USINGUSING YOURYOUR REFRIGERATOR ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS In order to obtain stable temperature, the air must flow Your refrigerator has two controls that allow you to between the freezer and refrigerator sections. As shown regulate the temperature the freezer and refrigerator in the illustration below, the cold air enters through compartments. the bottom part and circulates upward. This air returns below the freezer floor and the rest of the air enters the Refrigerator Control (On Some Models) refrigerator section through the top vent. Initially set the Refrigerator Control on the middle setting (number 3). To do so, press the TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until it reaches the middle position (the third LED turns ON). Leave the refrigerator on this setting for 24 hours to reach the correct temperature. After 24 hours, adjust the compartment temperature as you desire. ALWAYS wait 24 hours before you adjust the temperature. If you want to set the refrigerator compartment temperature to a warmer temperature than the current, continue pressing the TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until it reaches the desired temperature. Demo Mode (For Store Use Only) Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the control panel. To deactivate: Do not block any of these vents with packages of food. Press the TEMPERATURE ADJUST button until your This can interrupt the flow of air and cause temperature desired temperature setting is reached. The OFF light and moisture problems. will turn off once the Demo Mode is deactivated. IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both Freezer Control sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer The freezer control should come from factory on the to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to middle setting (number 3). Wait 24 hours before eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out adjusting the freezer compartment temperature. Roll of food, make sure you wrap or cover foods tightly (See the knob to set the freezer temperature as you desire. the “Food Storage Guide” section for details). ALWAYS wait 24 hours after any adjustment to reach the desired temperature. NOTE: If you close the fresh food NOTE: Setting at higher number compartment door applying of the freezer compartment, the more force than necessary, temperature of freezer compart- freezer door may get open and ment becomes colder. close again, due internal air flow of refrigerator. 12 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before ITEMS HOW TO STORE adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator in airtight and refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when moisture-proof material unless milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is firm. otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for throughout the refrigerator. For the entire appliance. The higher the number setting, the dated products, check date code longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature to ensure freshness. colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from Butter or Store opened butter in a covered the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control dish or in a closed compartment. to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer margarine When storing a larger quantity, compartment to make it colder. wrap in freezer packing and freeze. If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer, begin by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait Cheese Store in original packaging until 24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the you are ready to use it. Once freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then opened, tightly rewrap with adjust the freezer control as well. plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Vegetables with Place in bags or plastic containers Use the settings listed in the table below as a guide. skins (carrots, inside the crisper. peppers) CONDITION/REASON: RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT: Fruit Wash and let dry; store in plastic bags in the refrigerator. Do not REFRIGERATOR section Adjust the wash or pit berries until you is too warm REFRIGERATOR setting are ready to eat them. Berries Opening the door often to the next highest should be selected and kept in Adding a large amount number and wait 24 their original packaging (if there of food hours, then check. is any) or in a paper bag closed Room temperature is halfway and set on a shelf. very warm Leafy Vegetables Remove original packaging and FREEZER section is too Adjust the FREEZER trim any dirty or discolored parts. warm/ ice is made too setting to the next Wash in cold water and drain. slowly highest number and wait Place in a plastic bag or plastic Opening the door often 24 hours, then check. container and store in the crisper. Adding a large amount of food Remove any objects Fish Consume fish or seafood the Room temperature is blocking air flow. same day purchased. very low (not cycling Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight, often enough) moisture-proof packaging. Using ice frequently Rewrap if necessary. Air vents blocked by objects Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic REFRIGERATOR section Adjust the containers with airtight lids can is too cold REFRIGERATOR setting also be used. Controls not set to the next lowest correctly for your number and wait 24 conditions hours, then check. FREEZER section is too Adjust the FREEZER cold setting to the next lowest Controls not set number and wait 24 correctly for your hours, then check. conditions 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Packaging Recommendations: REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Us se s containers. The glass shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to Us s containers o surface. meet your individual storage needs. Package f o resistance. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will Wr yered stic. make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so Use wat roo stic. will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door Us rec s t store frozen foods. is open which will save energy. 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Gently push the glass up and out. To replace the Pantry Drawer: Slide the drawer back all the way past the drawer stop. To remove the crisper cover: Ice Tray (On some models) 1. Remove both indicated in the picture. Do not crisper drawers. overfill with water or ice cubes 2. Remove the will be difficult to remove crisper glass. 3. While holding the freezer dial to 3. support and crisper Twist the ice tray to remove the cover, pull upand ice cubes out. so may result in damage to the tray. DOOR BINS The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and pour water on the back of the adjustment. tray or soak it in water before 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull removing ice cubes. straight out. 2. To replace the bin, HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPERS slide it in above the The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables desired supportand by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer.