Use & Care

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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Setting the Temperature Control
• Your unit has only one control for regulating the temperature in the compartment. The
temperature control is located on the upper right-hand side of the compartment.
• When you turn the unit on for the first time, set the control to its coldest setting, which is 6 .
• The range of the temperature control is from the Off position to 6. After 24 to 48 hours, adjust the
temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. The setting 3 should be appropriate
for most uses.
• To turn the appliance off, turn the temperature control to Off.
NOTES:
1. Turning the temperature control to Off stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to
the unit.
2. If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before
restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start.
Interior Light Switch
The interior light is controlled by a rocker switch located behind the thermostat (temperature control)
housing. If you turn the light on, be sure to turn it off again before closing the door.
Automatic Defrost System
It is not necessary for you to defrost this appliance. While the compressor is operating, ice may build
up along the cold rear wall of the refrigerator compartment (the evaporator is behind the wall).
During the compressor's off-cycle, the ice will melt, drip down, and drain through a small hole at the
back of the cabinet into a tray above the compressor where the compressor's heat evaporates the
water.
If you notice an excessive build-up of ice on the rear wall, try setting the thermostat to a slightly
warmer setting. Be sure the door gasket is well seated. Occasionally you should check that there is
no obstruction of the drain hole in the bottom rear of the cabinet.