LG LFC25765ST Owner's Manual - Page 17

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before adding food to the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is cold to your liking and ice cream is firm. The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance. The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer compartment to make it colder. If you need to adjust the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer, begin by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control as well. Use the settings listed in the table below as a guide. CONDITION/REASON: RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR section is too warm • Opening the door often • Adding a large amount of food • Room temperature is very warm Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check. FREEZER section is too warm/ ice is made too slowly • Opening the door often • Adding a large amount of food • Room temperature is very low (not cycling often enough) • Using ice frequently • Air vents blocked by objects Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next highest number and wait 24 hours, then check. Remove any objects blocking air flow. REFRIGERATOR section is too cold • Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust the REFRIGERATOR setting to the next lowest number and wait 24 hours, then check. FREEZER section is too cold • Controls not set correctly for your conditions Adjust the FREEZER setting to the next lowest number and wait 24 hours, then check. FOOD STORAGE GUIDE ITEMS HOW TO STORE 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 date code to ensure freshness. Butter or margarine Store opened butter in a covered dish or in a closed compartment. When storing a larger quantity, wrap in freezer packing and freeze. Cheese Store in original packaging until you are ready to use it. Once opened, tightly rewrap with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) Place in bags or plastic containers inside the crisper. Fruit Wash and let dry; store in plastic bags in the refrigerator. Do not wash or pit berries until you are ready to eat them. Berries should be selected and kept in their original packaging (if there is any) or in a paper bag closed halfway and set on a shelf. Leafy Vegetables Remove original packaging and trim any dirty or discolored parts. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in a plastic bag or plastic container and store in the crisper. Fish Consume fish or seafood the same day purchased. Chef Fresh Store any meat in original airtight, moisture-proof packaging Rewrap if necessary. Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with airtight lids can also be used. STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For more information on how to prepare food to be frozen such in a way to see the period they can be stored consult a frozen food guide or cook book. Packaging A great freezing depends on how great you package the food. When you seal the package make sure you remove all excess air and do not allow humidity. A package that is incorrectly sealed will result in the transmission of bad odors, contaminants inside your refrigerator and will cause your foods to dry. 16