Kenmore 3639537710 User Manual REFRIGERATOR Manuals And Guides L0810347

KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator Manual L0810347 KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator Owner's Manual, KENMORE Side by Side Refrigerator installation guides

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Contents

oSafety Instructions....................................................................2

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

°Starting the Refrigerator ........................................... 3

°Adjusting the Controls .....................................................4

" Energy-Saving Tips ...........................................................4

°Food Storage Suggestions .................................... 4-7

-Features .................................................................................8

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

°Care and Cleaning .......................................................12, 13

° Before You Call for Service ............................. ] 4, 15

"Vocation and Moving Precautions ...........................15

"Warranty ...........................................................Back Cover

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the

space below, See page 8 for model and Serial number location.

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 USA53771 53775

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• 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 have

thawed if they stitl contain ice crystals or if they are still

Cold-below 40°E

"...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any

off-0dor or off-color should not be refrozen and should

not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded If

the odor or color of any hod is poor or questionable, get

rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating

quafity of foods, 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."

, 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°

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

the shelves in the refrigerator. They couId damage

the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves,

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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements

To connect electricity

For personal safety,

this appliance must be

properly grounded.

The power cord of this

appliance is equipped

with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which

mates with a standard

Important--Please read carefully.

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F_-1111 GROUNDEXISTS

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

possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance

Have watl outlet and circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

repfaced with a properly grounded three-prong wal!

outleL

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 an

adapter plug. However, if you still erect to use an

adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

CONNECTION may be made to a property grounded

two-prong waif outlet by use of a UL listed adapter

(Fig, 2) available at most iocal 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.

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 wall 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 terminaf 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 pkJg and

outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be

I5 amperes (minimum) and t 20 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

o 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 be

below 60°F because it will not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures.

o Do not install it next to your range, a 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 .................0" Back ..............1"

(if built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)

Allow a _tY2"door clearance at refrigerator side,

13/_.at freezer side

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable

you to move the refrigerator away from the wall For

cleaning These rollers should be set so the rekigerator

rests firmly on the floor. To assure that ihe doors will

close automatically from a halfway-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 bottom and

pull it out.

o Turn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counter-

clockwise to lower it. Use

an adjustable wrench or

pliers on the 3/8" bolts.

Both doors should close

properly when botlom

Frontedge of refrigerator

cabinet is about 5/8"

from the floor.

o To replace the base

grille, line up the prongs

on the grille with the clamps

on the refrigerator and push

back until the grille snaps

into place

Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

INITIAL COLDEST OFF COLD EST

S_NG .SETTING

Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the

fresh food and freezer compartments..

At first, set the Fresh Food and Freezer controls at the

center of the "INITIAL SETTING" range..

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 Getteror number at a time.

Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off

cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer-

but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

Use milk test for 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 ice cream test for freezer compartment.

Place a container of ice cream in the center of the

freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it'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 less 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, turn the numbered

control one step warmer

When you stop turning the household thermostat

down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature

controls back to their regutar 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 leaving the

house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors

haven't been left open accidentally

• Store oniy those foods requiring refrigeration in your

refrigerator.

•Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting

them in the refrigerator.

- Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside

the refrigerator..

• If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick

chilling or freezing, be sure to t_srnthem back to regular

settings.

•Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can

require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool

Food Storage Suggestions

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

•Carefully 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.

Suggested Storage Times

Eating quality drops

after time shown

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT AT

35 °to 40°F_ 0°F_

3 to5 6to 12

3 to 5 4 to 8

3to5 6to 12

3 to 5 6 to 9

3to .5 3 to 4

t to2 3to4

to2 3to4

t to2 1 to2

7 1

7 1/2

7 1 to2

3to5 1 to2

3 1 to2

3 to 5 Freezing

7not recom-

t 4 to 21 mended

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beef & Lomb) ..............

Roasts(Pork & Veal) ..........

Steaks (Beef) ........................

Chops (Lamb) ...............

Chops (Pork) .........................

Ground & Stew Meats ..........

Variety Meats ....................

Sausage (Pork) .....................

Processed Meats

Bacon .................................

Frankfurters ................

Ham (Whole) ...........................

Ham (Half) ..........................

Ham (Slices) ...........................

Luncheon Meats .....................

Sausage (Smoked) .............

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry} .......

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes .............................

Gravy & Meat Broth ............

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) .....

Chicken (Pieces) .....................

Turkey (Pieces) .................

Duck & Goose (Whole) .........

Gibiets ...................................

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) ......

Pieces (Not Covered) .........

Cooked Poultry Dishes ..........

Fried Chicken ......................

(Other than for meats & poultry)

3 to 4 2 to 3

1 to2 2to3

to 2 12

to 2 9

to 2 6

to 2 6

to 2 3

1

1

1

1

1

1 to2 6

3 to4 1

3 to 4 4 to 6

3 to4 4

FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ..................... 8-t 2 months

Lean fish .......................................... 6-8 months

Fatty Fish,rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) ........................ 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 local Utility Company for the latest information

on freezing and storing foods

Tips on freezing foods

t. 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 |o do.

3. Use food wraps designed especially for

freezing.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well 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 completely thawed;

meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen

successfully only once.

To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with

high cream content, will normally require slightly

lower temperatures than more "airy" already-

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 keezer compartment is slightly

colder than the front

For convenience .....

"Store like things together This saves both time and

electricity because you can Find foods faster.

*Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up

promptly

"Use bins on the door for most often used sauces and

condiments.

"Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze

To save money in energy and food costs..,

"Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil

• Leaf vegetables and Fruitsplaced in drawers will last

longer when stored in closed plastic containers or

wrapped in plastic film.

•Do not overload your fresh food or freezer

compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

•Open the doors the fewest times possible to save

electrical energy.

•When going out of town for several days, leave

as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator

ff your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the

icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and

shut off water to the refrigerator_

Shelves and Storage Drawers

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable,

enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements.

To remove a shelf: /F6qLiitup _

Tilt the shelf up at front, _-_ndout • up

then lift it up and out of i

the tracks on the rear

wall of the refrigerator.

To replace a shelf:

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 untit it locks into position.

Handi Dishes _1:::i............................i'

Cooking-serving-storag e [ _'

dishes with durable see-

through lids fit into a rack

that hangs on and can be relocated on the fresh

food comportment door.

Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,

refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The

dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat foods such

as bacon and high-sugar foods such as candy and syrup

The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause

bubbles to form on the inside of the dish..

Caution: Dishes and lids are not designed for use in the

regular oven, on the range-top or in the broiler Such use

can be hazardous

Toopen, pushthe latch up and pull the bin handle

forwar&

To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure

the bin is closed and latched before closing the

refrigerator door,

To remove the bin, liftit up and out of the bin housing

To relocate the Storage Bin, grasp the upper sides of

the bin housing and lift it up and out of the slots on |he

door After moving the bin housing to the desired new

location, lower the hooks on the housing into the slots on

the door.

You do not have to remove the bin from the housing

when relocating the Storage Bin.

Removable Door Bins

To remove bin: Lift bin Divider

straight up until mounting

hooks disengage

To relocate bin: Select

desired bin height, engage

hooks in slots on the tracks

of the door and push in. Bin

will lock in place

Dividers can be moved from side to side to keep items such

as small jars and bottles so they won't tip, spill or slide.

Deep Shelves on Freezer Compartment Door

Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose

three fixed door shelves, providing more storage

room and greater

storage flexibility.

To remove, lift shelf

extender straight up until

mounting hooks come

out of slots in door:

To replace, line up hooks

with slots in door, then push in and down

Storage Bin

This removable tilt-out bin on

the fresh food compartment

door has been designed for

convenient storage of those

frequently-used items that do

not fit easily into a door bin

or soon-to-be-used items that

require covered storage to keep from drying out

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Removable Freezer Basket Shelves

Shelves in the freezer

compartment wit1stop

before coming all the

way out of the freezer to

help prevent contents

from spilting onto the

floor They can be

removed easily by lifting

up sfightly and pulling past the "stop" location.

Removable Wine Rack

The wine rack is designed to

hold a bottle on its side and

wilt fit on any shelf._To

relocate it, pull it straight out,

position its lip over either

edge of the shelf you want

to suspend it from, and push it all the way in

Sealed Crisper Drawer

Th,sseoeddrower1lI tj1

is designed to keep

unwrapped foods fresh

by retaining the natural

moisture content of foods

such as_

• 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

The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to

allow a stream of cord 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

to MEATS-the coldest

setting-to store fresh meats.

tf 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 to VEG

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

Dell Pan

The Deli 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 lunch meats and cheese,

hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks._

Handi-Shetf Swing Down Shelf

(on some models)

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 it. Be

careful not to force it down

before it is pulled out all the

way.

To raise it back into

position, pull the shelf

forward, push it up and

slide it back fully until it

stops

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Features

ICE ACCESS DOOR

Li_it to turn icemaker on or off, or

to level ice cubes in storage bin

from time to time.

ICE STORAGE

COMPARTMENT

Ice is made and stored

here until called for by

the dispenser pad on

front of door

WATER AND ICE

DISPENSER

Located on outside of

freezer compartment

door, it dispenses ice

cubes, crushed ice and

chilled water through the

door.,

FREEZERDOOR

SHELVES

Door shelves keep

frequently used frozen

food items within easy

reach,

REMOVABLE FREEZER

BASKET SH ELVES

Pulla basket shelf

forward to the "stop"

position and food at the

back becomes easier to reach. Liftthe

shelf up slightly and you can pull itall

the way out and take it to the Food

preparation area to remove things

Fromit or add things to iL

DELl PAN

This drawer provides high humidity

for convenient storage of meats and

cheeses, bacon, hors d'oeuvers,

spreads and snacks

FREEZERBIN

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.

TEXTURED STEELDOORS

Touch the textured doors; they won't

show fingerprints

MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS

Doors close quietly, and gaskets seal

tightlywhen the refrigerator islevel-

see "Starting theRefrigerator"

DIVIDERS

Move them where needed on

door bins to keep itemssuch as

small bottles and jars so they won't

tip, spill or slide

)LS

Set both controls at "INITIAL

SETTING." They may need

adjusting later /

i--UTILITY 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..

AIRY BIN

Door stays open while bin is in

use, provides easy access to

dairy products

CARE LABEL

Information you'll want to

know is right on the

refrigerator, including

everyday care_

!DI-SHELF

This swing-down shelf

provides extra shelf space

when needed.

SEALED CRISPER DRAWER

This roomy drawer has been

specially designed to help preserve

the natural goodness of fruits

and vegetables..

-TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED

MEATS DRAWER

The variable temperature conlrol next

to this drawer regulates the flow of

cold air from the freezen

NO DEFROSTING

It is not necessary to defrostthe

freezer or fresh food compartments.

Your refrigerator is designed and

equipped to defrost itself

automatically

AUTOMATIC ENERGY

SAVER SYSTEM

Warm liquid from the refrigerator's

condenser is automatically circulated

around the frontedge of the Freezer

compartment to help keep moisture

from forming on the outside of the

refrigerator during humid weather.

_RBINS

Portable, lightweight bins

adjust easily to accommodate

items of various heights, can

be used to carry contents

directly to countertop or table

forpreparation or serving

HANDI DISHES

Cooking-serving-storage

dishes with see-through lids fit

into a removable rack that hangs on

and can be relocated on the fresh

food compartment door

fINE RACK

Holds a bottle on its side, will

fit on any shelf

USTABLE TEMPERED

GLASS SHELVES

These shelves let you arrange-and

rearrange-the interiorof your

refrigerator to meet your

everchanging food storage needs.

STORAGE BIN

Removable tibout bin located on fresh

food door, holds often-used items that

do not fit easily in a door bin

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER LOCATION

You'll find these numbers either on

the Sidewall or on the bottom front

of the cabinet To order repair parts,

see the parts list that came with your

refrigerator, or take these numbers to

your nearest Sears Service Center

and they will help you.

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) dua! solenoid valve to 1he

(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 (on 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 light 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

7watt maximum bulb when it burns out

Important Facts about Your Ice & Water

Dispenser

• 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

oYour icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle-

approximately 120 cubes in a 24_hour period-

depending on freezer compartment temperature,

room temperature, number of door openings and

other use conditions

o 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

oAvoid 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

look down into the chute. If ice is blocking the chute,

poke it through with a wooden spoon

oTo help keep bits of ice from being sprayed

beyond the grass, place the glass close to the ice

chute-but not so close that it blocks out coming ice.

o Ice should not be dispensed into thin grasses, 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 wifl prevent splashing which

could cause the ice and water selector switch to stick.

o Beverages and foods should not be qulck-chilted

in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food

packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker

or auger to jam

o Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage

bin_ tt may not crush or dispense w,elf

Before Using Your lcemak,er 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

STOP (up)

position

_r arm in

ON (down)

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 lwo

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 normally freeze after several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, aIIow about

24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to

the proper ice-making temperature

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Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser (continued)

Once '('our Icemaker & Dispenser

are in Operation

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

cubes). Thiswill 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 a

slight "plastic" taste from the water tubing

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-

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances,ice cubes may be

discolored, usualty appearing with a green-bluish color

The cause of this unusualdiscoloration is apparently due to

a combination of factors suchas certain characteristics of

local waters, household plumbing and the accumulation of

copper sailsin an inaclive water supply line which feeds

the icemaker. Continued consumption of suchdiscolored

ice cubesmay be injurious to health. Ifsuchdiscoloration is

observed, discard the ice cubes and contact your Sears

Service Center

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from the pad and

wait a few seconds to catch the last

bitsof ice or drops of water. There

may be some dripping after

dispensing of crushed ice or water.

Ifthere 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 _hekilchen sink The

shelf and itsgrille should be cleaned regularly Presshereto

removegri!!

according to Care and Cleaning instructions.

The grille is easily removed by

pressing on the back right corner

If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin....

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, 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 dog the dispenser If this happens:

•Remove the storage bin from the freezer

• Break up ice clumpswith your hands Throw away any

clumps that you can t break up.

o 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

o Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press

the rim against the center of the pad

When Dispensing Ice:

o Some crushed ice may be

dispensed even though you

selected CUBES Thishappens

occasionally when a few cubes

get channeled to the crusher

o 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 snow will

eventually evaporate

When Dispensing Water:

• The first glass of water dispensed

may be warmer than the following

ones. Thisis normal.

• Dispensed waler iscool, not iced. For

colder water, simply add crushed ice

or cubes before dispensing water

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other

objects 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

Ifthe 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 into the 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

Besure 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.

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

° Going away on vacation, at which time you should also

turn off thevalve in the water supply line to your refrigeralor.

Ice Service

tcemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

You will need a shutoff valve, two

I/4" O D compression nuts, two

compression sleeves and enough

1/4" O D copper tubing to connect

reffig erator to water sou rce (Your

Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office

has a kit available with a saddle-

type shutoff valve and copper

tubing, Before purchasing, make

sure a saddle-type valve complies

with your local plumbing codes )

CAUTION: Do not install icemaker

tubing in areas where temperatures

fail 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 from the water pipe.

2o Measure from INLET on rear of

refrigerator to water pipe Add 7

feet to allow for moving refrigerator

for cteaning rThis is the length of

1/4" O,D 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

electrical device (such as 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

PZPE

SHUTOFF

INL_

VERTICAL

COLD WATER

5o Fasten shutoff:valve to cold water

pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure inlet

end is solidly in 3/t6" drilled hole

in water pipe and washer is under

pipe clamp,, 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 is used Now you are

ready to connect the copper tubing

SHUTOFF _:_

VALVE (_

PACKINGNUT /

OUTLET

VALVE

l

COMPRESSION

COMPRESSION

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 it will 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

shutoff valve on water pipe_ You are

now ready to connect other end of

t/4" copper tubing to water valve

on back of refrigerator,

Typical

ways to

connect

to water

supply

Through floor

Io basement

cold waler plpe

Under sink to

cold wa_er

pipe

Through wall

Io utility room

c0td wate_ pipe

UUl U U U

!

Incrawl

space under

hOUSe

1/4 '_TUBETO SHUTOFF

VALVE

COMPRESSION

NUT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATORCONNECTION

7. Your model has a water valve

compression fitting coming through

the rear wall of the refrigerator

Assemble compression nut on

compression fitting as shown above

Insertend of tubing into connector

and tighten compression nut, Be sure

end of tubing is square in connector

and is inserted as far as it will go Do

not overtighten, Be sure there is

enough extra tubing (coiled into

threeturns of about 10" diameter) to

allow refrigerator to move out from

wall 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,

9o 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 is an

optional part at extra cost and is

available from the Sears Service

Center, Order Filter No,, 978488

and install at the inlet water tube

connection,

11, Water Pressure Limitations:

Not below (15 PS 1,) or above

(!25 PS 1,),Ira problem occurs,

cali 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 will be flushed out

tt

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 also use a paste of non-

precipitating water softener (such as Calgan 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 wil! then easily

wash offwith dish detergent and water or a non-abrasive

all-purpose cleaner

Keep the finish cleam Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid

dishwashing detergent. 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 rusffree 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, lights 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 sea[ When you clean the door gaskets,

relubricate lhem If the freezer baskets don't slide freely

after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly

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

I Do not wash any plastic parts from your I

h

refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher. t

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. Grasp top of light panef [ _.___ ,-_.. _.1

above the top drawer, flex I

and rotate upper surface of

panel until it clears the upper

pin on each side wa![ Then, "::_]::;i;I_''' "':"?'':'?;:''""_::

keeping panel upright, pull bottom of panel toward you

until it clears the lower side-wall pins_

4_ Put your fingers behind "_ iI

the gasket at the rear of the

drawer and pull forward

Remove the gasket_

5_ Pull the drawer partway

ouL Reach in, push the rear

of the glass up; at the same

time, push it Back until it

clears front-corner

retainers

6. Tilt and remove

the cover

7. Pull the drawer forward,

lift the front to clear stops,

and pull 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 out

t2

8°iftapeholdsbottomdrawercovertodrawersupports,

removethetapePulldrawerpartwayout Reachin,push

therearoftheglassupand,atthesametime,back,until

itclearsfront-cornerretainers

9. Tiltandremovethecover

1OrTiltandremovethedrawer

Aftercleaning,replace

drawersandcoversin

reverseorder Reinstallthe

gasketattherearofthetop

drawerFittheendofthe

plaslicdrawersupportinto

theslotonthegasket,with

therubbergasketflapfacing

you Makesurethegasket

snapsintoplace.

Thenreplacethelightpanelbyhangingtopof panelon

upperpinsandpushinginatbottom

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 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 (see

page 3) and sweep away or

vacuum up dust that is readily

accessible. For best results, use a brush specially

designed for this purpose ft is available at your Sears

store or service center This easy cleaning operation

should be done at least once a year

Behind Refrigerator

Take care moving your refrigerator away from the walt All

types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Purl

the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by

pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in aside direction

may damage floor covering or refrigerator

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't

roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line..

Light Bulb Replacement

Unplug refrigerator before changing alight bulb.

Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light

1_Pull off temperature control knobs

Pin

2. 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

(on some models)

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.

2o After replacing with same size bulb, hook the top

of the shield back in place.

Freezer Compartment

1. Remove shelf just below

light panel (Shelf will be

easier to remove if it is

emptied first,)

2. Pull plastic light panel toward 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 minoroperating

problemsyou can correct yourself

Refrigerator does not operate

o May bein defrostcycle when motordoes notoperale for about

30 minufes

• Temperatureconlrol in OFFposition

o if interior light is noton, refrigeratormaynot be plugged inat

wall outlet

o If pglu is secureand refrigeratorfailsto operate, pglu lamp into

sameoutlet1odetermineiFthereistripped circuit breaker or

burnedout fuse

Motor operates for tong periods

• Modern refrigeratorswithmore storagespaceand a larger

freezerrequiremore operating time

• Normal when refrigerator isfirstdelivered to your home-

usudIy requires24 hoursto completelycool down,

° LargeamountsoFfood placed in refrigeratorto be cooled or

frozen

° Hot weather-kequenl door openings

° Door leftopen

° Temperaturecontrolssettoo cold

oCondenserneedscleaning

• Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS

Operating sounds

oThehiqh speedcompressormotorrequired to maintainnear

zero temperaturesintt_elarge keezer compartmentmay produce

highersoundlevelsthan your old refrigerator

,, Normal fan air flow-one fan blowscold air throughthe

refrigeratorand freezer compartments-anotherfan coolsthe

compressormotor

o TheseNORMAL soundswill also be heardfrom timeto time:

o Defrosttimerswitchclicksat defrost

•Defrostwater dripping

• TemperaturecontrolclicksON or OFF

• Refrigerantboiling or gurgling

o Cracking or popping of cooling coifscausedby expansionand

contractionduring defrostand refrigeralion b!lowing defrost.

°Icecubesdropping into thebin and water runninginpipes as

icemaker refills

Motor starts & stops frequently

• Temperaturecontrol startsand stopsmotorto maintaineven

temperaturesThisis normal

Door not closing properly

• Door gasketon hingesidestickingor biding over,Tocorrect,put

asmallamountof petroleumjelly on faceoFgasket,

Vibration or rattling

°If rekigeratorvibrates,morethan likely it is not restingsolidly on

thefloor Thefrontroller screwsneedadjusting,or floor isweak or

uneven.Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection,

°If dishesvibrate onshelves,try movingthem Slightvibration is

normal

° lcemakersupplyIine may beratlling, movethe refrigerator 1/2"

ou! fromthe wall

Foodsdry out

•Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly

Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature

too warm

o Temperaturecontrolnot setcold enough

• Warm weather-frequent door openings

• Door leftopen for longtime

• Packagemaybe holding door open

Frostor ice crystals on frozen food

°Door may havebeen leftajar or package holding door open,

°Too frequentor too longdoor openings

o Frostwithinpackage is normal

Slow ice cube freezing

• Door may have beenleftajar

o Settemperatureof freezercompartmentcolder

Icecubes have odor/taste

o Old cubesneedto be discarded Emptyice bin every 30 days

o Ice s_oragebin needsto be washed.

o Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/or freezer

compartmentsmaybe lransmittingodor/taste to ice cubes

• fnteriorof refrigeralor needscleaning

Automatic icemakerdoes notwork

°lcemakerfeelerarm in STOP(up) position

oWater supplyturned off or not connected

• Freezercompartmenttoo worm

o Cubestoo smolI-water shutoffvalve connecting

refrigeratorto homewater line may beclogged

o Sometimescubesfusetothe side of the ice mold and hoId the

feeler arm inthe STOP(up) position,Removelhis ice to restartthe

icemaker

°Piledup cubesin storage bin maycauseicemakerto shut

off prematurely.With icemakerfeeler arm in STOP(up)

position,Ievelcubesinbin by hand

• When levelingcubesby hand, you may have pushedthereefer

arm inlo the STOP(up) positionby mistake

t4

Cube dispenser does not work

• No ice cubes Removestoragecontainer if cubesare frozen lo

wire arm,removecubes

o No ice cubes lcemakeror water supplyturnedoff

o Irregularice clumpsin storagecontainer.Breakupas manyas

you can with fingertippressureand discard theremainingclumps

Water has poor taste/odor

Ifwater dispenserhasnol been usedfor an extendedperiod,

dispenseseveralglassfulsof water Io eliminatetastetemporarily

impartedby thewaler line

oPoor-tastingincomingwater Installa water filter

Water dispenser does not work

o Water supplyline turnedoff or not connected

o Supply line maybe clogged with sediment

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

o Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity

Moisture collects inside

oToo frequentor too long door openings_

o In humidweather,air carriesmoistureinto rekigerafor when

doors are opened

Water on floor

eThedrain inthe bottomof the freezermaybe clogged Remove

any ice on the freezerbottom and cleanthe drain Referto Care

and Cleaning section

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

• Normal air flowcooling motor In the refrigerationprocess,

it is normalthat heatbe expelled in the area undertherefrigerator

SomeF?oorcoveringswill discolorat _hesenormatand safe

operating temperaturesYourfloor coveringsuppliershouldbe

consultedif you objecl to thisdiscoloration

Interior light does not work

o No power at outlet

*Lightbulb needsreplacing. SeeCare and Cleaning section

Refrigerator has odor

• Foodwith slrongodors shouldbe tightly covered

°Checkfor spoiledFood

°Interiorneedscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning sedion

• Defrostwaler systemneedscleaning

•Keepopen box of baking soda in reffigeralor; replace every

threemonths

Water Filter Accessory

(optional at extra cost)

Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting 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 Fromthe wall outlet, remove all

food and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items

by taping them securety 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

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to

the refrigerator, move the numbered control to the OFF

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 controfs at their regular settings. However, if room

temperature is expected to drop below 60°F, follow the

instructions in the Adjusting the Controls section.

Set icemaker to the STOP position and shutoff water supply

to refrigerator.

!5

FULL ONE YEAR

WARRANTY ON REFRRGERATOR

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 F: VE-YEARWARRANTY

ON SEALED REFRnGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and

maintained according to owner_ 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 AVAtLABLEBY 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., Dept. 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

Sears4rained 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 Sello"

ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE,

BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and

tested far years of dependable use. Yet any modern

appliance may need service from time to time. 1he

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. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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