Thermador KBUDT4265E User Manual - Page 6
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s Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance. s You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food. s Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. s Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound. s As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator. s Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise. s You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan. s You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit airflow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown. Using the Controls IMPORTANT: s The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. s 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 refrigerator and freezer controls to a lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster. s 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. s The preset 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. s The actual temperature may differ from the display when a door is open for an extended period of time. NOTE: The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator. Turning Refrigerator On and Viewing Set Points s Press and hold POWER (ON/OFF) for 2 seconds. Viewing the Celsius Temperatures s Press °C SELECT touch pad. The negative sign (-) will light up. To redisplay degrees Fahrenheit, press °C SELECT again. Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal, bread, etc. Do not block any airflow vents. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be obstructed and temperature and moisture problems may occur. IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. NOTE: If the freezer temperature is below zero, the negative sign next to the freezer display will light up. This is normal. Adjusting Controls NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck the temperatures before other adjustments are made. To adjust set point temperatures: s Press the refrigerator or freezer PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) key pad until the desired temperature is reached. NOTE: The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 6°F (-21°C to -14°C). The set point range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 46°F (1°C to 8°C). 6