Maytag 12828102 Use & Care Manual page 12

Temperature Controls
Touch Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.
Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
• Pressing the
to the desired setting.
• The temperature control range for both
compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
• Set the freezer control on 4.
• Set the refrigerator control on 4.
• Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
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or pads adjusts the controls
Adjusting the Controls
• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 18
for instructions on checking compartment
temperature.
• Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change
either control more than one number at a time.
• Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator too cold
Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold
Turn refrigerator OFF
Set the refrigerator control
to next higher number by
pressing the pad.
Set the refrigerator control
to next lower number by
pressing the pad.
Set the freezer control to
next higher number by
pressing the pad.
Set the freezer control to
next lower number by
pressing the pad.
Press the refrigerator or
freezer pad until a dash
(—) appears in the display.