Controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C).

Refrigerator and Freezer Controls (non electronic models)

Refrigerator and freezer controls are located on upper rear wall of refrigerator section.

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A.Freezer control

B.Refrigerator control

Controls

When freezer control is set to off, neither refrigerator nor freezer sections will cool. Initially, set both controls to 4. Wait 24 hours for refrigerator and freezer sections to reach desired temperatures. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest.

Setting Controls

Set controls with a household thermometer that includes temperatures between -5°– 50°F (-21°–10°C).

Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in freezer section. Wait 5–8 hours. If freezer temperature is not 0°–2°F (-17°– -16°C), adjust control, 1 number at a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.

Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of refrigerator section. Wait 5–8 hours. If refrigerator temperature is not 38°–40°F (3°–4°C), adjust control, 1 number at a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.

TouchmaticElectronic Controls

(some models)

Locate power switch on right side of black box in center of cabinet behind toe grille. Turn power switch on before programming.

Touchmaticelectronic controls are located on refrigerator between door handles. Press * pad to activate control panel. All other pads, except for ALARM OFF pad, remain inactive until * pad is pressed. Once activated, pads remain programmable for at least 10 minutes.

Refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at 5. Wait

24 hours after connecting power for refrigerator and freezer sections to reach desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls as desired. 1 is warmest setting and 9 is coldest. Refer to “Setting Controls” section to set controls precisely.

Adjust refrigerator or freezer temperatures by pressing

*pad then REFRIG TEMP pad or FREEZER TEMP pad. Press WARMER pad or COLDER pad to adjust temperature setting 1 level at a time. Holding down WARMER pad or COLDER pad adjusts temperature more than 1 level at a time.

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Amana SBD21VPE, SRD26VE, SBDE21VPSE, SBD21VL Refrigerator and Freezer Controls non electronic models, Setting Controls