How To Adjust The Temperature Controls - Maytag 12591308 Owner's Manual

How to Adjust the Temperature Controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate at a household temperature of 16° to 43° C.
1
Locate refrigerator and freezer controls on
upper left wall of fresh food section, and
set both controls to 4.
IMPORTANT: Neither section will cool if freezer control is
set to Off.
2
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
IMPORTANT: Due to design of unit, always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section.
3
Check to see if freezer temperature is -17°
to -16° C.
• Turn control to next highest number if too warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if too cold.
• Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.
Electronic Temperature Control Models
1
To set temperature of the freezer, use the
button. A setting of 0° to 2° F (-17° to -16° C) is recommended.
•
Use the button to raise the temperature of the freezer section, or the
• Press the button to confirm the settings.
2
To set temperature of the fresh food section, use the
button. A setting of 38° to 40° F (3° to 4° C) is reommended.
• Use the button to raise the temperature of the fresh food section, or the
• Press the
3
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
NOTE: If adjusting the temperature of an operational unit, only 5 to 8 hours is
required for temperatures to take effect.
button to confirm the settings.
Installing Your Refrigerator
4
Check to see that fresh food section
is 3° to 4° C.
• Turn control to next highest number if too warm.
• Turn control to next lowest number if too cold.
• Allow 5 to 8 hours for adjustments to take effect.
5
Repeat process, as necessary.
How do I perform a temperature test?
Materials needed
• 2 thermometers measuring -21° to 10°C
• 2 drinking glasses
For Freezer
• Place thermometer in glass
of vegetable oil in middle
of freezer and continue
with step 3 of Temperature
Adjustment section.
buttons next to the
to lower it.
buttons next to the
to lower it.
7
For Refrigerator
• Place thermometer in glass
of water in middle of unit
and continue with step 3
of Temperature Adjustment
section.