Temperature Controls; Adjusting The Controls; Initial Control Settings - Maytag 12842103 Use & Care Manual

Temperature Controls

Dial Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the back left of the
refrigerator compartment.
Note
• The freezer control turns the cooling system on.
Neither section will cool if freezer control is set to
OFF.

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.
• Set the freezer control on 4.
• 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.

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 21
for instructions on checking compartment
temperature.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 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
Refrigerator too cold
Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold
Turn refrigerator OFF
Note
• Turning freezer control to OFF stops cooling in
both compartments. It does not shut off power to
the refrigerator.
Turn the refrigerator control
to next higher number.
Turn the refrigerator control
to next lower number.
Turn the freezer control to
next higher number.
Turn the freezer control to
next lower number.
Turn the freezer control to
OFF.
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