I have an Amana top freezer refrigerator and I recently measured the temperatures.
Manufacturer says 0F for freezer and 40F for fresh food.
So my freezer was -10F and fresh food about 55F
I adjusted the freezer thermostat and now the temperature is correct in the freezer compartment.
But no matter what I try, the lowest temp I get in the fresh food compartment is about 50F but nothing lower, even when I set the fresh food compartment's temp to the lowest.
The air flow appears to be fine (from freezer to fresh food) and there are no obstructions.
So my refrigerator has no problem cooling (it managed to maintain -10F in freezer compartment).
Ideas on what to check?
Best Answer
Seems like an air flow issue. Did you stock up on food for the pandemic?
Recheck the air flow vent between the freezer and refrigerator to be sure it is fully functional. Especially for ice build up
Make sure that there isn't items in the freezer that are in the way of the vent
Make sure that there isn't items in the refrigerator that are in the way of the vent
Make sure that air can flow around in your refrigerator (too much food and items stuffed in there). Remember that warm air will rise and cold air will sink. There must be room for this natural air flow to occur