Adjusting the Control
Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like. Move the dial one setting at a time and wait
24 hours between adjustments.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the control to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartment any faster.
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1 | Refrigerator empty | Up to 65° (18°C) |
(Minimum) | Occasional door opening |
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4 | Refrigerator partially | From 65°F to 85°F |
(Medium) | loaded | (18°C to 30°C) |
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7 | Refrigerator full | Above 85°F (30°C) |
(Maximum) | Frequent door opening |
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REFRIGERATOR CARE
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
CleantheRefrigerator
Clean the refrigerator about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
3.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
■Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
■To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. [26 g to .95 L] of water).
4.Replace the removable parts.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
6.Set the control to the maximum setting for 24 hours, and then adjust the control to the desired setting. Give the refrigerator and freezer time to cool down completely before adding food. See “Using the Control.”
DefrostandClean theFreezer
Defrost and clean the freezer when the ice thickness is ¹⁄₅" (5 mm). In
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
1.Turn the refrigerator control to 0.
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2.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
3.Remove all food from the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Store it in a cooler with ice, in an additional
4.Place the defrost drain pan under the freezer compartment prior to defrosting. Water from the freezer will flow into the defrost drain pan.
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A. Defrost drain pan
5.Leave the refrigerator door open until the ice melts.
6.Place a pan of hot water in the freezer with the door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into the freezer will also help. Do not place the fan or any electrical device in freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying.
7.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
NOTE: Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
8.Empty the drain pan and dry it well. Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
9.Wash the inside walls of the freezer with a solution of mild detergent in warm water or 2 tbs. (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt. (0.95 L) warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
10.Replace the drain pan.
11.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
12.Set the control to the maximum setting for 24 hours, and then adjust the control to the desired setting. Give the refrigerator and freezer time to cool down completely before adding food. See “Using the Control.”
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