Temperature Controls - Amana ARB2257CSR Owner's Manual

5. Replace toe grille and bracket
cover(s). See markings on inside of
toe grille to insure proper placement.
• Snap bottom portion into place
first. Press down on top part of grille
until top portion snaps into place.
How to adjust the

temperature controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate at
a household temperature of 55° to 110° F
(13° to 43° C). For initial temperature
setting, follow all five steps listed below. If
doing a simple temperature modification
for an operational unit, only steps 3
through 5 are required.
1. Locate refrigerator controls at the top
of fresh food compartment and freezer
controls at top of freezer section. Set
both controls to 4.
IMPORTANT: Neither section will cool
if freezer control is set to Off.
2. Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize.
3. Check to see if freezer temperature is
0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C).
• Turn control to
next highest
number if too
warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if
too cold. Allow 5 to 8 hours for
adjustments to take effect.
4. Check to see that fresh food section is
38° to 40° F (3° to 4° C).
• Turn control to
next highest
number if too
warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if
too cold.
• Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to
take effect.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4, as necessary.
HOW DO I PERFORM A
TEMPERATURE TEST?
MATERIALS NEEDED
2 thermometers measuring -5° to
50° F (-21° to 10° C)
2 drinking glasses
For Freezer
Place thermometer in glass of
vegetable oil in middle of freezer and
continue with step 3 of temperature
adjustment section.
IMPORTANT: Always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section.
For Refrigerator
Place thermometer in glass of water in
middle of unit and continue with step 3
of temperature adjustment section.
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