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Adjusting the Control
Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding
food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the
refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait
24 hours between adjustments.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil. Turning the control to a higher
(colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartment
any faster.
REFRIGERATOR CARE
Clean the Refrigerator
Clean the refrigerator about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.
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To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt.
[26 g to .95 L] of water).
4. Replace the removable parts.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
6. Set the control to the maximum setting for 24 hours, and then
adjust the control to the desired setting. Give the refrigerator
and freezer time to cool down completely before adding food.
See “Using the Control.”
Defrost and Clean the Freezer
Defrost and clean the freezer when the ice thickness is
¹⁄₅
" (5 mm).
In high-humidity areas, the freezer may need more frequent
defrosting and cleaning.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use
cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
1. Turn the refrigerator control to 0.
2. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
3. Remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. Store it in a cooler with ice, in an additional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
4. Place the defrost drain pan under the freezer compartment
prior to defrosting. Water from the freezer will flow into the
defrost drain pan.
5. Leave the refrigerator door open until the ice melts.
6. Place a pan of hot water in the freezer with the door open to
speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into the
freezer will also help. Do not place the fan or any electrical
device in freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water
overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying.
7. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
NOTE: Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other sharp-pointed
tool to defrost the freezer. Damage can occur.
8. Empty the drain pan and dry it well. Wipe water from walls
with a towel or sponge.
9. Wash the inside walls of the freezer with a solution of mild
detergent in warm water or 2 tbs. (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt.
(0.95 L) warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
10. Replace the drain pan.
11. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
12. Set the control to the maximum setting for 24 hours, and then
adjust the control to the desired setting. Give the refrigerator
and freezer time to cool down completely before adding food.
See “Using the Control.”
Setting
Recommended for
Room
Temperature
1
(Minimum)
Refrigerator empty
Occasional door opening
Up to 65° (18°C)
4
(Medium)
Refrigerator partially
loaded
From 65°F to 85°F
(18°C to 30°C)
7
(Maximum)
Refrigerator full
Frequent door opening
Above 85°F (30°C)
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
A. Defrost drain pan
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1
4
7
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3
5
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