16ENCONTROLS & SETTINGSIMPORTANTAdjusting the refrigerator temperaturecontrol to “OFF” turns off the compres-sor and prevents the refrigerator fromcooling, but does not disconnect thepower to the light bulb and other electri-cal components. To turn off power toyour refrigerator, you must unplug thepower cord from the wall outlet.Cool Down PeriodTo ensure safe food storage, allow therefrigerator to operate with the doorsclosed for at least 8 hours before loadingit with food.Refrigerator & Freezer ControlsTemperature AdjustmentAdjust temperature gradually: adjust theknob in small increments, allowing thetemperature to stabilize.• For colder temperatures, adjust theknob towards Coldest.• For warmer temperatures, adjust theknob towards Cold.Adjusting the refrigerator control willchange temperatures in both compart-ments. You can leave the auxiliaryfreezer control at the factory pre-set(*recommended) or adjusted as desired;it has no effect on the electrical power tothe refrigerator.To maintain temperatures, a fancirculates air in the refrigerator andfreezer compartments. For goodcirculation, do not block cold air ventswith food items.Auxiliary Freezer ControlRefrigerator ControlNOTEWhen first turning refrigerator on, ad-just control to recommended. After 24hours, adjust the controls as needed.