Temperature - Maytag MBL2256KES - Refrigerator w/ Bottom Freezer Use & Care Manual

Temperature Controls
Dial Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Note:
The freezer control turns the cooling system
on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set
to OFF.
Adjusting the Controls
24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 20
for instructions on checking compartment
temperature.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
Refrigerator Control
Freezer Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
• To adjust the controls, turn the control knob to the
left or right as desired.
• The temperature control range for both
compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
• Set the Freezer control on 4.
• Allow 2/4 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
• Changing either control will have some effect on the
temperature of the other compartment.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm Turn the Refrigerator control
to next higher number.
Refrigerator too cold Turn the Refrigerator control
to next lower number.
Freezer too warm Turn the Freezer control to
next higher number.
Freezer too cold Turn the Freezer control to
next lower number.
Turn refrigerator OFF Turn the Freezer control to
OFF.
Note:
Turning freezer control to OFF stops cooling
in both compartments. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
• Set the Refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
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