Maytag ARB2257CSL How to adjust the temperature controls, How to perform a temperature test

How to adjust the temperature controls

The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator and freezer compartments. NOTE: The freezer control turns the cooling system on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to OFF.

Refrigerator Control

Freezer Control

This refrigerator is designed to operate at a household temperature of 55° to 110° F (13° to 43° C). For initial temperature setting, follow all five steps listed below. If simply adjusting the temperature for an operational refrigerator, only steps 3 through 5 are required.

1.Locate refrigerator control at the top of fresh food compartment and freezer control at top of freezer section. Set both controls to 4.

2.Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

3.Check to see if freezer temperature is 0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C).

•Turn control to next highest number if too warm.

•Turn control to next lowest number if too cold. Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.

4.Check to see that fresh food section is 38° to 40° F (3° to 4° C).

•Turn control to next highest number if too warm.

•Turn control to next lowest number if too cold.

•Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.

5.Repeat steps 3 & 4, as necessary.

How to perform a temperature test

MATERIALS NEEDED

➢2 thermometers measuring -5° to 50° F (-21° to 10° C)

➢2 drinking glasses

For Freezer

➢Place thermometer in glass of vegetable oil in middle of freezer and continue with step 3 of temperature adjustment section.

IMPORTANT: Always start temperature adjustments with freezer section.

For Refrigerator

➢Place thermometer in glass of water in middle of refrigerator and continue with step 3 of temperature adjustment section.

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