Temperature Controls

Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two temperature controls. These controls are located at the top rear of the fresh food com- partment.

 

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FREEZER

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRESH

 

 

FOOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INITIAL

SETTING

IS 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLDEST IS

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OFF IS 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ALLOW 24 HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To adjust the controls, rotate the knobs to the desired settings.

Step 1

Initial Temperature Control Settings

The fresh food control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5.

The freezer control has settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set this control on 5.

It is recommended that the coldest freezer setting (9) be used for short periods only.

Let the refrigerator run at least 8-12 hours before adding food.

Your refrigerator will run continuously for several hours when you first start it. This is normal

Step 2

Adjusting the Temperature Controls

24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the table below.

Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time.

Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize before resetting.

Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment.

 

 

Temperature Control Guide

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh Food Compartment too Warm

Turn fresh food control to next higher setting.

 

Fresh Food Compartment too Cold

Turn fresh food control to next lower setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer too Warm

Turn freezer control to next higher setting.

 

 

 

 

 

Freezer too Cold

Turn freezer control to next lower setting.

 

 

 

 

Turn Refrigerator Off

Set fresh food control to 0 (Off).

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Turning the fresh food control to 0 stops cooling in BOTH compartments. It does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

No Defrosting

Your refrigerator is designed to defrost automatically.

NOTE: During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow/reflection in the vents on the back wall of the freezer compartment and you may hear the sound of water droplets coming into contact with the

defrost heater. This is normal during the defrost cycle.

Warm Cabinet Surfaces

At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabi- net. The condition will be more noticeable when you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings.

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Maytag SXS 111107-1 Temperature Controls, Step Initial Temperature Control Settings, No Defrosting, Warm Cabinet Surfaces