Whirlpool 2199011 - Manuel (Page 12)

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Setting the Control
For your convenience, the refrigerator control is preset
at the factory. The control for the refrigerator and freezer
is located in the top of the refrigerator section. It controls
the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that
the Temperature Control is still preset. The
Temperature Control should be at the “mid-setting” (3),
as shown in the illustration below.
.
NOTE: Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops
cooling in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments,
but does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power
supply.
Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has
cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the
Temperature Control to a higher (colder) than
recommended setting will not cool the compartments
any faster.
Adjusting Control Settings
Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator. The “mid-setting” (3) indicated in the
previous section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The control is set correctly when milk or
juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
The Temperature Control functions as the thermostat for
the entire product (refrigerator and freezer sections). The
higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will
run to keep the temperature colder.
Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between
adjustments.
Food Storage Guide
Storing Fresh Food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness.
CONDITION/REASON:
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR section
too warm
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Room temperature very warm
Turn
TEMPERATURE
Control to next
higher number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
FREEZER section too warm/ice
not made fast enough
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
■ Heavy ice usage
■ Air diffuser blocked by items
Turn
TEMPERATURE
Control to next
HIGHER number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
Move items out of
airstream
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
■ Control not set correctly for
your conditions
Turn
TEMPERATURE
Control to next
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
FREEZER section too cold
■ Control not set correctly for
your conditions
Turn
TEMPERATURE
control to next
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
freezer packaging and freeze.
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use
it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.