Energy Saving Ideas
• Locatetherefrigeratorinthecoolestpartoftheroom,cutofdirectsmlightand
awayfromheatingductsor re_isters.Do not placetherefrigeratorn_xtto heat-
progacinga_pliancessuchasarange, _ordi_her. If thisisnot possible,
a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two
appli_ will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently.
• Level the refrigerator so the dosrs cl_ ti_qt ly.
• Refer to this Owner, s Guide for the sugzested refrigerator settings.
• Periodic cleanir_ of the osndenser will help the ref rigeratmr rtmm_re efficient ly.
See Outside in the "Careand Cleaning" secticn.
• Donot overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents. Doing so causes the
refrigerator to r@%lcr_er and use more enear3y. S%elves shsuld not he lined with
album foil, waxpaper orpaper toweling. Liners interferewithcoldair
circulaticn, making the refrigerator le_ efficient, whichcould cause food
• Cover foods andwipe ccntainers dry hefore placing them in the refrigerator.
%]is cuts down on moistttre build-up inside the unit.
• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings . Remove as many items as
needed at one time and close the door as socn as pssJble.
SettingtheControls
RefrigeratorCtntrol
Cool Down Period
Toens_dresafefood storage,allowtherefrigeratortooperatewiththedoors
closedforatleast8to12hoursbeforeloadingwithfood.
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls
• Tostartcut,setccntroldialstothe_dd_ointforatrialperiodof24_Durs.
T_peratures
• After 24 hcLtrs,adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures one
n_nber at a time. For colder temperatures, turn the dial toward COLDEST.
For warmer tenperatures, turn the dial toward COLD. The ten!0eraturewill
increase or decrease, but not necessarily by i, 2, or 3 degrees.
Freezer6hntrol
An adjustment made to one compartment may require an adjustment to the
cther.
• _ng the refrigerator ccntrol will change the temperature in BOTH
_rtments. If the refrigerator control is turned toOFF, cooling stops
in both compartments.
• Turning the freezer ccntrolwill change only the ter@oeraturein the
freezer c_mpartme/it.
To m_intain te_0eratures, a fan circ_]ates air in the refrigerator and freezer
ooKpartmen_. Forgosdcirculatic_l,donot blockcoldairventswith foodit_.
........................... Energy Saver Switch (somemodels)
............................................... I f your re f rigerator is equipped with an Energy Saver Switch keep it set on
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_2_ERGYSAVER for lowest energy usage.
...............................................................................................Moisture
......................................................................................................DuringtrdKdd weather or if moisture a_s on the cabinet between the doo_
r r
set switch to R_gUCE EXTERIOR MOISTURE. Aheat er will warm the surface and
Er_z_y Saver allow moisture to evaporate.
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