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A retractable temperature control for refrigeration units includes a control panel pivoted for movement between an extended, accessible position and a retracted position in which it is enclosed within one of the insulated walls of the unit. Mounted on the panel are two operators, one of which contro

A retractable temperature control for refrigeration units includes a control panel pivoted for movement between an extended, accessible position and a retracted position in which it is enclosed within one of the insulated walls of the unit. Mounted on the panel are two operators, one of which controls the temperature of a thermostat and the other of which controls the position of a damper. Adjustment of the operator associated with the thermostat controls the temperature of one compartment in the refrigeration unit and adjustment of the other operator controls the position of a damper, and in turn controls the differential temperature between the two compartments provided by the refrigeration unit. The thermostat and the damper control are structured so that movement of the control panel between the retracted and extended positions does not affect the adjustment thereof. When the controls are in the retracted position, they do not interfere with the placement of articles stored within the refrigeration compartments. Further, retraction of the controls prevents accidental damage of the controls and/or accidental change in the adjusted positions thereof.

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A refrigerator apparatus comprising an insulated cabinet having walls defining a refrigeration compartment, a retractable control panel mounted for movement between a retracted position within said walls and an extended position in which it projects from said walls and is accessible within said comp

A refrigerator apparatus comprising an insulated cabinet having walls defining a refrigeration compartment, a retractable control panel mounted for movement between a retracted position within said walls and an extended position in which it projects from said walls and is accessible within said compartment, adjustable temperature control means for controlling the temperature of said compartment and having an operator mounted on said control panel, said operator being accessible when said control panel is in said extended position and enclosed within said walls when said control panel is in said retracted position, the operation of said temperature control means being unaffected by movement of said control panel between said extended and retracted positions.