Adjusting Controls
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If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked.
If you need to adjust temperatures, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then recheck the temperatures.
CONDITION/REASON: | ADJUSTMENT: | ||
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REFRIGERATOR too warm | Adjust TEMPERATURE | ||
Door opened often, large amount of | Control one setting | ||
higher | |||
food added or room temperature | |||
very warm |
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FREEZER too warm/too little ice | Adjust TEMPERATURE | ||
Door opened often, or large amount | Control one setting | ||
higher | |||
of food added or very cold room | |||
temperature (can’t cycle often |
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enough) or heavy ice usage |
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REFRIGERATOR too cold | Adjust TEMPERATURE | ||
Not set correctly for your conditions | Control one setting | ||
lower | |||
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FREEZER too cold | Adjust TEMPERATURE | ||
Not set correctly for your conditions | Control one setting | ||
lower | |||
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IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: 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.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.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.
3.Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
4.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.
■Pull refrigerator out away from the wall. See “Unpack the Refrigerator.”
■Vacuum coils when they are dusty or dirty.
■Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1" (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall.
■Check to see that the refrigerator is level.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
ChangingtheLightBulb
REFRIGERATOR CARE
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
2.Reach behind the control panel and unscrew the bulb.
3.Replace the bulb with a
4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
RefrigeratorOperation
The refrigerator will not operate
■Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
■Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Is control on? Make sure the refrigerator control is on. See “Using the Control.”
■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature control to coldest setting will not cool the refrigerator more quickly.
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