Fresh Food Storage; Frozen Food Storage - Kenmore 596.526732 Use And Care Manual

ETTtNG AND
TEMPERATURES
This refrigerator is designedto operate at a householdtemperatureof 55" to 1O0 ° F (13° to 43° C),,
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Dial
Temperature
Control
Electronic Temperature Control
OFF
ON
A
DISPENSER LIGHT
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ITIAL COHTROL
S[TTIHGS
DIAL CONTROLS
1 Locate refrigerator _, , ,
and freezer control
_. (_
on upper-leftwall of ' ' '_
fresh food section .
2 The manufacturer's ..... , ,
recommendation ,'(_"_',)I,
settingfor both "_," /,_,/
compartments is 3_.
3 Let the refrigeratorrun at least 8 to
12 hours before adding food,
4_ Nlow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize,
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
1, To set,temperature of the freezer, use
the ""_ buttonsnext to the
v
button,.
>- Use the 7. to raisethe
temperatureof the freezer section,
or the =v to lower it,
_. Press the P.L_J b utton to confirm
the settings
2, To set temperatureof the fresh food
section, use the v buttons next to
the _ button,.
> Use the -"- buttonto raisethe
temperatureof thefresh food
section,or the v buttontolowerit
>- Press the _ button to confirm
the settings
3 Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize,
NOTE:
> The temperaturedisplay on the LED
screen may fluctuate after being set
as the refrigerator cycles to maintain
the set temperature
HOW TO ADJUST THE
TEMPERATURE €OHTROLS
After 24 hours from adding food, you
may decide that one or both
compartmentsshould be colder or
warmer, Follow the instructionsbelow
for proper temperatureadjustment.
NOTE;
>- Due to design of refrigeratoqalways
start temperature adjustmentswith
freezer section
>- DO NOT change either control more
than one numberat a time
> Allow 5-8 hours for temperatures to
stabilize
> Changing either control will have
some effect on the temperatureof the
other compartment,.
tf freezer or refrigerator is too cold:
>- Changecontrol to next lowest number
If freezer or refrigerator is too warm:
Changecontrol to next highest
number
fOOD S TOrAG[
FRESH FOOD STORAGE
> The freshfood compartment of a
refrigerator shouldbe kept between
34° F and 40_ F with an optimum
temperatureof 37° E To check the
temperature, place an appliance
thermometerin a glass of water and
place in the center of the refrigerator.
Check after 24 hours If the
temperatureis above 40° F adjust the
control.
FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
> The freezer compartment of a
refrigeratorshould be keptat
approximately0° E To checkthe
temperature,place an appliance
thermometerbetween the frozen
packagesand check after 24 hours If
the temperatureis above 0° F, adjust
the control
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