Maytag 12842123 Use and Care Guide download pdf (Page 9)

Adjusting the Controls

• 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one

or both compar

tments should be colder or warmer. If

so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the

emperature Control Guide

, page 9.

Temperature Controls

Dial Temperature Controls

(select models)

The controls are located at the back left of the

refrigerator compartment.

Note: The Freezer control turns the cooling system

on. Neither section will cool if freezer control is set

to OFF.

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in,

set the controls.

• To adjust the controls, turn the

control knob to the left or right

as de

sired.

• Set the Freezer control on

• Set the Refrigerator control on

• 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 st

art the refrigerator, during hot weather and

after exce

ssive 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 indic

ated in the

Temperature Control Guide table. See page 22 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.

• Changing either control will have some effect on the

temperature of the other compartment.

Temperature Control Guide

Refrigerator too warm

Refrigerator too cold

Freezer too warm

Freezer too cold

Turn refrigerator OFF

Turn the Refrigerator control

to next higher number.

Turn the

Refrigerator control

to next lower number.

Turn the

Freezer control to

next higher number.

Turn the

Freezer control to

next lower number.

Turn the

Freezer control to

OFF.

Note: Turning Freezer control to OFF stops cooling

in both compartments. It does not shut off power to

the refrigerator.

Touch Temperature Controls

(select models, style varies by model)

The controls are located at the top front of the

refrigerator compar

tment.

Control

Initial Control Settings

After plugging the refrigerator in, set the controls.

• Pressing the or pads adjusts the controls to

the de

sired setting.

• Set the Freezer control on

• Set the Refrigerator control on

• 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 st

art the refrigerator, during hot weather and

after excessive or lengthy door openings.

Cont.

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