Additional Control Panel Features
Temp Mode
■Press the °C button to select either Celsius or Fahrenheit temperature displays.
Max Cool
Use Max Cool to speed cooling when large grocery loads are added. Max Cool sets the refrigerator temperature to 34°F (1°C) and the freezer temperature to
NOTE: While Max Cool is on, the display shows the Max Cool temperature set points. After 24 hours or when Max Cool is manually turned off, the set points will be returned to their previous setting.
■Press MAX COOL to select this mode. Max Cool will stay on for 24 hours or until it is manually turned off.
Convertible Drawer Temperature Control
The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 32°F
To Store Meat:
Set the control to one of the three MEAT settings to store meat at its optimal storage temperature.
To Store Vegetables:
Set the control to PRODUCE to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures.
NOTE: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (less cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.
Crisper Humidity Control
(on some models)
You can control the amount of humidity in the
LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.
Door Air Control
The door air control is located on the
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A. Door air control
■Slide the door air control to the left to reduce the flow of cold air to the bin or can rack and make it less cold.
■Slide the door air control to the right to increase the flow of cold air to the bin or can rack and make it colder.
Holiday Mode
Holiday Mode is designed for those whose religious observances require turning off the lights and dispensers.
To fully activate Holiday Mode, you must follow the instructions below for both the control and dispenser panels.
IMPORTANT: If you do not activate Holiday Mode in both ways listed below, some functions you wish to disable will remain active.
Control Panel
In Holiday Mode, the temperature set points remain unchanged and the interior lights turn off.
■Press HOLIDAY MODE to turn on Holiday Mode.
■Press HOLIDAY MODE again to turn Holiday Mode off.
Dispenser Panel
In Holiday Mode, the dispenser levers are disabled and the dispenser lights turn off.
■To turn on Holiday Mode, press and hold ICE, LIGHT and LOCKOUT at the same time for 3 seconds. When the feature turns on, the indicator light around the LOCKOUT button will blink and “HOL” will appear on the dispenser display.
■To turn Holiday Mode off, press and hold ICE, LIGHT and LOCKOUT at the same time for 3 seconds again.
Water and Ice Dispensers
(on some models)
Depending on your model, your water and ice dispensers may have one or more of the following features: a water level indicator in the dispenser tray, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a lock option to avoid unintentional dispensing.
NOTES:
■The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open.
■After connecting the refrigerator to a water source, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for
5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) for an additional 2 minutes. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system. Additional flushing may be required in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.
■Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
■Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.
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