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Sears, Roebuck and Co._ Hoffman Estates,

IL 60179

U.S,A.

wwwosears.com

English Version

2

Versi6n en espaSo?

31

Version fran_aise

59

Warranty (U.S A,)

3

Master ProtecUonAgreements (USA..)

3

Safety instructions

4-5

Grounding Requirements

5

Parts and Features

6

Refrigerator Instaflation
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation
Base Grille
Removing, Reversing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors
Door Closing and Alignment
Using Your Refrigerator
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation
Frontchilt Door Cooling
Setting the Controls
Adjusting Control Settings
Food Storage Guide
Storing Frozen Food
Refrigerator Shelves

7-10
7
7
7

15
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
17

Swing-Down Shelf
Pull-Over Shelf

17
17

Glide-Out Floor Tray
lee Tray

18
18

Care and Cieaning

19-20

Genera] Cleaning "Aps
Outside
Inside Walls
Door Liner and Gaskets
Plastic Parts
Condenser CoiIs

8-9
10
11-18
11
11
11-12
12
13
13
14

Meat TraylSnack Pan
SupraFrash Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment
Crisper Humidity Control
Crisper Tilt-Out Feature
Crisper Cover whit lattice on inner surface
Door Racks
Modular Door Bins
Dairy Comer
Tilt-Out Door Baskets

Light Bulb Replacement
Power interruptions
Vacation and Moving Care

19
19
19
19
19
19
19-20
20
20

About the Automatic lcemaker
Connecting the Water Une
Troubleshooting Guide
Customer Service

21
22-24
25-28
Back Cover

tn the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product..You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identificationlabel located on the fight-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Have
these items of information avaitable whenever you contact Sears concerning your produu-"t,
Model No..

Date of Purchase

Sedal No.
Save these instructionsand your sales recelpt for future reference,.

TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

®

Kenmore

and Ken,more E,,!,i,t
e Refrigerator

War,ra,ntY

..........................

r

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ON REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instrUctions
supplied with it, Sears wilt repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship This one year
time period does not include the refrigerator water filter cartridge (if equipped), which is an expendable
part warranted for
only 30 days (see betow).
FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY
ON SEALED REFRIGERATION
SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator
is operated and maintained according to the instructions
supplied with it, Sears wilt repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor),
free of
charge, if defective in materiat or workmanship
30 DAY FULL WARRANTY
ON WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE
(if equipped)
For thirty days from the date of purchase, Sears wilt replace the refrigerator water fi_ter cartridge if it is defective in
material or workmanship
AIt above warranty coverage
purposes
Warranty service is available
This warranty
This warranty
to province.

applies only to refrigerators

which are used for storage

in the United States or Canada

Master Protection

Agreements
new
for
it may
to t_,me
can

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement
now and protect
yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new appliance. Here's what's included
in the Agreement:
,/Expert
service
specialists

by our 12.000 professional

Unlimited
service and no charge
on all covered repairs

replacement

against

and exclusions

For prices and additional
1-800-827_6655°

apply

information,

call

Sears Installation
Service
For Sears professional installation of home
appfiances, garage door openers, water heaters,
and other major home items, in the USA call
1-800.4-MY-HOME?

product

can't

Check at your

,/Fast
help by phone-phone
support from a Sears
technical on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling
.,," Power surge protection
to power fluctuations

Sears has over 12,000 professional
repair specialists,
who have access to over 4 5 million quality parts and
accessories.
That's the kind of professionalism
you can
count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase
for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement
today!

for parts and Iabor

if your covered

,/Annual
Preventive
Maintenance
request--no
extra charge

Once you purchase the Agreement,
a simple phone
call is eli that it takes for you to schedule service
You can caU anytime day or night, or schedule a
service appointment online.

Some limitations

repair

_," "NO4emon"
guarante -repfacement
of you covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months
Product
be fixed

(I-800-469-4663)

Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada, lnc., Toronto,
Ontario, Canada M5B 2BB

Congratulations
on making a smart purchase
Your
Kenmore" appliance is designed and manufactured
years of dependable operation. But like eli products,
require preventive maintenance
or repair from time
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement
save you money and aggravation

/

Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

househoid

applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to slate or province
Sears,

_

by contacting

of food for private

electrical

damage

,," Rental reimbursement
if repair of your covered
takes longer than promised

due

product

This guide contains

many important safety

messages

Always

read and obey at! safety messages

This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage

that inform you
to the product

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING. CAUTION. These words mean:

You can be killed

or seriously

injured if you don't follow

instructions

Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate th}ury, or product damage only

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if
the instructionsare not followed

To reducethe risk of fire, electric shock,or injury
to persons when using your product,basic safety
precautionsshould be followed, including the following:
• NEVER unplugyour refrigerator by pulling on the powercord
Alwaysgnp the plug firmly and pullit straightout from the
cutlet
"Repair or replaceimmediatelyall electricservice cards that
have become frayed or otherwisedamaged,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 damagethe powercord.
• DO NOTstore or use gasoline or otherflammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
• DO NOTaI/ow children to climb, stand or hang on the
refrigeratordoors or shelves in the refrigerator:They could
damage the refrigeratorand seriously injure themselves
• Keep fingers out of "pinch point" areas; clearancesbetween
the doors and cabinet are necessadly small. Be careful
when you open the doors when children are in the area.
"Unplug your refrigerator before cleaningor making any repairs.
NOTE:We strongly recommendthat any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual
• Beforereplacing a bumed_outlightbulb, 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 whenbeing replaced) NOTE: Se_ng
either or both controls to the OFF positiondoes not remove
power to the Ilght circuit
• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment- theymay
break when frozen, causing damage.

• For personal safety,this appliancemust be properly grounded
Havethe wail outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified
etactddan to make sure the outiet is properly grounded
"Read all instructionsbefore using thisappliance
Use thisapplianceonly for its intended purpose as described
in this use and caregulde
"After your refrigerator is inoperation, do not touch the cold
surfacesin the freezer compartmentwhen hands are damp or
we_ Skin may adhere to the extramely cold surfaces.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid contact with
the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element [hat releases the cubes DO NOT placefingers or
hands on the automatic tcemakingmechanismwhile the
refrigerator ispluggedin
• DO NOTrefreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely
The United States DepartmentofAgriculture in Home and
Garden Bulletin No 6g says:
", You may safely refreezefrozen toads thathave thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below
40"F (4"C)"
°..Thawed ground meats, poultry,or fish that have any off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozenand should not be eaten.
Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or colorof
any feed is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat"
_Evenportal thawing and rafreezing reduces the eating quality
of foods, pa_cularlyfruits, vegeiabtes and preparedfoods.
The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of
many otherfoods Use refrozenfoods as soon as possibleto
save as much el their quality as you can."

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stil+
dangerous ,,even if they will sit for "iust a few days" If
you are getting dd of your o_drefrigerator, please follow
the instructions at fight to help prevent accidents

• Take off the doors,
. Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons) CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone+

if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer, if you intentionally release this CFC
refrigerant, you cart be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions

of environmental

I" '

III
IMPORTANT:

legisfation

Please read carefully,+

TO CONNECT

separate

circuit serving

'l'l"l

only this appliance

be provided

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or puEt chain Do not use an extension cord,,

ELECTRICITY

Where

a standard

two-prong

wail outlet is encountered,

it is your personal responsibility and obligation
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong

Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outiet is properly grounded
3-prong
grounding type
wa_lreceptacle ....
3-prong

_

grounding

_',.q]

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
NOTE: Before perfor`ming any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, ReNgerator or Freezer Contro! depending
on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator
from the electrical source When you are finished,
reconnect the refrigerator Io the electrical source and
reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer
Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting

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RECOMMENDED

to have it
wait outlet,

USE OF EXTENSION
Because

Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.

GROUNDING

METHOD

The refrigerator should a}ways be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115Volts, 60 Hz, AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a

of potential

CORDS

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 abeo+uteiy necessary that it be
a UL-tisted (in the United States) or a CSA-fisted
(in Canada). 3-.wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the etectdcat rating of the cord be _5 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts.

Use of an extension cord witf increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator,

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Use this section to become
convenience.
NOTE:This
guide
or all of the items

OSw]ng-Down
OAdjusta
e

OAdjustable

18)

O

(_Base

for your

Control

System

(p, t2)

QDairy

I Snack Pan (p15)

OTilt-Out

(p, 15)

Fresh Cdsper
Grille (p 8)

(with Tilt-Out

Compartment')(p,

16)

Door Cooling

(p,1t)*

Door Cooling

Light (p, 20)

Shetves

Door Rack (p 17)

Door Bins (p. 17)

QFronlchil_
e

(p,, 11)

Egg Box*

eModular

Can Dispenser'

(_Supra

are included

Feet (inside)

(_)Refrigeralor

Readout)"

Tray"

Page references

(_)Leveling

(p, 22)"

ElectronicTemperatura

Refrigerator

(_Meat

(p, 18)*

Floor Tray (p 19)"

(Digilal

O

Shelf

PuTi-Over Shelf (p

OCoolSense

(_

with the parts and features

covers several different
models,The
refrigerator
you have purchased
may have some
listed below, The locations
of the features
shown below may not match your model,

Cube Ice Maker

eGlide-Out

more famitiar

Comer

(p 18)

Door Basket (2 basket)

OFreezer

Light (p 21)

• on some

models

(p, 18) °

INSTALLATION
I Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight
or moisture
n

Excessive Weight Hazard

2. To avoid vibration,
adjust the leveling

Use two or more people to move and install
refrigeratol:
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labets from your
refrigerator before using Do not remove any warningtype labels, the model and serial number label or the
TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.
To remove

any remaining

tape or glue, rub the area

briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm
water and dry

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator For
more information, see the Important Safety Instructions
section.
Refrigerator

shelves

Please reinstall
storage needs.

are installed

shelves

according

in the shipping

position

to your individual

is heavy

If required,
for

unevenness of the floor The front should be slightly
higher than the rear to aid in door closing
Leveling
screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet
slightly Turn the leveling screws clockwise (dh_)
to
raise the unit, counterclockwise
(t,gIlt) to lower it
Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43"C)
If the
temperature around the appliance
cooling ability may lessen

is too low or high,

NEXT
1o Clean your refrigerator
accumulated

thoroughly

and wipe off al_ dust

during shipping

2. lnstatl accessories
shelves,

etc,

together

to prevent

such as ice cube bin, drawers,

in their proper
possibie

places

They are packed

damage

during

shipment

3o Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before putting
food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer
compartment
to ensure
is now ready for use

proper cooling

Your refrigerator

CAUTION:
• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper etc You may be injured

When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator

the unit must be tevet
screws to compensate

When moving

the

refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor A_ways pul! the refrigerator straight out when
moving it Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when

" Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base
grille or bottom of refrigerator
You may be injured or
receive an electrical shock,

trying to move it, as floor damage

BASE GRILLE

could occult

To attach

the base grille:

Io Open the refrigerator

door,

2o There are two plastic flaps Fold onfy the plastic
on same side as door hinge
3,, Push clips in opening
until it snaps firmly
To remove

on metal panel toward refrigerator

the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator

door

2o Grasp the grille with both hands

Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

flap

3. Pull the grille toward you.

Before

REMOVING REVERSING (OPTIONAL) AND
REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS
TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socketwrench,
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver; ll4-inch
opemend wrench, flat 2,.inchputty knife

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IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unptug it Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.
HOWTO

REVERSE

(when converting
opening

DOOR

OPENING

type to right.,

type)

1. Removing

Freezer

Door

• Remove

the lop hinge cover (1)

• Remove

the 3 bolts end lift off the top hinge (2)

• Lift the freezer door (3) slightIy

and remove

• Pry off the cover (4) using a flat-head
attach it on the right

it

screwdriver

and

• Remove the screw (5), remove (6), (7), (8). Reverse

(6)

(7), (8) as i({ustrated exactIy and attach it to the left
of the door
2. Removing

Refrigerator

Door

• Remove the boils and Phillips screw (9) fift off the
middle hinge (10)
• Lift the door (11) slightly

and remove

it

• Take off the base griIie (12)
• Remove the pin (t5)from

right side on hinge (20)

to left side on hinge (20).
• Remove

screw (17) on lefi side of the base.

• Loosen

3 bolts (18) on right side of the base

Remove

the bottom

hinge (20) and replace

it on the

left side of the base
• Attach

screw (17) on right side of the base

• Loosen 4 screws
illustrated

(22) and reverse

exactly

(I6)

3, Moving

Freezer

and (23) as

and attach it to the left side

• Pry off the cover (24) using a flat-head
attach it on the right,,

screwddver

and

Handle

• Remove cap (3) and cover I4)
• Loosen

the screws

(I) (_vo on the top

and two on the bottom),
attach it on the right

take off the handle (2), and

• Attach

the removed

- Attach

cap (3) on the top right side,

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Before

DIRECTION

from the left-opening

After

cover (4) on the left,
@

4,Moving

Refrigerator

• Remove caps

Handle

(8) and (9)

• Pull cover (5) downward

end take it off

• Loosen 3 screws (6) (two on the top and one on the
center), take off handle (7) and attach it on the right
• Attach

the cover (5) by pushing

it up

• Take off cap (10) and attach it on the fight
• Attach

the removed

5. Attaching
• Attach

Refrigerator

Door

the base gritfe (f)

• Remove
- Attach

caps (8) and (9) on the left side

screw (2) from teft side to right side.
the door (3) to the bottom

hinge pin.

• Attach the middle hinge (4) on the opposite
3 bolts and Phillips screw (5)

6. Attaching

Freezer

side with the

Door

. Place the door (8) onto the middle
hinge pin (7)
• Attach

the top hinge (t0) with 3 screws

• Reinstall

top hinge cover (11)

7. After Completing

the Job

= Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are
not folded over. Toensure a good seal, apply a small
amount of silicon grease on the corner gaskets

DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT

Door Alignment

Door Closing

If the space between your doors is uneven,
instructions
below to align the doors:

Your refrigerator

has two front leveling

screws--one

tilt using the instructions

1,, Pry off the top hinge cover.
2,=Loosen the top hinge screws
or wrench

below:

1, Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet, Move the refrigerator into its final position

using a 10ram socket

3. Have someone held the door in piace or put a
spacer betwaen the doors while you tighten the
top hinge screws

2., Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out
The two levetingscrews are located at the bottom of
the refrigerator on either side,

4. Replace

3. Insert a fiat screwdriver in slots to adjust the leveling
screws Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise that
side of the refrigerator or countercbcfwvise to lower it
it may take several turns of the teveling screw to adjust
the tilt of the refrigerator
NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the
refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws
This makes it easier to adjust the screws

4,. Open both doors again and check to make sure that
they close easity ff not, titt the refrigerator slightly more
to the rear by turning both leveling screWs clockwise
It
may take several more turns, and you should tam both
leveling screws the same amount
5. Replace

the

on

the dght and one on the ieft If your refrigerator seems
unsteady or you want the doors to ctose easier, adjust the
Refrigerator's

foliow

the base gritie

i0

the top hinge cover

ENSURING

PROPER AIR CIRCULATION

In order to ensure proper temperatures,
air must flow
between the refrigerator and freezer, sections As shown
in the illustration below, cool air enters through the bottom
of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then
flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates
under the freezer floor, The rest of the air enters the
refrigerator

section through

the top vent

FRONTCHILL
DOOR COOLING
(on some models)
DOOR COOLING
• To provide cool air everywhere, there are cool air vents
on a_ffour internal walls in Fronlchi_ Door Cooling and
on two interna! wail in Door Cooling
• This allows for more powerful and effective Cooling
Especially noticeable when new food is placed in the
refrigerator compartment,

SETTING THE CONTROLS
,' Your refrigerator
the temperature
compartments.

(on some models)

has two controls that let you regulate
in the freezer

o fnit_alty set the REFRIGERATOR

and refrigerator

CONTROL

at 37'*F

(3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL
at 0*F (-18°C)
Leave it at this setting for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize
Then adjust the compartment
as desired.
" Refrigerator

temperature

control: 32_F to 47°F (I)"C to 8°0)

The lower the number setting,
compartment
will become

the colder the refrigerator

NOTE: You can lock the controls so the settings cannot
be changed
To lock the control:
I. Set the control to the desired settings
2o Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds
On some _:_
models

When the controls are locked, the indicator light will be on
and the cold and colder controls will not operate.
To unlock the control:
1. Press and hold the tock pad for 3 seconds
After unlocking the controls, the temperature settings will
be disp|ayed, the lock indicator light will be out, and the
settings can be changed

IMPORTANT:
• Do not block any of these ventsWith
food packages
If the vents are blocked, airflow wilt be interrupted and
temperature

and moisture

- if water or foreign

problems

substances

enter

may occur.

" Freezer control:- 6°F to 8"F (-21"C to -13"0)
When the setting is at a lower number, the freezer
compartment becomes colder, But the refrigerator
compartment becomes warmer because less cold air
flows into the refrigerator

the cool air vent

whiie cleaning, efficiency will be lowered In addition, if
gasket is damaged, efficiency may be _owared because
of escaping cool ai_
Note: if you close the fresh food
compartment
door applying more force
than necessary, freezer door may get
open and close again, due internal air
flow of refrigerator

NOTE:

"F/*C display

the displayed

control-press

temperature

this control to cbar_ge

to "F or _C

NOTE: To turn the refrigerator off, press and hold the
°F 1 °C button for 3 seconds and it will show "FF" in the
disp_ay_To turn the refrigerator on, press and hold the
°F / "C button for 3 seconds again, and it will return to
start-up status,

ADJUSTING

SETTING THE CONTROLS
• Your refrigerator
the temperature
compartments,

has two controis
in the freezer

• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR

that let you regulate

and refrigerator

CONTROL

4th position 37"F (3°C) and the FREEZER
at 4th position 0°F(-18°C)
Leave it at this sett;ng for 24 hours
stabilize_ Then
as desired

CONTROL

temperature

. Refrigerator
control: Position
1 to 7
(30"F to 48°F or - 1°C to 9°C)
The higher position setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment
wilt become

RIGERATOR

°

so the settings

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food It is best to wait 24 hours before you put
food into the refrigerator
]'he mid-settings indicated in the

milk or juice is as cold as you like and when
is firm
The refrigerator
entire appliance

ice cream

control functions as the thermostat
(refrigerator and freezer sections)

for the
The

higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will
run to keep the temperature
colde_ The freezer control
adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the
refrigerator
Setting the freezer control to a lower
temperature
keeps more cold air in the Freezer
compartment
to make it colder.
if you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or
freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator
first,. Wait 24
hours after the refrigerator adjustment
to check the
freezer temperature
ff it is too warm or too cold, then

i "'"

i_L,t 2 utt.

NOTE: You can lock the controls

SETTINGS

previous section shouid be correct for normal household
refrigerator
usage. The controls are set correctly when

at

(one day) to

adjust the compartment

CONTROL

cannot

be changed.,

adjust the freezer

contro_ as wetE

Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide
Always remember
to wait at least 24 hours between

To lock the control:

adjustments_
1,. Set the controt to the desired

settings
CONDITION_'RF..ASON:

2. Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds
When the controls are locked, the indicator [ight will be on
and the cold and coider controls will not operate.
"To unlock
1. Press

the control:

REFRIGERATORsection
too warm
• Door opened oflen
• La_geamount of food added
• Room temperature verywarm

and hoId the lock pad for 3 seconds

After unlocking the controls, the lock indicator
wil be out, and the setting can be changed.

FREEZER section too warm/
ice not made fast enough

light

• Freezer control; Position 1 to 7
(-6°F to 8°F or -21°O to -13o5"C)
When the setting is at a higer position, the freezer
compartment becomes colder But the refrigerator
compartment becomes warmer because less co_d air
flows into the refrigerator,

• Door opened o_'ten
. Largeamount of food added
o Very cold room temperature
(Can't cycle oiten enough)
. Heavy ice usage
• Air vents blocked by items
REFRIGERATORsection too
cold
• Controls nol set corredty for
your conditions

NOTE: Pressing OFF control key, we setting the
refrigerator for exhibition mode Only the refrigerator
lights witl work, not the refrigerator

FREEZER secLion too cold
• Controls nol set eorredlyfor
your conditions

NOTE: To turn the refrigerator off, press and hold
the OFF button for 3 seconds, To turn the
refrigerator ON, press and hold the OFF button
for 3 seconds again
12

RECOMMENDED
ADJUSTMENT:
Tom
REFRIGERATOR
control to next
higher number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
TornFREEZER
control to next
higher number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check

Move items out of
a]rstteam
Turn
REFRIGERATOR
conb'olto next
lower number,
wait 24 hours,
then re-check
]rum FRE_ER
control to next
tower number,
wa_,t24 hours,
then re-check

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Storing

Fresh

Food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator
in airtight and
moisture-proof
material unless otherwise noted This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator
For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed
compartment.
When storing an extra supply, wrap
in freezer packaging and freeze
Cheese
Store in the original wrapping until you ere ready to
use it.. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil,.
Milk
Wipe miik cartons For best storage,
shelf, not on door shelf

place milk on interior

Eggs
Store in original

carton on interior

shelf, not on door shelf

Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready
to use Sort and keep berdes in original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a
refrigerator shelf.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and
discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in
plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper
Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers)
Place in plastic bags or ptastic container and store
tn crisper
Fish
Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased,

STORING
FROZEN
FOOD
NOTE: For further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a
reliable cookbook
Packaging
Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When
you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or
moisture in or out If you do, you could have food odor
and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry
out frozen food
Packaging recommendations:
- Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
- Straight-sided canningtfreezing jars
,, Heavy-duty aluminum foil
., Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps
" Specified freezer-grade self-seating plastic bags
Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods
Do not use;
', Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
- Containers without tight lids
o Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
Freezing

Your freezer will not quick4reeze any large quantity of
food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 Ibs of food
per cubic foot of freezer space) Leave enough space in
the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful
to leave enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
Storage times will vary according to the quality and type
of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (.airtight and
moisture-proof) and the storage temperature, ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.
NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for
30 minutes, then package and freeze, Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy
NOTE: Do not store food near the sensor; it may cause
the sensor to malfunction

Meat
Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is
airtight and moisture-proof Rewrap if necessary. See the
following chart for storage times,, When storing meat
longer than the times given, freeze the meat,.
Chicken .................................
1-2 days
Ground beef ..............................
1-2 days
Organ meats (liver, heart, etc) .............
1-2 days
Cold cuts ...........................................
3-5 days
Steaks/roasts ......................
3-5 days
Cured meats .......................................................7-10 days

Suffocation Hazard
When

using dry ice, provide

adequate

ventilation

I

Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (COz) When it
vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness,
[ight-headedness,
unconsciousness
and death by

Leftovers

I

suffocation.

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum

L_the vapors.

foil

13

Open a window

and do not breathe

REFRIGERATOR
SHELVES

Slide Out Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet
your individual storage needs Your model may have
glass or wire shefves

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also
reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
saving energy

You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your
refrigerator as follows
• To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf
toward you
, To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops

IMPORTANT:
Do not clean glass shelves with warm
water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as
bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made
with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebblesized pieces
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy Use special
removing them to avoid dropping them

care when
To remove

Adjustable
Remove
shelves

shelves

from the shipping

in the position

o To remove

position

and replace

you want

a sheif--31tt

shelf from

its metal frame:

of (2) Pull the

• To replace a shelf--lr'ilt the front of the shelf up and
place the shelf hooks into metal slots at desired position
Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop
into the slots.

Make sure that shefves

the other_ Failure
spitling food.

I. Pull the shelf toward you until it stops,
2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop

up the front of the shelf in the

direction of (I) and lift it in the direction
shelf out

NOTE:

a sliding

Shelves

3o Lift up the shelf to remove
Replace

the shelf

Slide*Under
• Slide4Jnder

by reversing

Shelf (on some
Shelf:

the above steps
models)

You can store taller items such as a

gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in front half
of shelf underneath
back half of shelf Pull toward you to
return to a full shelf_

are tevel from one side to

to do so may result in the sheff fal!ing or

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CRISPER WITH TILT-OUT FEATURE

MEAT TRAY (on some models) / SNACK PAN

(on some
While hotding the meat tray with one hand, pull it forward
slightly, Lift stightly and pull it ouL Meat tray on some
models

provide

temperature

models)

How to use tilt-out

drawer:

control

i

1,, Push the button (1) and tilt the drawer (2)
2_ To close drawer, push it in while

slightly

lifting it

SUPRAFRESH CRISPERS (WITH TILT-OUT
COMPARTMENT on some models)
The SupraFresh

Crispers

provide

fresher-tasting

fruit and

vegetables
by letting you easily control humidity inside the
crisper The SupraFresh Crispers include: 1) a humidity
control knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a
large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold
or release
models)

moisture

3) Tilt-out compartment

i

(on some
../.

I

To remove the tilt-out compartment:
I. Open the tilt-out crisper compartment
2. Grasp side wall with one hand and pull outward
3. Grasp tilt out cover with another hand and pull out until
the circular piece disengages from opening

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROt.
You can control the amount of humidity inthe moisturesealed crispers Adjust the control to any setting between
_t" and @
• _ lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits

\,...._i...

• ,_¢ keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables

To remove

the crisper:

1. S_ide cr}sper straight
2, Lift front of crisper;
3. Replace

15

crisper

out unt_Iit stops,
then pull out to remove

by stiding it back,

CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER
SURFACE
To remove the crisper cover;
1. Remove both crisper drawers
2, Whiie holdingthe crisper cover support (2), pull the cover
up and out (1),

WARNING: Be careful when handing glass cover since
glass is not attached to cover

DOOR RACKS
The door racks may be removed for easier cleaning
Snap-On

Door Racks

To remove the racks:
1, Remove all items in the door racks
2, Push the rack away from the inside wall of the door (A)
and ii_ up the door rack (B)

To replace

the racks:

1. Hotd either end of the door rack against the inside walt
of the door
To remove

lattice on inner surface

2. Push down the rack end until it locks in place

MODULAR
1.8ins

DOOR BINS

can be moved side to side by sliding right or left

1,,Remove Crisper cover (as illustrated above)
2 Hold the glass cover and overturn crisper cover
3. For each lattice hold lattice and pull sides of the cover
outward to remove lattice,
2. To remove the bin, lift until bin up bottom of bin unclicks
and puit straight out

To replace

lattice

on inner surface,:

1 For each lattice insert middle

tab in 1

(closest to glass cover) and pull sides of the cover to
insert lattice
3. To replace
support

WARNING:
otherwise,
NOTE:

16

the bin, slide it in above the desired

slot and _

push down

until it locks in place

Be sure to clicks bottom portion

of bin

bins may fall

Do not adjust a bin that is loaded with food

7

DAIRY CORNER

SWING-DOWN
(on some

1.,To remove the dairy comer, simply lift it and pull
straight out
2. To replace

the dairy

desired support
in place

corner,

Putt swing_down shelf down to store pizza boxes This
feature lets you free up more space in the freezer
compartment for other items

slide it in above the

slot and _

SHELF

models)

push down until it locks

t%,

.........

TILT-OUT
Tilt-Out

!

on some models):

You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket
in Me freezer compartment

PULL

OVER

SHELF

Adjust the divider
the tilt-out basket

Ihe tilt-out basket,

sound;

to either side as desired

NOTE; To adjust divider, lift slightly and mover

(1), pull the bracket

outward until you hear a clicking
the wire rack (2)

2_ To replace

*_,,

DOOR BASKETS

Door Basket (2 baskets

1. To remove

,

n/

then remove

1. To extend
and up

hook the end of the

the pult ever shelf, pull straight

2o To push back the pull over shelf,

out

push down and in

rack in the bracket (1), then push down until the rack locks
into place (2)
s

t7

GLIDE-OUT

FLOOR TRAY (on some models)

The glide-out floor tray is a slide-out tray which allows easy
access to the foods at the rear of the compartment

ICETRAY (on some models)
Icemaking
• If the tray is fiIled with water
to the highest level, it wifl be
difficult to remove ice cubes

To remove

ice cubes, twist the tray.

• Do not bend the ice tray. Doing
so may result in damage
tray

1. To remove

the Glide-out

and pull out towards
2. To replace

floor tray, lift slightty

(1)

you (2)

the Gtide-out

floor tray, push in toward

refrigerator.

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to the

PLASTIC

PARTS (covers and panels)

Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive
cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or
damage

the maleriat

CONDENSER

COILS

Remove base grille
page 7 )
Explosion
Use non-flammable

Hazard

Use a vacuum cleaner
clean condenser coils

cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death,

explosion

Replace

base grille

month.

NOTE: Moving the controt to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit

• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power,

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator, Be
sure to reptace the bulb with one of the same size, shape
and wattage,,

OUTSIDE
metal sUrfaces

helps provide

rus!

To change the refrigerator light:

protection. Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or
auto paste wax) Apply wax with a cIean, soft. c!oth

t° Unplug the power cord from the outlet
2, Remove refrigerator shelves

For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.

3. For each hold cover and press front tab while pulling
shield down to remove it
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove
5. Repface a humeri-out light bulb with a new bulb, turning
it clockwise

INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won't stick)

6. Replace the light shield pushing it up

To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is
completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigeratott
AND

as often as every other

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box

,, Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

LINERS

cleaned

Electrical Shock Hazard

,, Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners

DOOR

to

TIPS

• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc

extema/painted

attachment

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect powe[,

Waxing

with an extended

Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be

or fire

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically However, clean both sections about once
a month to prevent odors Wipe up spills immediately

GENERAL CLEANING

(See the base grille section on

7. Replace the refrigerator shelves
80 Plug the power cord to the oulet

GASKETS

Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents,
bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
parts

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To change
1_ Unplug

the freezer
refrigerator

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

light:
or disconnect

power,

2, Remove

the light shield and remove

3o Replace
shield,

with a 40 watt appliance

4. P{ug in refrigerator

If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you
are awa_ follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator
before you leave

bufb.

bulb and replace

light
I. Use up any perishables

or reconnect

..................................

[ _

items,.

2. Empty the ice bin

power
--:

and freeze other

/ Press down

If you choose to turn the refrigerator
leave, follow these steps

off before

_eft side

1. Remove

right and

2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat
(refrigerator control) to OFE See the "Setting
Controls" sectlom

1.q,i................
ii- ntl!

3. Ctean

all food from the refrigerator

refrigerator,

2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:
a) Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen
food locker
OR
b) Place 2 lbs (ca lkg) of dry ice in the freezer for
every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space This wilt
keep the food frozen for two to four days, While
handling dry ice, wear gioves to protect your hands
from ice burns.

to the tops of both doors to

prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops
odor and mold from buifding up,

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

1o If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep
both refrigerator doors closed to heip foods stay
cold and frozen

control
the

wipe it and dry wetl

4. Tape rubber or wood blocks

If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power
company and ask how long it will be off

you

WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home,
follow these steps to prepare it for the move
1,, Remove all food from the refrigerator
frozen food in dry ice

and pack o!l

2. Depending on your model, turn the thermostat contro_
(refrigerator control) to OFE See the "Setting the
Controls" section
3o Unpiug

the refr}gerator

4. Empty water from the defrost

pan.

5. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly

OR

6, Take out all removable parts, wrap them welt and tape
them together so they don't shift and rattle during the
move

c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available,
consume or perish food at once

7o Depending
refrigerator

REMEMBER: In a power failure, a fuj! freezer stays
co_dlonger than a partially filled one Afreezer rut{ of
meat stays cold longer than a freezer fu{t of baked
goods if you see that food contains ice crystals, it may
be safety refrozen, although the quality and flavor may
be affected if the condition of the food is poor, or if you
feel it is unsafe, dispose of it,

on the model raise the front of the
so it roils more easily OR screw in the

;eveling legs all the way so they don't scrape
See the "Door Closing" section.,

the floor,

8_ Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator

cabinet,

When you get to your new home, put everything
and refer to the "lnsla_ling
preparation
instructions

2O

Your Refrigerator"

back

section for

* ON SOME MODELS

If ice is not used frequently, o_d ice cubes will become
cloudy, taste stale and shdnk
NOTE: As displayed

by the cube size indicator

push of the cube size button
Personal

Injury Hazard

the various cube sizes from smallest
to smallest

Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism,
or with the heating element that releases
the cube& DO NOT place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in

WHEN YOU SHOULD SETTHE
POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)

INSTRUCTIONS

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to
24 hours to begin making ice.

several

• When the ice storage
minute or two.

bin is removed

• When the refrigerator

will not be used for several

NORMAL
Icemaker

to largest back

ICEMAKER

• When the water supply will be shut offfor

OPERATION

lights, each

will cycle you through

hours

for more than a

days

SOUNDS YOU M/_t' HEAR

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker

fills

with water: If the power switch is in the 1 (on) position, it
wilt buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.,
To stop the bl_ing,

move the power switch to 0 (off)

NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position
before the water fine is connected can damage the
icemake_

• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin
and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills

Cube Siz_
Indicator Ught

PREPARING

Cube Size
Select Button

Set the icemaker power switch
water supply to the refrigerator.

The icemaker wJ]! produce eight cubes per cycle-approximately
100--130 cubes in a 24_hour period,
depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room
temperature,
number of door openings and other
operating conditions,

If the ambient

When the refrigerator has been connected to the Water
supply, set the power switch to I (on)
The icemaker wilt fill with water when it coois to freezing
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to
begin making Ice cubes
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water
line to clear.
interferes

with the sweep of the feeler

When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the
icemaker will stop producing ice.
It is normal for several

cubes to be joined

temperature

to O (off) and shut off the

will drop below freezing,

have

a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent sedous property damage due to
flooding from ruptured water lines or connections

if the refrigerator is used before the water connection is
made to the icemaker, set the power switch to O (off)

Be sure nothing
arm

FOR VACATION

together,,

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Two 114" outer diameter
compression
nuts arid
2 ferrules
(sleeves) to

Unless it is performed by Sears service this water line
installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker
manufacturer.
Follow these instructions
carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.

connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator

If your existing copper water
line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an

Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead
to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to
correct water hammer
fine to the refrigerator

before

instafling

the water supply

To prevent burns and product damage,
the water line to the hot water fine

do not hook up

adapter (available at
plumbing supply stores) to
connect the water fine to the

refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with a
tube cutter and then use a compression fitting.
Shutoff valve to connect to
the cold water line The
shutoff valve should have a
water inlet with a minimum
inside diameter of 5132" at the
point of connection to the

If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water
line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the O
(off) position.
De not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures
fal! below freezing
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation,
be sure the device is doubleinsulated or grounded in a manner to prevent
of electric shock, or is battery-powered
Alt installations
must be in accordance
cede requirements

water valve

COLD WATER LINE.. Saddte-_pe
shutoff valves are
included in many water supply kits Before purchasing,

the hazard

make sure a saddle-type
plumbing codes

with local plumbing

INSTALLATION

valve complies

INSTRUCTIONS

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest
drinking

water

with your local

frequently

used

line

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• CopperTubing,
1/4"outer
diameter to connect the refrigerator

1.

//

To determine how much tubing you
need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the

Choose

, Power

3. DRII.LTHE

h,,"_.e...,_

HOLE FOR THE VALVE

Drill a 1t4" hote in the water
pipe (even if using a self-

drill.

and Phillips-blade

to

must be

piercing valve) using a
sharp bit Remove any burrs

" 1t2" or adjustable
wrench.
- Straight-

for the valve that

pipe, make the connection to the
top or side, rather than at the
bottom, to avoid drawing off any
sediment from the water pipe

at least 8 feet

The water pressure

a location

water pipe When it is necessary
connect into a horizontal water

between 20 and 120 p.si (14-8 2 bar) on models
without a water filter and between 40 and 120 psi.
(2 8-8 2 bar) on models
with a water filter.

SUPPLY

is easity accessible
II is best to
connect into the side of a vertical

to move out from the wall after

• A cold water supply

MAIN WATER

2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION

refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet
(2 4 m) Be sure there is sumcient extra tubing (about 8 feet
[2 4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to

Be sure that the kit you select allows
(24 m) as described
above

OFFTHE

Turn on the nearest faucet to clear the line of water.

to the water supply Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square

aflow the refrigerator
installation

SHUT

resulting from drilling the
hofe in the pipe. Take care
not to altow water to drain

screwdriver

into the drill Failure to drill a It4" hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes

22

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IHIIII

....

O{O]_1_I=[OJ il_[e]l

INSTALLATION
(CONTINUED)
4,

FASTEN

'"

7. CONNECT

INSTRUCTIONS

THE SHUTOFF

u

Ii' 'lllll

i : i=lvAV;_i=t;| Hill
THE TUBING TO THE VALVE

Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and
connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is

VALVE

fully inserted into the valve
nut securely
/

Fasten the shutoff vatve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp

Saddle*Type

1_

Shutoff Vak!_ ._

Tighbn

the compression

.,_.L

Compression

_

Nut

Packing ----J
Saddle-Type J
Shutoff Valve

Water Pipe
Valve

NOTE: Commonwealth
Codes 248CMR

of Massachusetts

shall be adhered

to Saddle

are illegal and use is not permitted
Consult

.

with your licensed

valves

the clamp screws

are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber

in Massachusetts

plumber,

8, FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten

NOTE: Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves

Plumbing

untiI the sealing

Turn the main water supply on
and flush out the tubing until the
water is clear

washer

begins to swell,
NOTE: Do not overtighten

or you may crush

the tubing

Shut the water off at the water

Washer

Pipe Clamp

valve after about one quart (1
liter) of water has been flushed

End

through
Ciamt:

6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between

the cold water line and the

refrigerator
Route the tubing through

a hole drilSed in the wall of"

floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent
as close to the wall as possible
NOTE:

Be sure there is sufficient

base cabinet)

extra tubing

8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about
cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator
from the wall after installation_

(about

t0" [25

to move out

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the tubing

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11.PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR

CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR

Arrange the coil of tubing so
that it does not vibrate against

NOTES:

12.START THE ICEMAKER

Remove the plasticflexibte cap
from the water valve (refrigerator
connection).

Set the icemaker

power switch to the ON position.

The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches
its operating temperature
of 15°F (-9°C) or below It
will then begin operation automatically
if the icemaker
power switch is in the 1 (on) position

P}ace the compression

nut and ferrule

(sleeve)

onto

the end of the tubing
insert the end of the tubing into the water valve
connection as far as possible While holding the
tubing, tighten

the fitting

Fasten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached

to

the back of the refrigerator.
First you loosen the screw fastening
the damp, next
insert the tubing in the groove, last re-fasten the
screw

10.TURN THE WATER ON AT THE
SHUTOFF VALVE
Tighten any connections that
leak,.
Reattach

the compressor

compartment

access

f_

the back of the refrigerator
or
against the wall Push the
refrigerator back to the wall

• Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be
sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into
the wall outlet
• if your refrigerator does not have a water filter,
we recommend installing one if your water supply
has sand or particles that could c_ogthe screen of
the refrigerators water valve thstall the filter in the
water line near the refrigerator

h,,

cover,

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• The defrost

UNDERSTANDING

SOUNDS YOU M/_t"HEAR

actually are The following describes
and what may be making them,

the kinds of sounds

timer will click when the automatic

defrost

cycle begins and ends The thermostat control (or
refrigerator
control, depending on the model) will also
click when cycling on and off

Your new refrigerator
may make sounds that your old one
didn't make Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them, Most of the new sounds
are normal, Hard surfaces, like the floor, watls and
cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they

i_--.w

..........

• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,
water line or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
• Your refrigerator
is designed to run more efficiently
to keep your food items at the desired temperature.
The high efficiency compressor
may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and
you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched
sound
Contraction
a popping

and expansion

of the inside walls may cause

noise.

You may hear the evaporator
through
. Water

the refrigerator
dripping

fan motor circulating

and freezer

on the defrost

cycle may cause

a siyzling

heater

condenser

the air

compartments
during

a defrost

sound

• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator
hear air being forced
fan

sound due

over the condenser

by the

• You may hear water running into the drain pan during
defrost cycte
Note: Due to refrigerator's
low energy consumption
design, the fans will remain off by the door
switch activates the inner compartment
light

REFRIGERATOR
Check if..,
_power

supply

A household
breaker

NOT

the

OPERATE

cord is unplugged

fuse has blown or circuit

Then,,,
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper vottage,
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker,

tripped,

The"refrigerat0r
Refrigerator

control is set to the OF_"positi0n

is in the defrost cycle

VIBRATION
Check

DOES

the

Wait about 30 minutes

section on page !1-12

for defrost cycle to end

OR RATTLING NOISE

if...

I The refrigerator

Refer to the Setting the Controls

Then ....
is not resting sotidly on

I Floor is weak or uneven

or ieveling

legs need adjusting,

J See tnstallation section on page 10

LIGHTS DO NOT WORK
Check

Then.,.

if..,

The power supply

cord is unplugged,,

Firmfy plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.

Light bulb is loose

in the socket

Turn the refrigerator control to the OFF position and unplug
the refrigerator Gently remove the bulb and reinsert Then
plug in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control.

Light bulb has burned

out

Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size
and shape available at your local hardware store (See the
Changing the Light Bulb(s) section on pages !9--20.) Turn the
temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the
refrigerator prior to replacement.
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COMPRESSOR
Check

MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH

if ......

Then.°.

The refrigerator
older model

that was replaced

The room temperature

The door is opened

was an

Modern refrigerators with more storage
more operating time

is hotter than normal.

space

require

The motor wi[l run longer under warm conditions
At normal
room temperatures,
expect your motor to run about 40% to
80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run
even more often
Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to coo!

often or a large amount

of food has just been added

the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food
warms the refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide section
on page 13. tn order to conserve energy try to get everything
you need out of the refrigerator
at once, keep food organized
so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food
is removed
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and
the refrigerator control was set correctly.

The refrigerator
completely

will take up to 24 hours to cool

The refrigerator

See the Setting

the Controls

surrounding

control

is not set correctly

for the

section

on page 11-12

conditions

The doors are not closed completely

Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way, see
'+Doors will not close completely +'below

The condenser

This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning

coils are dirty,

section

on page

19

DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Check

if,,+,,

Then,..

The refrigerator

is not level.

Food

are blocking

packages

See the Installation
the door open

The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves,
or baskets are out of position

The gaskets

wobbles

The doors were removed
and not properly

Check

OR

door bins

ICE

or seems

during

unstable

product

installation

replaced.

CRYSTALS

if_++

The door is opened often
The door is not cIosing properly

food containers

10 to ievet refrigerator.

to cfear door and door sheives

Push bins all the way in and put crisper
and baskets into their correct positions.
Refrigerator section on pages 14-17

are sticking

The refrigerator

FROST

Rearrange

section on page

cover, pans, shelves
See the Using Your

Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch
of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning

Rub a thin coat

Level the refrigerator
section on page 10

Refer to the Door Closing

and Alignment

Remove and replace

the doors according

to the Removing,

Reversing (optional) and Replacing Refrigerator
Doors section
on pages 8-9, or calta qualified service technician

ON

FROZEN

FOOD
Then...

When the door is opened, warm, humid air is altowed in
See "Doors will not close completely"
above
the freezer resuiling in frost.

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ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR
Check

ifooo

Then ......

The icemaker was recently

installed

Discard first few batches
off-flavored ice

of ice to avoid discolored

The ice has been stored for too long

Throw away old ice and make new supply

The food has not been wrapped

Rewrap foods since odors may migrate

tightly in

either compartment

is not wrapped

The water supply contains

minerals

The interior

of refrigerator

Ice storage

bin needs cfeaning

such as sulfur

needs cleaning

to the ice if food

properly

A filter may need to be installed
odor problems
See Care and Cleaning
Empty

or

to eliminate

taste and

section on page t9.

and wash bin Discard

old cubes

THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN
Check if...

Them-

The refrigerator

is defrosting

'" The water wiil evaporate.,
defrost

it is more humid than normal

pan I

SEEMSTO

MAKETOO

Check if.._

The sounds

THE

...............

Expect that the water in the defrost
I evaporate

THE REFRIGERATOR

It is normal for water to drip into the

This is normal when

pan will take longer to

it is hot or humid

MUCH NOISE
Then°..

may be normal

ICEMAKER

I

page 25
I Refer
to the Understanding

for your refrigerator:

IS NOT

PRODUCING

ICE OR ICE CUBES

Check if.,,,

ARE

Sounds

You May Hear section on

FREEZINGTOO

SLOWLY

Then ....

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice ""Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production See the Setting 1
the Controls section on page 11-t2
Door left open,
CUBES

I Check tO see if something is holding door open

PRODUCED

BY ICEMAKER

I

ARE TOO SMALL

Check if...

Then .....

Smaller cube size level is selected.

Select larger cube size using cube size selector

Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water
Iine may be clogged

Call a plumber to clear the valve.

THE DOORS
Check if.,.

I

ARE

DIFFICULT

TO OPEN
Then.°,

The gaskets are dirty or sticky

Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin
coat of parafnn wax on the gaskets following cteaning

The door is reopened within a short time after having
been opened

When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator,
As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum If the door is
hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to
equalize, then see if it opens more easily

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AUTOMATIC

ICEMAKER

DOES

NOTWORK

Check if,,,,,

Then...

lcemaker power switch in the O (off) position,

Move the switch to the I (on) position,,

Water supply turned o_ or not connected

See the Connecting the Water Line section on page 22

Freezer compartment too warm

Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature.

Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker
to shut off_

Level cubes by hand

TEMPERATURE
Check if..o

IS TOOWARM

OR THERE IS INTERIOR
Then......

The air vents are blocked Cold air circulates
from the freezer to the fresh food section and

MOISTURE

BUILDUP

back again through air vents in the wall dividing
the two sections,

Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and
move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow Refer
to Frontchill Door Cooling 1 Door Cooling on page 1t for
the location of air vents,

The doors are opened

when

often,

the door is opened,

warm humid air is allowed

into

the refrigerator, The more the door is opened, the faster the
humidity builds up, and the more warm air the refrigerator
must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get
everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep
food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as
soon as the food is removed,
The control is not set correct}y for the surrounding
conditions,

Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12
Wait 24 hours for temperatures
to stabilize or even out If the
temperature
is too cold or too warm, move the dial one
number at a time

A large amount of food has just been added
to the refrigerator or freezel:

Adding food warms the refrigerato[
it can take a few hours
for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature,

The food is not packaged

correctly

Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to
storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation
If
necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the
Food Storage Guide section on page 13

The doors are not closing

compSetely

See "Doors will not close completely"

on page 26

In humid weather, air carries
when doors are opened

into refrigerator

The weather

A self-defrost

is humid

cycle was completed

It is normal for droplets
refrigerator

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self-defrosts,

moisture

to form on the back walt after the

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