
from the refrigerator wall and moves down. The air then recirculates
through the vent near the bottom.
Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If the vents are
blocked, airflow will be restricted, and temperature and moisture
problems may occur.
IMPORTANT: To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.
Using the Control
The temperature control is located at the top front of the refrigerator
compartment
Temperature Control
For your convenience, the temperature control is preset at the factory.
When you first install your refrigerator, check that the control is still set
to the recommended setting as shown.
Recommended Setting “Colder”
IMPORTANT:
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The recommended setting is designed to maintain the temperature
at or near 37°F (3°C) under normal operating conditions.
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Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add
food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may
spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature set point to a colder than
recommended setting will not cool the refrigerator any faster.
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If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator, first
check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting
the control.
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The preset temperature setting should be correct for normal
household usage. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is
as cold as you like.
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When the refrigerator is first started, the compressor will run
constantly until the refrigerator is cooled. It may take up to 6 or
8 hours (or longer), depending on room temperature and number of
times the refrigerator door is opened. After the refrigerator is
cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the
refrigerator at the proper temperature.
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The outside of your refrigerator may feel warm. This is normal. The
refrigerator’s design and main function is to remove heat from
packages and airspace inside the refrigerator. The heat is
transferred to the room air, making the outside of the refrigerator
feel warm.
Adjusting Control
If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator compartment,
press the TEMP SETTING button to display the desired temperature
setting from Cold to Coldest.
NOTE: Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust the control
more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for
the temperature to stabilize.
Cooling On/Off
Your refrigerator will not cool when cooling is turned off.
To turn cooling off, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for
3 seconds. In the off condition, none of the lights on the control panel
will be illuminated. The main refrigerator light bulb will still operate.
To turn cooling on, press and hold the TEMP SETTING button for
3 seconds. When cooling is on, the control panel lights will be
illuminated.
Fast Cool
Use this feature to assist with periods of high refrigerator use, full
grocery loads or temporarily warm room temperature.
To activate Fast Cool, press the TEMP SETTING button until all the
LED positions are illuminated simultaneously.
The refrigerator will remain in the Fast Cool setting for 24 hours after
the extra-low temperature is reached. Once the time has expired, the
refrigerator will return to the previous temperature setting. Fast Cool
may be manually turned off by pressing the TEMP SETTING button to
select the desired temperature setting from Cold to Coldest.
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
