Sears 52268 - Manual (Page 4)

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Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" and the Freezer
control at "C".
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether
you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting
them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one step at a time.
Note: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments—fresh food and freezer—
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day
later. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer
compartment. Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment. Check it
after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls.
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below 60° Rat Night?
You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder, as from "C" to “D” Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to operate less
frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down,
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment,
However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered control
one step warmer, as from ”5" to "4".
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings .
Energy-Saving Tips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary
■ Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather
' 8e sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally
’ Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator,
' Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator,
' Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator.
' If you move the controls to the coldest position for quick
chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back to regular
settings,
■ Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool.