Kenmore 795.7977 manual Adjusting Control Settings, Food Storage Guide

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours

before doing this. The initial settings mentioned in SETTING THE CONTROLS section should be correct for

normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer compartment to make it colder.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator. Then wait 24 hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/RECOMMENDED

REASON:ADJUSTMENT:

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness.

Items	How to
Butter or		Keep opened	butter in a covered
margarine		dish or closed	compartment.
		When storing an extra supply,
		wrap in freezer packaging and
		freeze.
Cheese		Store in the original wrapping until
		you are ready to use it. Once
		opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
		wrap or aluminum foil.
Milk		Wipe milk cartons. For best
		storage, place milk on interior
		shelf, not on door shelf.
Eggs	_	Store in original carton on interior
		shelf, not on door shelf.
Fruit	_	Wash, let dry,	and store in
		refrigerator in plastic bags or in

[] REFRIGERATOR section too warm

-Door opened often

-Large amount of food added

-Room temperature very warm

[] FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough

-Door opened often

-Large amount of food added

-Very cold room temperature (Compressor doesn't cycle often enough)

-Heavy ice usage

-Air vents blocked by items

Set REFRIGERATOR

control one degree lower C or two degrees lower F, wait 24 hours, then re- check

Set FREEZER control one degree lower C or two degrees lower F, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Move items out of airstream

	the crisper. Do not wash or hull
	berries until you are ready to use
	them. Sort and keep berries in
	their original container in a
	crisper, or store in a sloosely
	closed paper bag on a refrigerator
	shelf.
Leafy vegetables	Remove store wrapping and trim
	or tear off bruised and discolored
	areas. Wash in cold water and

drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

[] REFRIGERATOR section too cold

-Controls not set correctly for your conditions

[] FREEZER section too cold

-Controls not set correctly for your conditions

Set REFRIGERATOR

control one degree higher C or two degrees higher F, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Set FREEZER control

one degree higher C or two degrees higher F, wait 24 hours, then re-check

Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)

Fish

Leftovers

_ Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic

containers with tight lids can also be used.

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