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TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
REFRIGERADOR CON MONTAJE SUPERIOR
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_8_,_J_0o3c Sears, Roebuck and Co._ Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S,A. wwwosears.com
Pria_d _n MeK_e
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 7-10
Unpacking Your Refrigerator 7
Installation 7
Base Grille 7
Removing, Reversing and Replacing
Your Refrigerator Doors 8-9
Door Closing and Alignment 10
Using Your Refrigerator 11-18
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 11
Frontchilt Door Cooling 11
Setting the Controls 11-12
Adjusting Control Settings 12
Food Storage Guide 13
Storing Frozen Food 13
Refrigerator Shelves 14
Meat TraylSnack Pan 15
SupraFrash Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment 15
Crisper Humidity Control 15
Crisper Tilt-Out Feature 15
Crisper Cover whit lattice on inner surface 16
Door Racks 16
Modular Door Bins 16
Dairy Comer 17
Tilt-Out Door Baskets 17
Swing-Down Shelf 17
Pull-Over Shelf 17
Glide-Out Floor Tray 18
lee Tray 18
Care and Cieaning 19-20
Genera] Cleaning "Aps 19
Outside 19
Inside Walls 19
Door Liner and Gaskets 19
Plastic Parts 19
Condenser CoiIs 19
Light Bulb Replacement 19-20
Power interruptions 20
Vacation and Moving Care 20
About the Automatic lcemaker 21
Connecting the Water Une 22-24
Troubleshooting Guide 25-28
Customer Service Back Cover
tn the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product..You willfind 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
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Kenmore and Ken,more E,,!,i,te Refrigerator War,ra,ntY ..........................
rONE 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 applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private househoid
purposes
Warranty service is available in the United States or Canada by contacting Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (I-800-469-4663)
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States or Canada
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to slate or province
to province.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada, lnc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2BB
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new
Kenmore" appliance is designed and manufactured for
years of dependable operation. But like eli products, it may
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to t_,me
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation
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 by our 12.000 professional repair
specialists
_ Unlimited service and no charge for parts and Iabor
on all covered repairs
_," "NO4emon" guarante -repfacement of you covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months
/Product replacement if your covered product can't
be fixed
,/Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request--no extra charge
,/Fast help by phone-phone support from aSears
technical on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling
.,," Power surge protection against electrical damage due
to power fluctuations
,," Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised
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.
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!
Some limitations and exclusions apply
For prices and additional information, call
1-800-827_6655°
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?
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 that inform you
of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage 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, electricshock,or injury
to personswhen using your product,basic safety
precautionsshould be followed, including the following:
• NEVER unplugyour refrigeratorby pullingon thepowercord
Alwaysgnp the plugfirmly and pullit straightout fromthe
cutlet
"Repair or replaceimmediatelyall electricservice cards that
have become frayed or otherwisedamaged,Do not usea cord
that showscracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
eitherthe plugor connectorend
"When moving your refrigeratoraway from thewall,
be carefulnot to roll over or damagethe powercord.
• DO NOTstore or use gasoline or otherflammablevapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
• DONOTaI/ow childrento climb,stand or hang on the
refrigeratordoors or shelvesin the refrigerator:They could
damagethe refrigeratorand seriously injure themselves
• Keep fingersout of "pinchpoint"areas; clearancesbetween
the doorsand cabinet are necessadlysmall.Be careful
when youopen the doorswhen childrenare inthe area.
"Unplug your refrigeratorbefore cleaningor making any repairs.
NOTE:We strongly recommendthat any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual
• Beforereplacing a bumed_outlightbulb, unplug the
refrigeratoror turn off power at the circuitbreaker or fuse box
in order to avoid contact with a livewire filament (A burned.-
out light bulb may breakwhenbeing replaced) NOTE: Se_ng
either or both controlsto the OFF positiondoes not remove
powerto the Ilghtcircuit
• Do not store bottles inthefreezer compartment- theymay
break when frozen, causing damage.
• Forpersonal safety,this appliancemust be properlygrounded
Havethe wail outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified
etactddan to make sure the outiet is properlygrounded
"Read all instructionsbefore using thisappliance
Use thisapplianceonly for its intended purposeas described
in this use and caregulde
"After your refrigeratoris inoperation, do not touch the cold
surfacesinthe freezer compartmentwhen handsaredamp or
we_ Skin may adhere to the extramely cold surfaces.
• In refrigeratorswith automatic icemakers,avoidcontact with
the movingparts of the ejectormechanism,or withtheheating
element [hat releases the cubes DO NOTplacefingersor
hands ontheautomatic tcemakingmechanismwhile the
refrigeratorispluggedin
• 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 crystalsor ifthey are still cold below
40"F (4"C)"
°..Thawed ground meats,poultry,or fish that have any off-odor
or off-colorshould notbe refrozenand should not be eaten.
Thawed ice cream shouldbe discarded. If the odoror colorof
any feed is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerousto eat"
_Evenportal thawing and rafreezing reduces theeating quality
of foods,pa_cularlyfruits, vegeiabtes and preparedfoods.
The eatingquality 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
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
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
• 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 legisfation
III
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully,+
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
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 _ _'J__t"-_
grounding _',.q] _ _ +
t[ Ensure proper
jground exists
/// before use.
RECOMMENDED 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
I" ' 'l'l"l
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided
Use areceptacle which cannot be turned off with aswitch
or puEt chain Do not use an extension cord,,
Where a standard two-prong wail outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wait outlet,
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
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 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 more famitiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your
convenience.
NOTE:This guide covers several different models,The refrigerator you have purchased may have some
or all of the items listed below, The locations of the features shown below may not match your model,
OSw]ng-Down Shelf (p, 18)* (_)Leveling Feet (inside) (p,, 11)
OAdjusta Cube Ice Maker (p, 22)" (_)Refrigeralor Door Rack (p 17)
e PuTi-Over Shelf (p 18) O Egg Box*
eGlide-Out Floor Tray (p 19)" eModular Door Bins (p. 17)
OCoolSense ElectronicTemperatura Control System (p, t2) QFronlchil_ Door Cooling (p,1t)*
(Digilal Readout)"
(_ Refrigerator Light (p, 20)
(_Meat Tray" ISnack Pan (p15)
OAdjustable Shetves (p, 15)
OCan Dispenser'
(_Supra Fresh Cdsper (with Tilt-Out Compartment')(p, 16)
(_Base Grille (p 8)
e Door Cooling
QDairy Comer (p 18)
OTilt-Out Door Basket (2 basket) (p, 18) °
OFreezer Light (p 21)
• on some models
Excessive Weight Hazard
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 warning-
type 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 are installed in the shipping position
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy 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
trying to move it, as floor damage could occult
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
INSTALLATION
InAvoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight
or moisture
2. To avoid vibration, the unit must be tevet If required,
adjust the leveling screws to compensate 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 is too low or high,
cooling ability may lessen
NEXT
1o Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off al_ dust
accumulated during shipping
2. lnstatl accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc, in their proper places They are packed
together to prevent possibie 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 proper cooling Your refrigerator
is now ready for use
CAUTION:
• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper etc You may be injured
" 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,
BASE GRILLE
To attach the base grille:
Io Open the refrigerator door,
2oThere are two plastic flaps Fold onfy the plastic flap
on same side as door hinge
3,, Push clips in opening on metal panel toward refrigerator
until it snaps firmly
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door
2o Grasp the grille with both hands
3. Pull the grille toward you.
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
IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unptug it Remove food and any adjustable door or
utility bins from doors.
HOWTO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
(when converting from the left-opening type to right.,
opening type)
1. Removing Freezer Door
• Remove the lop hinge cover (1)
• Remove the 3bolts end lift off the top hinge (2)
• Lift the freezer door (3) slightIy and remove it
• Pry off the cover (4) using a flat-head screwdriver and
attach it on the right
•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 (22) and reverse (I6) and (23) as
illustrated exactly and attach it to the left side
• Pry off the cover (24) using a flat-head screwddver and
attach it on the right,,
Before After
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Before
3, Moving Freezer Handle
•Remove cap (3) and cover I4)
• Loosen the screws (I) (_vo on the top
and two on the bottom), take off the handle (2), and
attach it on the right
• Attach the removed cover (4) on the left,
- Attach cap (3) on the top right side, @
4,Moving Refrigerator Handle
•Remove caps (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 caps (8) and (9) on the left side
5. Attaching Refrigerator Door
•Attach the base gritfe (f)
•Remove screw (2) from teft side to right side.
- Attach the door (3) to the bottom hinge pin.
•Attach the middle hinge (4) on the opposite side with the
3 bolts and Phillips screw (5)
6. Attaching Freezer 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 Closing
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws--one 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 tilt using the instructions below:
1, Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded
outlet, Move the refrigerator into its final position
2., Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out
The two levetingscrews are located at the bottom of
the refrigerator on either side,
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
Door Alignment
If the space between your doors is uneven, foliow the
instructions below to align the doors:
1,, Pry off the top hinge cover.
2,=Loosen the top hinge screws using a 10ram socket
or wrench
3. Have someone held the door in piace or put a
spacer betwaen the doors while you tighten the
top hinge screws
4. Replace the top hinge cover
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 base gritie
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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,
On some _:_
models
IMPORTANT:
•Do not block any of these ventsWith food packages
If the vents are blocked, airflow wilt be interrupted and
temperature and moisture problems may occur.
-if water or foreign substances enter 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
SETTING THE CONTROLS (on some models)
,' Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator
compartments.
o fnit_alty set the 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 temperature
as desired.
"Refrigerator control: 32_F to 47°F (I)"C to 8°0)
The lower the number setting, the colder the refrigerator
compartment will become
NOTE: You can lock the controls so the settings cannot
be changed
To lock the control:
I. Set the control to the desired settings
2oPress and hold the lockpad for 3 seconds
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 3seconds
After unlocking the controls, the temperature settings will
be disp|ayed, the lock indicator light will be out, and the
settings can be changed
"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
NOTE: "F/*C display control-press this control to cbar_ge
the displayed temperature 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,
SETTING THE CONTROLS
•Your refrigerator has two controis that let you regulate
the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator
compartments,
• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at
4th position 37"F (3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL
at 4th position 0°F(-18°C)
Leave it at this sett;ng for 24 hours (one day) to
stabilize_ Then adjust the compartment temperature
as desired
.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
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RIGERATOR
i_L,t 2utt.
NOTE: You can lock the controls so the settings cannot
be changed.,
To lock the control:
1,. Set the controt to the desired settings
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 the control:
1. Press and hoId the lock pad for 3 seconds
After unlocking the controls, the lock indicator light
wil be out, and the setting can be changed.
•Freezer control; Position 1 to 7
(-6°F to 8°F or -21°O to -13o5"C)
When the setting is at ahiger position, the freezer
compartment becomes colder But the refrigerator
compartment becomes warmer because less co_d air
flows into the refrigerator,
NOTE: Pressing OFF control key, we setting the
refrigerator for exhibition mode Only the refrigerator
lights witl work, not the refrigerator
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
ADJUSTING CONTROL 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
previous section shouid be correct for normal household
refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when
milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream
is firm
The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the
entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections) 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
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
adjustments_
CONDITION_'RF..ASON:
REFRIGERATORsection
too warm
•Door opened oflen
•La_geamount of food added
• Room temperature verywarm
FREEZER section too warm/
ice not made fast enough
• Door opened o_'ten
. Largeamount of food added
oVery cold room temperature
(Can't cycleoiten enough)
.Heavy ice usage
•Air vents blocked by items
REFRIGERATORsection too
cold
• Controls nol set corredtyfor
your conditions
FREEZER secLion too cold
• Controls nol set eorredlyfor
your conditions
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
Moveitems 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
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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, place milk on interior
shelf, not on door shelf
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,
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
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil
STORING FROZEN FOOD
NOTE: For further informationabout 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 circulatearound packages Be careful
to leave enough room at the front so the door can close
tightly.
Storage timeswill 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
Suffocation Hazard
When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation
Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (COz) When it
vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness,
I [ight-headedness, unconsciousness and death by
I suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe
L_the vapors.
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REFRIGERATORSHELVES
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
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 pebble-
sized pieces
NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when
removing them to avoid dropping them
Adjustable Shelves
Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace
shelves in the position you want
o To remove asheif--31tt up the front of the shelf in the
direction of (I) and lift it in the direction of (2) Pull the
shelf out
• To replace ashelf--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.
Slide Out Shelves
Youcan slide some glass shelves in and out of your
refrigerator as follows
•Toslide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf
toward you
, To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops
To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame:
I. Pull the shelf toward you until it stops,
2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop
3o Lift up the shelf to remove
Replace the shelf by reversing the above steps
Slide*Under Shelf (on some models)
•Slide4Jnder Shelf: 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_
NOTE: Make sure that shefves are tevel from one side to
the other_ Failure to do so may result in the sheff fal!ing or
spitling food.
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MEAT TRAY (on some models) /SNACK PAN
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 control i
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 moisture 3) Tilt-out compartment (on some
models) ../. I
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CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROt.
You can control the amount of humidity inthe moisture-
sealed crispers Adjust the control to any setting between
_t" and @
• _ lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of
fruits
• ,_¢keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of
fresh, leafy vegetables
CRISPER WITH TILT-OUT FEATURE
(on some models)
How to use tilt-out drawer:
1,, Push the button (1) and tilt the drawer (2)
2_ To close drawer, push it in while slightly lifting it
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
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To remove the crisper:
1. S_ide cr}sper straight out unt_Iit stops,
2, Lift front of crisper; then pull out to remove
3. Replace crisper by stiding it back,
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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
To remove lattice on inner surface
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
2. Push down the rack end until it locks in place
1,,Remove Crispercover (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,
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
MODULAR DOOR BINS
1.8ins can be moved side to side by sliding right or left
2. To remove the bin, lift until bin up bottom of bin unclicks
and puit straight out
3. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired
support slot and _ push down until it locks in place
WARNING: Be sure to clicks bottom portion of bin
otherwise, bins may fall
NOTE: Do not adjust a bin that is loaded with food
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DAIRY CORNER
1.,To remove the dairy comer, simply lift it and pull
straight out
2. To replace the dairy corner, slide it in above the
desired support slot and _ push down until it locks
in place
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TILT-OUT DOOR BASKETS
Tilt-Out Door Basket (2 baskets on some models):
You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket
in Me freezer compartment
1. To remove the tilt-out basket (1), pull the bracket
outward until you hear a clicking sound; then remove
the wire rack (2)
SWING-DOWN SHELF
(on some models)
Putt swing_down shelf down to store pizza boxes This
feature lets you free up more space in the freezer
compartment for other items
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PULL OVER SHELF
Adjust the divider to either side as desired
NOTE; To adjust divider, lift slightly and mover
1. To extend the pult ever shelf, pull straight out
and up
2_ To replace Ihe tilt-out basket, hook the end of the
rack in the bracket (1), then push down until the rack locks
into place (2)
2o To push back the pull over shelf, push down and in
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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, itwifl 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 to the
tray
1. To remove the Glide-out floor tray, lift slightty (1)
and pull out towards you (2)
2. To replace the Gtide-out floor tray, push in toward
refrigerator.
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Explosion Hazard
Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion 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 TIPS
•Unplug refrigerator or disconnect powe[,
• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc
,, Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners
,, Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power,
OUTSIDE
Waxing extema/painted metal sUrfaces helps provide rus!
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
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.
INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won't stick)
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
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
parts
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 (See the base grille section on
page 7 )
Use avacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean condenser coils
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month.
Replace base grille
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box
NOTE: Moving the controt to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator, Be
sure to reptace the bulb with one of the same size, shape
and wattage,,
Tochange the refrigerator light:
t° Unplug the power cord from the outlet
2, Remove refrigerator shelves
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 ahumeri-out light bulb with a new bulb, turning
it clockwise
6. Replace the light shield pushing it up
7. Replace the refrigerator shelves
80Plug the power cord to the oulet
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To change the freezer light:
1_ Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power,
2, Remove the light shield and remove bufb.
3o Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb and replace light
shield,
4. P{ug in refrigerator or reconnect power
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[ _ right and
_eft side
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POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power
company and ask how long it will be off
1o If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep
both refrigerator doors closed to heip foods stay
cold and frozen
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.
OR
c) If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available,
consume or perish food at once
REMEMBER: In a power failure, a fuj! freezer stays
co_dlonger than a partially filled one Afreezer rut{of
meat stays cold longer than afreezer 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,
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you
are awa_ follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator
before you leave
I. Use up any perishables and freeze other items,.
2. Empty the ice bin
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you
leave, follow these steps
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator
2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control
(refrigerator control) to OFE See the "Setting the
Controls" sectlom
3. Ctean refrigerator, wipe it and dry wetl
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks 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,
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 and pack o!l
frozen food in dry ice
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
6, Take out all removable parts, wrap them welt and tape
them together so they don't shift and rattle during the
move
7o Depending on the model raise the front of the
refrigerator so it roils more easily OR screw in the
;eveling legs all the way so they don't scrape the floor,
See the "Door Closing" section.,
8_ Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
refrigerator cabinet,
When you get to your new home, put everything back
and refer to the "lnsla_ling Your Refrigerator" section for
preparation instructions
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*ON SOME MODELS
Personal Injury Hazard
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
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to
24 hours to begin making ice.
Icemaker
Cube Siz_
Indicator Ught Cube Size
Select Button
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 refrigerator is used before the water connection is
made to the icemaker, set the power switch to O (off)
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.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler
arm
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the
icemaker will stop producing ice.
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 lights, each
push of the cube size button will cycle you through
the various cube sizes from smallest to largest back
to smallest
WHEN YOU SHOULD SETTHE ICEMAKER
POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)
• When the water supply will be shut offfor several hours
• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a
minute or two.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days
NORMAL 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
PREPARING FOR VACATION
Set the icemaker power switch to O (off) and shut off the
water supply to the refrigerator.
If the ambient temperature 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
It is normal for several cubes to be joined together,,
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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.
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 before instafling the water supply
fine to the refrigerator
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up
the water line to the hot water fine
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 double-
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock, or is battery-powered
Alt installations must be in accordance with local plumbing
cede requirements
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• CopperTubing, 1/4"outer
diameter to connect the refrigerator //
to the water supply Be sure both
ends of the tubing are cut square
To determine how much tubing you
need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
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
aflow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation
Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet
(24 m) as described above
• A cold water supply The water pressure must be
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 h,,"_.e...,_
with a water filter.
,Power drill.
" 1t2" or adjustable
wrench.
-Straight- and Phillips-blade screwdriver
Two 114" outer diameter
compression nuts arid
2 ferrules (sleeves) to
connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the
refrigerator water valve
If your existing copper water
line has a flared fitting at the
end, you will need an
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
COLD WATER LINE.. Saddte-_pe shutoff valves are
included in many water supply kits Before purchasing,
make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local
plumbing codes
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used
drinking water line
1. SHUT OFFTHE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
Turn on the nearest faucet to clear the line of water.
2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
Choose a location for the valve that
is easity accessible II is best to
connect into the side of a vertical
water pipe 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
3. DRII.LTHE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
Drill a 1t4" hote in the water
pipe (even if using a self-
piercing valve) using a
sharp bit Remove any burrs
resulting from drilling the
hofe in the pipe. Take care
not to altow water to drain
into the drill Failure to drill a It4" hole may result in
reduced ice production or smaller cubes
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(CONTINUED)
4, FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
Fasten the shutoff vatve to the cold water pipe with
the pipe clamp
Saddle-Type J
Shutoff Valve Water Pipe
7. CONNECT 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
fully inserted into the valve Tighbn the compression
nut securely
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Saddle*Type 1_ .,_.L Compression
Shutoff Vak!_ ._ _ Nut
Packing ----J
Valve
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber,
NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts
Consult with your licensed plumber
.TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP
Tighten the clamp screws untiI the sealing washer
begins to swell,
NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush
the tubing Washer
Pipe Clamp End
8, FLUSH OUT THE TUBING
Turn the main water supply on
and flush out the tubing until the
water is clear
Shut the water off at the water
valve after about one quart (1
liter) of water has been flushed
through the tubing
Ciamt:
6. ROUTE THE TUBING
Route the tubing between the cold water line and the
refrigerator
Route the tubing through ahole drilSed in the wall of"
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible
NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about
8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about t0" [25
cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out
from the wall after installation_
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94 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE
REFRIGERATOR
NOTES:
•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
Remove the plasticflexibte cap
from the water valve (refrigerator
connection).
11.PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
Arrange the coil of tubing so h,, f_
that it does not vibrate against
the back of the refrigerator or
against the wall Push the
refrigerator back to the wall
12.START THE ICEMAKER
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 cover,
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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
actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them,
•The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost
UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU M/_t"HEAR cycle begins and ends The thermostat control (or
refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also
click when cycling on and off
•Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the
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 and expansion of the inside walls may cause
a popping noise.
You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air
through the refrigerator and freezer compartments
. Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost
cycle may cause a siyzling sound
• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due
to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator
hear air being forced over the condenser by the
condenser fan
•You may hear water running into the drain pan during the
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 DOES NOT OPERATE
Check if..,
_power supply cord is unplugged
A household fuse has blown or circuit
breaker tripped,
The"refrigerat0r control is set to the OF_"positi0n
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle
Then,,,
Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper vottage,
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker,
Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page !1-12
Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end
VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE
Check if... Then ....
I The refrigerator is not resting sotidly on I Floor is weak or uneven or ieveling legs need adjusting,
JSee tnstallation section on page 10
LIGHTS DO NOT WORK
Check if..,
The power supply cord is unplugged,,
Light bulb is loose in the socket
Light bulb has burned out
Then.,.
Firmfy plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
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.
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 MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH
Check if ...... Then.°.
The refrigerator that was replaced was an Modern refrigerators with more storage space require
older model more operating time
The room temperature is hotter than normal. 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
The door is opened often or a large amount
of food has just been added
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and
the refrigerator control was set correctly.
The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the
surrounding conditions
The doors are not closed completely
Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator.
It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to coo!
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 will take up to 24 hours to cool
completely
See the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12
Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way, see
'+Doors will not close completely +'below
The condenser coils are dirty, This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder.
Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning
section on page 19
DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Check if,,+,, Then,..
The refrigerator is not level. See the Installation section on page 10 to ievet refrigerator.
Food packages are blocking the door open Rearrange food containers to cfear door and door sheives
The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves
or baskets are out of position and baskets into their correct positions. See the Using Your
Refrigerator section on pages 14-17
The gaskets are sticking Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch Rub a thin coat
of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning
The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Level the refrigerator Refer to the Door Closing and Alignment
section on page 10
The doors were removed during product installation Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing,
and not properly replaced. Reversing (optional) and Replacing Refrigerator Doors section
on pages 8-9, or calta qualified service technician
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD
Check if_++ Then...
The door is not cIosing properly See "Doors will not close completely" above
The door is opened often When the door is opened, warm, humid air is altowed in
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 of ice to avoid discolored or
off-flavored ice
The ice has been stored for too long Throw away old ice and make new supply
The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food
either compartment is not wrapped properly
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and
odor problems
The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See Care and Cleaning section on page t9.
Ice storage bin needs cfeaning Empty 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., It is normal for water to drip into the
defrost pan I ...............
it is more humid than normal Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to
I evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid
THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMSTO MAKETOO MUCH NOISE
Check if.._ Then°..
The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator: I Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on
Ipage 25
THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZINGTOO SLOWLY
Check if.,,, Then....
The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice ""Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production See the Setting1
the Controls section on page 11-t2 I
Door left open, I Check tO see if something is holding door open I
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER 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 Call a plumber to clear the valve.
Iine may be clogged
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THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN
Check if.,. 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 When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator,
been opened As the warm air cools, it can create avacuum 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,,,,,
lcemaker power switch in the O(off) position,
Water supply turned o_ or not connected
Freezer compartment too warm
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker
to shut off_
Then...
Move the switch to the I (on) position,,
See the Connecting the Water Line section on page 22
Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature.
Level cubes by hand
TEMPERATURE IS TOOWARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP
Check if..o Then......
The air vents are blocked Cold air circulates
from the freezer to the fresh food section and
back again through air vents in the wall dividing
the two sections,
The doors are opened often,
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 1Door Cooling on page 1t for
the location of air vents,
when 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 Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12
conditions, 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 Adding food warms the refrigerato[ it can take a few hours
to the refrigerator or freezel: 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
The weather is humid In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened
A self-defrost cycle was completed It is normal for droplets to form on the back walt after the
refrigerator self-defrosts,
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