Using the Control
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, set the REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
Temperature Control to MED. Temperature Control adjustments
range from MIN. (warmest) to MAX. (coldest).Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that
can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled
with the word ?Accessory.? Not all accessories will fit all models.
See the ?Assistance or Service? section if you are interested in
purchasing one of the accessories.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
IMPORTANT:
Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in the they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
The Temperature Control regulates the temperature in both shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Settings to the left
of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.
Wait 24 hours before you put food into your refrigerator. If you
add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your Refrigerator Shelves
food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the Temperature Control to a higher (colder) (Glass Shelves on some models)
setting will not cool the compartments any faster.The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your
individual storage needs.
The mid-settings should be correct for normal household
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make
finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy.
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not To remove and replace a shelf:
blocked before adjusting controls.1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Lift back of shelf over stop.
Adjusting Controls3. Slide the shelf straight out.
NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then 4. Replace the shelf by sliding the back of the shelf into the
recheck the temperatures.track in the wall of the cabinet.
5. Guide the front of the shelf into the shelf track. Be sure to
slide the shelf in all the way.CONDITION/REASON:SETTING
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR too coldAdjust TEMPERATURE
Not set correctly for your Control one setting
conditionslower
REFRIGERATOR too warmAdjust TEMPERATURE
Door opened often, large amount of Control one setting
food added or room temperature Crisper and Crisper Coverhigher
very warm
To remove and replace the crisper:
FREEZER too coldAdjust TEMPERATURE 1. Lift the front of the crisper and slide outward.
Not set correctly for your 2. Replace the crisper by inserting the rear of the crisper into the Control one setting
lower
conditionsslots and sliding it back into place.
FREEZER too warm/too little iceAdjust TEMPERATURE
Control one setting
Door opened often, or large amount higher
of food added or very cold room
temperature (can?t cycle often
enough) or heavy ice usage
To remove and replace the crisper cover:
1. Lift the front of the cover and slide outward.
2. Replace the cover by inserting the rear of the cover into the
slots and sliding it back into place.
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