Kenmore 7975 Use and Care Guide - Page 18

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this. The initial settings mentioned in SETTING THE CONTROLS section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). 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 temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator. Then wait 24 hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control. Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. CONDITION/ REASON: RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT: [] REFRIGERATOR section too warm - Door opened often - Large amount of food added - Room temperature very warm Set REFRIGERATOR control one degree lower C or two degrees lower F, wait 24 hours, then recheck [] FREEZER section too warm/ice not made fast enough - Door opened often - Large amount of food added - Very cold room temperature (Compressor doesn't cycle often enough) - Heavy ice usage - Air vents blocked by items Set FREEZER control one degree lower C or two degrees lower F, wait 24 hours, then re-check Move items out of airstream [] REFRIGERATOR section too cold - Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set REFRIGERATOR control one degree higher C or two degrees higher F, wait 24 hours, then re-check [] FREEZER section too cold - Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set FREEZER control one degree higher C or two degrees higher F, wait 24 hours, then re-check FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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. items Butter or margarine Cheese Milk Eggs Fruit How to Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze. Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf, not on door shelf. _ Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf. _ Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in the crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready to use them. Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper, or store in a sloosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf. Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper. Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) _ Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper. Fish Leftovers Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased. Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used. 18