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How to Set the Refrigerator Temperature and Make Sure It's Accurate Most refrigerators don’t allow you to set a temperature for your fridge.

Once you have the appliance set, be sure to check it periodically to make sure it's maintaining that temperature. Packing too much food on your shelves, for example, tends to make the interior warmer.