Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual page 11

COOLDOWNPERIOD
Toensure safe foodstorage, allowtherefrigerator tooperate withthedoors closed foratbast8 to12hours before loading
it withfood,
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
NOTE: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wat 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize
before making additional changes.
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, move refrigerator
and freezer controls to _ which is the recommended
initial setting. After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
Adjust temperature graduaJly: move the knob in small
increments, aiJowing the temperature to stabilize.
o For coUder temperatures turn the knob towards Colder.
o For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
Turning the refrigerator controi will change temperatures m
both compartments. For exampb, if the refrigerator controi is
[urned to a coUdersetting, the freezer controU may have to be
adjusted to a warmer setting. Turning the freezer controi will
change only the freezer temperature.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator
and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block
cold air vents with food items.
to "0'! turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
the P0wer tothe light bunb and other electdcaU
components.
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TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
if Refrigerator compartment is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder.
If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Cold Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold.
If Freezer compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.
If Freezer compartment Is Too CoJd Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold.
To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To 0.
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