Operating Instructions, Tips Energy-Saver System; Temperature Controls - GE Side by Side 22 Dispenser Use And Care Manual

Set the Temperature Controls
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh food control to "5" and the freezer
control to "C".
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time or
adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust the
controls one step at a time.
NOTE: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-fresh food and
freezer—but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
to Test Temperatures
How
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh
food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is
too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.
Automatic Energy-Saver System
You won't find an "energy-saver" switch
on this refrigerator.
Warm liquid from the refrigerator's condenser is
automatically circulated around the front edge of the
freezer compartment to help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.
Many refrigerators use special electric heaters.
This refrigerator needs none. That's why there is no
"energy-saver" switch . . there's no need for it.
If you turn your household thermostat below 60°F. at night...
. . you may want to turn the
control one step colder, as from "C" to : ~.:'.." '".,
may cause the compressor to operate
less frequently, thus allowing the freezer
compartment to warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply, leave your
colder setting for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down your thermostat.
This is especially important when the thermostat is
turned down for an extended period.
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Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment.
Place a container of ice cream in the center of the
freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it's too
hard or too soft, adjust the temperature control.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach
the temperature you set.
No Defrosting
It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food
compartments. Although your refrigerator is designed
and equipped to defrost itself automatically, some
frost on packages is normal.
This change should have no effect on your fresh food
compartment. However, if freezing occurs, turn the
numbered control one step warmer, as from "5" to "4".
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn
temperature controls back to their regular setting.