Is lower # colder or warmer?
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warmsecondrinse
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On the few refrigerators with that type of dial I've used, a lower number is warmer because you are sliding/rotating the numbers toward the 'warmer' side of center. Conversely, by sliding/rotating the numbers toward the 'colder' side of center you're setting the thermostat lower, which is labelled with higher numbers.
Again, I've only encountered a few such temperature controls. They were mostly owned by older relatives. However, they all worked the way I've described.
That said, we've members here with much more experience with such equipment than I do. While you're waiting for others to chime in, I'd put a thermometer in the 'fridge to get a starting point: '2' = __?__F. Assuming that's a stable temp, rotate the dial to '4' and note if the compressor runs more often and/or the temp drops.
Hope this helps.
Again, I've only encountered a few such temperature controls. They were mostly owned by older relatives. However, they all worked the way I've described.
That said, we've members here with much more experience with such equipment than I do. While you're waiting for others to chime in, I'd put a thermometer in the 'fridge to get a starting point: '2' = __?__F. Assuming that's a stable temp, rotate the dial to '4' and note if the compressor runs more often and/or the temp drops.
Hope this helps.
I agree that on this fridge, the higher the number, the colder the setting, and the logic presented by Jim bears this out.
The best method I've found for testing the cabinet temperature is to place a thermometer in a glass of water and leave it in the center of the fridge for a day or so, then check it. You want an average temp of 37. Adjust in small increments if it's either too warm or too cold (not a whole number higher or lower unless it's way off), and waiting a day before checking the temp again. Keep in mind that the temperature will be lower in the area close to the freezer compartment (AKA the evaporator), so you'll need to find a happy medium and/or place contents accordingly.
The best method I've found for testing the cabinet temperature is to place a thermometer in a glass of water and leave it in the center of the fridge for a day or so, then check it. You want an average temp of 37. Adjust in small increments if it's either too warm or too cold (not a whole number higher or lower unless it's way off), and waiting a day before checking the temp again. Keep in mind that the temperature will be lower in the area close to the freezer compartment (AKA the evaporator), so you'll need to find a happy medium and/or place contents accordingly.
Door shelves are typically the least-cool area ... milk is better on an interior shelf.
Another way to look at this question is by looking at the words "COLDER" and "WARMER" above the dial. I can see a "3" to the right of the "2" on the dial. If you put your finger on the dial, and move your finger against the dial to "COLDER," the "3" will be at the bottom, and if you continue to turn the dial in the same direction, then the next higher number will appear. So, the higher the number, the colder the setting. I think!
