KitchenAid KBFN506EBS Owners Manual - Page 7

Using the Controls IMPORTANT: ■■ The Fridge control adjusts the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. The Freezer control adjusts the temperature in the freezer compartment. ■■ Wait 24 hours after you turn on the refrigerator before you put food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to a lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster. ■■ If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls. ■■ The recommended settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. ■■ The actual temperature may differ from the display when a door is open for an extended period of time. Turning On Cooling and Viewing Set Points The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator 1. Press the FRIDGE or FREEZER touch pad. NOTE: After the refrigerator is turned on, the Over Temperature audio alarm and indicator light may activate every 1½ hours until the refrigerator and freezer temperatures are below 48°F (9°C) and 15°F (-9°C), respectively, or until the alarm is turned off. To turn off the audio alarm and indicator light, see "Alarm Reset." Adjusting Controls NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made. To Adjust Set Point Temperatures: ■■ Press the FRIDGE or FREEZER touch pad, and then press the Plus (+) or Minus (-) touch pad until the desired temperature is reached. ■■ Press the SAVE touch pad to program the desired temperature. NOTE: The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 3°F (-21°C to -16°C). The set point range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 42°F (1°C to 6°C). CONDITION /REASON:: REFRIGERATOR too cold Not set correctly for conditions REFRIGERATOR too warm High use or room very warm FREEZER too cold Not set correctly for conditions FREEZER too warm/too little ice High use or heavy ice use TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR Control 1° higher REFRIGERATOR Control 1° lower FREEZER Control1° higher FREEZER Control 1° lower Options Turning Off Cooling 1. Press the FRIDGE or FREEZER touch pad. 2. Press and hold the COOLING OFF touch pad for 3 seconds. NOTE: To turn off the power completely, use the power ON/ OFF switch located behind the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch." Viewing the Temperature in Degrees Celsius 1. Press °C touch pad. To display degrees Fahrenheit, press °F touch pad. NOTE: If the freezer temperature is below zero, the negative sign next to the freezer display will light up. This is normal Max Ice The Max Ice feature speeds up the ice production rate to assist with periods of heavy ice usage. ■■ Press OPTIONS, and then press MAX ICE to turn on the Max Ice feature. Max Ice will remain activated for 24 hours unless manually turned off. NOTE: The temperature display for the refrigerator and freezer compartments will remain at the user's set points, but the actual temperature of the freezer compartment will drop to -5°F (-21°C), while the Max Ice feature is enabled. After 24 hours, the freezer will return to the previous temperature set point. Max Cool The Max Cool feature assists with full grocery loads, temporarily warm room temperatures, or during heavy door opening use. ■■ Press OPTIONS, and then press MAX COOL to turn on the Max Cool feature. Max Cool will remain activated for 24 hours unless manually turned off. NOTE: The temperature display for the refrigerator compartment will remain at the user's set point, but the actual temperature of the refrigerator compartment will drop to 34°F (1°C), while the Max Cool feature is enabled. After 24 hours, the refrigerator returns to the previous temperature set points. 7