Kenmore 3639644211 User Manual REFRIGERATOR Manuals And Guides L1005075

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Contents

"Safety Instructions ...............................................................2

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

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

•Adjusting the Controls ......................................................3

•Food Storage Suggestions ......................................4, 5

•Energy-Saving Tips .......................................................................5

.Ice Service ..................................................................................6-8

•Features ......................................................................................9

"Care and Cleaning .................................................10, t 1

oVacation and Moving Precautions ......................................t 1

°Before You Call for Service ................................................12

°Reversing Door Swing .........................................13-15

°Warrant,/ .......................................................Back Cover

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

below, See page 9 for model and serial number location,

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND COn, Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA

63421,63426,63428,6362t,63626,63628,63651,

63656,63658,66421,66428,67421,67428,68421,68428

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

V'¢ARNING_When using this appliance, always

exercise basic sabty precautions, including the

following:

"Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual r

"This refrigerator must be properly installed in

accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions

before it is used. See grounding requirements in

this book

• 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 the freezer compartment,

particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin

may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces

- If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not place

fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking

mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This

will help protect you from possible injury Itwill also prevent

interference with the moving parts of theejector mechanism,

or with the heating element thatreleasesthecubes

•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

•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 safety refreeze frozen Foodsthat have

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

cold-below 40 °F.

"_,Thawed ground meats, poultry or fishthat have any

off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should

not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If

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

rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat.

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating

quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and

prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is

affected less than that of many other foods_Use reffozen

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, sit, stand or hang

on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and

making repairs. NOTE: 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: Turning control to OFF

position does not remove power to the light circuiL

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 is equipped

with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which

PREFERRED

/]1 iNSURE PROPER

/// GROUND EXISTS

• " BEFORE USE

mates with a standard three-prong (grounding} wall

outlet to minimize the possibility of electric 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 outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

outlet

DO NO1, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM

THE POWER CORD_

Starting the Refrigerator

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 elect to use an

adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY

CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded

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

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.

Location

-Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to

support it when it is fully loaded.

"Do not install it where the temperature wilt go below

60°E because it will not run often enough to maintain

proper temperatures.

•Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent or

where the sun wilt shine directly on it

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides ........ 3/4" Top ......... 1" Back .......... 1"

CAUTION: Attaching the 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 while

pulling the power cord plug with the other 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 aproper 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 ! 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 overfoading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from

overheating wires

Rollers/Leveling Legs

Leveling legs near each front corner of the

refrigerator are adiustable. They firmly position the

refrigerator and prevent it from opening when the

doors are closed They should be set so the front is

raised iust enough that the doors close easily when

opened about halfway

Turn the leveling legs

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counterclockwise

to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling

legs enable you to move the refrigerator away from the

wall for cleaning. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the

weight of the refrigerator is transferred from the legs fo

the rollers After rolling the refrigerator back into place,

turn the legs clockwise until the legs again support the

refrigerator.

Temperature Control

The temperature control

dial has nine settings plus

OFF. "1" is the warmest,

"9" is the coldest.. Initially

set the temperature

control dial at "5:'

AFter using the refrigerator, adjust the temperature control

if necessary, lnsert a coin into the slot in the middle of lhe

dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that is best

suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.

NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to

OFF stops cooling in both compartments-fresh

hod and freezer

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 6to 12

Roasts (Pork & Veal) .......... 3 |o 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 & Stew Meats ......... I to 2 3 to 4

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

Sausage (Pork) ............... t to 2 1 to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon ................. 7t

Frankfurters ................ 7 t/2

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

Ham (Haft} ................... 3 to 5 1 to 2

Ham (Stices) ....................... 3 t to 2

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

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

Sausage (Dry & Semi_Dry) . , 14 to 2 _ mended

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

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

Gravy & Meat Broth ......... 1 to 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... 1 to 2 ] 2

Chicken (Pieces} ............. i_to 2 9

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

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

Giblets ...................... I to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) . . _ to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ..... 3 to 4 1

Cooked Pouffry Dishes ........ 3 to 4 4to 6

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

(Other' than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ................. 8-1 2 months

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

Fatty fish, ro!ts and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) .......... t month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store

vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage

times in your' refrigerator wilt vary

New techniques are constantly being developed.

Consult the CoJlege or County Extension Service or

your Ioca! 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, film 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

o Pre-packaged cheese can be stored in its own

wrapping

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 Ihe frozen

product will be, with lessculling and sorting to 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.

Limitfreezing of fresh (unFrozen) meats or seafoods to 12

pounds at a time

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 tow cream content.

•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.

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For corlvenience ....

*Store tike things together' This saves both time and

electricity because you can find foods faster.

Shelves

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

promptly,

• Use door shelves for most often used items

To save money in energy and food costs

Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil_

° Leaf vegetables and fruits placed 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 severat days, leave

as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator ff your

refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemoker feeler

arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water to the

refrigerator_

Energy-Saving Tips

Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid locating

it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will

shine directly on it

'In order for the refrigerator to work properly, air must

circulate around it, See page 3 for recommended

minimum clearances°

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 dosed tightly Before leaving 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_

' Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting

them in the refrigerator.

• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside

the refrigerator_

r If you turn the control to the coldest position for quick

chifiing or freezing, be sure to turn it back to regular

setting

Keep the condenser dean (see Care and

Cleaning section)

" Don't overcrowd your refrigerator_ Overcrowding can

require extra electrical energy to keep everything coot_

Adjustable Shelves

Shelf supports at various levels enable you to reposition

the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your

variable inventory of refrigerated foods

Half-Width Shelves

(on models so equipped)

One end rests on a

molded side-wall support;

a bracket on the other end

hooks into a track on the

rear cabinet wall

To remove, fift the shelf

up at front, then off the

support and out of

the track

;nd out

To replace, select desired

sheff heightr With shelf front

raised slightly, hook the

bracket's top lug into the

track, then lower the shelf

onto the support,

Tempered glass shelves

(on models so equipped)

are adjustable in the same

manner°

Note: The shelf to the right of the track is designed to

hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is

designed to hook into the teft_hand sloL

Ful!-Width Shelves

(on models so equipped)

Some models have a

steel wire sliding shelf, a

stationary tempered glass

shelf or two steel wire

stationary shelves, These

shelves can be relocated

elsewhere in the fresh food "_

compartment

The full-width sliding

shelf has stop-locks

When placed correctly

on the shelf supports,

the shelf will stop before

coming completely out of the refrigerator and will

not lilt when you place food on it or remove

food from it

To remove any full-width shelf, lift the rear of the shelf and

pull forward

(continued new paget

Shelves (continued)

To remove afull-width

shelf when the fresh

food compartment

door' cannot be opened

fully, lift the rear of the

shelf, pull forward and

down, tilt the shelf and

take it out

Freezer Compartment Shelves

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full-

width step shelf.

To remove the

ice-tray shelf: Lift Plugsupports

the left side of the

shelf off its supports,

then pull the shelf to

the left to free it of the

plug supports Pull

the shelf to the right

to free the pins from the

holes in the cabinet wall

To remove the step shelf:

(1) Lift the left side of the shelf slightly and move the

shelf to the left to flee its right ends from holes in the

cabinet wall

(2) Lower the right side of the sheJf,move the shelf

to the right and take it ouL

To replace the step shelf:

(1) With the shelf tilted

as shown, fit the left

ends of the shelf into

holes in the cabinet wall

(2) Liftthe left side of

the shelf slightly, swing

the shelf up, fit the right

ends of the shelf into holes

in the cabinet wall, and

lower the shelf into place

0J

Storage Drawers

Crisper Drawer

(on some models)

The drawer on the left

isdesigned to keep

unwrapped Foodsfresh by

retaining the natural moisture

content of foods such as:

Il

•Artichokes •Celery •Lettuce •Radishes

•Asparagus "Cherries • Parsley •Rhubarb

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

•Blueberries •Currants •Plums •Tomatoes,

•Carrots "Greens,leafy npe

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

Crisper Drawer

(on some models)

The drawer on the right is designed to provide lower

humidity storage for items such as:

•Apples •Nectarines •Raspberries •Strawberries

•Apricots •Oranges " Squash, ° Tangerines

• Grapes •Peaches summer

-Mushrooms •Pears

Meats Drawer

This slide-out drawer

provides convenient

storage for lunch meats,

cheese, hors d'oeuvres,

spreads and snacks It and

the shelf to which it attaches

can be relocated within the

fresh food compartment to suit

your storage needs

Ice Service

Ice Trays

(on models without automatic icemaker)

To release ice cubes,

turn the tray upside down, hold

it over a container, and twist

both ends

For only one or two ice

cubes, leave the tray right-side

up, twist both ends slightly, and

remove as many cubes as you want

Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put

them in an automatic dishwasher,

Automatic lcemaker Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

if your refrigerator did not come already equipped with

an automatic icemaker, you may add one- contact your

Sears store or Sears Service Center.,

Automatic icemaker

(on icemaker-equipped models)

If your refrigerator is

operated before water

is connected to the

icemaker, keep the

icemaker feeler arm in the

STOP (up) position,

When the refrigerator

has been connected to

the water supply and the

water has been turned

on, move the ice storage

bin into place under the

icemaker. Then move the

feeler arm to the ON

(down) position.,

The ice cube mold will

automatically fill with water

after cooling to freezing

temperature, and first

cubes normally freeze after

several hours

lcemaker Feeler Arm in

STOP (up)

po_ifion

Ice Storage

Bin

Feeter Arm iN ON

ldown) position

When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be ejected from

the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper

arm, lcemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses

that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the

operation temporarily. Be sure nothing interferes with the

swing of the feeler arm,

For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with

your hand occasionally,

Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away

the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away

any impurities in the water line, Do the same thing after

vacations or long periods when ice isn't used.,

Move feeler arm to STOP (up) position when:

• the home water supply is to be off for several hours,

• the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period

of time

• going away on vacation, (Also turn off the valve in the

water supply line to the refrigerator )

If ice is not used often, old cubes will become cloudy

and taste stale. Empty the ice storag_..bin periodically

and wash it in lukewarm water

if this is your first icemaker, you will hear occasional

sounds that may be unfamiliar,, They are normal ice-

making sounds and are not cause for concern

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,,

ISee Automatic icemalcer I/Va/er Line

Installation Requirements on next page.

UceService (continued)

Icemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

You wilt need a shutoff valve, two

1/4" O.Do compression nuts, two

compression sleeves and enough

1/4" O.Do copper tubing to connect

refrigerator to water source. (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

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 from the

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" 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.

Typlcat

ways fo

connect

to water

supply

PIPE

CLAM

SHUTOFF

LINLET

END

VERTICAL

- COLD WATER

PiPE

5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold

water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure

inlet end is solidly in 3/16" 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 i_

VALVE (_

PACKING

NUT /

OUTLET

VALVE

i

COMPRESSION

NUT /

COMPRESSION

SLEEVE

I

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 1/4" copper tubing to water

valve on back of refrigerator.

........ u"lu u u

Through floor Under sink to Through wail _n crawf

to basement cold water to utility room space under

cold water pipe pipe cold water pipe house

1/4" TUBE TO SHUTOFF

VALVE

1/4" COMPRESSION

NUT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION

7. The water valve (supplied in the

icemaker kit, if not already on your

model) has a compression fitting

protruding through the compressor

compartment cover at the rear

of the refrigerator. Assemble

compression nut on compression

fitting as shown above° Insert end

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 three turns

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_

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 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 P.SJ.) or above (125

P.SJ.). If a problem occurs, call your

Utility Company.

iMPORTANT= tt 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_

Features*

FLEXIBLE ICE CUBE TRAYS

Twist bolh ends of these trays and

ice cubes empty into a container

or cubes can be lifted out one by

one. Available only on models

without an automatic icemaker

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

OR PROVISION FOR

If your refrigerator has an

automatic icemaker, see

page 7 for operating

instructions if not, you

may add one An automatic

icemaker accessory kit is

available from your Sears

store or Sears Service Center

USE AND CARE LABEL

information you'll want to

know is right on the

refrigerator, including

everyday care=

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER LOCATION

You'll find these numbers

here_ To order repair parts,

see the parts fist that came

with your refrigerator, or take

these numbers to your nearest

Sears Service Center and they

will help you,

MEATS DRAWER

Drawer provides convenient

storage for snacks, hors d'oeuvres,

lunch meat, bacon, cheese and

spreads..

NO DEFROSTING

tt is not necessary to defrost the

freezer or fresh food compartments.

Your refrigerator is designed and

equipped to defrost itself

automatically,

TEMPERATURE CON

Set control at "5 ." It may

adiusting later See page 4

i

CRISPER DRAWER

The right drawer is designed

to allow higher air flow to

provide lower humidity levels

for most fruits.

CRISPER DRAWER

The left drawer is designed to

maintain higher humidity levels

for unwrapped foods and most

vegetables. An adjustable humidity

control on some models lets you

regulate the amount of cold air

entering the drawer_

FREEZER CONVENIENCE

SHELVES

Some models have an ice tray

shelf that holds trays up, out of

the way. Some have a lower-

level shelf to the right of the ice

tray shelf, and others

have a full-width step shelf

for extra storage flexibility..

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,

DAIRY BIN

Covered compartment helps

keep butter and similar

products at the right

consistency for easy

spreading

HANDI BIN

Door stays open while bin is

in use, provides easy access

to dairy products.

BLE SHELVES

These shelves let you arrange-and

rearrange-the interior of your

refrigerator to meet your

everchanging food storage needs

DOOR GASKETS

Doors close quietly, and gaskets

seal tightly when the refrigerator is

level-see page 3

TEXTURED STEEL DOORS

Touch the textured doors; they

won't show fingerprints._

*All features not on all models.

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Care and Cleaning

Outside

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth

dampened with a solution of mild fiquid dishwashing

detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth Don't wax

handles or trim,

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid

dishwashing detergenL Dry and polish with a dean, soft

cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled

dishwashing cloth or wet towel They may leave a

residue that can harm the painL 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 outside of the refrigerator

has a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper

care, it will stay new4ooking and rust-free for years

Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the

rekigerator is new and then at least twice a year,

Inside

Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer

compartments at least once a year. Unplug the

refrigerator before cleaning Jfthis is not practical, wring

excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cteaning

around switches, lights or controls

Apply an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface

between the doors

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a

tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both

cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinsethoroughly with

water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets,

vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic parts-can be

cleaned the same way After cleaning door gaskets,

apply a thin layer of petroleum ieIly to the door gaskets

at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking

and bending out of shape. Do not use cleansing powders

or other abrasive cleaners.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some mode&)

with hot water because the extreme temperature

difference may cause them to break.

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 An open box of

baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors_

Do not wash any plastic parts from your

refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher. l

Behind Refrigerator

Be careful moving your refrigerator away from the wall.

All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces

Turn the leveling legs counter-clockwise until the rollers

support the refrigerator.

Pull the refrigerator straight out and push it straight back-

moving it in a side direction may damage your Floor

covering or refrigerator_

After rolling the refrigerator back into ptace, turn the legs

clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator,.

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille

For most efficient operation, you need to keep the

condenser clean. Turn temperature control to OFF.

Remove the base grille

(see bebw) Sweep away

or vacuum dust that is

readily accessible on

condenser coils, then

turn the control back on_ Co,de_,

For' best results, use a

brush specially designed for this purpose, It is available at

your' Sears store or service center._This easy cleaning

operation should be done at least once a year.

To remove the base

grille, grasp the bottom

of the grille and pull

it out.

To replace the base

grille, line up the clips

on the back of the grille

with the openings in the

baseplate and push the

grille forward until it

snaps into place,

Storage Drawers

Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will

stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to

help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor.. The

drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and

lifting up slightly while pulling past the "stop" location.

To remove the drawers when the fresh food compartment

door cannot be opened fully, follow the procedure that

applies to your model.

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Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

(on models so equipped)

To remove the glass cover:

1. Remove the drawers

2. Reach in, push the front of

the glass cover up and, at

the same time, pull it forward

as far as it will come Tilt it and take it ouL

3. Remove the drawer frame (Always remove the glass

cover before you take out the drawer frame}

Lift the frame off the supports at each side and back, pull

it forward, tilt it and take it out

To replace the glass cover:

I. Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each

side and back

2. Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly

into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front

into ptace_

3. Replace the drawers

Full_Width Drawers with Plastic Cover

(on models so equipped)

To remove the cover, lift

it off its supports, pull it

forward, upend it, tilt it

and take it out.

To remove the drawer,

lift the front up slightly and

pull the drawer straight out

LightBulb Replacement

A light bulb and socket are

located at the top of the

fresh food compartment

just behind the temperature

control dial To replace a

burned-out bulb, unplug

the refrigerator, unscrew

the bulb when cool, and replace it with a same size

appliance bulb

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power

to the refrigerator, turn the control to _heOFF 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

Ieave controls at their regular settings However, if room

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

same instructions as for extended vacations

If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the

icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be

sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator

Moving Precautions

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove

all hod, and clean and dry the interior

Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by

taping them securely in place to prevent damage, and

raise the leveling legs

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position

during actual moving and in the van It must be secured

in the van to prevent movemenL Protect outside of

refrigerator with a blanket

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Before You Call for Service

Save time and money. Check this list of causes of minor

operating problems you can correct your'selL

Refrigerator does not operate

•May be in defrostcycle when motor does not operate for

about 30 minutes

•Temperature control in OFF position

•If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in

at wail outlet

"If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug

tamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if

there istripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse

Motor operates for long periods

•Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a

larger freezer compartment require more operating time

*Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home-

usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down

"Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled

or frozen.

• Hot weather-frequent door openings

• Door left open

•Temperature control settoo cold

•Condenser needs cleaning

•Check ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

Motor' starts &stops frequently

oTemperature controt startsand stops motor to maintain

even temperatures This is normal

Vibration or rattling

• if refrigerator vibrates, more thanlikely it isnot resting

solidly on the floor The front leveling legs need adjusting, or

floor is weak or uneven

•If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight

vibration is normal

Operating sounds

• The high speed compressor motor required to maintain

near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment

may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator

•Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the

refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools

the compressor motor

•These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time:

-Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost

-Defrost water dripping

-Temperature control clicks ON or OFF

-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling

-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion

and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following

defrost

-Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes

as icemaker refitls

Foods dry out

" Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly

Fresh food or freezer' compartment temperature

too warm

• Temperature control not set cold enough

•Warm weather-frequent door openings

•Door left open for long time

•Package may be holding door open or blocking air duct in

freezer compartment

Frost or ice crystals on frozen food

• Door may have been leftajar or package holding door open

•Too frequent or too long door openings

• Frostwithin package is normal

Automatic icemaker does not work (on modelsso equipped)

•Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position

•Water supply turned off or not connected

•Freezer compartment too warm

Cubes too small

•Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water

line may be clogged

Slow ice cube freezing

•Door may have been left ajar

• Turn temperature control to colder setting

Ice cubes have odor/taste

•Old cubesneed to be discarded Emptyice bin every 30 days

•Ice storage bin needs to be washed

•Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer

compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes

•Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning

Moisture forms on cabinet surface beb,veen the doors

•Not unusual during periods of high humidity To help

prevent rust, wipe surface dry and reset temperature control

one setting colder

Moisture collects inside

•Too frequent or too long door openings

" In humid weather, air carries moisture into rekigerator

when doors are opened

Refrigerator has odor

"Food with strong odors should be tightly covered

•Check for spoiled food

•Interior needs cleaning

•Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace

every three months

Interior light does not work

•No power at outlet.

" Light bulb needs replacing

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Reversing Door Swing

Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door

opening can be changed to suit your particular needs

These instructions tell you how to change the hinges from

the right side to the left side**If you ever want to change

the hinges back to the right side, follow these same

instructions-merely reverse all references to left and

right

o Read these instructions all the way through before you

start.

o Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

- Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using

them in the wrong places

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors

o Caution: Do not let either door drop to the floor

To do so could damage the door stop

Tools required

° T20 or T25 Torxdriver o 5/16"hex-head

socket screwdriver

o Masking tape

• 5/16" end wrench - Phillips screwdriver

o Putty knife or thln-bladed screwdriver (end of

tool should be covered with tape to help prevent

scratching paint)

Removing the doors

Step 1--General

(a) Unplug refrigerator from its electrical outteL

(b) Empty all door shelves, including handiobin and butter

bin,

Step 2--Removing the freezer door

(a) Tape door shut with Top

maskingtape, _ t_

(b) Use a 5/16" hex-head

socket screwdriver to remove

2 screws that hold the top

hinge to the cabinet,

(c) Lift hinge (and shim glued _ I

to it) straight up to free the

hinge pin from the socket in

the top of the door and set it

aside, along with its screws°

(d) Remove tape, tilt door

away from cabinet and lift it to free itsbottom socket from

the hinge pin on the center hinge brackeL

flf the plastic washer sticksto the door bottom, put it back

on the hinge )

(e) Set door outside-up on a non-scratching surface

(f) Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws from the

opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated

by the top hinge removal

Step 3--Removing the fresh food door

(a) Tape door shut with Plastic Washer Hinge

masking tape Pin

(b) Use a 5/16" hex-head

socket screwdriver and

5/} 6" end wrench to

remove the two screws

holding the center hinge

(and shim glued to it) to the

cabinet, Lift the center hinge

to free its pin from the socket Hinge Bracket

in the top of the door, and set

hinge and screws aside,,

(c) Remove tape, tilt door away from cabinet, and lift it

from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket,

(ff the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it back

on the hinge)

(d) Set door outside-up on a non-scratching surface,

(e) Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws from the

opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated

by the center hinge removal

(f) Take one of the screws removed in step (b) and start it

in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side Do not

drive it all the way down-leave enough space under the

screw head for thickness of shim and bracket

Transferring the bottom hinge

(a) Remove the base

grille if your refrigerator

has one (see page t O),

Grasp it at the bottom

and pull it straight out

(b) Using a Torxdriver,

remove the hinge (and

shim glued to it) and

plastic washer from

the bottom right side

of the cabineL

(c) Reinstall the hinge

(and shim glued to it)

and plastic washer to

the bottom left side of

the cabineL

RIGHT SIDE

tHinge Plastic

Bracket

LEFT SIDE

(continued next page)

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Reversing Door Swing (continued)

Transferring the top hinge

(a) Remove the screws from the top left Frontcorner of the

cabinet and reinstall them on the right side

(b) Reinstall the top hinge (and shim glued to it) on the left

front corner of the cabinet but do not tighten the screws at

this time

Transferring door handles

(on models so equipped)

Fresh food door

To remove the handle...

(a) Remove the handle

plug using a tape4ipped

putty knife under the

edge, and remove the

screw underneath

(b) Remove two screws

holding the handle to the

top of the door

(c) Remove the handle

After removing the handle...

(a) Remove the screws Plug

from the right edge of the Button

door top and insert them

onto the handle screw

holes on the opposite side

(b) With tape4ipped putty

knife or thin-blade

screwdriver, pry out the

plug button from the hinge

hole on the left side of the

door and insert it into the

hole on the opposite side

that was vacated by

removal of the top hinge

(c) Pull the plug button from the front of the door and

transfer it to the opposite side,

Handle Holes

Plug

Button

(d) Transfer the door stop

LEFT SIDE Door Stop RIGHT SIDE

•Move the metal door stop Fromthe right side to the left

side. Use a Torxdriver

*Move any screws from the left side to the right side

When reinstalling the fresh food door handle...

-Attach the handle to the right side of the door with

screws at the top and under the handle plug

. Reinstall the handle plug

Freezer door

(a) Remove the screw

holding the handle to the

top of the door and the

two screws holding the

handle to the bottom of

the door

(b) Remove the handle

(c) Remove the screw

from the right top edge

of the door and insert it

into the handle screw

hole on the left side

(d) Transfer the door

stop as shown above

(e) Attach the handle to

the right edge of the door with screws at top and

bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal

of the door stop screws,

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Rehanging the fresh food door

(a) Lower the bottom

socket of the fresh food

door onto the pin on the

bottom hinge° Be sure

the washer is in place on

the pin.

(b) Insert the pin on the

center hinge into the

socket in the top of the

door. Note: The center

hinge must be turned

over as shown when

mounted on the left side,

Washer

(€) Tilt the door toward

the cabinet. As the door

is brought into position,

slide the hinge under the

head of the screw which

earlier had been partly

driven into the outermost

holeo Insert the remaining

screw, then tighten both

screws securely_

Examining the door gaskets

Check the door gaskets all aro_Jnd, making sure

no gaps are visible between the gaskets and the

cabinet° If a gap shows, try stretching the gasket

away from the door so the magnet in the gasket will

contact the cabinet surface, being careful not to

dislodge the gasket,

Replacing the base grille

(on models so equipped)

Pull the plastic filler up

and off the base grille

and reinstall it on the

opposite side.

Replace the base grille

by lining up the clips on

the back of the grille with

openings in the baseplate

and pushing the grille

forward until it snaps

into place°

Left Side Right Side

Rehanging the freezer door

(a) Lower the bottom

socket of the freezer

door onto the center

hinge pin, Be sure the

washer is in place on

the pin,

(b) Tilt the door toward

the cabinet, lifting the

top hinge so the pin fits

into the socket on top of

the door°

(€) Before tightening the top hinge screws, make

sure the top of the door is level with the cabinet top

and the space between the doors is equal across the

entire front, Do not overtighten these screws--tighten

them until they are iust snug, then turn them in

another one-half turn°

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....... FULL ONE 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.

FULLFRVE-YEARWARRANTY

ON SEALEDREFRUGERAT ONSYSTEM

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 SEARSSERVICE 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 Hghts,

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

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that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by

Sears*trained technicians_..prafessionai technicians

specifically trained to service SEARSappliances,

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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 far details.

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