Maytag MBB1952HEW Use and Care Guide - Page 13

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Temperature Controls Touch Temperature Controls (select models) The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. Control Initial Control Settings After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls. • Pressing the or to the desired setting. pads adjusts the controls • The temperature control range for both compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest). • Set the Freezer control on 4. • Set the Refrigerator control on 4. • Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours before adding food. Warm Cabinet Surfaces At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that helps prevent moisture from condensing on the cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and after excessive or lengthy door openings. Adjusting the Controls • 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide table below. See page 20 for instructions on checking compartment temperature. • Except when starting the refrigerator, do not change either control more than one number at a time. • Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize. Temperature Control Guide Refrigerator too warm Set the Refrigerator control to next higher number by pressing the pad. Refrigerator too cold Set the Refrigerator control to next lower number by pressing the pad. Freezer too warm Set the Freezer control to next higher number by pressing the pad. Freezer too cold Set the Freezer control to next lower number by pressing the pad. Turn refrigerator OFF Press the Refrigerator or Freezer pad until a dash (-) appears in the display. 12

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Temperature Controls
Touch Temperature Controls
(select models)
The controls are located at the top front of the
refrigerator compartment.
Control
Initial Control Settings
After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.
Pressing the
or
pads adjusts the controls
to the desired setting.
The temperature control range for both
compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
Set the Freezer control on
4
.
Set the Refrigerator control on
4
.
Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12 hours
before
adding food.
Warm Cabinet Surfaces
At times, the front of the refrigerator cabinet may be
warm to the touch. This is a normal occurrence that
helps prevent moisture from condensing on the
cabinet. This condition will be more noticeable when
you first start the refrigerator, during hot weather and
after excessive or lengthy door openings.
Adjusting the Controls
24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one
or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If
so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
Temperature Control Guide
table below. See page 20
for instructions on checking compartment
temperature.
Except when starting the refrigerator,
do not
change
either control more than one number at a time.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
Temperature Control Guide
Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator too cold
Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold
Turn refrigerator OFF
Set the Refrigerator control
to next higher number by
pressing the
pad.
Set the Refrigerator control
to next lower number by
pressing the
pad.
Set the Freezer control to
next higher number by
pressing the
pad.
Set the Freezer control to
next lower number by
pressing the
pad.
Press the
Refrigerator
or
Freezer
pad until a
dash (—) appears in the
display.