Operating The Refrigerator; Temperature Controls; Energy Saver Switch; Warm Cabinet Surfaces - Maytag RTD1700AAL Owner's Manual

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OPERATING
THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature Controls
Location
of the
Controls
Your new refrigerator has hvo controls: one for the refrigerator compartment
and one for the freezer
compartment.
Both controls are up-fi'ont, located at the top front of tlle refiigerator compartment.
To
adjust the controls, grasp the underside of the control and turn.
Initial
Setting
of the Controls
Refrigerator
too warm--Tnrn
the
Refrigerator
Control:
This control has
refrigerator control to the next higher
settings from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially
nnlnber. For example, turn the control from
set this control to 5. The refrigerator may run
5 to 6.
for several hours when you first start it. This is
Refrigerator
too cold_Tnrn
the
nonmd,
refl'igerator control to the next lower
nnlnber. For exanlpIe, turn the control from
Freezer
Control:
This control has settings
5to4.
from A (warmest) to I (t'oldest). Initially" set
this control to E.
The
Energy
Saver Switch
I NOTE: The coldest freezer setting(1) is
]
This s,,dtch operates aheater that helpskeep
recommended
for short term use only.
moisture from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator.
Let the refrigerator
run at least 8 to 12
To Use:
hours before adding food. A day or so after
adding food, you may decide one or both
1. Move the sx_dtchto the "Reduces Moisture"
compartments
should be colder or warmer, If so,
position only when moisture forms on the
adjust the control(s) as instrncted below,
outside of the refrigerator. The red indicator
light is on when the sMteh is in this
Adjusting
the Temperature
position.
Controls
2. Move the switch to the "Saves Energy"
Except when starting the refrigerator, do not
change
either control
more than one
position when the humidity is low to save on
number
or letter at a time. Allow 24 hours for
the ener_' needed to operate the refrigerator.
the temperature to stabilize before resetting.
Changing either control will have some effect on
Warm Cabinet
Surfaces
the temperature of the other compartment.
Some portions of the cabinet may be warm to
the touch. This is a normal fimction of the
Freezer
too warm--Turn
the freezer
refrigerator which helps prevent moisture from
control to the succeeding letter. For
condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be
example, turn the control from E to F.
more noticeable when you first start your
Freezer
too cold
Turn the freezer control
refligeratoL during hot weather and after
to the preceding letter. For example, turn
excessive or lengthy door openings.
the control from E to D.
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