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

-Energy_Saving Tips ................................................ 4

- Food Storage Suggestions ................................... 5-7

•Features ........................................................................ 8

• Ice & Water Dispenser .......................................... 9-11

•Care and Cleaning ....................................... 12, 13

"Before You Call for Service ...................................14, 15

•Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................15

-Warranty .......................................................Back Cover

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53272

53275

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIO

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

WARNING- When 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

•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.

•When moving your refrigerator away from the

wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the

power cord.

• 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

•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,

NS

• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of Agriculture

in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says:

" 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"

•Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on

the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage

the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves

• 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

•Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs. NOI"E: We strongly recommend that

any servicing be performed by a qualified individual

•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

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

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements important--Please read carefully.

To connect electricity

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

INSURE PROPER

three-prong (grounding) wal! outlet (Fig 1)to minimize the

possibility of electrlc shock hazard from this appliance

Have wall outlet and circuit checked By a qualified

electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

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

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD.

Use of adapter 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

The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the

larger slot in the wall outlet to

provide proper polarity in the

connection of the power

cord

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT

PERMII_EDIN CANADA_ ]J_

ALIGN_,GE ilfi_ I

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"_" GROUND AND

hg 2 |J FiRM CONNECTION

I! BEFO.EUSE

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.

Starting the Refrigerator

Location

,, 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

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides ...... 5/8" Top ...............t" Back .................1"

Allow 3/4" 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, counter-

clockwise 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 COLDEST

SETTING

ALLOW 24 HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS FRESH FOOD CONTROL

OFF COLD INITIAL COLDEST

SETTING

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh

food and freezer compartments

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 freezer-

but 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.

Use the ice cream test for the freezer

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.

Turning Your Household Thermostat

Below 60°E at Night?

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

Energy-Saving Tips

° 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

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

after time shown AT AT

35 ° to 40°F. O°F.

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beef & Lamb} .... 3to5 6ta12

Roasts (Pork& Veal} ......... 3 to 5 4 to 8

Steaks (Beef) ........................... 3 to 5 6 to 12

Chops (Lamb) .............. 3 to 5 6 to 9

Chops {Pork) ........................ 3 to 5 3 to 4

Ground & Slew Meats ........... I to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats ........................... 1 to 2 3 to 4

Sausage {Pork) ......... I to 2 I to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon ............................... 7 I

Frank(utters .............................. 7 1/2

Ham (Whole) ............... 7 1 lo 2

Ham (HalF) .................... 3 to 5 1 to 2

Ham {Slices) ................... 3 I to 2

Luncheon Meats ................... 3 to 5Freezing

Sausage (Smoked) ................ 7 not recom-

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ..... 14 to 21 mended

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ............... 3 to 4 2 to 3

Gravy & Meal Brolh ................. t to 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ........ t 1o2 12

Chicken (Pieces) ................... 1 to 2 9

Turkey (Pieces) .............. 1 to 2 6

Duck & Goose (Whole) ............ t to 2 6

Giblets ..................... t !o 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered wilh Broth) ...... 1 to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ........... 3 to 4 t

Cooked Poultry Dishes ............. 3 to 4 4 to 6

Fried Chicken ............ 3 to 4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry,) FREEZER

Most Fruitsand vegetables ........................... 8-I 2 months

Lean fish .......................................... 6-8 monlhs

Falty fish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles .............................. 2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original cation) ............... 1 month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in

quality and age; consequently, safe storage times inyour

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.

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

"Always remove store wrappings

•Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and

refrigerate immediately

To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or

aluminum foil_ or put in a plastic bag.

•Carefulfy wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.

•Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if

you wish

To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-

they've been designed to preserve the natural

moisture and freshness of produce

"Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps

maintain 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. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality

2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after

picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen

product 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" akeady-

packaged 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 compartment is slightly

colder than the front

Food Storage Suggestions

Tips on Freezing Foods

(continued)

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

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.

•Do not overload your fresh food or freezer

compartment with a lot of warm food at one time

" Open the door the fewest times possible to save

eJectrica_ energy.

• 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.

Shelves

Removable Door Bins

To remove bins: Lift bin

straight up until mounting

hooks disengage

To relocate bins: Select

desired bin height, engage

hooks inslots 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

Adjustable Shelves in the Fresh Food

Compartment

Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment enable

you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your

family's food storage needs

•To remove shelves,

tilt the shelf up at front,

then lift it up and out of

the tracks on the rear

wall of the refrigerator.

r_Lilt up • _ []

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

Freezer Bin

You can store bulky

and odd-shaped food

packages in this slide-

out bin and remove them

easily when you want

them without disturbing

foods storec_above or

next to them.

Dell Pan

The Dell Pan-and shelf

to which it is attached-

can be relocated within the

Fresh Food compartment.

The sealed drawer retains

high humidity for convenient

storage of meats and cheese,

bacon, hors d'oeuvres, spreads

and snacks

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

is designed to keep t[I

unwrapped foods fresh

by retaining the natural

moisture content of foods

such as: tr

• Artichokes • Celery - Lettuce • Radishes

• Asparagus • Cherries •Parsley . Rhubarb

• Beets, topped • Corn • Peas, green • Spinach

• Blueberries . Currants • Plums • Tomatoes,

• Carrots • Greens, leafy ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong

odors should be stored wrapped-foods such as:

• Brussels - Broccoli • Cauliflower • Turnips

Sprouts - Cabbage • Green Onions • Parsnips

Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer

(onsomemodels)

The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to

allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment

to flow around the drawer°

The variable temperature control regulates the air flow

from the freezer compartment.

Set the control lever

all the way up-the

coldest setting-to store

fresh meats_,if the lever

is left in the meat position

for a long period of time,

some frost may form on

the inside of the drawer

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

by pressing the

dispenser pad on

front of door

WATER AND ICE ./

DISPENSER

Located on outside of

freezer compartment

door, it dispenses ice

cubes and (on models so

equipped) water through

the door,

FREEZER DOOR

SHELVES _

Door shelves keep

frequently used frozen

food items within easy

reach 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 islevel-

see "Starting the Refrigerator"

NO DEFROSTING

It isnot necessary to defrost the freezer

or fresh food compartments Your

refrigerator is designed and equipped

to defrost itself automatically

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..

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 STEELDOORS

Touch the textured doors; they won't

show fingerprints,

Door stays open while bin is

in use,provides easy access

to dairy products,

_IDCARE LABEL

information you'll want

to know is right on the

refrigerator, including

everyday care..

DOOR BINS OR SHELVES

Door shelves (or bins on some

models) keep frequently-used

food items within easy reach.

HANDI-SHELF

Thisswing-down shelf provides

extra space when needed_

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_

(onsome 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 onthebottom frontof thecabinet,

Toorder repair parts,see thepartslistthat

camewith your refrigerator,or take these

numbersto your nearestSearsService

Centerand 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

and a dispenser that

dispenses water, ice

cubes and crushed

ice (on some models)

through the freezer

compartment door

Here's how they work

Water flows from the

household supply

through a

(1) dual solenoid valve to the

(2) water tubing and to the

(3) automatic icemaker as needed

Water is frozen in the

(4) cube mold and ejected into the

(5) storage bin where a motor-powered auger moves

cubes forward

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 inthe 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

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

oIf 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

°Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle-

approximately ] 20 cubes in a 24-hour period-

depending on freezer compartment temperature,

room temperature, number of door openings and

other use conditions

°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

°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.

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_

°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,

* 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

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,

• 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,

ler arm in Feeler arm in

STOP (up) ON (down)

position position

When the water supply has been connected to the

icemaker, move the feeler arm to ON (down) position,

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

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

are in Operation

Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or 24

cubes)_Thiswilt flush away any impurities in the water line

Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when

ice isn't used.

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.

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from the pad and

wait a few seconds to catch the last

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 Presshereto

-. . .-- ..--, ..... remove grill

accormng [o _.,arearia ,,.._eamnginstructions j_

The grille is easily removed by

pressing on the back right corner

Caution:

Under cerlaln rare circumstances,ice cubes may be

discolored, usually appearing with a green-blulsh color,

The causeof 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 suchdiscolored

ice cubes may be injurious to health, If suchdiscoloration is

observed, discard theice cubes and contact your Sears

Service Center.

if ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin_,,

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eighL and it is

normal for several cubes to be joined together. However, if

you don't usethe ice very often ice clumps may form in the

storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens:

• 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 Dispense Ice and Water

• Set the selector switch to CUBES, CRUSHED ICE

(on some models) or WATER.

,, Grip the glass or other conlainer near the rim and press

the rim against the center of the pad

When Dispensing Ice:

• Some crushed ice may be

dispensed even though you

selected CUBES. This happens

occasionally when a few cubes

get channeled to the crusher.

•Sometimes a mound of snow will

form on the door in the ice chute

Thiscondition is normal, and usually occurs when you

have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snowwill

eventually evaporate

When Dispensing Water:

•The first glass of water dispensed

may be warmer than the following

ones° Thisis normal,

•Dispensed water is cool, not iced. For

colder water, simply add crushed ice

or cubes before dispensing water,

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other

obiects into the dispenser opening.

To Remove Ice Storage Bin

Liftthe left corner to free the bin from

the shelf. Pullthe bin straight out while

supporting it at front and back,

To Replace Ice Storage Bin

Slide the bin back until the tab on the

bin locks into the slot in the shelf

if the bin does not go all the way back,

remove it and turn the drive mechanism

1/4 turn Then push the bin back again

until the tab on the bin locks _ntothe slot in the shelf

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If Ice Is Not Used Often,.,

"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 it-

otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger

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

° Home water supply is to be turned off for several hours..

°Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time

•Going. away on vacation, at which time you should also

turn off the valve inthe water supply line to your refrigerator

Ice Service

Icemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

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 saddle-

type 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

PIPE

SHUTOFF

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,

SHUTOFF I_

VALV_

PACKING /

NUT

OUTLET

VALVE

T

COMPRESSION

COMPRESS|ON

SLEEVE

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

ways to |

connect

to water =

supply

Through floor

lo basement

cold water p_pe

Under sinkto Through wall In crawl

cold wa_er to utility room space ueder

pipe cold water" pipe house

t/4" TUBETO SHUTOFF

VALVE

NUT

_EFRIGEF_ATOR 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 insertedas 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,

The first few batches of ice cubes

should be thrown away, so that

remaining impurities in the water

line wilf be flushed out

1t

Care and Cleaning

Outside

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

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 non-

abrasive all-purpose cleaner

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 _

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

Inside

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

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

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

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking

soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf

Change the box every three months In addition, put an

open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale

freezer odors

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

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

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

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

5. Tilt and remove the

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

up until it is higher than the

drawer supports, tilt it and

take it outo

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

t2

Fittheendoftheplastic

drawersupportintothe

slotonthegasket,withthe

rubbergasketflapfacing

you Makesurethegasket

snapsintoplace,

Aftercleaning,replacedrawersandcoversinreverse

order.Relnstallthegasketattherearofthetopdrawer.

Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment

When cleaning, remove

the freezer bin and flush

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

I

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.

Condenser

The condenser is located

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

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,

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,

Pullthe 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 before changing a light bulb.

Fresh Food Compartment--Upper Light

1. Unplug refrigerator°

2. Pull off temperature control knobs,

3, Pull the bottom of the light shield down and forward,

then rotate the top up and off

After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall light shield

Fresh Food Compartment--Lower 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.

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

Savetimeand money Checkthislistof causesof minor operating

problemsyou can correct yourself

Refrigerator does not operate

°May be in defrostcycle when motordoes not operate for about

30 minutes

° Temperaturecontrolin OFFposition

° If interior light isnot on, refrigeratormaynot be plugged in at

wall outlet

', If plug issecureand refrigeratorfailsto operate, plug lamp into

sameoutletto determineif there istripped circuit breaker or

burned outfuse

Motor operates for long periods

°Modern refrigeratorswith more storagespaceand a larger

freezer requiremore operating time

• Normal when refrigeratoris firstdelivered to your home-

usuallyrequires24'hours Io completelycool down

° Largeamountsof food placed in refrigeratorto be cooled or

frozen

•Hot weather-frequent door openings

• Door left open

° Temperaturecontrolsset1oocold

° Condenserneedscleaning

° Check ENERGY-SAViNGTIPS

Operating sounds

° Thehighspeed compressormotorrequiredto maintainnear

zero lemperaturesinthelarge freezercompartmentmayproduce

highersoundlevelsthanyour old refrigerator.

° Norma_fan air flow-one fan btowscold air throughthe

refrigeratorand freezercompartments-anotherfan coolsthe

compressormotor

• TheseNORMAL soundswill also be heard fromtimeto time:

• Defrosttimerswitchdicks al defrost

• Defrostwater dripping

° Temperaturecontrol clicksON or OFF

• Refrigerantboiling or gurgling

•Cracking or popping of cooling coilscausedby expansionand

contractionduring defrostand refrigerationfollowing defrost

• Icecubesdropping into the bin andwater runningin pipesas

icemakerrefills

Motor starts&stopsfrequently

• Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotorto maintaineven

lemperaturesThisis normal

Door not closing properly

•Door gasketon hingesidestickingorfolding over Tocorrect,put

a smallamountof petroleumieIlyon faceof gasket

Vibration or rattling

°If refrigera!orvibrates,morethan likely it isnot reslingsolidly on

the floor Thefrontroller screwsneedadjusling,or floorisweak or

uneven Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection

• If dishesvibrale on shelves,try movingthem Slightvibration is

normal

Foodsdry out

°Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly

Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature

too warm

°Temperatureconlrol not setcold enough

° Warmweather-frequent door openings

°Door bft open for longtime

• Packagemay be holdingdoor open

Frostor icecrystals on frozen food

°Door may have beenleftajar or package holding dooropen

•Too frequentor Ioo long door openings

° Frostwithin package isnormal

Slow icecube freezing

°Door may have beenleft ajar

" Settemperatureof freezercompartmentcolder

Ice cubes have odor/taste

• Old cubesneedto be discarded Emptyicebin every 30 days

° Icestoragebin needsto be washed

,, Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/or freezer

comparlmentsmaybe transmittingodor/taste to ice cubes

° interior of refrigeratorneedscleaning

Automatic icemakerdoes notwork

•Icemakerfeeler armin STOP(up)position

• Water supplyturnedoff or not connected

•Freezercompartmenttoo warm

• Cubestoo small-water shutoffvalve connecting

refrigeraJor1ohomewater Iine maybe clogged

• Sometimescubesfuseto 1hesideof the ice mold and hold the

feebr armin theSTOP(up)position Removethisice to restartthe

icernaker.

•Piledup cubesinstoragebin maycauseicemakerto shut

off prematurely With icemakerfeebr arm in STOP(up)

position,levelcubesinbin by hand

° When leveIingcubesby hand,you may havepushedthe feeler

arm into the STOP(up)position by mistake

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Cube dispenserdoes not work

a No ice cubes Removestoragecontainer If cubesare frozen to

wire arm, remove cubes

o No ice cubes Icemakeror watersupply turnedoff.

o Irregular iceclumpsinstoragecontainer.Breakup as manyas

you can with fingertip pressureand discardthe remainingclumps

Water has poor taste/odor

Ifwater dispenserhas not beenusedfor an extended period,

dispenseseveralglassfulsof waterto eliminatetastetemporarily

impartedby the water line

• Poor-tastingincomingwater installa waterfilter,

Water dispenser does not work

°Water supplyline Iurnedoff or not connected.

,Supply line maybe clogged with sediment.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

•Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity

Moisture collectsinside

,Too frequentor too long door openings

" In humidweather,air carriesmoistureinto refrigerator when

doors are opened

Water on floor

oThedrain in the botlomof thefreezermay be clogged Remove

any ice on the freezerbottom andclean the drain, Referto Care

and Cleaning seclion

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

• Normal air flow cooling motor_In therefrigeration process,

i! isnormalthatheat be expelledinthearea underthe refrigerator

Somefloor coveringswill discolorat thesenormalend safe

operating temperaturesYourfloor coveringsupplier shouldbe

consuJledifyou obiect to thisdiscoloration_

Interior light does not work

*No power at ou!lel

o Lightbulb needsreplacing, SeeCare and Cleaning section.

Refrigerator has odor

° Foodwith strongodors shouldbe tightlycovered

•Checkior spoiled food

°Interiorneedscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section,

°Defrostwater systemneedscleaning

• Keepopen box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every

three months

Accessories

Water Filter Accessory

(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.

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,

Water Supply Accessory Kit

(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.

Moving Precautions

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 inthe van_

Secure the refrigerator in the van to prevent movement,

and protect the outside with a blanket

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to

the refrigerator, turn the numbered control to theOFF

position,and clean the interiorwith 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 shutoff 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.

FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY

ON SEALEDREFRIGERATION 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 SEARSappliances,

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.

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