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Refrig too warm?My Kitchen Aid refrigerator was bought in 2002,new. "the food seems fairly cold, but not as cold as a 7 year old Kenmore fridge in the basement which tests at 38 degrees.Answer Summary
The normal refrigerator shelf temp is 38-42 F and freezer 0F after 12 hours run time and minimal door opening. TRY THIS.....CLEAN THE COILS UNDER THE UNIT....then keep doors closed...measure temp after 10 or so hours.....RUSS : Dust on the coils raises temp slowly inside a ref.
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4/17/2011
RUSS, SERVICE TECHNICIAN
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Hi, this is Russ, I'll be helping you with your problem today. THANKS! The normal refrigerator shelf temp is 38-42 F and freezer 0F after 12 hours run time and minimal door opening. TRY THIS.....CLEAN THE COILS UNDER THE UNIT....then keep doors closed...measure temp after 10 or so hours.....
RUSS :
Dust on the coils raises temp slowly inside a ref. many thanks
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