On the thermostat, the dial runs from one -- the warmest level -- to seven, the coldest.

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I have a fridge freezer. Once you've got your fridge temperatures right, you shouldn't need to fiddle with the settings.

If you're experiencing temperature control issues with your fridge, the problem is likely to be due to a faulty thermostat. If a fridge does its job properly, turning the temperature control to colder when you put in a large load of groceries won't speed up the cooling process – it'll just mean your food ends up colder. See our how to load a fridge guide. Doesn't tell me much actually. NinaSimone - I have a paper copy of the manual; believe it or not it doesn't tell me anything about the settings. To set a Magic Chef mini fridge, begin by plugging in the power cord. Number one is the least cool setting and number five the coldest.

I'll google it when fish the manual out from down the back of the drawer I put it in. It's and Amica fridge, a make I'd never heard of before I was given this one (somebody bought it for me). They both have separate doors. Normally the numbers range from one to five. The fridge is at the top and the freezer is at the bottom.

When your fridge is always full you need to select a number four setting.

6. Is 1 the coldest and 6 the warmest or 1 the warmest and 6 the coldest?

Know your fridge’s naturally coldest areas “The ideal refrigerator temperature is 35° F (1.6° C).

The settings in the fridge are 1-6. Which setting should it be set to? The settings on the fridge temperature dial show refrigerant power. If the internal thermostat is working correctly, then the 5 should be the ideal temperature for fresh food storage. That, or the thermostat may be broken.

How to Know When the Thermostat Is Broken in a Fridge or Freezer. :) xx If the vent is blocked, the cold air is not circulating up where the thermostat sensor is, and this means the fridge runs longer than it should, even if it is on the lowest setting. If the cold air vent is mostly blocked by food items, this can cause freezing of the items closest to the vent. With the Hotpoint fridge, temperature settings 1 to 5 are the warm end for this dial type, with 5 being the default setting or midrange temperature, 9 is the coldest, but 0 is off. Set the thermostat dial to number seven, and shut the door.

After 15 to 20 minutes, set the temperature control to the desired level. The thermostat on the fridge plays an important role in keeping the fridge running to its full potential. If you have a refrigerator that never cycles on or a refrigerator that runs continuously, freezing everything in …

So, what setting should my fridge be on? Thank you.