Kenmore 2200128 - Manual (Page 11)

For your convenience, the refrigerator controls are
preset at the factory. When you first install your
refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset.
The Thermostat Control and the Air Balance Control
should both be at the “mid-settings” as shown in the
illustrations below.
The Thermostat Control adjusts both the refrigerator
and freezer compartment temperatures.
Settings to the
left of the mid-setting make the overall temperature in both
compartments less cold. Settings to the right of the mid­
setting make the overall temperature in both compart­
ments colder.
6 COLDEST
NOTE: Your refrigerator will
Control is set to OFF.
not cool when the Thermostat
The Air Balance Control divides the amount of cold air
entering both compartments.
Settings to the left of the
mid-setting direct more cold air into the refrigerator
compart-ment. Settings to the right of the mid-setting
direct more cold air into the freezer compartment.
DIRECTS MORE 1
COLD AiR TO
REFRIGERATOR
COMPARTMENT
4 DIRECTS MORE
COLD AIR TO
FREEZER
COMPARTMENT
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 Ther­
mostat and Air Balance Controls to a higher (colder)
than recommended setting will not cool the
compartments any faster.
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 settings indicated in the previous
section should be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a
guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
CONDITION/REASON:
REFRIGERATOR section
too warm
■ Door opened often
■ Large amount of food added
■ Room temperature very warm
RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
Turn
AIR BALANCE
Control one-half
setting higher,
wait 24 hours,
then check the
freezer
temperature
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 AIR
BALANCE Control
one-half setting
higher
Move packages
out of airstream
REFRIGERATOR section
too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Turn
THERMOSTAT
Control to next
lower number
FREEZER section too cold
■ Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
Turn AIR
BALANCE Control
one-half setting
lower
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.
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.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.
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