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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide
English

d_utilisation
/ Espa_ol

et d_entretien

/ FrancFais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les:

253.7031

Dobl
Inf@r ur
,_'_:z Color

numbe_3 n0mero

P/N 242285101

de colo_3 le num@o

(1211)

Sears Brands Management

Corporation

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com

Sears Canada

Inc.

Toronto, Ontario,
www.sears.ca

Canada

M5B 2C3

de couleur

Record Model/Serial

Numbers

important

Safety instructions

Please Read and Save these Instructions

Safety Precautions

This Use & Core Guide provides specific operating

Do not attempt

instructions

to install or operate your unit until you have

for your model. Use your unit only as instructed in this Use &

read the safety precautions

Care Guide. These instructions ore not meant to cover every

throughout

possible condition and situation that may occur. Common

or Caution based on the risk type.

sense and caution
operating

must be practiced

and maintaining

when installing,

Definitions

any appliance.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference.

This information is found an the serial plate

_This

is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to

potential

personal injury hazards. Obey oil safety messages

that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model

in this manual. Safety items

this manual ore labeled with o Danger, Warning,

Number:

DANGER

Serial Number..
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous

Purchase Date:

IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to cleon serial plate.

which,

if not avoided,

WARNING

WARNING
which,

Table of Contents

indicates a potentially hazardous

if not avoided,

situation

could result in death or serious

injury.

RecordModel/Serial Numbers....................................... 2
Important Safety instructions..................................... 2-3
Warranty information..................................................
4

Master ProtectionAgreements....................................... 5
Featuresat a Glance.....................................................
6
Installation .............................................................
7-10

which,

DoorRemoval.......................................................

situation

will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous

situation

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

11-12

Installing DoorHandles ..............................................

Connectingthe Water Supply....................................... 14
Controls ...............................................................
15-16
AutomaticIce& Water Dispenser............................ 17-18
Storage Features...................................................
19-21
StoringFoodand Savingl_nergy
................................... 22
Normal OperatingSoundsand Sights........................... 23
Changingthe Filter.....................................................
24
Care& Cleaning ....................................................
25-27
BeforeYouCall .....................................................
28-30

IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation,

or maintenance

which is important but not hazard-related.

information

important

Safety instructions

(Continued)
WARNING

WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new

These guidelines

appliance.

mechanisms in fhls unlf will operate

For Your Safety

Electrical

° Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable
the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

labels for warnings regarding
hazards.

flammability

liquids in

Read product

to ensure that safety
properly.

Information

° The appliance

must be plugged

into its own dedicated

appliance

is equipped

for your protection

° Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves
during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.
° Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
or furniture.

with a three-prong

against electrical

be plugged

directly into a properly

receptacle.

The receptacle

grounding

grounded

must be installed in accordance

° If the power cord is damaged,

it should be replaced

service technician,

or a qualified

by the

person.

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle

wrapping material immediately after the unit isunpacked.
Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons

to prevent damaging

the power cord.

° Unplug the unit before cleaning and before replacing

airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

light bulb to avoid electrical
° Performance

Proper Disposal of Your Appliance

damage

shod<.

may be affected

or more. Operating

if the voltage varies by 10%

the unit with insumcient power can

the compressor. Such damage

is not covered under

your warranty.

Risk of Child Entrapment

° Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled
Child entrapment

and suffocation

past. Junked or abandoned

are not problems of the

appliances

are still dangerous

will sit for "just a few days." If you

of your appliance,
prevent

accidents.

Before

You Throw

are

getting

rid

Your Old

Unit:
doors.

accidentally.
* Avoid connecting
circuit.

unit to a Ground

shelves

in place

may

not easily

climb

Fault Interrupter

Grounding type
wall receptacle
/

° Leave

by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the unit from being turned off

please follow the instructions below to help

Away

Do not, under

so children
cut_

inside.

remove_

anybypass
circumstances,
or
the
grounding prong,

IMPORTANT
Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons

or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).

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 isremoved for proper disposal by a qualified
technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may
be subject to fines and imprisonmentunder provisions of
environmental legislation.

covered

with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become

CFC/HCFC

plug.

° Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.

Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior

* Remove

three-prong

Do not use an extension cord or adapter

manufacturer,

Child Safety

they

plug

shock hazards. It must

with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician.

severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact

even if

115

Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord of the

and other

° Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.

with other appliances

must be followed

Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug

I
j

(GFI)

Warranty
Kenmore

information
Appliance

Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty
When

installed, operated

due to a defect
arrange

and maintained

in material

according

or workmanship

within

to all instructions supplied

with the product,

if this appliance

one year from the date of purchase, cali 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

fails
to

for free repain

If this appliance

is used for other than private

family

purposes, this warranty

applies

for only 90 days from the date of

purchase.
This warranty

covers only defects in material

1. Expendable

and workmanship.

items that can wear out from normal

2. A service technician

to instruct the user in correct

3. A service technician

to clean or maintain

Damage

to or failure

supplied

with the product.

of this product

Damage

to or failure

Sears will

NOT pay for:

use, including but not limited
product

to filters, belts, light bulbs and bags.

installation, operation

or maintenance.

this product.

if it is not installed, operated

of this product

resulting

of this product

caused

from accident,

or maintained

according

to all instructions

abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended

purpose.
6.

Damage

to or failure

those recommended
7. Damage

to or failure

of implied warranties;

Customer's

sole and exclusive

warranties,

including

provinces
of implied

remedy

warranties

allowed

limitation

warranties

under this limited

of merchantability
or limitation

of merchantability

This warranty

applies

This warranty

gives you specific

or utensils other than

modifications

made to this product.

warranty

shall be product

or fitness for a particular
for incidental

of incidental

repair

herein. Implied

purpose, are limited to one year or the

or consequential

as provided
damages.

damages,

or limitations

Some states and

or limitations

on the duration

may not apply to you.

is used in the United States and Canada.

legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management

Corporation,

Sears Canada

Ontario,

Inc., Toronto,

unauthorized

or fitness, so these exclusions

only while this appliance

chemicals

of remedies

by law. Sears shall not be liable

do not allow the exclusion

cleaners,

with the product.

of parts or systems resulting from

Disclaimer

shortest period

by the use of detergents,

in all instructions supplied

Hoffman

Canada

Estates, IL 60179

MSB 2C3

Master

Protection Agreements

Congratulations
dependable

on making

operation.

when having

a smart purchase.

But like aii products,

a Master

Protection

Your new KenmoreO
it may require

Agreement

needed

warranty.

maintenance

and manufactured

for years of

or repair from time to time. That's
The Master

Protection

Agreement

Here's what the Acjreement _ includes:

to help keep products

goes weii beyond the product

preventive

is designed

can save you money and aggravation.

also helps extend the life of your new product.
° Parts and labor

product

operating

properly

No deductibles,

under normal

no functional

failure

use, not just defects.

excluded

Our coverage

from coverage

- real

protection.
° Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
trust wiii be workincj
° Unlimited

service calls and nationwide

° "Nodemon"
months.
° Product
° Annual

guarantee

Sears service technicians,

service, as often as you want us, whenever

- replacement

replacement
Preventive

authorized

if your covered

Maintenance

of your covered
product

product

° 10% discount

period,

of your covered

the Agreement,

Protection

we wiii provide
Protection

Some limitations
Coverage

damage

from a Sears representative

on aii products.

Think of

due to power fluctuations.

for any food spoilacje

that is the result of mechanical

failure

of any covered

Sears InstaHatlon

Agreement

service and related

installed

parts.

a simple phone caii is aii that it takes for you to schedule service. You can caii
online.

is a risk free purchase.

If you cancel for any reason during the product

a fuji refund.
Agreement

takes ioncjer than promised.
repair

a service appointment

Or, a prorated

refund anytime

after the product

warranty

period

warranty

expires. Purchase

today!

and exclusions apply.

in Canada

product

price of any non-covered

day or nicjhh or schedule

your Master

electrical

annually

if repair

off: the regular

Once you purchase

The Master

charge.

or freezer.

° Rental reimbursement

anytime

occur within twelve

can't be fixed.

Check at your request - no extra

against

Food Loss Protection

refrigerator

failures

owner's manuai'L

° Power surge protection
° $250

you can

you want us.

if four or more product

° Fast help by phone - we caii it Rapid Resolution - phone support
us as a "talking

which means someone

on your product.

For prices and additional

varies on some items. For fuji details

information

caii Sears Canada

in the U.S.A. caii 1-800-827-6655.
at 1-800-361-6665.

Service

For Sears professional

installation of home appliances,

items, in the U.S.A. or Canada

caii 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

garage

door openers, water

heaters,

and other major

home

Features at a Glance
_Features

Ice Bin

may vary according

*Fresh Food
Ice Maker

*Incandescent
Flipper Guide

to model

Light
Water Filter

Dairy Compartment

Spill-Proof ®
Shelves

Flipper
Mullion

Spill-Proof
Shelves

Crisper
Drawer

_J_

Dell
Drawer

Freezer

Adjustable
Hinges

Toe Grille

*Door
Bin

Installation
Required

Tools

You will need the following
Components

tools:
Tools Necessary:

Provided:

Top Hinge
Cover Front

Top Hinge
Cover Rear

Screw

Phillip

s....

This Use & Care Guide
operating

instructions

a service

or kitchen

refrigerator.

provides
for your

contracting

Use the refrigerator

& Care Guide.
important

#2 Square Drive
Head

S_?eoe

Before

starting

general
model.

installation

using

to install

as instructed

the refrigerator_

Installation

and

recommend

professional
only

3/8" Fixed
Wrench

• Allow the following

your

for ease of installation_

proper air circulation_ and plumbing
connections:

in this Use

clearances

these

and electrical

Sides & Top

3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

Back

1 inch (25.4 mm)

first steps.

Location
NOTE

* Choose a place that is near a grounded_ non-OFCI,
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an
adapter

If your refrigerator

plug.

is placed with the door hinge side

against a wall_ you may have to allow additional

* If possible, place the refrigerator

out of direct sunlight and

away from the ranger dishwasher_ or other heat sources.
* The refrigerator

must be installed on a floor that is level and

Door Opening

strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
* Consider water supply availability
with an automatic ice maker.

Your refrigerator

for models equipped

should be positioned

to allow easy access

to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and freezer baskets_ the refrigerator
position where both can be fully opened.

CAUTION
Do no| install lhe refrigerator

where the temperature

will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor
temperatures
Do not block
refrigerator.
proper

will not be able to maintain

proper

inside the refrigerator.
the toe grille
Sumclent

operation

on the lower

air circulation

space so

the door can be opened wider.

front

of your

is essential

for the

of your refrigerator.

should be in a

Installation

(Continued)

Leveling Freezer Drawer

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

(if necessary)

1. Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently

To level the freezer drawer:
]. Check gasket seal around top, bottom,
freezer drawer.

pull forward

and sides of

(see illustration).

2. You can raise or lower each door. Use a 3/8 inch socket
wrench to turn the adjustment

2. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen

screws (one per side).

four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.

"_. _

_'_,
I Do Not Remove

Remove Hex

s eadwD!a er

-2

_'_

_----_-'_-.

To raise: turn adjustment
To lower:
_

Head Drawer

Screw

"fq
4.

Ensure both

doors

the cabinet

on all four

After

screw

turn adjustment

clockwise.

screw

are bind=free

unit is leveled,

sides and

lower

anti-tip

counterclockwise.
with
that

their

Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B).
Be careful not to rotate the drawer.

Push Against

Door

Freezer Drawer

Door

Tighten four drawer screws.

5. Recheck gasket seal.

Level Refrigerator

& Adjust Doors (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
° All four corners of the cabinet

must rest firmly on the floor.

° The sides should tilt 1/4 inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).
° Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the
adjustable

front rollers.

is stable.

leg until it contacts

fioor.

3. Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).

seals touching

cabinet

Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

the

Installation
To adjust
Door

(Continued)
6.

the door stop:

stop is adjustable

between

85 to 145 degrees.

Ensure door stops in desired location
normal use.

before resuming

NOTE
View

shown is looking

up at the bottom

of the

refrigerator

door.

Set Screw

0
Reficjhten

/ op00

Screw

To level the doors using the adjustable

lower hinge (select

models):
1. Remove all food items from door bins on door being
Adjustable

adjusted.

Door Stop

2. Open doors to 90 degrees.
1. Open
2.

Loosen

Adjust

door

to provide

access

to screw.

screw.
door

to desired

location.

Bottom of Door

NOTE
Adjustincj Door
Adjustable
4.

Rotate

door

stop until

hinge.
5.

Refighten

screw.

it makes

contact

with

the lower

leveled

with

hinge

should

rollers.

only

be used after

doors

have

been

Installation
.

(Continued)

Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door,
rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise

(when

viewed from the bottom).

/
poor

Raising/Lowering

To adjust the flipper

mulllon:

1. Loosen the screw located

i
i

ill

Door

on the flipper

mullion hinge.

,_--Flipper

_ii

FliPPe_
Mu ion_
Hinge

J
J
J
J
J
J
L

Adjusting
.

Adjust flipper
the flipper

Flipper

Mullion

Screw

mullion height. For proper connection

with

mullion guide, there should be a separation

about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm)
between the guide and flipper

mullion.

3. Retighten screw.

Adjusting

Flipper

Mullion

Height

Door Removal

instructions

Getting Through Narrow
If your refrigerator

To remove the refrigerator

Spaces

1. Trace lightly around the door's top hinges with a pencil.
This makes reinstallation easier.

will not fit through an entrance area_ you

can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing

doors:

the doors:

1. Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged
the wall outlet.

from

2. Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see
"Installation"

section).

3. Remove any food from the door shelves and close the
doors.

To remove the top hinge covers:
1. Remove the two screws from each cover over the top
door hinges.
.

2. Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

Disconnect the harness by grasping
connector

both sides of the

firmly, depress the Jatch_ and pull apart.

Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door
off: of the bottom

hinge and set it aside.

Rear
,

CoverScrew

Detach the water tube from the connector
the refrigerator

located behind

and pull the tube back out to the front of

the unit. The connector

releases when you press inward

on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the
connector

then while continuing

to hold in the sJeeve_pull

the tube away.

NOTE
Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be
sure you do not kink it.

NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

5 Feet

Door Removal instructions

(Continued)
Installlng Freezer Drawer

NOTE

1. With
You wiii be pulling approximately

five

feet of water tube

from the back of the refrigerator.
4.

Unscrew

the three

lower

hinge screws

and

hinge

lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide

brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into
slots on each side.
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necessary,

To reinstall

the right

door,
Lower

reverse
Hinge

the above

steps.

Assembly
Drawer

Fully Extend
Drawer Slides

Removal

Pin
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Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side), tighten down,
and close drawer (C).

Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with
each other and level (Please see the "Installation"

section for

more details), and replace the top hinge cover.

CAUTION

Install Screws
(2) Each Side

Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they
cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage to the
doors or handles. When relnserfing the water tube and
replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do
not kink the tube.
,

Removing Freezer Drawer

Check

gasket

freezer

1. Open freezer drawer.

If gasket

2. Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws

four

on each side).

seal around

top,

bottom,

and

sides of

drawer.
is not sealed,

drawer

open

screws

(two

and

recheck

drawer

and

on each side) to

slightly

allow

loosen
drawer

rotate.
,

Remove Hex
Head Drawer

drawer

Open

the drawer

Be careful

grabbing

not to rotate

the seal on the gasket

(A).

by the sides in the center

the drawer.

ii'i_ili!i!iiii!i!i!i
_i

Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw

Freezer

_ i

Push Against

CAUTION

Drawer

_x
ii

Drawer is heavy.

iii

Use caution when lifting.

3. Lift drawer up and out to remove.

Tighten

four

Recheck

Install

drawer

gasket

screws.

seal.

the toe grille

by fitting

into place.

(B).

Installing Door Handles
Door Hancfle Mounting instructions

CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use ex|rerne CAUTION

when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles

may be sharp.
1. Remove handles from carton and any other protective

packaging.

2. Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-instaiied

shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into the doors

ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
3. While
4.

holding handle firmly against door° fasten upper and lower Alien set screws (B) with supplied

Alien wrench.

Repeat steps two and three to install opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door.

5. Position freezer handle end over left and right pre-instaiied

handle mounts that are fastened to the door° ensuring the holes

for the set screws are facing down.
6.

While

holding handle firmly against door° loosely tighten far right Alien set screw (B) with supplied Alien wrench until there

is no gap between handle and door.
7. Still holding the handle firmly to the door, firmly tighten far left Alien set screw (B) with supplied

Alien wrench.

8. Return to the far right Alien set screw (B) and firmly tighten with supplied Alien wrench.

NOTE
Aii set screws should be tightened
freezer and refrigerator

so that the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to

doors with no gaps. Opening

the opposite door while tightening

the Alien screw makes installation

easier.

The door handle may loosen over time. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles.

Mounting

Refrigerator

Handles

Mounting

Freezer

Handles

Connecting

the Water Supply
To Connect Wafer Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

WARNING

1. Disconnect refrigerator
2.

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe
personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator

ON water supply and flush supply line until water is clean

from elecfrlcal

Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

power before connecting a wafer supply llne fo the

3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

refrigerator.

from electric power source.

Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn

If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then
ferrule

CAUTION

(sleeve)

water supply line. Pushwater supply

onto

line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/4 inch/6.4
To Avoid Property Damage:
* Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
for the wafer supply llne. Wafer supply tubing made of IA
inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing
greaffy increases the potential for wafer leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if
plastic fublng is used for the supply line.
* DO NOT install wafer supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
* Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage
the ice maker, if the ice maker is connected fo soft
wafer, ensure fhaf the softener is malnfalned
working properly.

mm). Slide ferrule

(sleeve)

into

inlet and finger tighten

valve

compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with
a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are
already

assembled

on the tubing. Slide compression nut

onto valve inlet and finger tighten compression

nut onto

valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
overtighten.

See Figure 2.

5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line
(copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator

and

as shown.

6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about
21/2 turns, behind refrigerator

as shown and arrange coils

so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

iMPORTANT

7. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any
connections that leak.

Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with
all local plumbing

codes.

Reconnect refrigerator
_1

Before installing

• Basic Tools: adjustable
Phllllps

wrench, flat-blade

Plastic Water
tubing
to ice Maker

The Wafer Supply Line, You Will Need:

to electrica!
Clamp

_
Brass

_
I_Nu

° Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

refrigerator

_//_

stonl

Bracket

///

_lVeVnlet
ter
alve

Water

Vak, e

-vo,ve,nl°

to your cold water

7 feet (2.1 meters), so the

can be moved out for cleaning

ater

(as shown).

household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing
shutoff valve.

° A compression

"%-"

_J _:a_'-_

mowng

type

Figure

IMPORTANT

fitting or use thread seal tape.

nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting

g In ioo_ {o allow
out for cleaning,

refrigerator

Valve

6 ft. Stainless
Steel water line
from household
water supply

./_"

° A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your

° Do not reuse compression

_3:_

\ili X w_erv.Jv0

the length of tubing

needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet
pipe. Then add approximately

° A water supply line made of 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper

Steel
Clamp

Ferrule
(Sleeve)
rCompression

between 30 and 100 psi.

valve at the back of the refrigerator

Plastic Water Tubing
to ice Maker

screwdriver, and

screwdriver

or stainless steel tubing. To determine

power source.

_bteel

a
After

copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

connecting

the Water

NOTE

priming

the water

Supply
an empty

Your refrigerator's

Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated materials

tubing

system

your

refer

system.

water

supply

system

fllter_ a water

is first connected

filled

includes

valve,

dispenser

works

with

to Prime

information

supply

water

to "How

for important

water

must be completely

refrigerator
line.

System"

lines, a water

To ensure that

prior to installing your new refrigeraton

supply,

and

about

several
a water

properly,

water

to the household

when

tank.

this
your

water

supply

Controls

iceoff

Pressand hold for three secondsto turnthe
icemaker "ON" or "OFF". The icemakeris
turnedoff when the LEDabovethe "Ice Off"

(Fresh Food
Ice Maker)

Your refrigerator

with a touch control panel. It is

three dispenser modes:

iconis illuminated.

1. Water
2.

NOTE
For freezer

is equipped

only necessary to gently touch the control panel. There are

Ice Cubes

3. Crushed Ice
ice maker_ see Automatic

Ice Maker-Freezer

An indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.

section.

light

On/ Off

controllock

Pressand hold for three secondsto activate
and deactivate.Thisrestrictsundesired

IMPORTANT
Pressing
your

changesto the refrigerator'ssettingsand
preventsuse of the iceand water dispenser.
water filter

Touchto displayfilter conditionstatus.Press
and how far three secondsto resetafter
filter change.

displayon-off

Togglesthe temperaturedisplaysOnand
Off.

c/F

Touchto toggle displayfrom Fahrenheitto
Celsius.

power

Pressand hold far three secondsto turn off
the coolingsystemto cleanthe refrigerator.
it also turnsoff the icemaker,all dispenser
functions.Thetemperaturedisplay will read
OFF.

the power

refrigeraton

wall outlet.

on/off

You must

icon does
unplug

not turn off

the power

cord

power

from the

Controls (Continued)
Sabbath Mode

Setting coollng temperatures
1. Down (v) and Up (A) indicators are located
displayed

beside the

The Sabbath

temperatures.

2. Press the (v) or (A) indicator

refrigerator
to adjust the temperature

the desired setting. The temperature

display will begin to

blink with the first touch. After five seconds of inactivity,
the display will beep to accept the new temperature.
After ten seconds, the display times out and returns to the
basic display.

Mode is a feature that disables portions of the
and its controls in accordance

of the weekly Sabbath
Orthodox
Sabbath

with observance

and religious holidays within the

Jewish community.
Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and

holding both the freezer " v " and refrigerator

"A "

indicators for five seconds. The display shows "Sb" while in
Sabbath mode.
For further

assistance,

guidelines

for proper

usage

complete
list of models with the Sabbath
please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org.

and

feature,

NOTE
While in Sabbath

Mode, neither the lights, dispenser,

nor the control panel will work until Sabbath
deactivated.
Refrigerator

stays in Sabbath

Mode is

Mode after power failure

recovery. It must be deactivated

with the buttons on the

control panel.

NOTE
Although you have entered the Sabbath
maker wiii complete
ice cube compartment

the cycle it had already

initiated.

The

wiii remain cold and new ice cubes

can be made with standard trays.

Mode, the ice

Automatic

ice & Water Dispenser

Priming the Water Supply System
_

CAUTION

For proper dispenser operation, recommended

water

supply pressure should fall between 30 psl and 100 psi.
Excessive pressure may cause wafer

NOTE

filter fo malfunction.

The ice maker

1. Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking
glass against the water

that

automatically

dispenser paddle.

full.

This signal

also

has a built-in
stops

arm

plastic

ice production

should

signal
when

bale

arm

the ice bin is

not be used to manually

stop the

ice maker.

2. Keep the glass in this
position until water comes

Using the Ice Maker after InstallaEon

out of the dispenser.
It may take about 11/2
minutes.

Before making ice for the first time, be sure to prime the water

3. Continue dispensing water
for about three minutes

three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not

supply system. Air in new plumbing

flushed, the first ice cubes may be discolored

connections

or have an odd

flavor.

to flush the system and
plumbing

lines can result in two or

of any impurities (stopping

IMPORTANT

empty the glass as necessary).

On occasion, unusually small ice cubes may be noticed in

NOTE

the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could occur in normal

The water dispenser has a Built-in device that shuts off: the
water flow after three minutes of continuous use. To reset

operation

this shutoff: device, simply release the dispenser paddle.

or the water filter needs to be replaced.

frequently,

of the ice maker. If you start seeing these more
it may be an indication

of low water pressure
As the water filter

nears the end of its useful life and becomes clogged

Ice Maker Operation
After the refrigerator

& Care

particles, less water is delivered

is installed properly

you last changed

dispense some ice to force the ice forward

the filter to be changed

IMPORTANT
is turned

a water
and

supply,

your

set the ice maker's

turn off: the water

maker's
attempts

on at the factory
refrigeraton

fill valve

may

to operate

supply
make

without

valve;

so it can work

If you cannot
On/Off

connect

icon to Off:

otherwise,

a loud chattering

the ice
noise when

water.

Turning the Fresh Food Ice Maker On and Off
Ice production

is controlled

by the ice maker's On/Off

your water filter, replace the water filter

with a new one. Poor quality household water may require

in the bin. This will

allow the bin to flil completely.

soon as you install

to the ice maker during

each cycle. Remember, if it's been six months or longer since

and has cooled for

several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours.
The ice maker will fill the ice bin from the rear. You must

Your ice maker

with

icon

on the control panel. Press and hold the "Ice Off" icon for
three seconds to turn the ice maker "ON" or "OFF". The ice
maker is turned off: when the LED above the "Ice Off" icon is
illuminated.

more frequently.

Automatic ice & Water Dispenser (Continued)
ice Maker/Dispenser
* If your refrigerator

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

Tips

is not connected

to a water supply or

the water supply is turned of]:, turn of]: the ice maker
holding the On/Off
* The following

soft-touch

* An extended

power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice

cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze together, jamming

the dispenser mechanism.

icon for three seconds.

You do not use the ice dispenser frequently.

sounds are normal when the ice maker is

wiii freeze together
mechanism.

operating:
- Motor running

in the bin, jamming

Ice cubes

the dispenser

Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as
Ice dropping

into ice bin

explained

above.

- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water

CAUTION

When dispensing ice, you wiii hear a snapping or clicking
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument

sound when the ice chute opens and closes.
* If you need a large quantity

dispenser mechanism.

get cubes directly from the ice bin.
* Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor.
Empty the ice bin as explained

break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and

of ice at one time, it is best to

To loosen

below.

stuck

ice bin, make

ice, use warm

sure

water.

it is completely

Before

replacing

the

dry.

* When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to have a small
quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes.

iMPORTANT

CAUTION

When removing or replacing

the ice bin, DO NOT rotate

the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally
if the water supply |o your refrigerator
the softener

is properly maintained.

is softened,

be sure

Chemicals from a

(see below) until the ice bin fits into place with the drive

water softener can damage the ice maker.

mechanism.
replacing

Cleaning the ice Maker
prior to vacation

If the auger is not properly

the ice bin, the refrigerator

Remove the ice bin by
pulling straight out.

Empty and carefully clean
the ice bin with mild
detergent. Do not use harsh
or abrasive cleaners. Rinse
with clear water.

Allow the ice bin to
dry completely
replacing

before

when

warm air to leak into the fresh food compartment.

or moving.

1. Turn off the ice maker.
2.

aligned

wiii not dispense ice.

The fresh food door also may not close properly

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,
especially

Removing

rotated,

you must realign the auger by turning it in 45 degree turns

Ice Bin

in the freezer.

Adjusting

Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Ice Bin Auger

causing

Storage Features
Drawers

CAUTION

Your refrigerator
drawers

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break

fresh

suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden

are located

food

in fixed

of storage

positions

drawers.

at the bottom

These

of the

compartment.

Crispers

temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize
to room temperature
dishwasher.

includes a variety

Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits_ vegetables_

before cleaning. Do not wash in

and other fresh produce.

NOTE
Features may vary according
Your refrigerator

to model.

includes Spill=Proof TM glass shelves that are

designed to catch and hold accidental

spills.

You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food
compartments

to suit your needs, The shelves have mounting

brackets that attach to slotted supports at the rear of each
compartment.

Opening

To Change the Position of a Shelf:

Crisper Humidity

1. Remove aii food from shelf.

Drawer

Control

Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the

2. Lift the front edge up and puii the shelf out.

humidity

3. Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the

stored with the Humidity

Crisper

inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables

keep best when

Control set on Higher Humidity. Fresh

desired support slots.

fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on

Lower the shelf and lock into position.

Lower Humidity.

Shelf features
hi .............

'gh
Humidity
Adjusting

Lower
Humidity

Crisper

Humidity

To Remove the Crisper Drawer for Cleaning:
Full Splll=Proof

1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.

Shelf

Half

Spill=Proof

Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

Shelf
Removing

Crisper

Drawer

Storage Features (Continued)
Dell Drawer

Accessories (varies by model)

Ideal for storage of dell meats and cheese.

Dairy Compartment
Use the dairy compartment,
compartment

at the top of the fresh food

door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads,

or butter. The dairy compartment

is designed to be warmer

than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a dairy
divider

(select models).

iill _ i_ ii
Doors
Dairy

Storage

The doors to your fresh food compartment
modular

Compartment

Bins

Freezer Features (varies by model)

use a system of

storage bins. All of these bins are removable

for easy

Stabilizer

cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can

be adjusted to your needs.
Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and
large drink containers. They also enable quick selection of
frequently

used items.

To change the position of an adjustable

door bin:

1. Remove aii food from door bin.
Retainer
Clips

2. Grip the bin firmly with both hands and lift it upward.
3. Remove the bin.
4.

Two Freezer

Place the bin just above desired position.

Baskets

To Remove Upper Basket

5. Lower the bin onto supports until !ocked in place.

1. Remove aii items from basket.
2.

Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full
extension and lift out.

lii;_

Adjustable

Door

Bin
Removing

Upper

Basket

To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer
clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer
clips on the stabilizer
20

bar.

Storage Features (Continued)
Lift up on the rear of the lower divider and pull out.

NOTE
Lawer Basket

If basket is not resting on stabilizer

bar retainer clips, the

drawer wiil not close properly.
To Remove Lower Basket
1. Remove aii items from basket.
2. Remove the basket by tilting it forward

and lifting it from

the retainer clips.
m

i iill_
Lower

Basket

Spill Guard

Divider

Tray

i__ii!
i

To reposition

:i II_ ii
i

slide

the

to desired

pivoting
location.

divider

(some

The pivoting

models),

divider

lift

up and

is not designed

to be removed,

Siii
p

G Uar \a

Retainer i
Removing

Lower

Lower
Basket
....
Pivoting Dwtder

Basket

To reinstall lower baske h insert basket into retainer clips.
Dividers Removal
Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out.

Divider
Lower

Basket

Pivoting

(some

models)

Divider

Retainers

NOTE
Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water.

Basket

Divider

Storing Food and Saving Energy
ideas for Storing Foods

Ideas for Saving

Fresh Food Storage

Installation

° Keep the fresh food compartment
with an optimum

temperature

° Avoid overcrowding
air circulation

between 34°F and 40°F

° Locate the refrigerator

of 37°F.

the refrigerator

° Do not place the refrigerator
appliances

refrigerator

moisture helps preserve food quality for longer

° Level the refrigerator

° Wrap any items that have strong odors or high moisture
content.

° Refer to the "Controls"

Meat

Food Storage

Temperature

and securely to

Packaging

use aluminum

in the refrigerator.
inside the unit.
° Organize

at 0 ° F or lower.
when it is at least 2/3full.

foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags, or airtight

damage

(freezer

prior to freezing.
° Do not refreeze meat that has completely

thawed.

Loading the Freezer
shopping, activate

"quick freeze" so that

on your return you can ensure your newly purchased food
for the freezer will be preserved as quickly as

possible.
"quick freeze" also will help your freezer more
maintain the selected temperature

new purchases with pre-existing

after placing

frozen foods.

° Avoid adding too much warm food to the freezer at one
time. This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing,
and can raise the temperature

of frozen foods.

° Leave a space between packages,
freely, allowing

the refrigerator

to reduce door openings. Remove

directly on a cold shelf.

Remember, such an extreme temperature

° Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap

emciently

dry before placing them

This cuts down on moisture build-up

* Do not place a hot container
and quality deterioration,

to dry ouh change color, and develop an off-flavor
burn).

° Activating

cold air

to run longer and use

soon as possible.

possible and seal them tightly. Trapped air can cause food

designated

or blocking

as many items as needed at one time and dose the door as

containers. Force as much air out of the packages as

° Prior to grocery

the refrigerator

more energy.

Foods for Freezing

° To minimize food dehydration

section for procedures on

° Cover foods and wipe containers

Frozen Food Storage

° A freezer operates most emcienfly

will help the

so that the doors close tightly.

vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator

for short-term

layer

settings.

° Avoid overcrowding

storage. Any meat to be kept longer than two days should
be frozen.

° Keep the freezer compartment

or an added

Settings

temperature

of other foods or surfaces.

° Use the dell drawer to store meat/poultry

cabinetry

operate more efflcientJy.

time periods.
• Wash items and remove excess water.

prevent leaks and contamination

of insulation between the two appliances

in crisper drawers, where

° Wrap raw meat and poultry separately

next to heat-producing

such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this

is not possible, a section

Fruits and Vegetables

trapped

in the coolest part of the room, out

of direct sunlight, and away from heating ducts or registers.

shelves, which reduces

and causes uneven cooling.

° Store fruits and vegetables

|:nergy

so cold air can circulate

food to freeze as quickly as possible.

the glass.

change may

Normal Operating Sounds and Sights
Understanding

the Sounds You May Hear

Your new_ high-efflciency
unfamiliar
refrigerator

refrigerator

sounds. These sounds normally
is operating

NOTE

may introduce
Energy eflficient foam in your refrigerator
insulaton

indicate your

correctly. Some surfaces on floors,

wails, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more
noticeable.

NOTE

The following is a llst of major components

During automatic

refrigerator
A

Evaporator

Refrigerant through the evaporator

create a boiling or gurgling
B

in your

Evaporator

sound.

fan You may hear air being forced through

the refrigerator

by the evaporator

Defrost heater

During defrost cycles, water dripping

After defrosting,
Automatic

fan.

onto

a popping sound may occur.

ice maker

When ice has been produced,

you

will hear ice cubes falling

into the ice bin. Ice maker fan

and water valve activation

may create sounds from its

operation.

(Freezer ice maker in select models only).

Electronlc control & automatic

defrost control

parts can produce a snapping

or clicking sound when

These

turning the cooling system on and off:.
F

Condenser fan
the condenser.

Compressor Modern,

You may hear air being forced through

high-emciency

compressors

run

much faster than older models. The compressor may have
a high-pitched

hum or pulsating sound.

Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens
to fill the ice maker.

Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping
into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

Condenser

Ice dispensing paddle

May create minimal sounds from forced air.
When

dispensing ice, you will

hear a snapping, clicking, or popping

sound when the

solenoid opens and closes the ice chute.
M

is normal.

may

the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound.

defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall

vents of your freezer compartment

and the sounds they can cause:

is not a sound

Motorized damper

May produce a light humming during

operation.

Changing the Filter
Locating the Filters
Your refrigerator
water

filter

is equipped

system

as the water

More about your Advanced

filters

with

water

all dispensed

used to produce

filtering
drinking

system.
water,

The

as well

ice.

is tested and certified
to NSF/ANSI
Standards
he Kenmorepure!
TM ice and
water filter system
42 and 53 for the reduction
of claims specified

NS__ee

Water Filter

|on

The water filter is located

at the top right side of the fresh

the performance

Do not use with

food compartment.

Replacing

unknown

the system.

the Water Filter

months

you should

to ensure

the highest

Filler

S|alus

filter

after

liters

for Kenmorepure!

a standard

moving

reinstalling

the water
possible

on the user interface

If your refrigerator
(during

change

amount

water

prompts

of water

every

Systems

change

the

that

disinfection

for cyst reduction
may

contain

Results:

gallons/757

Rated

Capacity

- 200

Kenmorepure!

the system.

the filter

certified

waters

sheet.

is microbiologicaiiy

adequate

Test & Certification

gallons/757

has not been used for a period

for example),

Wa|er

you to replace

through

that

without

data

of time

before

the refrigerator.

ice and

Rated

Operating

service

Temp.:/Vqn.

Maximum

Rated

Recommended
per square

flow

water

33°F,

100°F

Pressure - 100 pounds
Minimum

Operating

per square

Pressure:

you purchased
order
that

extra

your

filters

you replace

refrigeraton

when
your

visit the dealer

to turn the water
to wipe

released

during

the filter

Remove

the filter

Slide

and

Unpackage

Sears recommends

you first install your
filters

at least

that

refrigerator,

the snap-in

product

number

Kenmorepure!

Water

when

ordering:

sputters

After
system

NOTE

same

filter

type

replacement

that

is currently

filter,
in your

please

reorder

straight

cartridge.

into the filter

out of the

Using
housing

the alignment
until

at the back

it stops

of the housing.

snaps into place

as the cartridge

the

engages

(you
the snap-in

filling

dispenser

housing.

occur as the system

system

purges

while

Any spurts
air out of

are normal.

one glass of water,

for about

Press and

four

continue

flushing

the

minutes.

been

hold the Water

Dispenser

the display

that

the woter

at the filter

Turn On the ice maken

Water

refrigerator.

gloss ogoinst

for any leaks

the dispenser
7.

your

filter

until the cartridge

Press a drinking

and

Filter

ordering

cartridge

of the filten

connector).

Part #9999

When

on the end/face

you
and

once every six months.

to request

of water

switch.

connector

hear a click

off to change

amounts

it.

the new

slide it gently

checking
Here is the

filter

discard

against

should

power

by pushing

guide,

supply

replacement.

the ice maker

the old water

M Water Fiffer:

up any small

1. Turn Off

where

inch

30 pounds

inch

5. Pushfirmly
please

cysts.

per minute

Max.

Be ready

Filters
filters,

be used

liters for

- .50 gallons

It is not necessary

replacement

or after

may

filter

the filten

housing

To order your

or of

before

filterable

To Replace your KenmorepureF

Ordering Replacement

unsafe

six

quality.

(200

has flowed

TM)

filter

water

quality

on disinfected
In general,

Water Filter

reset.

control

changes

from

Filter
panel

button
for three

Red to Green,

on the Ice &
seconds.
the status

When
has

Care & Cleaning
Protecting Your Investment
Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance
clean the freezer and fresh food compartments

and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and

at least twice a year.

NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable
detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing

petroleum

fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated

products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet

not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning

liners. Do

materials.

° Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
° Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
° Do not wash any removable

parts in a dishwasher.

° Always unplug the electrical

power cord from the wail outlet before cleaning.

NOTE
If you set your temperature
unplug
°

the power

Remove

cord

adhesive

controls

from

labels

to turn off cooling,

power

to lights

and

other electrical

components

will

continue

until

you

the wall outlet.

by hand.

Do not use razor

blades

or other sharp

instruments

which

can scratch

the appliance

surface.
*
°

Do not remove

the serial

Before

your

being

moving

plate.

Removal

refrigerator,

of your

serial

raise the anti-tip

plate

brackets

voids

your

so the rollers

warranty.

will work

correctly.

This will

prevent

the floor

from

damaged.

CAUTION

* Puff the refrigerator straight out to move it. Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring.
refrigerator beyond the plumblng connections.
* Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces.

Be careful not to move the

Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.

iMPORTANT
If you store or move your
to do so could

refrigerator

result in water

in freezing

leaks when

temperatures,

the refrigerator

be sure to completely

is put back

into service.

drain

Contact

the water
a service

supply

system.

representative

this operation.

Vacation and Moving Tips
Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning

Short Vacations

® Leave refrigerator

operating during vacations

® Use aii perishable

items from refrigerator

* Turn automatic

Moving

specific areas of your refrigerator.

of three weeks or less.

compartment.

ice maker off and empty ice buckeh even if you will only be gone a few days.

o Remove all food and ice.
o If using a handcart,

load from the side.

o Adjust rollers aii the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
o Pad cabinet to avoid scratching

surface.

Failure

to perform

Care & Cleaning (continued)
Care and Cleaning Tips

Interior &

® Soap and water

® Use two tablespoons

Door Liners

• Baking soda and
water

• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.

Drawers &
Bins

® Soap and water

• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer

Toe Grille

• Soap and water

• Remove toe grille (see Installation

• Mild liquid sprays

® Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.

o Do not wash any removable

•

Exterior
Handles

around

runners and tracks.

items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.

Instructions).

Vacuum

o Soap

and water

o Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
stainless
steel front and handles with non-abrasive
dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.

e Clean

(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)

of baking soda in one quart of warm water.

o Stainless
cleaners

steel

e Use

a non-abrasive

stainless

steel

cleanen

These

cleaners

soapy water and a
can

purchased

at most home improvement or major department stores. Always follow
manufacturer's instruction. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia
or bleach.
o NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.
o Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse
weii and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Ice Chute Extension

Installing

The ice chute extension is

Chute

designed to better direct ice
flow into containers.

the Ice

Extension

1. Turn the refrigerator
off using the button
on the control
panel (refer to the
"Controls" section of

Removing the Ice
Chute Extension For

this Manual).
2. Align the extension
with the ice chute so

Cleaning
1. Turn the refrigerator

that the snap clips
of]:

are just inside the

using the button on the

front edge of the
chute.

control panel (refer to
the "Controls" section
of this Manual).
2. Press inward firmly on
the front of the chute
and puil down.
3. Turn your refrigerator
back on.
Pull Down

Push upward until the extension snaps into place.

Turn your refrigerator

back on.

Care & Cleaning (continued)
Replacing

Light Bulbs (select models)

Both the freezer and fresh food compartments
refrigerator
replacing

include incandescent light bulbs that will
from time-to-time.

Eight

sockets

Bull

Located Behind

need
//

Some lights have covers that

need to be removed before replacing

the bulbs. Always use

bulbs that are designed for appliance

lighting.

LIgRt

of your

CAUTION

Wear gloves when replacing incandescent light bulbs to
avoid getting cut.
To Replace Ughf Bulbs:
1. Unplug your refrigerator's
2. Wear protective

power cord.
Refrigerator

gloves.

Light

3. Remove light cover, if necessary.
4.

Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance
the same type and wattage

(normally

Light sOCket

bulb of

Located in Upper
Freezer Sect on

40 watts).

5. Replace light cover, if necessary.
6.

Hug in the refrigerator's

Ordering Replacement

power cord.

LED Lights

Order new LEDs through the dealer where you bought the
refrigerator.

Freezer

Back Wall

Light

Lights

Before You Call

CONCERN
AUTOMATIC
Ice maker
making

j POTENTIAL CAUSE i

COMMON

SOLUTION

ICE MAKER

is not

° Ice maker is turned off.

° Turn on ice maker. For the fresh food ice maker, press and hold
the "Ice Off" button for three seconds until the indicator light
is off. For the freezer ice maker, lower the wire signal arm.
Connect the unit to the household water supply and
ensure the water valve is open.

any ice.
Refrigerator
water

is not connected

line or water

valve

is not

open.
The water

supply

line is kinked.

" The water filter is not seated

properly.
• The water filter may be clogged
with foreign material.
• Freezer ice maker wire signal
arm
is being
held up by an item
not allowing it to go in the on or
down position.
Ice maker

is not

making enough ice.

Ice maker

is producing

filter

with foreign
* The water

supply

valve

pipe

is clogged
material.

Heavy

tra_ic,

of the doors

(freezer

ice cubes are freezing
together,

line is kinked.

on cold

foreign

" Freezer

be clogged

material.

* Saddle

may

water

or restricted

opening

line does not kink when

is pushed

into place

against

re-install

the water

filten

Remove
filter

If water

signal

so that

dispenses

months
o Move

and

firmly

you hear
slowly

any item or frozen
arm from

Automatic

being

Be sure to push the

it loci< solidly

or not at all,

old or older, it should

into position.

or if the filter

is six

be replaced.

ice cubes

that

in the on or down

Ice Maker-Freezer

the

the wail.

section

may block
position.

the
See

in manual.

that valve is not a self piercing saddle valve Clean valve
Replace valve if necessary
Press Fast Freeze to temporarily increase ice production
rate.

or closing

excessively.

control

the supply

refrigerator

* The fresh food and freezer ice makers will each produce
approximately
2.5 pounds of ice every 24 hours
depending on usage conditions.
" tf water dispenses slower than normal, or if the filter is six
months old or older, it should be replaced.
" Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the
refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall
* Turn off household water line valve Remove valve Ensure

ice

than you expect.
* The water

Freezer ice maker will
not stop making ice
(select models),

less

Ensure that

is set too warm

* Set freezer control to colder setting to improve
performance of the ice maker (freezer ice maker). Allow
24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

ice maker).

• Ice maker wire signal arm
is being held down by some
package in the freezer that has
fallen against the ice maker.

° Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the
signal arm from being in the off or upward position. See
Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer section in manual.

* ice cubes are not being Used
frequently en0ugh or interruption
Of power for prolonged time:
H
" Ice cubes are hollow (shells of
ice With Water inside), The hOlloW
cubes break open in the bi n and
leak
their Water onto existing ice,
Which causes it to freeze together.

* Remove ice Container and discard

icel ]he ice maker will

produce fresh Supply. Ice Should be used at least t_ice
weekly to keep the Cubes separated,
* This generally occurs When the ice maker does not get
enough Water. This iSUsUallythe result Of a clogged water
filter or restricted water SUpply. Replace the water filter and
if the Condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water
valve not turned On a!l the Way or kinked Water supply line.

Before You Call (continued)

CONCERN
DISPENSER

l POTENTIAL CAUSE I

COMMON

SOLUTION

(ice & Water)

Dispenser wiff
dlspense ice.

* PreSsand hold Control lock for three seconds'

* Dispenser lock 0uf is engaged.
, There is no icein the bin f0be

* See the _!tce maker is not making

any ice' Section ab0ve,

dispensedi
Be sure the refdgeraf0r
• Dispenser paddle
'
Ice dispenser
jammed,

Dispenser

has

* The motor overload

F_ressed too long and the
dispenser
motor has overheated:

D!spenser !oc k out

protector

closed:

Will reset in about three

minutes and then ice can be dispensedi

* Ice has melted and frozen
around auger due to infrequent
use, temperature fluctuations,
and/or power outages.
° Ice cubes are jammed between ice
maker and back of ice container.

Will n0f

doors are completely

engaged;

* Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents.
Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position.
When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.
° Remove ice cubes that are jamming

the dispenser.

I *PreSS a nd hold control 10Ck _or three sec0nds I
* Remove and reinstall the wafer filter. Be sure fo push the
fllter firmly so that yOUhear it lock sOlidly into position.
Replace filter cartridgel Be sure to remove protective Caps
and push the filter flrmly so that yOU hear it lack solidly
into position'
* Open household wate r line valve. See CONCERN column
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER,

open.
Wafer has an odd taste

* Water

and/or

for an extended period of time.
* Unit not properly connected to
cold wafer line.

supply.
* Connect unit to cold wafer line that supplies wafer to the
kitchen faucet.

* Cut,off and cut,on pressures are

* Have someone turn up the cut,off

odor.

Wafer pressure Js
extremely

has not been dispensed

* Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the

tOO low (well SYstems Only):
* Reverse osmosis system is in
'
regenerative phase,

Wafer not cold enough.

and cut,on pressure on

fhe ware i pump System (Well systemi Only)I
* It isnormal fora reverse osmosis system tO be below 20
psi during the regenerative phase.

* As warmer fop water goes
through the filter and enters the
water tank the chilled water is

* Add ice to cup or container

before dispensing water.

pushed through to the dispenser.
Once the chilled water is used
up it wiJJtake several hours to
bring the freshly replaced water
to a cooler temperature.

OPENING/CLInG
Door(s)

will not close.

OF DOORS/DRAWERS
* Door was closed too hard, causing
other

* Refrigerator
on the floor

* Refrigerator
cabinet.
Drawers
move.

are

dlmCulf to

* Close both doors gently.

door to open slightly.
is not level.
when

moved

It rocks
slightly.

is touching a wall or

' FOod is touching Shelf On fop of
drawer.
* Track that drawers slide on is dirty.

* Ensure floor is level and
support the refrigerator.
sagging or sloping floor.
° Ensure floor is level and
support the refrigerator.
sagging or sloping floor.

solid, and can adequately
Contact a carpenter to correct a
solid, and can adequately
Contact a carpenter to correct a

* Remove top layer of items in drawer.
* Ensure drawer is properly installed on track,
* clean drawer, rollers, and track: See Care&

Cleaning'

Before You Call (continued)

__CONCERN
RUNNING

l POT_ENTIAL CAUSE I

Compressor does not
run.

" Set freezer

• Refrigerator

• This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The
defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
° Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.

is in defrost cycle.
outlet is

" House fuse blown or tripped
circuit

bred

is hot.

" It's normal for the refrigerator
conditions.

* Doors are opened too frequently
or too long.
" Fresh Food/freezer
slightly open.
• Freezer

control

door may be

gasket

dirty, worn, cracked,

blocking door. See CONCERN column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS!DRAWERS.
" Set Fresh Food control to warmer setting until refrigerator
temperature is satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
" Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door seal will cause
refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired

or poorly

fitted.

temperatures.
• Clean condenser. See Care & Cleaning.

" Condenser is dirty.

d!splays

tem

DISPLAY

rature

aHyOU r Fdgida!re

are flashlng i

collects

on,

weather

INSIDE

wh0c an

any

REFRIGERATOR

is hot and hUmidi

inside of refrigerator
walls.

" Door is slightly open.

Water collects on
bottom side of drawer
cover.

* Vegetables
moisture.

Wafer collects i"
bottom of drawer'

* WaShed VegetableS and fruit
drain While in the drawer.

• The rate of frOst buildup and internal sweating increasesl
' • See CONCERN column
DOORS/DRAWERS,

OUTSIDE

control (some models) to lower setting.

REFRIGERATOR

D0or is slightly 0pen, causing

the moisture
"See CONCERN

co!umn OPErqlNG!CLOSING

DOORS!DRAWERS,
J

" DrY items before putt!ng them in the dra_er.
collecting
in bottom of drawer is normal.

I
doors;

OPENING/CLOSING

* It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
the cover.

contain and give off

" Move humidity

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST

or between

ser/!c e iepresentafive,

messages or"number codes flashing on the
igital displays.
terpret

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
Moisture

to work longer under these

" Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more.
Open doors less often.
* Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food and contains from

is set too cold.

I " Fresh Food/freezer

TEMPERATURE

fuse. Reset

* Check house lights. Carl local electric company.

" Room or outside weather

Refrigerator runs too
much or too Jong.

control.

" Check/replace
fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
circuit breaker.

ken

* Power outage.

p_
Digffal

SOLUTION

" Freezer control is set to "OF" or
"0".

* Hug at electrical
disconnected.

DIGITAL

COMMON

OF REFRIGERATOR

to meet warm air from outside.

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