Best Temperature Settings For Fridge And Freezer

On most models the ideal temperature setting for the refrigerator is 38 degrees fahrenheit.

Best temperature settings for fridge and freezer.

The typical freezer factory setting on whirlpool refrigerators is a great starting point at the recommended 0 f 18 c. Following these guidelines for setting temperature and best food placement in your fridge and freezer means you can minimize any food borne health threats from eating spoiled foods. Adjust the freezer settings as necessary to get the temperature in a safe range after making adjustments to either the freezer or refrigerator check the thermometer s temperature readout after five hours repeating the adjustment process until the reading is in the ideal range. Some models may have different recommendations in the user manual or on the control panel.

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. Once you ve got your fridge temperatures right you shouldn t need to fiddle with the settings. The recommended freezer temperature to keep your food safe is at or below 0 f 18 c but your freezer may need to be set higher or lower depending on its environment and other factors. For the freezer the ideal temperature is 2 degrees fahrenheit.

The perfect temperature range for a freezer is at or slightly below 0 f and never more than 2 f. See our how to load a fridge guide.