Kenmore 7759 Owners Manual - Page 4

Starting the Refrigerator (continued) CgLD _NIT_AL gmmmm_mmmSmEmT_NG CO_E_T OFF COLD [NtTIAL COLDEST m m'_--'-_ _ S__s'_NG Temperature Controls (appearance may vary) Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and Freezer compartments At First,set the Fresh Food and Freezer controls at the center of the "tNITIAL SETTING" range 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 btter or number at a time NOTE: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off cooling in both compartments-fresh food and Freezerbut does not shut off power to the refrigerator How to Test Temperatures Use milk test for fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day later IFthe milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls, Use ice cream test for 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, adiust the temperature controls Turning your Household Thermostat Below 60°F. (16°C.) at Night? You may want to move the Freezer control one step colder. 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 cotder setting should have no effect on your Freshfood compartment However, if Freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Food Storage Suggestions Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry: • Atways remove store wrappings. • Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag, • Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold_ • Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawersthey've been designed to preserve the natural moisture and Freshness of produce " Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness " As a further aid to Freshness, pre-packaged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping Tips on Freezing Foods 1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality 2o Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after picking. The sooner you do, the better the Frozen product will be, with lesscuIling and sorting to do, 3. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing. To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) Forming it carefully to the shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be Frozen successfully only once To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with high cream content, will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more "airy" alreadypackaged brands with low cream content • It will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature • The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the fronk