Setting the temperature
Temperature range
The temperature can be selected within the following ranges:
–Refrigerator:
39°F (4° C) to 48°F (9° C).
A temperature of 39°F (4° C) is recommended in the refrigerator section.
–Freezer:
3°F
To freeze fresh food and store frozen food for an extended period of time, a temperature of 0°F
Partially or completely thawed food must never be refrozen.
The room temperature and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to get to the desired temperature. If the room temperature is too high, it may not be possible for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature.
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections
The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections can be set independently using the temperature selection buttons.
+button: increases the temperature
- button: | decreases the temperature |
The temperature being set will flash in the display.
When pressing the buttons the following information appears in the display:
–When first pressed: The last selected temperature flashes.
–Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature in increments of 1 °F (1°C).
–Holding down the button will move through the temperature range quickly.
Approx. 5 seconds after releasing the button the current, average temperature in the refrigerator or freezer section is automatically shown.
If the temperature is adjusted, wait approx. 6 hours (or 24 hours for a fully loaded appliance) for the temperature display to show an accurate reading. If after this time the temperature is still too high or low, try adjusting it again.
12
