Temperature Controls; Cool Down Period; Refrigerator And Freezer Controls; Temperature Adjustment - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading
it with food.
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
• Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small
increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
• For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.
• For warmer temperatures, turnthe knobtowards Warm.
Turningthe refrigeratorcontrolwillchange temperatures in both
compartments. For example, if the refrigeratorcontrolisturned
to a colder setting, the freezer controlmay have to be adjusted
to a warmer setting. Turning the freezer control 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.
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Warmer
Freezer Control (some models)
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Refrigerator & Freezer Control (some models)
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE
If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold.
If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Cold Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Warm.
If Freezer compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.
If Freezer compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Warmer.
To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To 0.
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