Interior Knob Controls Turn knobs to lower numbers for warmer temperatures and to higher numbers for colder temperatures. The setting of 5 for both the fresh food and freezer section is the recommended setting for most environments.
Setting the Temperature
The temperature selection on a Chest Freezer is made by setting the dial from ONE to SEVEN, with SEVEN being the coldest. The normal safe freezing level is obtained by setting the control on FOUR.
What number should your fridge be on? The fridge temperature control does not indicate a specific temperature in degrees but rather the cooling power of the appliance. Fridge temperature settings are generally numbered from 1 to 5, with 5 being the coldest.
Answer: Sub-Zero refrigeration units offer a superior airflow system for more consistent and uniform cooling results. Even with a superior airflow system, a refrigerator or freezer will be colder at the bottom. Warm air rises, so the upper shelves will always be slightly warmer than the lower portion of the unit.
Turn knobs to lower numbers for warmer temperatures and to higher numbers for colder temperatures. The setting of 5 for both the fresh food and freezer section is the recommended setting for most environments.
Ensure maximum air flow and quick, thorough freezing by not overcrowding food on the shelves. The Coldest Spot: The rear center is the coldest spot in a freezer.
There should be an adjustable thermostat control somewhere. If it's a fridge/freezer, it's usually in the fridge. If it's a standalone freezer, it's usually outside the cooling area, maybe above the door. Turn the knob in the direction that increases cooling.
The recommended freezer temperature to keep food safe is at or below 0°F (-18°C), making higher temperatures less reliable for long-term freezer storage. However, freezer temperatures may need to be adjusted by a few degrees to account for factors like location, humidity or outside temperatures.
Dusty condenser coils can't release heat efficiently. Cleaning them can improve your freezer's ability to cool. First, unplug your freezer. Move the unit away from the wall, then use a vacuum or brush to clean the coils, which are usually on the back of your unit or its side panels.
To store frozen foods at best quality, keep the freezer set to maintain zero (0 °F or -17.8 °C). Some combination refrigerator-freezers cannot keep the freezer air that cold. As long as foods are solidly frozen, they will stay safe.
The numbers relate to how much power the fridge is using. So the rule is always the same: the higher the number, the colder the fridge.
First, cut power to your freezer by unplugging it from the wall or shutting off power to the proper control panel switch. Then reset the freezer's control panel by lowering it to zero or using a shut-off switch. Consult your user manual for specifics on navigating the control panel.
For the fridge compartment, we recommend maintaining a temperature between 3°C to 5°C to slow bacterial growth and preserve perishable items effectively. Similarly, for the freezer compartment, it is best to set the temperature at -18°C or lower to freeze food solid and maintain its quality over longer periods.
1 is the warmest and 7 is the coldest. It is recommended that unless you have some special (and rational) reason to mess with the setting, just leave them at the factory settings. All the settings do is divert resources away from either the freezer or the refrigerator.
Aaron is busy slinging ice cream so I thought I'd finally put everyone out of their misery with the correct answer: turning the dial clockwise, towards 7, will make the freezer colder. The "colder" arrow is a label for what direction to turn the dial, not for the numbers.
Keep the freezer well stocked.
When the freezer has little or no food inside, it has to work harder to maintain the consistently low temperature needed to create ice. Strive to keep the freezer at least half-filled, stocking it with water bottles as necessary to add more bulk.
1 is the warmest, 7 is the coldest, and 0 is Off. At first, set the dial to 4 and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs.
"1" is the warmest, "7" is the coldest, and turning the temperature dial to OFF shuts down the compressor. Set the dial to "4" and allow 24 hours to pass before adjusting the temperature to your needs. The lights on the chest freezer indicate the following: Green = Run.
Yes, your freezer can be too cold. If this is the case, you may need to adjust the temperature to 0ºF (-18ºC) or shift frozen items around to help encourage proper airflow. Parts of your freezer may also have worn out over time, affecting your appliance's freezing capabilities.
Cold air sinks, so it collects at the bottom and, in a fridge freezer, the bottom shelves will be coldest.
This is applies to all Refrigerator and other cooling appliances, not just in GE refrigerator. The lower the number, the colder temp you get. The recommended refrigerator temperature settings are 37 degrees Fahrenheit in the fresh food and 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the freezer sections.
The snowflake or an Igloo indicates the coldest temperature of the freezer from 1–7 it may differ according to the different models of the refrigerator the 7 indicates the highest level so it is indicate by using the snowflake or igloo icons.