Using The Controls - Kenmore 106.7639 SERIES Use & Care Manual

Using the Controls

Temperature Control
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, set the
Temperature Control to Recommended Setting, as shown.
IMPORTANT:
Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in the
refrigerator and freezer compartments, but it does not
disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply.
The Temperature Control regulates the temperature in both
the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Settings to the
left of the Recommended setting make the temperature less
cold. Settings to the right of the Recommended setting make
the temperature colder.
Wait 24 hours before you put food into your refrigerator. If
you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely,
your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the Temperature Control to a higher
(colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster.
The recommended setting should be correct for normal
household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator
or freezer, before adjusting the controls, first make sure the
air vents are not blocked.
Adjust the Temperature Control
NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments and then
recheck the temperatures.
CONDITION/REASON:
REFRIGERATOR too warm
FREEZER too warm/too little ice
REFRIGERATOR too cold
FREEZER too cold
Freezer Control
The Freezer control is located on the back wall of the freezer. It
regulates the amount of air flowing between the freezer and the
refrigerator compartments.
ADJUSTMENT:
Temperature Control
one setting higher
Temperature Control
one setting higher
Temperature Control
one setting lower
Temperature Control
one setting lower
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time, turn the
Freezer control to Recommended Setting.
Adjust the Freezer Control
If you want to temporarily increase the cold air flow to a
specific compartment, adjust the control.
IMPORTANT: Once the performance is achieved, return the
Freezer control to the Recommended setting to keep the
refrigerator operating at optimum efficiency.
CONDITION/REASON:
Heavy ice use
Hot room temperature
Large quantity of groceries
Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)
You control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed
crisper. Depending on the produce you are storing, select the
desired Humidity Level.
Humidity Level - Low Setting
LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits and vegetables with skins.
Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag
or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to
use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper, or
store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic
container and store in crisper.
HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables.
Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or
tear off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag
or plastic container and store in crisper.
ADJUSTMENT:
COLDEST
COLDEST - To maintain ice
making production rate
COLD - To quickly chill food
and beverages
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