Kenmore 3639532713 User Manual REFRIGERATOR Manuals And Guides L0801061

KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator Manual L0801061 KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator Owner's Manual, KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator installation guides

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Contents
° Safety Instructions...........................................................
2
" Grounding

Requirements ........................................2, 3

• Starting the Refrigerator ..........................................

3

" Adjusting the Controls ...................................................
4
4

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- Energy_Saving Tips

- Food Storage Suggestions ................................... 5-7
• Features ........................................................................ 8
• Ice & Water Dispenser .......................................... 9-11
• Care and Cleaning

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12, 13

" Before You Call for Service ...................................
14, 15
• Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................15
- Warranty

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO NS
Read all instructions

• Don't refreeze

before using

frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of Agriculture
in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says:

this appliance.
WARNINGWhen using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
" This refrigerator
must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
before it is used. See grounding requirements below
and on page 3
• Never unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet

" You may safely refreeze frozen foods that hove
thawed if they stitl contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-bebw
40 ° F
"Thawed
ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should
notbe eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded tf
the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get
rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of bods0 particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can"

• Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged, Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or
connector end.

• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves

• When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.

• If your old refrigerator
is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.
This will reduce the possibility of danger to children

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces

• Unplug your refrigerator
before cleaning and
making repairs. NOI"E: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a qualified individual

• Do not place fingers or hands an the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury, it will also prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance,

Grounding Requirements

filament (A burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced) NOTE: Moving control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

important--Please

To connect electricity

read carefully.

Have wall outlet and circuit checked By a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded°
The power cord of this
appliance isequipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard

• Before replacing a burned-out 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

Where a standard two-prong wall outiet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wal!
outlet
INSURE

PROPER

three-prong (grounding) wal! outlet (Fig 1 ) to minimize the
possibility of electrlc shock hazard from this appliance

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.

Starting the Refrigerator
Use of adapter

Location

plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of on
adapter pbg However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where Iocal codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION
may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wal_ outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores

,, Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
o Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°F because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures
o Do not install it next to your range, o heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it

TEMPORARYMETHOD
PLUGS NOT
The larger slot in the adapter (ADAPTER
PERMII_EDIN
CANADA_
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must be aligned with the
ALIGN
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larger slot in the wall outlet to rRo GZsLOT II
provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power
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_NSU_EPROPER

cord

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GROUND AND
FiRM CONNECTION

BEFO.E
USE

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the
wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance
unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and
the wal! outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You
should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to
make sure the outlet is properly grounded
When disconnecting
the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand
If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established_

Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord, However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be
15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts

Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator
should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the
best performance and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from
overheating wires.

Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides ...... 5/8"
Allow 3/4"

Top ...............t"

Back .................
1"

for door clearance at each side.

Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable
you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning These roIlers should be set so the refrigerator
rests firmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will
close automatically from a halk, vay-open position,
there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the
cabinet Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly
when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely
To adjust the rollers:
o Remove the base grille.
Grasp it at the botlom and
pull it out
• Turn the roller adjusting
the refrigerator, counterclockwise to lower it Use
an adjustable wrench or
pliers on the 3/8" bolts.
•Both doors should close
properly when boffom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor
° To replace the
base grille, line up
the prongs on the grille
with the clamps on the
refrigerator and push
forward until the grille
snaps into place

Adjusting the Controls
FREEZER CONTROL

COLD

INITIAL
SETTING

ALLOW

24 HOURS

BETWEEN

COLDEST

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments

ADJUSTMENTS

OFF

FRESH FOOD CONTROL

COLD

INITIAL
SETTING

Turning Your Household
Below 60°E at Night?

COLDEST

Thermostat

At first, set both controls at 'qnitial Setting"
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether
you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting
them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one step at a time
NOTE: Moving the fresh bad control to OFF turns off
coating in both compartments-fresh food and freezerbut does not shut off power to the refrigerator

How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment°
Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment, Check it a day
later If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.

You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the
compressor to operate tess frequently, thus allowing the
freezer compartment to warm somewhat,
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered control
one step warmer.
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings

Use the ice cream test for the freezer

Energy-Saving Tips

compartment.
Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment Check it
after a day Lfit's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls.

° Don't open the doors more often than necessary
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather.
" Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before Ieaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally
° Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator
o Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator
° Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator,
° tf you move the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back to
regular settings
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything coo!.

Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Storage Tips

Suggested Storage Times

To store unfrozen
DAYS
IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb}
....
Roasts (Pork& Veal} .........
Steaks (Beef) ...........................
Chops (Lamb) ..............
Chops {Pork) ........................
Ground & Slew Meats ...........
Variety Meats ...........................
Sausage {Pork) .........
Processed Meats
Bacon ...............................
Frank(utters ..............................
Ham (Whole) ...............
Ham (HalF) ....................
Ham {Slices) ...................
Luncheon Meats ...................
Sausage (Smoked) ................
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) .....
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ...............
Gravy & Meal Brolh .................
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ........
Chicken (Pieces) ...................
Turkey (Pieces) ..............
Duck & Goose (Whole) ............
Giblets .....................
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered wilh Broth) ......
Pieces (Not Covered) ...........
Cooked Poultry Dishes .............
Fried Chicken ............

MONTHS
IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT
AT
35 ° to 40°F.
O°F.
3to5
3 to 5
3 to 5
3 to 5
3 to 5
I to 2
1 to 2
I to 2

6ta12
4 to 8
6 to 12
6 to 9
3 to 4
3 to 4
3 to 4
I to 2

7
7
7
3 to 5
3
3 to 5
7
14 to 21

I
1/2
1 lo 2
1 to 2
I to 2
Freezing
not recommended

3 to 4

2 to 3

t to 2

2 to 3

t 1o2
1 to 2
1 to 2
t to 2
t !o 2

12
9
6
6
3

1
3
3
3

to 2
to 4
to 4
to 4

(Other than for meats & poultry,)
Most Fruitsand vegetables ...........................
Lean fish ..........................................
Falty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ..............................
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original cation) ...............

6
t
4 to 6
4
FREEZER
8-I 2 months
6-8 monlhs
2-3 months

1 month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your loca! Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.

meats, fish and poultry:

" Always

remove

store wrappings

• Rewrap
refrigerate

in foil, plastic wrap
immediately

or wax paper

and

To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper
aluminum foil_ or put in a plastic bag.
•Carefulfy

wrap

or

to expel air and help prevent

• Store pre-packaged
you wish

mold.

cheese in its own wrapping

if

To store vegetables,
use the vegetable
drawersthey've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce
" Covering
maintain

vegetables

with a moist towel

helps

crispness

• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables
can be stored in their original wrapping,,

Tips on freezing

foods

1. Freeze only top-quality

foods.

quality

improve

and flavor;

2. Freeze
picking.
product

fruits

it cannot
and

vegetables

Freezing retains
quality
quickly

after

The sooner you do, the better the frozen
will be, with less culling and sorting to do

3. Use food

wraps

designed

especially

for

freezing_
To store ice cream-Fine-quality
ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightIy
lower temperatures
than more "airy" akeadypackaged
brands with low cream content,
• It will be necessary to experiment
to determine the
freezer compartment
location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature,
• The rear of the freezer
colder than the front

compartment

is slightly

Food Storage Suggestions

Shelves

Tips on Freezing

Removable

Foods

Door Bins

(continued)

To remove
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap welI in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the contents
This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to
provide a good, lasting seal.
Don't refreeze meat that has completeTy thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once

For Convenience_oo
• Store like things together This saves both time and
electricity because you can find hods faster.
• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly
• Use shelves or bins on the door for most often used
sauces and condiments
• Use the meat drawer, if your refrigerator has one,
br meats you do not freeze

bins: Lift bin

straight up until mounting
hooks disengage
To relocate bins: Select
desired bin height, engage
hooks in slots on the tracks of the door,
and push in Bin will lock in place

Dividers
Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility in
cloor bins on your fresh food door Items such as salad
dressings, steak sauces and other condiments can now
be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent
tipping, spilling or sliding.
Place index finger and
middle finger on either
side of the divider near
the front and simply
move it back ancl forth
to fit your needs

Divider

To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs
• Cover moist hods with tight lids, plastic film or biL
• Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will
last longer when stored in dosed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film.

Adjustable

Shelves in the Fresh Food

• Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at one time

Compartment

" Open the door the fewest times possible to save
eJectrica_ energy.

Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment enable
you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your
family's food storage needs

• When going out of town for several days, leave as
few perishables as possible in the refrigerator.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up)
position and shut off water to the refrigerator.

• To remove shelves,
tilt the shelf up at front,
then lift it up and out of
the tracks on the rear

r_Lilt

up

•

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wall of the refrigerator.

To replace shelves, select desired shelf height With the
shelf front raised slightly, engage the top lugs in the tracks
at the rear of the cabinet_ Then lower the front of the shelf
until it locks into position

Multi-Position

Freezer Compartment

Shelves

Shelf supports at various bvels in the freezer
compartment let you reposition the shelves from
time to time to better
accommodate your
variable inventory of
frozen foods..
To repasition

shelves:

1. While pressing tabs
on shelf supports on the
right wall, lift the shelf
out of the grooves in
the supports
2o Pu!l shelf sideways
until shelf rods come
out of holes on left walt.
3. Select desired shelf
height and insert rods
into holes on left wall,
If the shelf supports at the desired level on the right
wall have tabs, lower the shelf into the grooves on the
support while pressing the tabs. Be sure the shelf ,,,,,ireis
fully inserted into the grooves,
If the shelf supports at the desired level on the
right wall do not have tabs, merely lower the shelf into
place on the supports

Storage Drawers

Handi-Shelf
This swing-down shelf
provides extra shelf space
when needed. When you
want to use it, pull the shelf
forward as far as it goes,
then lower iL Be careful not
to force it clown before it is pulled out al! the way. To raise
it back into position, pull the shdf forward, push it up and
slide it back fully until it stops.

Sealed Crisper Drawer
This sealed drawer
unwrapped foods fresh
by
retaining to
thekeep
natural
is designed
moisture content of foods
such as:
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Beets, topped
• Blueberries
• Carrots

•
•
•
.
•

tr

t[I

Celery
- Lettuce
Cherries • Parsley
Corn
• Peas, green
Currants • Plums
Greens, leafy

•
.
•
•

Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Tomatoes,
ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong
odors should be stored wrapped-foods
such as:
• Brussels
Sprouts

- Broccoli
- Cabbage

• Cauliflower
• Green Onions

Controlled

• Turnips
• Parsnips

Freezer Bin

Temperature

You can store bulky
and odd-shaped food
packages in this slideout bin and remove them

The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to

easily when you want
them without disturbing
foods storec_above or
next to them.

The variable temperature control regulates the air flow
from the freezer compartment.

allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment
to flow around the drawer°

Set the control lever

Dell Pan

all the way up-the
coldest setting-to store
fresh meats_,if the lever

The Dell Pan-and shelf
to which it is attachedcan be relocated within the

is left in the meat position
for a long period of time,
some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer

Fresh Food compartment.
The sealed drawer retains
high humidity for convenient
storage of meats and cheese,
bacon, hors d'oeuvres, spreads
and snacks

Meats Drawer

(on some models)

Set the control lever all the way down to convert the
drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide
extra vegetable storage space° The cold air duct is turned
off,
Variable settings between these extremes can be
selected.

Features
ICE ACCESS DOOR
Lift it to turn icemaker on or off, or
to level ice cubes in storage bin
from time to time,.

PERATURE CONTROLS
Set both controls to "INITIAL
SETTING." They may need adjusting
later° See "Adiusting the Controls"

ICE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT _-.-._
ice is made and stored
here until called for

Door stays open while bin is
in use, provides easy access
to dairy products,

by pressing the
dispenser pad on
front of door
WATER AND ICE
DISPENSER
Located on outside of

BIN
Dual-usage bin holds two dozen
eggs in their cartons, or stores an
extra supply of ice cubes in the
freezer for special occasions..

_IDCARE LABEL
information you'll want
to know is right on the
refrigerator, including
everyday care..

./

freezer compartment
door, it dispenses ice
cubes and (on models so
equipped) water through
the door,

DOOR BINS OR SHELVES
Door shelves (or bins on some
models) keep frequently-used
food items within easy reach.

FREEZER DOOR

HANDI-SHELF

Door shelves keep
frequently used frozen
food items within easy
SHELVES
reach

This swing-down shelf provides
extra space when needed_
_
y_

MULTI-POSITION
/
FREEZER SHELVES -----J
Shelf supports at various levels give
you extra storage flexibility°
FREEZER BIN
This slide.out bin holds bulky and
odd_shaped food packages and
makes them easily accessible
without disturbing frozen food
next to or on top of them.
DELl PAN
This drawer provides high humidity for
convenient storage of meats and
cheeses, bacon, hors d'oeuvers,
spreads and snacks
MAGNETIC

DOOR GASKETS

Doors close quietly, and gaskets seal
tightly when the refrigerator islevelsee "Starting the Refrigerator"

SEALED CRISPER DRAWER
This sealed drawer is desig
maintain higher humidity levels
recommended for unwrapped
foods and most vegetables_ See
"Storage Drawers"..
-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED
MEATS DRAWER
(on some models)
The variable temperature control
next to the drawer regulates the flow
of cold air from the freezer. Set the
control lever all the way up to the
coldest setting to store meats. Set it
all the way down to convert the
drawer to normal refrigerator
temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space.
TEXTURED STEEL DOORS

NO DEFROSTING
It isnot necessary to defrost the freezer
or fresh food compartments Your
refrigerator is designed and equipped
to defrost itself automatically

Touch the textured doors; they won't
show fingerprints,

These shelves let you arrange
-and rearrange-the interior
of your refrigerator to meet
your ever-changing food
storage needs, In some models, they
are made of tempered glass; in other
models, steel wire shelves are coated
with Dynawhite Epoxy to make them
scratchcesistantand easy to clean_
(on some models)
Move them when needed on door
bin or shelf to keep items such as small
bottles and jars so they won't tip, spill
or slide
--MODELAND
SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATION
You'llfind thesenumberseitheron theside
wall or on thebottom front of thecabinet,
Toorder repair parts,see theparts listthat
came with your refrigerator,or take these
numbersto your nearestSearsService
Center and theywill help you.
AUTOMATIC ENERGY
SAVER SYSTEM
Warm liquid from the refrigerator's
condenser is automatically circulated
around the front edge of the freezer
compartment to help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator during humid weather.

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser
How it Works
Your refrigerator has
an automatic icemaker

° Avoid over filling glasses with ice and using
narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute
or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut.

and a dispenser that
dispenses water, ice
cubes and crushed

Periodically open the freezer compartment door and
took down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon_

ice (on some models)
through the freezer
compartment door
Here's how they work

° To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed
beyond the glass, place the glass close to the ice
chute-but not so close that it blocks out coming ice,

Water flows from the
household supply
through a

* Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses, fine
china or delicate crystal-they
can crack or chip
from the combined pressure of your hand pressing
them against the pad and ice dropping into the
container

(1) dual solenoid valve to the
(2) water tubing and to the

Fill glasses with ice before adding soda or other
beverage mixes° This will prevent splashing which
could cause the ice and water selector switch to stick,

(3) automatic icemaker as needed
Water is frozen in the
(4) cube mold and ejected into the
(5) storage bin where a motor-powered
cubes forward

auger moves

Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the
pad is pressed
When the switch is moved to CRUSHED Ion some
models), a baffle channels cubes through the crusher
and crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass
Water flows through

the

(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the pad
is pressed,
(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night tight in
the dispenser on or off, The light also comes on when the
pad is pressed

• Beverages and foods should not be quicbchilled
in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food
packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam,
° Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage
bin. It may not crush or dispense well

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If you use your refrigerator before the
water connection is made, raise the
ice access door and make sure the
icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP
(up) position,

The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a
7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out

Important

Facts about

Your Ice & Water

Dispenser

ler arm in
STOP (up)
position

Feeler arm in
ON (down)
position

o If this is your first icemaker you'll hear occasional
sounds that may be unfamiliar.
These are normal
icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern

When the water supply has been connected to the
icemaker, move the feeler arm to ON (down) position,

° Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycleapproximately ] 20 cubes in a 24-hour perioddepending on freezer compartment temperature,
room temperature, number of door openings and
other use conditions

Select WATER then press the dispenser pad for about _o
minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to
fill the water reservoir The ice cube mold automatically
fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures First
cubes normaily freeze after severat hours

° Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal, if ice flow
interruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be the
cause and should be removed following instructions in
this section

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about
24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to
the proper ice-making temperature

Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser Icoot noedl
Once Your Icemaker & Dispenser

To Stop Dispensing

are in Operation

Release pressure from the pad and
wait a few seconds to catch the last

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes ( 16 or 24
cubes)_This wilt flush away any impurities in the water line
Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when
ice isn't used.

bits of ice or drops of water There
may be some dripping after
dispensing of crushed ice or water.
If there is a lot of dripping, the spill
should be wiped dry right away
Do not pour water in the spill shelf
because it is not self draining-pour it in the kitchen sink. The
shelf and its griIle shoutd be cleaned regularly
Press here to
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remove grill
accormng [o _.,arearia ,,.._eamnginstructions
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The grille is easily removed by
pressing on the back right corner

To clean out the line, pour the first six glassfuls of water in the
kitchen sink. The first water through the system picks up o
slight "plastic" taste from the water tubin9
To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes
occasionally. When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up
close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the STOP
position before the bin gets full Keeping the cubes level
allows the icemaker to fill the bin.

if ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin_,,

Caution:

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eighL and it is
normal for several cubes to be joined together. However, if
you don't use the ice very often ice clumps may form in the
storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens:

Under cerlaln rare circumstances, ice cubes may be
discolored, usually appearing with a green-blulsh color,
The cause of this unusual discoloration isapparently due to
a combination of factors such as certain characteristicsof
local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of
copper saltsin an inactive water supply line which feeds
the icemaker Continued consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injurious to health, If such discoloration is
observed, discard theice cubes and contact your Sears
Service Center.

• Remove the storage bin from the freezer
o Break up ice clumps with your hands Throw away any
clumps that you can t break up.
• Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse
together,.

To Remove Ice Storage Bin
To Dispense Ice and Water

Lift the left corner to free the bin from

• Set the selector switch to CUBES, CRUSHED ICE
(on some models) or WATER.

the shelf. Pull the bin straight out while
supporting it at front and back,

,, Grip the glass or other conlainer near the rim and press
the rim against the center of the pad

To Replace Ice Storage Bin

When Dispensing

Ice:

Slide the bin back until the tab on the
bin locks into the slot in the shelf

• Some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you
selected CUBES. This happens
occasionally when a few cubes
get channeled to the crusher.

if the bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and turn the drive mechanism

• Sometimes a mound of snow will
form on the door in the ice chute
This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you
have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snowwill
eventually evaporate

If Ice Is Not Used Often,.,

1/4 turn Then push the bin back again
until the tab on the bin locks _ntothe slot in the shelf

"Old" ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty
ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water.
Be sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing itotherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger

When Dispensing Water:
• The first glass of water dispensed
may be warmer than the following
ones° This is normal,

Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when ....

• Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For
colder water, simply add crushed ice
or cubes before dispensing water,

° Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours..
° Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other
obiects into the dispenser opening.

• Going. away on vacation, at which time you should also
turn off the valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator
10

Ice Service
Icemaker Water Line

PIPE

t/4"

Installation Requirements

TUBETO SHUTOFF
VALVE

SHUTOFF

You will need a shutoff valve, two
t/4" OD compression nuts, two
compression sieeves and enough
1/4" O, D copper tubing to connect
refrigerator to water source (Your
Sears Store or Catalog Sales Ofice
has a kit available with a saddletype shutoff valve and copper
tubing, Before purchasing, make
sure a saddle-type valve compiles
with your local plumbing codes )
CAUTION: Do not instal! icemaker
tubing in areas where temperatures
fall below freezing.
1. Find a 3/8" to 1" vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
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 Fromthe water pipe
2. Measure from INLET on rear of
refrigerator to water pipe Add 7
feet to allow for moving refrigerator
for cleaning This is the length of
1/4" OD copper tubing you will
need for the job (length from water
valve to water pipe PLUS 7 feet)
Be sure both ends of copper tubing
are cut square,
3. Turn OFF main water supply
Turn on nearest faucet long enough
to clear line of water_
CAUTION: When using any
e!ectrica! device {suchas a power
drill) to facilitate installation, be
sure the device is insulated or
wired in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electrical shock
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a
3/16" hole in the vertical cold
water pipe you have selected

ways to
connect
to water

NUT

PIPE

5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water
pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet
end issolidly in 3/16" drilled hole
in water pipe and washer is under
pipe damp Tighten packing nut,
Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a
watertight connection, Do not
overtighten or you may crush
copper tubing, especially if soft
copper tubing isused Now you are
ready to connect the copper tubing,
T

COMPRESSION
SHUTOFF

I_

VALV_

NUT
PACKING

/

OUTLET

COMPRESS|ON
SLEEVE

VALVE

6. Slip compression sleeve and
compression nut on copper tubing
as shown above, insert end of
tubing into outlet end squarely as far
as itwill go, Screw compression nut
to outlet end with adjustable
wrench. Do not overtighten Turn
ON main water supply and flush out
tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF
shutoffvalve on water pipe You are
now ready to connect other end of
1/4" copper tubing to water valve
on back of refrigerator

CONNECTION

7. Your model has a water valve
compression fitting coming through
the rear wall of the refrigerator_
Assemble compression nuton
compression fitting as shown above,
Insert end of tubing into connector
and tighten compression nut. Be sure
end of tubing issquare in connector
and is inserted as far as itwill go, Do
not overtighten. Be sure there is
enough extra tubing (coiled into
three turns of about 10" diameter) to
allow refrigerator to move out from
wail after installation Secure tubing
in metal clamp at top right corner of
compressor compartment cover,
8. Turn shutoff valve ON. TIGHTEN
ANY CONNECTIONS
OR NUTS
THAT LEAK,
9. Copper tubing may now be
fastened to baseboard
10. Your ice cubes can only be as
fresh-tasting as the water that
produces them That's why it is a
good idea to purify the water with
a water filter. The water filter isan
optional part at extra cost and is
available from the Sears Service
Center Order Fiiter No. 978488
and instal! at the inlet water tube
connection,
11. Water Pressure Limitations:
Not below (15 PSI,) or above
(125 PS I,)_ If a problem occurs,
call your Utility Company.
IMPORTANT: It may take up to 24
hours for your icemaker to begin
producing ice,

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The first few batches of ice cubes
should be thrown away, so that
remaining impurities in the water
line wilf be flushed out

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supply

Through floor
lo basement
cold water p_pe

_EFRIGEF_ATOR

Under sinkto

Through wall

In crawl

cold wa_er
pipe

to utility room
cold water" pipe

space ueder
house

1t

Care and Cleaning
Outside

Change the box every three months In addition, put an
open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale
freezer odors

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on
the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar You can atso use a paste of
non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand)
and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint
of hot tap water Soak until the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away Usually 30
minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid using wax on
the spill shelf and trim

Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator
in your automatic dishwasher.

Storage Drawers
Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will stop
before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help
prevent contents from spilling onto floor The drawers can
be removed easily by tilting up slightly and pulling past
the "stop" location

The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are
waxed every few months Use a household wax such as
Pledge or Jubilee brand to coat the handles, Soil will lhen
easily wash off with dish detergent and water or a nonabrasive all-purpose cleaner

To remove storage drawers when fresh food
compartment
door cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove food from shelf above top drawer and take
out shelf

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergenk Dry and polish with a clean, soft
cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a
residue that can harm the paint Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish _

2. Take food off glass cover and out of drawer
3. Putyour fingers behind
the gasket at the rear of the
drawer and pull forward
Remove the gasket

Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the
refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for
years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year

4. Pull the drawer
partway out Reach in,
push the rear of the
glass up; at the same
time, push it back until
it clears front-corner
retainers

Inside

5. Tilt and remove the

The fresh food and freezer compartment
interiors
should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical, wring
excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, Iights or controls

coveK

6. Pull the drawer
forward, lift the front to
clear stops, and pulf the
drawer out until it hits the
door Then lift the drawer

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both
cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry

up until it is higher than the
drawer supports, tilt it and
take it outo

Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meat
and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners° Door
gaskets are factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the
hinge side If the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but
leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper
hinge-side seal When you clean the door gaskets,
relubricate them

7. tf tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer supports,
remove the tape Pull drawer partway ouL Reach in, push
the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back, until
it clears front-corner retainers
8. Tilt and remove the cover°
9o Tilt and remove the drawer

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf
t2

Aftercleaning,replacedrawersandcoversinreverse
order.Relnstall
thegasketattherearofthetopdrawer.
Fittheendoftheplastic
drawersupportintothe
slotonthegasket,withthe
rubbergasketflapfacing
you Makesurethegasket
snapsintoplace,

Behind Refrigerator
Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall
All types of floor coverings con be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces,
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side direction
may damage floor covering or refrigerator.

Light Bulb Replacement
Unplug the refrigerator

Drain

Opening

in Freezer

When cleaning, remove
the freezer bin and flush

before changing a light bulb.

Fresh Food Compartment--Upper

Compartment

Light

1. Unplug refrigerator°

I

2. Pull off temperature control knobs,

a solution of baking soda
(one teaspoon) and two
cups of hot [not boiling)
water through the drain
line with the help of a
meat baster This will
help eliminate odor and
reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line
If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking-soda-and-water solution to force the clog through
the drain line.
3, Pull the bottom of the light shield down and forward,
then rotate the top up and off

Condenser

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall light shield

The condenser is located

Fresh Food Compartment--Lower

behind the base grille For
most efficient operation,
remove the base grille and
sweep away or vacuum
up dust that is readily
accessibte. For best

Light

This light is located behind a shield at the rear of
the fresh food compartment
1, Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up
and forward to free its top edge,
2. After replacing with same size bulb, hook the top
of the shield back in place.

results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose_ It is available at your Sears
slore or service cenler,, This easy cleaning operation
should be done at lea#once a year,

Freezer Compartment
1_ Remove shelf justbelow
light panel. [Shelf will be
easier to remove if it is
emptied first )
2. Pull plastic light panel
!oward you (It will bend to
free tabs from grooves )
3. After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel
and shelf

13

Before You Call for Service
Savetime and money Checkthis listof causesof minor operating
problemsyou can correct yourself

Vibration or rattling
° If refrigera!or vibrates, morethan likely it isnot reslingsolidly on
the floor Thefront roller screwsneed adjusling, or floorisweak or
uneven Referto StartingYour Refrigeratorsection

Refrigerator does not operate
° May be in defrostcycle when motor does not operate for about
30 minutes

• If dishesvibrale on shelves,try moving them Slightvibration is
normal

° Temperaturecontrol in OFF position
Foodsdry out

° If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at
wall outlet

° Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly

', If plug issecureand refrigerator fails to operate, plug lamp into
sameoutlet to determineif there istripped circuit breaker or
burned outfuse

Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature
too warm
° Temperatureconlrol not setcold enough

Motor operates for long periods

° Warm weather-frequent door openings

° Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespace and a larger
freezer require more operating time

° Door bft open for longtime
• Packagemay be holding door open

• Normal when refrigerator is firstdelivered to your homeusually requires24'hours Io completely cool down

Frostor icecrystals on frozen food

° Large amountsof food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or

° Door may have been left ajar or package holding dooropen

frozen

• Too frequentor Ioo long door openings

• Hot weather-frequent door openings

° Frostwithin package isnormal

• Door left open
° Temperaturecontrolsset1oocold

Slow icecube freezing

° Condenserneedscleaning

° Door may have been left ajar

° Check ENERGY-SAViNG
TIPS

" Settemperatureof freezer compartmentcolder

Operating sounds

Ice cubes have odor/taste

° Thehigh speed compressormotor required to maintain near
zero lemperaturesin thelarge freezer compartmentmay produce
higher soundlevels thanyour old refrigerator.

• Old cubesneed to be discarded Emptyicebin every 30 days
° Ice storage bin needsto be washed
,, Unsealedpackagesin refrigerator and/or freezer
comparlmentsmay be transmittingodor/taste to ice cubes

° Norma_fan air flow-one fan btowscold air throughthe
refrigerator and freezer compartments-anotherfan cools the
compressormotor
• TheseNORMAL soundswill also be heard from timeto time:

Automatic icemaker does not work

• Defrosttimer switchdicks al defrost

• Icemakerfeeler armin STOP(up) position

• Defrostwater dripping

• Water supply turnedoff or not connected

° Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF

• Freezercompartmenttoo warm

• Refrigerantboiling or gurgling

• Cubes too small-water shutoffvalve connecting
refrigeraJor1ohomewater Iine may be clogged
• Sometimescubesfuse to 1hesideof the ice mold and hold the
feebr armin theSTOP(up) position Removethisice to restartthe
icernaker.

° interior of refrigerator needscleaning

• Cracking or popping of cooling coils causedby expansionand
contraction during defrostand refrigerationfollowing defrost
• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipesas
icemakerrefills

• Piledup cubesin storage bin may causeicemakerto shut
off prematurely With icemakerfeebr arm in STOP(up)
position,levelcubes in bin by hand

Motor starts& stopsfrequently
• Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotor to maintaineven
lemperaturesThisis normal

° When leveIing cubesby hand,you may havepushedthe feeler
arm into the STOP(up)position by mistake

Door not closing properly
• Door gasketon hinge sidestickingor folding over Tocorrect,put
a smallamountof petroleumieIlyon face of gasket

14

Cube dispenserdoes not work

Refrigerator has odor

a No ice cubes Removestorage container If cubesare frozen to

° Foodwith strong odors shouldbe tightlycovered

wire

• Checkior spoiled food

arm, remove cubes

o No ice cubes Icemakeror water supply turnedoff.

° Interiorneedscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section,

o Irregular iceclumpsin storage container.Breakup as many as
you can with fingertip pressureand discard the remainingclumps

° Defrostwater systemneedscleaning
• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every
three months

Water has poor taste/odor

Accessories

Ifwater dispenserhas not been usedfor an extended period,
dispenseseveral glassfulsof water to eliminatetastetemporarily
impartedby the water line

Water Filter Accessory

• Poor-tastingincoming water install a water filter,

(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting as the water
that produces them That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water filter.

Water dispenser does not work
° Water supply line Iurnedoff or not connected.
, Supply line may be clogged with sediment.

The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center. Order Filter
No_ 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection,

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
• Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity
Moisture collectsinside

Water Supply Accessory

, Too frequentor too long door openings

Kit

Water on floor

(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center.

o Thedrain in the botlom of thefreezer may be clogged Remove
any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain, Referto Care
and Cleaning seclion

Moving Precautions

" In humidweather,air carriesmoistureinto refrigerator when
doors are opened

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove all
food and clean and dry the interior_.Secure all Ioose items
by tapin_ them securely in place. Keep the refrigerator in
an upright position during actual moving and in the van_
Secure the refrigerator in the van to prevent movement,
and protect the outside with a blanket

• Normal air flow cooling motor_In therefrigeration process,
i! isnormalthat heat be expelledin thearea under the refrigerator
Somefloor coveringswill discolor at thesenormalend safe
operating temperatures Yourfloor covering supplier shouldbe
consuJledifyou obiect to thisdiscoloration_
Interior light does not work

Vacation Precautions

* No power at ou!lel
o Lightbulb needsreplacing, SeeCare and Cleaning section.

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turn the numbered control to theOFF
position,and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water,
Wipe dry° To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings However, if room
temperature isexpected to drop below 60 ° F, follow the
same instructions as for extended vacations_
Set icemaker to the STOP position and shut off water supply
to refrigerator,

15

FULLONE YEAR
WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained
according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this
refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEARWARRANTY
ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and
maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the product,
Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing and
compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which
are used for storage of food for private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty

applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Depto 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE
Your Kenmore has added value when you consider
that Sears has nationwide service unitsstaffed by
Sears-trained technicians...professional technicians
specifically trained to service SEARS appliances,
having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we
meet our pledge to you.._'We Service What We Sell."

ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE,
BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and
tested for years of dependable use. Yet any modern
appliance may need service from time to time. The
Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance"
agreement give protection from unexpected repair
bills. Contact your salesperson or nearest service
center for details.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731 CROW,Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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