Frigidaire FRS3R5ESB Use and Care Manual - Page 8

Mechanical Temperature Controls

Page 8 highlights

MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. • For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder. • For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold. To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air vents with food items. * IMPORTANT Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to "0" turns off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electricl outlet. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (Features may vary according to model.) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder. If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold. If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder. If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. * To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer and Fresh Food Controls To O. 8

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30

8
MECHANICAL TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
COOL DOWN PERIOD
To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with
food.
REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
Adjust
temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the
* IMPORTANT
Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to “0” turns
off the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from
cooling, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb
and other electrical components. To turn off power to your
refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the
electricl outlet.
NOTE
When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes.
E
D
I
U
G
T
N
E
M
T
S
U
J
D
A
E
R
U
T
A
R
E
P
M
E
T
m
r
a
W
o
o
T
s
I
t
n
e
m
t
r
a
p
m
o
C
d
o
o
F
h
s
e
r
F
f
I
s
d
r
a
w
o
T
y
l
t
h
g
i
l
S
l
o
r
t
n
o
C
d
o
o
F
h
s
e
r
F
n
r
u
T
r
e
d
l
o
C
.
d
l
o
C
o
o
T
s
I
t
n
e
m
t
r
a
p
m
o
C
d
o
o
F
h
s
e
r
F
f
I
s
d
r
a
w
o
T
y
l
t
h
g
i
l
S
l
o
r
t
n
o
C
d
o
o
F
h
s
e
r
F
n
r
u
T
d
l
o
C
.
m
r
a
W
o
o
T
s
I
t
n
e
m
t
r
a
p
m
o
C
r
e
z
e
e
r
F
f
I
s
d
r
a
w
o
T
y
l
t
h
g
i
l
S
l
o
r
t
n
o
C
r
e
z
e
e
r
F
n
r
u
T
r
e
d
l
o
C
.
d
l
o
C
o
o
T
s
I
t
n
e
m
t
r
a
p
m
o
C
r
e
z
e
e
r
F
f
I
s
d
r
a
w
o
T
y
l
t
h
g
i
l
S
l
o
r
t
n
o
C
r
e
z
e
e
r
F
n
r
u
T
d
l
o
C
.
f
f
O
r
o
t
a
r
e
g
i
r
f
e
R
n
r
u
T
o
T
*
o
T
s
l
o
r
t
n
o
C
d
o
o
F
h
s
e
r
F
d
n
a
r
e
z
e
e
r
F
n
r
u
T
O
.
Refrigerator & Freezer Controls
(Features may vary according to model.)
temperature to stabilize.
For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards
Colder
.
For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards
Cold
.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block cold air
vents with food items.