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Manual

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Guide

d'Utisafion

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English / Espa_ol / French

Models/Modelos/Mod_Jes:

795.7248

Kenmore Elifeo
@

MFL62184470
Sears

Brancls

Hoffman

Management

Estates,

iL 60179

Corporation
U.S.A.

www._enmore.co_
wvv%v.sea

Sears
Toronto,

rs.com

Canada

Inc.

Ontario,

Canada

w_/w_.sears.ca

M5B

2C3

Warranty .............................................................................
3
Protection Agreements
important

..............................................
4

Safety instructions

Electrical & Grounding

...........................
5-7

Requirements

..............7

Parts and Features .......................................................
8
Refrigerator

Installation

.............................. 9-18

Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation

.......................... 9

....................................................................
10

Removing/Replacing
Your Refrigerator and
Freezer Handles, Doors and Drawers .......11-17
Leveling and Door Alignment
Using Your Refrigerator

...................... 18

............................. 19-31

Setting the Controls ..................................
In-Door

19-21

Freezer

Section

CustomChill

Drawer

Pullout Drawers

............................................

Durabase

........................................................

Durabase

Divider ...........................................

Water Filter ................................................

32-35

Care And Cleaning ................................... 36-37
General

Cleaning

Tips ................................

Exterior

..........................................................

Inside Walls ...................................................

Door Liner And Gaskets ...............................

Plastic Parts ....................................................

Condenser

Coils .............................................

Ice Bin ...........................................................
22
Light Bulb Replacement

Automatic

Power Interruptions
Guide

Refrigerator

....................................

Refrigerator

Section

Dispenser ...........................................

Humidity

............................... 37

Icemaker ............................... 23-24

Food Storage

Water

................................. 30

Shelves ...............................................
27

Controlled

Convenience

Crisper ........................ 28

Bin ............................................... 28

Door Bin ........................................................

Replacing

the Air Filter ................................

.......................................

When

You Go On Vacation

When

You Move ............................................

........................ 37
37

Connecting the Water Line ...................... 38-40
Troubleshooting
Kenmore

Guide .............................. 41-48

Connect

.................................

Service ...............................................

Back Cover

REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

/' l(enmore

Elite Limited Warranty

When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions,the following
warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(1-800-469-4663).
•

One Year Limited Warranty on Appllance
For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this appliance
fails due to defects in material or workmanship. If the appliance is ever used for other than private family
purposes, this coverage applies for only 90 days from the purchase date, and is void in Canada.

•

Five Year Limited Warranty on Sealed System
For five years from the date of purchase, the sealed refrigerant system of this appliance is warranted against any
defects in material or workmanship. New system components will be supplied for defective ones free of charge.
You are responsible for the labor cost of component installation after the first year from the date of purchase.
If the appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this coverage applies for only one year from
the purchase date.

•

Ten Year Limited Warranty on Linear Compressor
For ten years from the date of purchase, the linear compressor of this appliance is warranted against any defects
in material or workmanship. A new linear compressor will be supplied free of charge. You are responsible for the
labor cost of installation after the first year from the date of purchase. If the appliance is ever used for other than
private household purposes, this coverage applies for only two years from the purchase date.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Consumable parts that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
Z Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or
the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states
and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the
duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel
and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an
authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Haffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3

Master

Power surge protectionagainst electrical
to power fluctuations.

Protection Agreements

Congratulations
on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore Elite ® product is designed and manufactured
for years of dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require preventive maintenance or repair from
time to time. That's when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised.
25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts.

Parts and labor needed to hetp keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage-real protection.
Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.

•

Unllmifed service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us.

due

$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new product. Here's what the
Agreement* includes:

•

damage

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes to schedule service. You can call at
any time day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some Jlmltafions and excJuslons apply.

• "No-lemon"
guarantee - replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months.
•

Product replacement
fixed.

if your covered product

•

Annual Preventive
- no extra charge.

Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution
- phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."

Maintenance

For prices and addltlonal information
U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

can't be

in the

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
detalis call Sears Canada at 1=800=361=6665.

Check at your request

Sears Installatlon Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada caff
1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification
label located on the interior liner of the refrigerator compartment.
Have these
items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Model

No.

Date of Purchase

Serial No.
Save these instructions

and attach

your sales receipt for future reference.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important

safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill
or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING
or CAUTION. These words mean:

You wlll

be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.

Indicates
hazardousinjury,
situation
which, damage.
if not avoided,
may
resultanin imminently
minor or moderate
or product
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury when using your product, basic safety precautions
should be followed, incJudlncj the followincj.

Read all instructions before using this appllance.
*

DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the
refrigerator
doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.

NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and putt it
straight out from the outtet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use
a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.

*
*

DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

* Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

Do not modify or extend the power cord length, it
could cause electric shock or fire.
When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to rotl over or damage the power cord.

Unplug your refrigerator
any repairs.

If connected
delay fuse.

before cleaning

to a circuit protected

or making

by fuses, use time

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that any service be
performed by a qualified technician.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live
wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced, exposing the wire filament.)

DO NOT touch the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.

NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and
service should be performed by a qualified technician.

...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below
39°F (4°C).

WARNING: Setting either or both controls to the OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the controls (Thermostat,
Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer Control, depending
on the model) to the desired setting.
This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that
were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold
surfaces.

WARNING

DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should
not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded.
If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable,
dispose of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats
is affected tess than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of
their quality as you can.

This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even
if they are sitting for only a few days. If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions
at right to help prevent accidents (child entrapment and
suffocation).

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER:
•
•

Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons
or
hydrochtorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to
the environment if released to the atmosphere.

if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

iMPORTANT:
Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRiCiTY

USE OF EXTENSION

Electrical
properly

grounded.

must be

Have the wall outlet and the circuit

checked by a qualified
outlet is properly

Because of potentlal safety hazards under certain
conditions, the use of an extension card is not
recommended. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a ULlisted (USA), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having a grounding type ptug and outlet, and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts.

Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance
electrician

Use of an extension cord witl increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.

to make sure the

grounded.

3-prong
grounding type
walt receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug

RECOMMENDED

GROUNDING

CORDS

METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle that cannot be turned off: with a switch
or putt chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walt
outlet.

Use this page to become more familiar

with the parts and features of your refrigerator.

NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items
listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
O Refrigerator

Light

O Kenmore Connect

Fixed Door Bins

Air Filter

Ice Compartment
(Icemaker and Ice Bin)

Adjustable

Articulating

Mullion

Adjustable

Light (side)

Air Tight Crisper

O Refrigerator
Water
O Water

Refrigerator

Shelves
Door Bins

Convenience

Filter

Durabase

Controlled

Crisper

Speaker

Ice Bin

Dairy Bin

Tank Cover

O Humidity

Bin

Divider

CustomChill TM Controls

O Durabase

Top Pullout Drawer

O Control Panel

Middle

Pullout Drawer

Ice Compartment
Door

Excessive Weight Hazard:
Use two

or more

refrigerator.
other

people

Failure

to move

and

to do so can result

install

Excessive Weight Hazard:
the

in back

injury.

UNPACKING

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label, or
the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the
refrigerator.
To remove any remaining
tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or gtue residue can also be
easily removed
by rubbing
a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.

Explosion

Hazard:

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.

PRIOR TO USE

iNSTALLATiON

1. Clean your refrigerator
dust that accumulated

thoroughly and wipe off all
during shipping.

(continued)

To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled
and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required,
adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness
of the floor. The front shoutd be slightly higher than
the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be
turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the
leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to
lower it. (See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT.)

2. Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three
hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of
cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper
cooling. Your refrigerator
is now ready for use.

NOTE: installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure is not
recommended.

iNSTALLATiON
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or high,
cooling ability may be adversely affected.

Select a place where a water supply can be easily
connected for the automatic Jcemaken
NOTE: The water pressure must be between 20 and
120 psi on models without a water filter and between
40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.

Shock Hazard:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not instalt the
refrigerator
in a wet or damp area.

Too small of a distance from adjacent items may
result in lowered freezing capability and increased
electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24
inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the
doors and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the
back of the refrigerator and the wall.

i
c

r----

J__

2" (5.08

cm) -_

NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator
opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance
illustrations on this page.

Mounting
Fasteners

may vary from the
Set Screw

Removing

Refrigerator

Handles

Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Alien
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: if the handle mounting fasteners need
to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4 in. Allen
wrench.

Allen
Wrench

HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance
illustrations on this page.
Replaclng

Refrigerator

may vary from the

Door Handles

Place the handle on the door by @ring
the handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in Alien wrench.

Mounting
Fasteners

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use a
1/4in. Allen wrench.

through a narrow

NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator
opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.

HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance
on this page.

may vary from the illustrations

Removing Freezer Drawer Handles
Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of
the handle with a 1/8in. Alien wrench and remove the
handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4 in. Alien wrench.

HOW TO REPLACE FREEZER DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance

may vary from the illustrations

on this page.

Replacing Freezer Drawer Bandies
Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle
footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening
set screws with a 1/8 in. Alien wrench.

the

NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4 in. Alien wrench.

When assembling or disassembling the handles:
•

Grasp the handle firmly to ensure it will not drop or
cause injury.

•

Prevent the handle from swinging toward nearby
people or animals.

•

insert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper
bolt of the door exactly, then assemble the set screws
to fix the handle in place.

•

Check for any gap between the door and handle after
the handle is fixed in place.

through a narrow

REMOVING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS

_, CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins
from the doors.
(2)

Excessive Weight Hazard:
Use two or more people to remove and install the
refrigerator
doors. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.

(3)\

(8)

Electrical

Shock Hazard
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
Lift up the cover (2).

Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator
before installing. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.

2. Remove the cover.
3. Pull out the tube (3).

Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air
vents or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be
injured or receive an electrical shock.

4. Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).
5. Remove the grounding

screw (5).

6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise.
Lift the top
hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).
To remove the left refrigerator door:

CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.

On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out of
the cotlet fitting on the connector by pressing the fitting
release ring (see picture below).

7. Lift the door from the middle
door.

hinge pin and remove the

8. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching
surface.

To remove the right refrigerator door:

)S/_

3) /(4)

1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
Lift up the cover (2).
2. Remove the cover.
3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge
(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).
CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be
careful that the door does not fall forward.

4. Lift the door from the middle
the door.

hinge pin and remove

5. Place the door, inside facing
surface.

up, on a non-scratching

Reinstalllng

the Refrigerator

Door

Right Door

Left Door

1. Lower the door onto the middle

2. Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5) and
into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to
secure the hinge.

hinge pin (10).

2. Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and
into place. Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the
hinge.
3. Install the grounding
wire harnesses (4).

hinge pin (9).

3. Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2)
under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the
cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

screw (5) and connect the two

4. Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left
door into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of
the cabinet until it exits through the back.
5. Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until
you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tube over
5/8 in. (15 mm).

(2)

6. Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1)
under the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the
cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).

(2)

(3).

(8)

(lO)
f_

(9)

CAUTION
f

Cotlet
Tube --

After inserting, pull the tube to
make sure that it is secure and
reinsert the clip.

Scale Mark
Clip --

HOW TO REMOVE THE CUSTOMCHILL
DRAWER

HOW TO iNSTALL THE CUSTOMCHILL
DRAWER

1. Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the
basket by lifting the basket from the rail system.

1. Grasp the door on each side and lower it into place
on the rail system.

NOTE : Before removing the CustomChill TM drawer,
it must be disconnected
from the
temperature
control.

2. Reconnect the wire harness to the connection at the
end of the right rail by aligning the two ends and
pushing them together until you hear a click. The tabs
should snap back into place. Tug gently to make sure
the connection is secure.
2. Disconnect the wire harness connection at the end of
the right rail by pressing on the tabs on either side.
It may help to use a small, fiat-blade
screwdriver to
apply pressure to the ends of the tabs on either side.

NOTE : If you do not reconnect the wire harness
securely, the CustomChill TM drawer will not
work properly.

3. Pull the drawer open to full extension. Lower the
basket onto the rail system.

3. Hold both sides of the door and lift it to remove it
from the rail system.

A
15

HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER

WARNING:

Remove the middle drawer by pulling the drawer out to
full extension. Lift the front of the drawer up, then pull it
straight out.

* Use two or more people to remove and install the freezer
drawer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
" Do not sit or stand on the freezer drawer.
" To prevent accidental
entrapment
or suffocation,
keep
children and pets away from the drawer. Do not leave the
drawer open.

_i_ CAUTION:
• Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the
drawer. The handle may come off, causing personal injury.
• Be careful of sharp hinges on both sides of the drawer.
• When you lay the drawer down, be careful not to damage
the floor.

Remove the Durabase by opening the freezer drawer
to full extension and lifting the basket off of the rail
assembly.

Remove the screws from the rails at both ends.

Pull the freezer drawer open to full extension.

6. With both hands, grip both sides of the drawer and pull
it up to remove it from the rails.

_I_ CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing
personal injury.

Remove the top pullout drawer by first pulling the
drawer open to full extension.

Z Hold both rails and push them in simultaneously.

On the left rail, use a fiat blade screwdriver to push in
on the tab to release the drawer from the rail, as shown
below. Once the left side is loose, push the tab on the
right side with your finger to release the drawer. Lift the
front of the drawer up, then pull it straight out.

HOW TO iNSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER
1. Pull out both rails simultaneously
extended.

Insert the top pullout drawer into the frame, and push
the drawer back into place until you hear a click.

until both rails are fully

2. Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer
supports into the rail tabs located on both sides.
CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the drawer. The handle may come off, causing
personal injury.

Slightly tilt up the front of the middle drawer, insert the
drawer into the frame, and push it back into place.

6. Insert the lower basket in the rail assembly.

3. Lower the door into its final position and tighten the
screws located on both sides.

°oo°°

LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT
After installing, plug the refrigerator's
power cord into a
3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator
into the
final position.

Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close easily. If the doors do not close easily, tilt
the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning
both leveling legs to the left. It may take several more
turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same
amount.

Your refrigerator
has two front leveling legs--one on the
right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt
from front-to-back
or side-to-side. If your refrigerator
seems unsteady, or you want the doors to close more
easily, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions
below:

NOTE: Your refrigerator is uniquely designed with
two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or
closed independently
of the other. You may have to
exert slight pressure on the doors to get them to close
completely.

Leveling

NOTE: Tools Required: 11/16" wrench or fiat blade
sc rewd river.

Door Ailgnment
Both the left and right refrigerator
doors have an
adjustable nut, located on the bottom hinge, to raise and
lower them to align properly.

1. Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of
the refrigerator or to the right to lower it. It may take
several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the
refrigerator.

If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the
instructions below to align the doors evenly:
Use the wrench (included with the Use & Care Guide) to
turn the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height. To the
right to raise or to the left to lower the height.

NOTE: Having someone push backward against the top of
the refrigerator takes some weight off of the leveling legs.
This makes it easier to adjust the legs.
Place a level on top of the cabinet to check if the
refrigerator
is level from side to side.

SETTING THE CONTROLS
Temperature

The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to
46°F (I°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button
to cycle through the available temperature settings one
increment at a time.
The Freezer Temp Control range is from =6°F to 8°F
(-21°C to -13°C). Press the Freezer Temp button to cycle
through the available temperature settings one increment
at a time.

NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours
before making additional adjustments. The controls are set
correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like
and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature in either
compartment is too cold or too warm, change the setting
one increment at a time. Wait 24 hours for the change to
stabilize before adjusting again.

Airflow

Dispenser

Be sure not to block vents while packing
your refrigerator.
Doing so will restrict airflow
and may cause the
refrigerator
temperature
to become too warm or cause
interior
moisture buildup.
(See air flow diagram
below.)

!
!
!

When you press the water icon (1), the icon will
illuminate.
When you press the cubed ice icon (2), the icon will
illuminate.
When you press the crushed ice icon (3), the icon will
illuminate.
Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your
cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after
dispensing to catch all of the drops.
NOTE: The dispenser will not work if any door is left open
or if the control lock is engaged.
NOTE: If the lock icon is illuminated, you can not control
the dispenser type. Please check the control lock ON/OFF
mode on the control panel.
_lL CAUTION: The control display is operated by touch.
Excessive moisture on the display may cause a
malfunction. Please keep the display clean and dry.

Accent Light/Light

Air Filter

This light has three settings: On, Off: and Auto. If
the light is set to the Auto mode, the Accent Light
will automatically
turn on and off: according to the
brightness of the room, as detected by the light
sensor.

The Air Filter helps remove odors from the
refrigerator.
The Air Filter has two settings, Auto and
MAX. In Auto mode, the Air Filter will cycle on and off
in increments of ten minutes on and one hundred and
ten minutes of. if set to the MAX mode, the Air Filter
will stay on continuously
for four hours, cycling
on and
off: in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes
off:. After
mode.

four

hours, the Air

Filter

will switch

Auto mode is the default

Press the Air Filter button once for MAX mode.

Sensor

Articulating

to Auto

Mullion

This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door
that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is
closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right
door gaskets to seal against.

mode.

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the
door mullion, please make sure that the refrigerator door
mullion is always folded in.

Air Filter Reset
When the CHANGE icon turns on, the air filter needs
to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and
hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the
icon light off:. It is recommended to change the air
filter approximately
every 6 months.

Ultra Ice
When you press and hold the Ultra Ice button, the
Ultra Ice graphic will illuminate in the display and will
continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically
shut off: after 24 hours.
You can stop this function
button one more time.
This function
capabilities.

manually

by pressing the

increases both ice making and freezing

Water Filter Reset
When the water filter indicator turns on, you need
to change the water filter. After changing the water
filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for
three seconds to turn the indicator light off:. You need
to change the water filter approximately
every six
months.

Door Alarm

Demo Mode (For Store Use Only)
The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator
and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display
in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the
control panel.

When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door
alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door
Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the
Door Alarm function will deactivate.
When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left
open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will
sound to let you know that the door is open.
When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

To deactivate:

Control Lock
When power is initially connected
the Lock function is off.

With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold
the Refrigerator Temp and Ultra Ice buttons at the same
time for five seconds. The control panet will beep and the
temperature settings will display to confirm that Demo
Mode is deactivated.
Use the same procedure to activate
the Demo Mode.

to the refrigerator,

if you want to activate the Lock function to lock other
buttons, press and hold the Control Lock button for
three seconds or more. The Control Lock icon will
display and the Lock function is now enabled.
*

When the Lock function is activated, no other buttons
will work. The dispenser pad is also deactivated.

To disable the Lock function,
Lock button for approximately

Temperature

press and hold the Control
three seconds.

Mode Switch Function (°F <->°C)

if you want to convert °F to °C or vice versa, press and
hold the Freezer Temp and Refrigerator Temp buttons at
the same time for approximately
five seconds.

IN=DOOR ICE BIN

2. To remove the in=door ice bin, grip the front handle,
slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin
as shown.

A, CAUTION
Keep hands and tools out of the ice compartment door
and dispenser chute. Failure to do so may result in
damage or personal injury.
The icemaker will stop producing ice when the in-door ice
bin is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bin into the
extra ice bin in the freezer compartment. During use, the
ice can become uneven causing the icemaker to misread
the amount of ice cubes and stop producing ice. Shaking
the ice bin to level the ice within it can reduce this problem.
NOTE: Storing cans or other items in the ice bin will
damage the icemaker.
Keep the ice compartment
door closed tightly. If the ice
compartment door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the
ice bin will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment.
This could also cause the icemaker to stop producing ice.

3. To reinstall the in=door ice bin, slightly slant the
bin during replacement to avoid contact with the
icema ker.

NOTE: Emptying the ice bin is recommended if the
icemaker ON/OFF
button on the Ice maker is set to OFF
for an extended period of time.

,A CAUTION
When handling the
ice bin, keep hands
away from the

4. Avoid touching the ice-detecting
sensor when
replacing the ice bin. See the label on the ice
compartment door for details.

1. Pull or push the door handle to open or close the ice
compartment.

Ice-detecting

;_I

AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER

Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the
dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70-210 cubes in
a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door openings
and other operating conditions.

Personal Injury Hazard
DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic
ice making mechanism while the refrigerator
is
plugged in.

It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed
refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full
ice production to occur.

Icemaker

Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When
full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately
6 to 8 (1216 oz) glasses of ice.
To turn off the automatic icemaker, set the icemaker
switch to OFF (O). To turn on the automatic icemaker,
set the switch to ON (I).
The water pressure must be between 20 and
120 psi on models without a water filter and between
40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter to
produce the normal amount and size of
ice cubes.
Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting
sensor
can interrupt ice production. Make sure the sensor area
is clean at all times for proper operation.

Power Switch

Ice-detecting

Sensor

AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER (continued)

ACAUTION

WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O)

The first ice and water dispensed may include particles
or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.
Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also
necessary if the refrigerator
has not been used for a
long time.

with water. If the power switch is in the ON (I) position,
it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to
water. To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to
OFF (O).
NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the ON (I) position
before the water line is connected can damage the
icemaker.
You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin
and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass
fragments in the ice.
Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water
or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is
dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.

PREPARING FOR VACATION
Set the icemaker power switch to OFF (O) and shut off
the water supply to the refrigerator.

narrow or
and refrigerator

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied anytime the
icemaker ON/OFF
switch is turned to the OFF (O)
position.

Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet.
A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice
from dispensing.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have
a qualified technician drain the water supply system to
prevent serious property damage due to flooding caused
by ruptured water lines or connections.

To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice
door and passage.

If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off: the
water supply and contact Sears Home Service at
1-800-4-MY HOME ®.

will not be used for several days.

The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills

The ice passage may become blocked with frost if only
crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates
by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with
a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help
prevent frost buildup.

Never remove the dispenser cover.

When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two
minutes.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

may

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied when the
icemaker ON/OFF switch is turned to the OFF position.

If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter
and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a
Sears or other qualified service center. Do not use the
ice or water until the problem is corrected.

Never use a glass that is exceptionally
deep. Ice may jam in the ice passage
performance
may be affected.

When the water supply will be shut off for several
hours.

When the refrigerator

Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice
bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may
damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.

Keep children away from the dispenser. Children
play with or damage the controls.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof
material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to
ensure freshness.
items
Butter

STORING FROZEN FOOD
NOTE: Check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook
for further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times.
Freezing
Your freezer will not quick-freeze a targe quantity of
food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer
than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3
lbs. of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave
enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around
packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the
front so the door can close tightly.

How to
or

margarine

Keep opened butter in a covered
dish or closed compartment.
When storing an extra supply,
wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping
until you are ready to use it. Once
opened, rewrap tightly in plastic
wrap or aluminum foil.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best
storage, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.

Eggs

ll_ Store in original carton on interior
shelf, not on door shelf.

Fruit

_ Do not wash or hull the fruit
until it is ready to be used. Sort
and keep fruit in its original
container, in a crisper, or store in a
completely closed paper bag on a
refrigerator shelf.

Leafy
vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim
or tear off: bruised and discolored
areas. Wash in cold water and
drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in
crisper.

Vegetables
with skins
(carrots,
peppers)

Place in plastic bags or plastic
container and store in crispen

Fish

Store fresh fish and shellfish in
the freezer section if they are not
being consumed the same day of
purchase. It is recommended to
consume fresh fish and shellfish the
same day purchased.

Leftovers

Storage times will vary according to the quality and
type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used
(how airtight and moisture-proof)
and the storage
temperature. Ice crystals inside a sealed package are
normal. This simply means that moisture in the food
and air inside the package have condensed, creating
ice crystals.
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature
for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot
foods before freezing saves energy.
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging.
When you close and seat the package, it must not
allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could
have food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator
and could also dry out frozen food.
Packaging recommendations:
* Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting
lids
* Straight-sided canning/freezing
jars
* Heavy-duty aluminum foil
* Plastic-coated paper
* Non-permeable
plastic wraps
* Specified freezer-grade
self-sealing plastic bags
Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.
Do nat use
* Bread wrappers
* Non-polyethylene
plastic containers
* Containers without tight lids
* Wax paper or wax-coated
freezer wrap
* Thin, semi-permeable
wrap
CAUTION: Do not keep beverage cans or plastic
food containers in the freezer compartment. They may
break or burst if they freeze.

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap
or aluminum foil, or store in
plastic, or plastic containers with
tight lids.

REFRIGERATOR

SECTION

WATER DISPENSER

WARNING: Do not put your fingers up the ice chute
opening. Doing so can result in severe injury.

To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch
with a glass.

A_, CAUTION"

crystal glasses. China or crystal can break.

NOTE: The dispenser is equipped with a light that
turns on when the dispenser pad is engaged.

Dispenser

Do not dispense ice into fine china or

Switch

Push

Some dripping may occur after dispensing. Hold your
cup beneath the dispenser for a few seconds after
dispensing to catch all of the drops.

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

To relnstall a shelf--Tilt
the front of the shelf up and
guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height.
Then, lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks
drop into the slots.

The shelves in your refrigerator
are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass
or wire shelves.
Adjusting the shelves to fit items of different heights will
make flnding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will
also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is
open which will save energy.
IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water
while they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact.
_, CAUTION: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care
when removing them.
Adjusting Shelves (Cantilever)
Remove shelves from the shipping
shelves in the position you want.

position and replace
_t, CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one
side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf
falling or spilling food.

To remove a shelf--Tilt
up the front of the shelf C)
and lift the shelf from beneath (_. Putt the shelf out.

Foldlng Shelf (on some models)
You can store taller items, such as a gallon container
or bottles,
by simply pushing the front half of the shelf
underneath
the back half of the shelf. Putt the front of the
shelf toward you to return to a full shelf.

HUMiDiTY

CONTROLLED CRISPER

The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables
letting you easily controt humidity inside the drawer.

To remove the glass
1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover.
2. Putt the glass up and out.

NOTE: Pantry drawer

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting
between VEGETABLES and FRUIT.
*

VEGETABLES keeps moist air in the crisper for best
storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage
of fruit.

CONVENIENCE

not shown for clarity.

BiN

Open and close by pulling the handle of the lid.

iiii

REMOVING

THE HUMIDITY

CONTROLLED CRISPER

1. To remove, pull the drawer out to full extension.
2. Lift the front of the crisper up, then pull it straight out.

3. To install, slightly tilt up the front, insert the drawer
into the frame and push it back into place.

REMOVING

THE CONVENIENCE

BIN LID

REPLACING

1. Open the lid about half way C_.

THE AiR FILTER

it is recommended

2. Lift the lid up and putt out C)"

•
•

that you replace the air filter:

Approximately
every six months.
When the CHANGE AIR FILTER
light turns on.

................
)

1. Remove the Old Filter
Turn the filter cover to the left to detach it from the
refrigerator wall. The filter is located on the inside of
the filter cover. Remove the filter from the cover and
replace it with a new filter.

DOOR BIN
The door bins are removable
adjustment.

for easy cleaning

and

1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and putt
straight out.
2. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support
and push down until it snaps into place.
NOTE: Some bins may vary in appearance
only fit in one location.

2. Install a New Air Filter.

and will

Place the new filter inside of the cover with the side
that says "Front" facing outward. Turn the filter cover to
the right to attach it to the refrigerator wall.

After changing the filter, push and hold the Air Filter
button for three seconds to reset the filter sensor.
NOTE: To purchase a replacement air filter, visit a Sears
store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®. Also, you may order online at www.sears.com/partsdirect

FREEZER SECTION

PULLOUT DRAWERS

CUSTOMCHILL

Top Drawer

DRAWER

I. To remove, putt the drawer out to full extension.
On
the left rail, use a fiat blade screwdriver
to push in on
the tab to release the drawer from the rail, as shown
below. Once the left side is loose, push the tab on the
right side with your finger to release the drawen
Lift
the front of the drawer up, then putt it straight
out.

The CustomChill TM Drawer provides storage space with
a variable temperature control that can be adjusted to
keep the compartment either colder or warmer than the
refrigerator.

Control Panel

2o To replace, slightly tilt up the front of the drawer, insert
the drawer into the frame, and push the drawer back
into place until you hear a click.

Setting the Temperature
Press the Select/Lock
the four temperature

I,_LockI

button repeatedly
settings.

to toggle through

Store meat and seafood at 29°F/-1°C, cold drinks at
33°F/1°C, deli snacks at 37°F/3°C, or chilled wine at
42°F/5°C.

Lock

Control Lock
The controls can also be locked to prevent the
temperature from accidentally
being changed or
tampered with by children. To lock the controls, press and
hold the Select/Lock button for three seconds until the
Lock icon lights up. To unlock the controls, press and hold
the Select/Lock button until the Lock icon light turns off.

Middle

Drawer

DURABASE

1. To remove, putt the drawer out to full extension. Lift the
front of the drawer up, then putt it straight out.

1. To remove the Durabase, push it to the back as much
as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and putt
straight out.
2. To replace, insert the Durabase in the rail assembly.

2. To replace, slightly tilt up the front of the drawer,
insert the drawer into the frame, and push it back into
place.

DURABASE DiViDER
The Durabase divider allows you to organize the
Durabase area into sections. It can be adjusted from side
to side to accommodate
items of different sizes.

WARNING: If the Durabase divider is removed, there
is enough open space for children or pets to crawt
inside.To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment
or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow children or pets to
touch or go near the drawer.

WATER FILTER

NOTE : This refrigerator

2. Replace with a new water filter.

does not require a filter bypass

plug when the filter is not in place.
Insert the new filter into the filter head and rotate it
It is recommended

clockwise until the arrow on the new filter lines up with

that you replace the water filter:

the arrow on the filter head. Swing the filter back into
*
*

Approximately
every six months.
When the water filter indicator turns on.

*
*

When the water dispenser output decreases.
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

the compartment.

1. Remove the old water filter.

Lift up and remove the lower door bin. Swing
the right end of the water filter out of the
*

compartment and then grasp and rotate the filter
counterclockwise to remove it from the filter head.

Assemble the door bin.

3. After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5
gallons of water (flush for approximately
5 minutes)
to remove trapped air and contaminants from
the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5 gallon
amount continuously. Depress and release the
dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60
seconds OFF.

NOTE: Replacing the water filter could cause a
small amount of water to drain. Place a cup
under the filter head to catch any water.

4. Press and hold the Water
to reset the indicator.

Filter button for 3 seconds

,_ CAUTION: Operating the refrigerator with a water
filter is recommended. However, no bypass filter plug
is necessary if there is no water filter installed.
NOTE: To purchase
a replacement
water filter, visit a
Sears store or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®. Also, you may
order on-line at www.sears.com/partsdJrect.

Performance Data Sheet
The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or
equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42 and Standard .53.

System tested and certified by NSF International
reduction of substances listed below.

Contaminant

Reduction

Chlorine Taste and Odor
Nominal

Particulate Class I,,

Average

NSF

specified

Challenge

Infiuent

Concentration

2.0 mg/L

2.0 mg/L _+10%

Avg

Reduction
97.5%

NSF/ANSI

Average
Product
Water
Concentration
0.05 mg/L

Standard

42 and Standard

Max
Permissible
Product
Water
Concentration

NSF

53 for the

Reduction

Requirements

NSF

Test

Report

N/A

_>50%

J-00049247

N/A

_>85%

J-00049282

N/A

_>99%

J-0004928

0.003 mg/L

N/A

J-00049293

0.005 mg/L

N/A

J-00049300

0.04 mg/L

N/A

J-00049294

N/A

J-00051975

5,600,000
At least 10,000 particles/mL

_>0.5 to < 1.0 JJm

against

99.3%

73,000

pts/ml

pts/mL
107 to 108 MFL; fibers greater

Asbestos

170 MFL

>99%

< 1 MFL

than 10 tJm in length
Atrazine

0.0087

mg/L

0.009

mg/L _+10%

94.2%

0.0005

_+10%

97.0%

< 0.0005

0.08 mg/L _+ 10%

98.8%

Benzene

0.017 mg/L

Carbofuran

0.073 mg/L

Lindane

0.002 mg/L

_+10%

98.8%

P-Dichlorobenzene

0.263 mg/L

0.225 mg/L _+ 10%

99.6%

0.001 mg/L

0.075 mg/L

N/A

J-00049298

Toxaphene

0.015 mg/L

_+10%

93.5%

0.001 mg/L

0.003 mg/L

N/A

J-00049302

0.25 mg/L

0.210 mg/L

_+10%

99.5%

0.0012 mg/L

0.07 mg/L

N/A

J-00049284

2,4-D

0.015 mg/L

mg/L
mg/L

0.001 mg/L
0.00002

mg/L

0.0002

mg/L

Lead pH @6.5

0.150 mg/L

0.15 mg/L _+ 10%

>99.3%

0.001 mg/L

0.010 mg/L

N/A

J-00051974

Lead pH @8.5

0.150 mg/L

0.15 mg/L _+ 10%

>99.3%

0.001 mg/L

0.010 mg/L

N/A

J-00049277

Mercury

@ pH 6.5

0.006 mg/L

N/A

J-00053886

Mercury

@ pH 8.5

Cyst _:

0.0062
200,000

mg/L
cysts/L

Based on the use of Cryptosporidium

0.006 mg/L
0.006
Minimum

_+10%

mg/L _+10%
50,000

cysts/L

96.5

0.0002

mg/L

0.002 mg/L

86.9

0.0081 mg/L

0.002 mg/L

N/A

J-00051972

<1 cyst/L

N/A

_>99.95%

J-00049281

>99.99%

parvum oocysts

Application

Guidelines/Water

Supply Parameters

Service Flow

0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)

Water Supply

Potable Water

Water Pressure

20-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)

Water Temperature

To reduce the risk associated with ingestion of
contaminants: Do not use with water that is
microbiologlcally
unsafe or of unknown quality
without adequate disinfection before and after of the
system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be
used on disinfected water that may contain filterable
cysts. EPA Establishment Number 10350-MN-005

33°F - 100°F (0.6°C - 3Z8°C)

it is essential that the manufacturer's recommended
installation, maintenance and water filter replacement
requirements be carried out for the product to perform
advertised.

NOTE: While the testing was performed under standard
laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary.
For estimated costs of replacement elements, please call
1-800-469-4663
or visit our website at
www.sears.com/partsdJrect
3M is a trademark
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To reduce the risk associated
due to water leakage:

of 3M Company.
of NSF International.

3M Company.

Read and follow
installation

the Water

with property damage

Filter instructions

before

and use of this system.

Installation and use MUST comply with all state and
local plumbing codes.
Do not install if water pressure exceeds 120 psi (827
kPa). Contact a plumbing professional if you are
uncertain of how to check your water pressure.
Do not install where water hammer conditions may
occur. If water hammer conditions exist, you must
install a water hammer arrester. Contact a plumbing
professional if you are uncertain of how to check for
this condition.
* Do not install on hot water supply lines.
The maximum operating water temperature
water filter system is 100°F (37.8°C).
*

of this

Protect water filter from freezing. Do not operate
refrigerator in ambient conditions below 55°F
(12.7°C). Drain water filter when storing unit in
temperatures below 40°F (4.4°C).
The disposable water filter must be replaced every
six months, at the rated capacity, or if a noticeable
reduction in flow rate occurs.

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INSIDE WALLS (allow the freezer to warm
the cloth wlll not stick)

up so

To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm
water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of
water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda
is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigerator.

Explosion Hazard
Use non-flammable
in fire, explosion,

_,CAUTION:
While cleaning
do not spray water.

cleaner. Failure to do so can result
or death.

the inside of the refrigerator,

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic refrigerator
parts.

Both the refrigerator
and freezer sections defrost
automatically;
however, clean both sections about once a
month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

GENERAL CLEANING
*
*

*
*
*

TIPS
PLASTIC PARTS (Covers and Panels)

Unplug the refrigerator
or disconnect powen
Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers,
etc. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for
removal instructions.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use window sprays, abrasive
cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or
damage the material.

CONDENSER COILS
Use a vacuum cleaner with
an attachment
to clean the
condenser
cover and vents.

EXTERIOR
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide
rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted
metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax
(or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not remove the panel
covering the condenser
coil area.

For products
with a stainless steel exterior,
use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water.
Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners.
Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

Electrical

Shock

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator
frozen food in dry ice.

Hazard

Before replacing a Compartment
Lamp, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.

2. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and
tape them together so they do not shift and rattle
during the move. Refer to the Using your Refrigerator
section for removal instructions.

NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer compartment
lights have LED interior lighting, and service should be
performed by a qualified technician.

5. Depending on the model, raise the front of the
refrigerator
so it roils easier OR screw in the leveling
legs all the way so they do not scrape the floor. See
the Door Closing section.

POWER iNTERRUPTiONS
1. if the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all
refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and
frozen.

6. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet.

2. if the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove
all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and
refer to the Refrigerator Installation section for preparation
instructions.

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
if you
choose
to leave
the refrigerator on while you are
away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator
before you leave.

1. Use up any perishables
2. Turn off the icemaker

and freeze other items.
and empty the ice bin.

if you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave,
follow these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control
(refrigerator
control) to OFF. See the Setting the
Controls section.
3. Clean the refrigerator,

and pack all

wipe it and dry well.

4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors
to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This
stops odor and mold from building up.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator
warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the
risk of expensive water damage.

Copper Tubing, 1/4 in. outer
diameter, to connect the refrigerator
to the water supply. Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square.

To determine how much tubing you
need: measure the distance from the water valve on the

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and can
lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber
to correct water hammer before installing the water supply
line to the refrigerator.

back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then,
add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
(about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in.
[25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation.

CAUTION: To prevent burns and product damage, only
connect the refrigerator water line to a cold water supply.
If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water
line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the OFF (O)
position.

1.6 in. or adjustable
@

CAUTION: Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas
where temperatures fall below freezing.

refrigerator

if a reverse osmosis water fiitratlon system is connected
to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse
osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (2.8
kgf/cm 2 - 4.2 kgf/cm 2, less than 2.0-3.0 sec. to fill a cup of
7 oz capacity).

Shutoff valve to connect
to the cold water llne. The
shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of s/32 in. at the point of connection
to the COLD WATER LINE.
Saddle-type shutoff valves
_'x_

if the water pressure from the reverse osmosis system is less
than 21 psi or 1.5 kgf/cm2 (takes more than 4.0 sec to fill a
cup of 7 oz capacity):
Check to see if the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis

are included in many water
_
I_
supply kits. Before purchasing, x_,_-_(,-{,_i,_
make sure a saddle-type
_,_,x'_xJ_p_
valve complies with your local
_
plumbing codes.

Replace the filter if necessary.

Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to
refill after heavy usage.
If the issue concerning water pressure from reverse
osmosis remains, call a licensed, qualified plumber.
All installations must be in accordance
plumbing code requirements.

CAUTION: Wear eye protection
prevent injury.

NOTE: A Self Piercing Saddle Type Water Valve should
not be used.

with local

during installation

water valve.

If your existing copper water
line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an adapter
(available at plumbing supply
stores) to connect the water line
to the refrigerator OR you can
cut off the flared fitting with
a tube cutter and then use a
compression fitting.

if a reverse osmosis water nitration system is connected
to your cold water supply, this water line installation is not
covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow the following
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water
damage.

Fiat blade and Phllllps head screwdrivers.
Two ¼ in. outer diameter

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on
models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi
on models with a water filter.

system is blocked.

wrench.

compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves) to
connect the copper tubing
to the shutoff valve and the

WATER PRESSURE

Power drllI.

Electrical Shock Hazard
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is battery
powered, double insulated or grounded in a manner that
will prevent the hazard of electric shock.

iNSTALLATiON

iNSTRUCTiONS

5. TIGHTEN

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently
drinking water line.

THE PIPE CLAMP

Tighten the clamp
begins to swell.

used

screws

NOTE: Do not overtighten

1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the
line.

the clamp

washer

or you may crush

the tubing.
Washer

,-------inlet

2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location
for the valve that is

Pipe Clamp

easily accessible,
it is best to connect
into the side of a vertical water pipe.
When it is necessary to connect into
a horizontal
water pipe, make the
connection
to the top or side, rather
than at the bottom, to avoid drawing
off any sediment from the water pipe.

End

Clamp Screw_

ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator.

3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a I/4 in. hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit.
Remove any burrs resulting from
drilling the hole in the pipe. Be
careful not to allow water to
drain into the drill. Failure to
drill a 1/4 in. hole may result
in reduced ice production or
smaller cubes.

Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible.
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 in. diameter) to
attow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for the
copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect
it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully
inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut
securely.

NOTE: The hookup line cannot be white, plastic
tubing. Licensed plumbers must use only copper
tubing (NDA tubing #49595 or #49599) or Cross Link
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing.
4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp.

Saddle-Type
Shutoff Valve _

Packing

ompression

Nut

Nu_

Outlet Valve
Vertical Cold
Water Pipe

./
]_

Pipe Clamp-

Saddle-Ty_
Shutoff Valve

until the sealing

Ferrule (sleeve)

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegat and their use is not permitted in
Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber.

NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are
illegal and their use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.

8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on and
flush out the tubing until the water
is clear.

10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that leak.

Shut the water o_ at the water
valve after about one quart of
water has been flushed through the
tubing.
9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTE: Before making the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure that the refrigerator power cord is
not plugged into the wall outlet.
1. Remove the plastic flexible

cap from the water valve.
_,CAUTION:
Check to see if leaks occur at the water line
connections.

2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the
end of the tubing as shown.
3. Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection
as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the
fitting.

Tubing Clamp _

II. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate
against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wail.

1/4 in. Tubing

l
1/4 in.

CompressionNut
_>_

_'__t

(sleeve)
Ferrule _

_--_Refrigerator
Connection

12. START THE ICEMAKER
Turn the icernaker ON af the control panel.
The icemaker win not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature of 15°F (-9°C) or below. It
will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker
button has been turned ON.

Before conducting

troubleshooting,

make sure that the following

Service Flow

0.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)

Water Supply

Potable Water

Water Pressure

20-120 psi (138 - 827 kPa)

Operating Ambient
Temperature Limits

55OF _ 110OF

Electrical

basic requirements

are met.

115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused
at 15 or 20 amperes.

Ratings

COOLI NG

Demo Mode allows the lights and control display to
work normally while disabling cooling to save energy
while on the showroom floor. Refer to the Setting the
Controls section for instructions on how to disable
Demo Mode.

Cooling System runs
too much.

Refrigerator

is in the defrost cycle.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly. Wait 30 minutes and
conflrm the proper temperature has been restored
once the defrost cycle has completed.

Refrigerator

was recently

installed.

It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
reach the desired temperature.

Refrigerator

was recently

relocated.

If the refrigerator was stored for a long period of time
or moved on its side, it is necessary for the refrigerator
to stand upright for 24 hours before connecting it to
power.

Refrigerator
model,

is replacing

Refrigerator was recently
or power restored,

an older
plugged

Modern refrigerators require more operating time but
use less energy due to more emcient technology.
in

The refrigerator
completely.

will take up to 24 hours to cool

Door opened often or a large amount
of food / hot food was added.

Adding food and opening the door warms the
refrigerator, requiring the compressor to run longer in
order to cool the refrigerator
back down. In order to
conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of
the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is
easy to find, and close the door as soon as the food is
removed. (Refer to the Food Storage Guide.)

Doors are not closed completely.

Firmly push the doors shut. If they will not shut all the
way, see the Doors will not close completely
or pop
open section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.

Refrigerator
location.

The compressor will run longer under warm conditions.
At normal room temperatures (70°F) expect your
compressor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more
often. The refrigerator should not be operated above
110°F.

is installed

Condenser ,/back

in a hot

Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment
condenser
cover and vents. Do not remove
covering the condenser
coil area.

cover is clogged.

to clean the
the panel

COOLING

Refrigerator or
Freezer section is too

Refrigerator

warm.

Air vents are blocked.

Rearrange items to allow air to flow throughout the
compartment. Refer to the Airflow diagram in the
Using Your Refrigerator section.

Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.

When the doors are opened often or for long periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment.
This raises the temperature and moisture level within
the compartment.
To lessen the effect, reduce the
frequency and duration of door openings.

Unit is installed in a hot location.

The refrigerator should not be operated
temperatures above 110F.

A large amount of food or hot food
was added to either compartment.

Adding food warms the compartment
requiring the
cooling system to run. Allowing hot food to coot to
room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator
will reduce this effect.

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly or pop open
section in Parts & Features Troubleshooting.

Temperature
correctly.

if the temperature is too warm, adjust the control one
increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
stabilize. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for
more information.

interior moisture
buildup.

was recently installed,

control

it may take up to 24 hours for each compartment
reach the desired temperature.

is not set

Defrost cycle has recently completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
the proper temperature has been restored once the
defrost cycle has completed.

Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.

Doors not closed correctly.

See the Doors will not close correctly
Troubleshooting section.

Weather

Humid weather allows additional moisture to enter the
compartments when the doors are opened leading to
condensation or frost. Maintaining
a reasonable level
of humidity in the home will help to control the amount
of moisture that can enter the compartments.

is humid.

section in the

Defrost cycle recently

completed.

During the defrost cycle, the temperature of each
compartment may rise slightly and condensation may
form on the back wall. Wait 30 minutes and confirm
that the proper temperature has been restored once
the defrost cycle has completed.

Food is not packaged

correctly.

Food stored uncovered or unwrapped, and damp
containers can lead to moisture accumulation within
each compartment. Wipe all containers dry and store
food in sealed packaging to prevent condensation and
frost.

COOLING/ICE
&WATER
Food is freezing
in the refrigerator

Food with high water content was
placed near an air vent.

Rearrange items with high water content away from air
vents.

compartment.

Refrigerator
incorrectly,

temperature

If the temperature is too cold, adjust the control one
increment at a time and wait for the temperature to
stabilize.

Refrigerator
location,

is installed

Frost or ice crystals
form on frozen
food (outside of
package).

control is set

in a cold

Door is opened frequently
periods of time.

Door

is not closing

Refrigerator
or
Freezer section is
too cold.

Incorrect

Frost or ice crystals
on frozen food
(inside of sealed
package).

Condensation
water content
food package.

or for long

properly.

temperature

control

settings.

ice.

Demand
capacity,

for

This is normal

for food

items with

a high water

Do not store food items with high water
freezer for a long period of time.

ice storage

The icemaker
will produce
in a 24 hour period.

House water supply is not connected,
valve is not turned on fully, or valve is
clogged.

open

filter has been exhausted.

approximately

content.

content

in the

70-210

cubes

Connect the refrigerator to a cold water supply with
adequate pressure and turn the water shutoff valve fully
open.
if the problem
plumber.

Water

or pop

If the temperature
is too cold, adjust the control one
increment
at a time and wait for the temperature
to
stabilize.
Refer to the Setting the Controls
section for
more information.

from food with a high
has frozen inside of the

exceeds

persists, it may be necessary to contact

it is recommended
•

Approximately
every six months.
When the water filter indicator turns on.
When the water dispenser output decreases.
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on
models without a water filter and between 40 and 120
psi on models with a water filter.

Reverse Osmosis filtration
used.

Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water
pressure below the minimum amount and result in
icemaker issues. (Refer to Water Pressure section.)

system is

Straighten or repair the water supply line and arrange
to prevent future kinks.

that you replace the water filter:

Low house water supply pressure.

Tubing connecting refrigerator
house supply valve is kinked,

When the doors are opened often or for tong periods
of time, warm, humid air enters the compartment. This
raises the temperature and moisture level within the
compartment.
Increased moisture will lead to frost and
condensation. To lessen the effect, reduce the frequency
and duration of door openings.
Refer to the Doors will not close correctly
section in the Troubleshooting
section.

Food has been left in the freezer
a long period of time.
Icemaker
is not
making
enough

When the refrigerator is operated in temperatures
below 41°F (5°C), food can freeze in the refrigerator
compartment. The refrigerator should not be operated
temperatures below 55°F (13°C).

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Icemaker is not
making enough ice
(continued).

Dispensing water
slowly.

Doors are opened often or for long
periods of time.

If the doors of the unit are opened often, ambient
air will warm the refrigerator which will prevent the
unit from maintaining the set temperature. Lowering
the refrigerator temperature can help, as well as not
opening the doors as frequently.

Doors are not closed completely.

If the doors are not properly closed, ice production
will be affected. See the Doors will not close
completely or pop open section in Parts & Features
Troubleshooting for more information.

The temperature setting for the
freezer is too warm.

The recommended temperature for the freezer
compartment for normal ice production is 0°F. If the
freezer temperature is warmer, ice production will be
affected.

Water

It is recommended

filter has been exhausted.

•
•
•
•
Reverse osmosis filtration
used.

system is

Approximately
every six months.
When the water filter indicator turns on.
When the water dispenser output decreases.
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water
pressure below the minimum amount and result in
icemaker issues.
If the problem
a plumber.

Low house water supply pressure.

persists, it may be necessary to contact

The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on
models without a water filter and between 40 and 120
psi on models with a water filter.
If the problem
a plumber.

Not dispensing ice.

that you replace the water filter:

persists, it may be necessary to contact

Doors are not closed completely.

Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator
are left open.

Infrequent

Infrequent use of the ice dispenser will cause the cubes
to stick together over time, which will prevent them
from properly dispensing. Check the ice bin for ice
cubes clumping/sticking
together. If they are, break up
the ice cubes to allow for proper operation.

use of the dispenser.

The delivery chute is clogged
frost or ice fragments.

The dispenser display

with

doors

Eliminate the frost or ice fragments by removing the
ice bin and clearing the chute with a plastic utensil.
Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost or ice
fragment buildup.
Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to
unlock the control panel and dispenser.

is locked.

Ice bin is empty.

It may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker
to begin making ice. Make sure that the shutoff (arm/
sensor) is not obstructed.
Once the ice supply in the bin has been completely
exhausted, it my take up to 90 minutes before
additional ice is available,
and approximately
24
hours to completely refill the bin.

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Refrigerator was recently installed or
icemaker recently connected.

it may take up to 24 hours for each compartment to
reach the desired temperature and for the icemaker to
begin making ice.

Icemaker

Locate the icemaker ON/OFF
it is in the ON (I) position.

not turned on.

The ice detecting

Not dispensing

sensor is obstructed.

switch and confirm

that

Foreign substances or frost on the ice-detecting
sensor
can interrupt ice production. Make sure that the sensor
area is clean at all times for proper operation.

The refrigerator
is not connected to
a water supply or the supply shutoff
valve is not turned on.

Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn
the water shutoff valve fully open.

Icemaker shutoff (arm or sensor)
obstructed.

If your icemaker is equipped with an ice shutoff arm,
make sure that the arm moves freely. If your icemaker
is equipped with the electronic ice shutoff: sensor,
make sure that there is a clear path between the two
sensors.

Reverse osmosis water filtration
system is connected to your cold
water supply.

Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the
water pressure below the minimum amount and result
in icemaker issues. (Refer to the Water Pressure
section.)

New installation
connected.

Dispense 2.5 gallons of water (flush for approximately
5 minutes) to remove trapped air and contaminants
from the system. Do not dispense the entire 2.5
gallon amount continuously. Depress and release the
dispenser pad for cycles of 30 seconds ON and 60
seconds OFF.

or water line recently

The dispenser panel is locked.

Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to
unlock the control panel and dispenser.

The dispenser is not set for water
dispensing.

The dispenser can be set for ice or water. Make
certain that the control panel is set for the proper
operation. Press the Water button on the control panel
to dispense water.

Refrigerator or freezer doors are not
dosed properly.

Water will not dispense if any of the refrigerator
doors are left open.

Water filter has been recently
removed or replaced.

After the water filter is replaced, dispense 2.5 gallons
of water (flush for approximately
5 minutes) to remove
trapped air and contaminants from the system. Do not
dispense the entire 2.5 gallon amount continuously.
Depress and release the dispenser pad for cycles of
30 seconds ON and 60 seconds OFF.

Tubing connecting refrigerator
house supply valve is kinked.

The tubing can kink when the refrigerator is moved
during installation or cleaning resulting in reduced
water flow. Straighten or repair the water supply line
and arrange it to prevent future kinks.

The house water supply is not
connected, the valve is not turned on
fully, or the valve is clogged.

Connect the refrigerator to the water supply and turn
the water shutoff valve fully open.
If the problem
a plumber.

persists, it may be necessary to contact

iCE & WATER

Ice has bad taste or
odor.

Water supply contains minerals such
as sulfur.

A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate
taste and odor problems.
NOTE: In some cases, a filter may not help. It may not
be possible to remove all minerals / odor / taste in all
water supplies.

Icemaker was recently

installed.

Ice has been stored for too long.

Ice that has been stored for too long will shrink,
become cloudy, and may develop a stale taste. Throw
away old ice and make a new supply.

The food has not been stored
properly in either compartment,

Rewrap the food. Odors may migrate to the ice if
food is not wrapped properly.

The interior of the refrigerator
to be cleaned,

Dispensing warm
water,

Discard the first few batches of ice to avoid discolored
or bad tasting ice.

needs

See the Care and Cleaning
information.

section for more

The ice storage bin needs to be
cleaned,

Empty and wash the bin (discard old cubes). Make
sure that the bin is completely dry before reinstalling
it.

Refrigerator

Allow 24 hours after installation
tank to coot completely.

was recently installed.

for the water storage

The water dispenser has been used
recently and the storage tank was
exhausted.

Depending on your specific model, the water storage
capacity will range from approximately
20 to 30 oz.

Dispenser has not been used for
several hours,

If the dispenser has not been used for several hours,
the first glass dispensed may be warm. Discard the
first 10 oz.

Refrigerator is connected
water supply.

Make sure that the refrigerator
water pipe.

to the hot

is connected

LI_WARNING:
Connecting the refrigerator
water line may damage the icemaker.
Water has bad taste
or odor.

Water supply contains
as sulfur,
Water

minerals such

filter has been exhausted.

It is recommended

Icemaker is making
too much ice.

was recently installed.

Icemaker shutoff: (arm/sensor)
obstructed.

to a hot

A water filter may need to be installed to eliminate
taste and odor problems.

•
•
•
•
Refrigerator

to a cold

that you replace the water filter:

Approximately
every 6 months.
When the water filter indicator turns on.
When the water dispenser output decreases.
When the ice cubes are smaller than normal.

Empty the ice bin. If your icemaker is equipped with
an ice shutoff: arm, make sure that the arm moves
freely. If your icemaker is equipped with the electronic
ice shutoff: sensor, make sure that there is a clear path
between the two sensors. Reinstall the ice bin and wait
24 hours to confirm proper operation.

NOISE

Clicking

The defrost control will click when
the automatic defrost cycle begins
and ends. The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control on some models)
will also click when cycling on and
ofF.

Normal

Operation

Rattling

Rattling noises may come from the
flow of refrigerant, the water line on
the back of the unit, or items stored
on top of or around the refrigerator.

Normal

Operation

Refrigerator
the floor,

Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need to be
adjusted. See the Door Alignment section.

is not resting solidly on

Refrigerator with linear compressor
was jarred while running.

Normal

Operation

Evaporator fan motor is circulating
air through the refrigerator and
freezer compartments.

Normal

Operation

Air is being forced over the condenser
by the condenser fan.

Normal

Operation

Gurgling

Refrigerant flowing
cooling system.

Normal

Operation

Popping

Contraction and expansion of the
inside walls due to changes in
temperature.

Normal

Operation

Sizzling

Water dripping on the defrost heater
during a defrost cycle.

Normal

Operation

Vibrating

If the side or back of the refrigerator
is touching a cabinet or wall, some of
the normal vibrations may make an
audible sound.

To eliminate the noise, make sure that the sides and
back cannot vibrate against any wall or cabinet.

Dripping

Water running into the drain pan
during the defrost cycle.

Normal

Operation

Pulsating or HighPitched Sound

Your refrigerator
is designed to run
more efficiently to keep your food
items at the desired temperature. The
high efficiency compressor may cause
your new refrigerator to run longer
than your old one, but it is still more
energy efficient than previous models.
While the refrigerator
is running, it is
normal to hear a pulsating or highpitched sound.

Normal

Operation

Whooshing

through the

PARTS & FEATURES

Doors will not close
correctly or pop

Food packages
open.

open.

Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves,
door bins, or baskets are out of
position.

Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans,
shetves and baskets into their correct positions. See the
Using Your Refrigerator section for more information.

The doors were removed during
product installation and not properly
replaced.

Remove and replace the doors according to the
Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Handles and
Doors section.

Refrigerator

See Door Alignment in the Refrigeration
section to level refrigerator.

Doors are difficult
open.

Refrigerator wobbles
or seems unstable.

are blocking

the door

is not leveled properly.

Rearrange
shelves.

food containers

to clear the door and door

Installation

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.

Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch.
Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on
the gaskets after cleaning.

Door was recently

When you open the door, warmer air enters the
refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a
vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait one minute
to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it
opens more easily.

closed.

Leveling legs are not adjusted
properly.

Refer to the Leveling and Door Alignment

Floor is not level.

it may be necessary to add shims under the leveling
legs or rollers to complete installation.

Lights do not work.

LED interior

The refrigerator compartment lamp is LED interior
lighting, and service should be performed by
a qualified technician. Refer to the Light Bulb
Replacement section.

Refrigerator has an
unusual odor.

The Air Filter may need to be set to
the MAX setting or replaced.

Set the Air Filter to the MAX setting, if the odor does
not go away within 24 hours, the filter may need to be
replaced. See the Replacing the Air Filter section for
replacement instructions.

The interior of
the refrigerator is
covered with dust or
soot.

The refrigerator
is located near a fire
source, such as a fireplace, chimney
or candle.

Make sure that the refrigerator
fire source, such as a fireplace,

lighting failure.

section.

is not located near a
chimney or candle.

Kenmore Connect

3. Hold the mouthpiece of your phone in front of the
speaker that is located on the right hinge of the
refrigerator door, when instructed to do so by the call
center.

(On some models)

Should you experience any problems with your
refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data
via your telephone to the Kenmore Connect TM Team.
This gives you the capability of directly to our trained
specialists. The specialist records the data transmitted
from your machine and uses it to analyze the issue,
providing a fast ective diagnosis.
If you experience

problems with your refrigerator,

call

1-800-4MY-HOME
(t-800-469-4663).
Only use the
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