Installing your refrigetatof, How to adjust the temperature controls – Kenmore 596.50003100 User Manual
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How to Adjust the Temperature Controls
This refrigerator Is designed to operate at a household temperature of 55“ to HO^F (13° to 43° C)-
Dtal Temperature Control Models
For initta! temperature setting, follow ali five steps iisted below. If doing a simple
temperature modiflcatioff for an operational unit, only steps 3 through 5 are required.
Installing Your Refrigetatof
HoTV do I perform a
temperature test
n
with my dial
temperature
cotrtrois?
IIVIPORTANT: These instructions
apply to dial temperature controls
only Electronic control models
constantly monitor unit
temperature on the controls
M a t e r i a l s n e e d e d
•
2
thermometers measuring -S°
to 50°F (-21° to 10°C)
• 2 drinking glasses
For Freezer
• Place thermometer In gfass of
vegetable oil in middle
of freezer and continue
with step 3 of
How
to Adjust
the Temperature Controls
section,
IMPORTANT: Due to design of
unit, always start temperature
adjustments with freezer section
For Refrigerator
' Place thermometer in glass of
water in middle of unit and
continue with step 3 of How to
Adjust the Temperature
Controls section
Q
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m
Blectronic Temperature Control Models
1
To set temperature of the ûeezer, use the
¿uiioas next to the
battoli. A setting of 0°
to 2° F (~17° to -16'^ C) is recommmded.
• Use the x button to raise the temperature of the freezer section, or the Y to
lower it
• Press the Êi button to confirm the settings.
ntt» m
To set the temperature of the ûesb food section, use the
buttons next to the button. A setting of 38^ to 40° F
(3° to 4° C) is reommended.
• Use the ,v. button to raise the temperature of the fresh food section, or the v
to lower it,
• Press the button to corrRrm the settings.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize
NOTE: if adjusting the temperature of an operational unit, only 5 to 8 hours is
required for temperatures to take effect
Why do the
temperatures on my
liED display
fluctuate after they
have been set?
The compartment temperatures
may vary slightly as the unit cycles
to maintain the set temperatures