OPERATING THE CONTROLS 1
Your new"refi'igerator has two controls: one for the refrigerator compartment and one Cbrthe ffe_zer compartment.
These controls are located across the top back wall of the refrigerator compartment. (See page 6 for Upper Drawer
Meat/Cheese Control.)
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Initial Setting of Controls Energy Saving Tips $
FREEZER Control: This control has settings from A 1. Locate the refrigerator away from heat producing
(warmest) to G (coldest). Initially set this control at D. appliances such as the range or dishwasher; heat
vents and direct
sunlight.
NOTE: The coldest freezer setthxg (G) is tee- _"
ommended for short term use only. 2. Level the refrigerator and do not block ventilation
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REFRIGERATOR Control: This control has settings
from 1 (warmest) to 11 (coldest). Initially set this con- 3. Keep the freezer full to near eapaei_" so less cold air t_
trol at 6. The refrigerator may run fur several hours will escape (luring door openings. When less than _'_
when you first start it. This is normal, two-thirds fldl, place milk cartons half full of water in ]
• the freezer.
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Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours _'.
before adding food. A day or so after adding food, you 4. Let hot dishes cool slightly hefi_re putting into the _.
may decide one or both compartments should be colder refrigerator or freezer.
or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as instructed below. 5. Cover liquids.
Adjusting the Temperature Controls 6. Clean the refrigerator condenser coils once a year;
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change more often if you have pets (see page 12).
either control more than one number or letter at
a time, Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize 7. Wipe moisture from the outside of containers before
be{bre resetting. Changing either control will have some placing them into the refi'igerator.
effect on the temperature of the other compartment. 8. Avoid opening the doors too often.
Freezer too warm--Turn the freezer control to the
succeeding letter. For example, turn the control from ADJUSTING THE INTERIOR
D to E. Sure-Lock Shelves
Freezer too cold--Turn the freezer control to the
preceding letter. For example, turn the control from The refrigerator shelves are adjnstahle, _fllo,Mngyou to
D to C. arrange the sheh4ng to fit your family's food storage
needs. Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is
Refrigerator too warm--Turn the refrigerator con- loaded with food.
trol to the next higher munber. For example, turn the
control from 6 to 7, To remove the refrigerator shelf:
Refrigerator too cold--Tnrn the refrigerator con- 1, Grasp the shelf at the front _4th one hand and push
troI to the next lower number. For example, turn the up under the shelf back _dth the other hand.
control from 6 to 5.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
Some portions of the cabinet may be warm to the touch.
This is a normal function of the refrigerator which helps
prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This
condition will be more noticeable when you first start
your refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive
or lengthy door openings.
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