Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Contents

o Safety _nstructions ..................................................................2

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

- Starting the Refrigerator .................................. ................ 3

• Adjusting the Controls ..........................................................4

• Energy-Saving Tips ..............................................................4

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Warranty ....................................................Back Cover

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in thespace below_ See page 8 For model and serial number location

Model Number Serial Number Date oFPurchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO, Chicago, IL 60684 UrSA53071, 53078with Ice and Water Service

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before usingthis appliance.WARNING-When using this appliance, alwaysexercise basic safety precautions, including thefollowing:

damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks orabrasion damage along itslength or at either the plug orconnector end.

- When moving your refrigerator away from thewall, be careful not to roll over or damage thepowercord.

• After your refrigerator is in operat'on, do nottouch the cold surfaces in freezer compartment,particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skinmay adhere to the extremely cold surfaces_

• Do not place fingers or hands on the automaticicemaking mechanism while the refrigerator isplugged in. This will help protect you from possibleinjury. It witl also prevent interference with the movingparis of the ejector mechanism, or with the heatingelement that releases the cubes.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anyotl_er appliance.

• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of Agriculturein Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"..You may safety refreeze frozen foods that havethawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they ore stillcold-below 40 ° E

".,Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have anyoff-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and shouldnot be eaten, Thawed ice cream should be discarded° if

the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, getrid of it_The food may be dangerous to eoL

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eatingquality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables andprepared foods The eating quality of red meats isaffected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozenfoods as soon as possible to save as much of their eatingquality as you can/'

• If your old refrigerator is still around thehouse but not in use, be sure to remove the doors.This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning andmaking repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend thatany servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

- Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplugthe refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breakeror fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire

filamenL (A burned_out Jight bulb may break when beingreplaced) NOTE: Moving control to OFF position doesnot remove power to the light circuit

• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang onthe shelves in the refrigerator° They could damagethe refrigerator and seriously injure themselves°

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grounding RequirementsTo connect electricity

For personal safety,this appliance must beproperly grounded.

The power cord of thisappliance is equippedwith a three-prong(grounding) plug whichmates with a standard

Important-Please read carefully.

iPREFERRED

NSUF_E PF_OPE_

three-prong (grounding) wall oullet (Fig 1) to minimize thepossibility of electric shock hazard from thisappliance

Have walt outlet and circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,it is your personal responsibi}ity and obligation to hove itreplaced with a properly grounded three-prong wailoutIet

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT ORREMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROMTHE POWER CORD.

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safely hazards under certainconditions, we strongly recommend against use of anadapter plug However, if you still elect to use anadapter, where local codes permit, o TEMPORARYCONNECTION may be made to a properly groundedtwo-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter(Fig 2) available at most local hardware stores

The larger slot in the adaptermust be aligned with thelarger slot in the wall outtet toprovide proper polarity in theconnection of the powercord

TEMPORARY METHOD

tADAPTER PLUGS NOTPERMIt"lED IN CANADA) JJ_,_,

ALIGNU_RG_ ]lf_, !

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L_t I 1 _ INSUR_PAO_EaD ROUND AND

_i9 2 II FIRMCONNECTIOH._____[i BEFOREuse

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to thewall outlet cover screw does not ground the applianceuntess the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, andthe walt outlet is grounded through the house wiring Youshould have circuit checked by a qualified electrician tomake sure the outlet is properly grounded

When disconnecting the power cord from theadapter, always hold the adapter with one handif this is not done, the adapter ground terminal isvery likely to break with repeated use

Should the adapter ground terminal break,DO NOT USE the appliance until a properground has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safely hazards under certainconditions, we strongly recommend against the useoFan extension cord However, if you stilt elect to usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that itbe a UL listed 3-wire grounding type applianceextension cord having a grounding type plug andoutlet and that the electrica! rating of the cord be15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into itsown individual electrical outlet which has a voltagerating that matches the rating plate. This provides thebest perf'ormance and also prevents overloading housewiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard Fromoverheating wires

Starting the Refrigerator

Location

o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough tosupport it when it is fully loaded

,, Do not install it where the temperature will gobelow 60 ° F.because it will not run often enough tomaintain proper temperatures

- Do not install it next to your range, a heating ventor where the sun will shine directly on it

Clearances

AItow the following clearances For ease oJ_installation,proper air circulation, and plumbing and electricalconnections:

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

Allow 3/4" for door clearance at each side.

Railers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enableyou to move the refrigerator away from the wan forcleaning These ro!Jers should be set so the refrigeratorrests firmly on the floor To assure that the doors willclose automatically from a halfway-open position,there is a buiiNn tilt from the front to the back of the

cabineL Side-by-side refrigerators atso have speciallydesigned door hinges that lift both doors slightlywhen opened, allowing the force of gravity to helpclose them securely

To adjust the rollers:

• Remove the base grilleGrasp it at the bottom andpuiJ it out

o Turn the roller adjustingscrews clockwise to raisethe refrigerator, counter- _'_clockwise to lower it. Usean adjustable wrench orpliers on the 3/8" boltsBoth doors should close

properly when Bottomfront edge of refrigeratorcabinet is about 5/8"from the floor

• To replace thebase grille, llne upthe prongs on the gritlewith the damps an therefrigerator and pushForward until the grillesnaps into place.

Adjusting the Controls

FREEZER CONTROL

COLD INITIAL COLDESTSET[TING

ALLOW24HOURSBETWEENADJUSTMENTS FRESH FOOD CONTROL

OFF COLD INITIAL COLDESTSETTING

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the freshfood and freezer compartments

At first, set both controls at "initial Setting".

Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whetheryou are setting the controls for the first time or adjustingthem later., Then, if you want colder or warmertemperatures in either compartment, adjust the controlsone step at a time,

NOTE: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns offcooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer-but does not shut off power to the refrigerator

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food

compartment. Place a container of milk on the topshelf in the fresh food compartment, Check it a daylater. If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust thetemperature controls.Use the ice cream test for the freezer

compartment. Place a container of ice cream inthe center of the freezer compartmenL Check itafter a day If it's too hard or too soft, adjust thetemperature controls

Turning Your Household ThermostatBelow 60°E at Night?

You may want to move the freezer control one stepcolder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause thecompressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing thefreezer compartment to warm somewhaL

To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezercontrol at this new, colder setting for the entire winter orfor as long as you keep your thermostat turned down

Moving the freezer control to a colder setting shouldhave no effect on your fresh food compartment.However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered controlone step warmer

When you stop turning the household thermostat down atnight, move the refrigerator temperature controls back totheir regular settings

Energy-Saving Tips

o Don't open the doors more often than necessary

° Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,humid weather,

Q'Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving thehouse or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doorshaven't Been left open accidentally.

o Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in yourrefrigerator

° Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before puttingthem in the refrigerator

*' Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup insidethe refrigerator

° lfyou move the controls to the coldest position forquick chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back toregular seltings

° Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding canrequire extra electrical energy to keep everything coot

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHSIN IN

Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZERafter time shown AT AT

35° to40°F. 0°F,

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ....... 3to5 61o12Roasts (Pork & Veal) ......... 3 to 5 4 to 8Steaks (Beef) ............................ 3 to 5 6 to 12Chops (Lamb) .............................. 3 to 5 6 to 9Chops (Porkt ............. 3 to 5 3 to 4Ground & Stew Meats ............... 1 to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats ...................... 1 to 2 3 to 4Sausage (Pork) ................ 1 to 2 1 to 2Processed MeatsBacon .................................. 7 1Frankfurters ........... 7 t/2Ham (Whole) ........................ 7 1 to 2Ham (Half) .......................... 3 to 5 t to 2Ham (Slices) ................ 3 1 to 2Luncheon Meats ............ 3 to 5 FreezingSausage (Smoked) ..................... 7 nat recom-Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ...... 14 to 2 l mendedCooked MeatsCooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ............. 3 to 4 2 to 3Gravy & Meat Broth ....... I to 2 2 to 3

Fresh PoultryChicken & T_;rkey (Whole) ...... ! to 2 t 2Chicken (Pieces) ........... 1 to 2 9Turkey (Pieces) ............................ 1 lo 2 6Duck & Goose (Whale) ............ ! to 2 6Giblets .................... 1 to 2 3

Cooked PoultryPieces (Covered with Broth) ..... ! to 2 6Pieces {Not Covered) .......... 3 to 4 ]Cooked Poultry Dishes ...... 3 to 4 .4 to 6FHed Chicken ............................ 3 to 4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry} FREEZERMost Fruitsand vegetables ......... 8-12 monthsLean fish .................................................. 6-8 months

Fa|b' fish, rolls and breads,soups, stew, casseroles ............................2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,leftovers (cooked),Ice cream (original carton) ................. 1 month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary inquality and age; consequently, safe storage times in yourrefrigerator will vary

New techniques are constantly being developed,Consult the College or County Extension Service oryour local Utility Company for the latest informationon freezing and storing foods

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

• Always remove store wrappings

• Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerateimmediately.

To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or aluminumfoil, or put in a plastic bag

• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.

• Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if youwish.

To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-they've been designed to preserve the natural moistureand freshness of produce,

• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintaincrispness

• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetablescan be stored in their original wrapping.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient homefreezing

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods Freezingretains quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality,

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetabfes are frozenafter picking, the better the frozen product will be. You'IIsave time, too, with less culling and sorting to do.

3, Proper packaging, Use food wraps designedespecially for freezing; they're readily available at mostfood stores

To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with highcream content, will normally require slightly lowertemperatures than more "airy" already-packagedbrands with low cream content

" It will be necessary to experiment to determine thefreezer compartment location and temperature controlsetting to keep your ice cream at the right servingtemperature

• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colderthan the front

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Food Storage Suggestions

Tips on Freezing Foods(continued)

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap welt infreezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrappingmaterial) forming it carefully to the shape of thecontents. This expels air Fold and crimp ends of thepackage to provide o good, lasting seal

Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed; meat,whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully onlyonce

For Convenience°,.

• Store like things together. This saves both time andelectricity because you can find foods faster.

• Place the oldest items up front so they can be usedup promptty

• Use shelves or bins on the door for most often usedsauces and condiments

• Use the meat drawer, if your refrigerator has one, formeats you do not freeze

To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs

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

• Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers wilt lastlonger when stored in closed plastic containers orwrapped in plastic film

• Do not overload your fresh food or freezercompartment with a lot of warm food at one time

• Open the door the fewest times possible to saveelectrical energy

• When going out of town for several days, leave asfew perishables as possible in the refrigerator.Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up)position and shut off water to the refrigerator,

Shelves

Adjustable Shelves in the Fresh Food

Compartment

Adjustable shelves in the fresh faod compartment enableyou to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit yourfamily's food storage needs

• To remove shelves, tilt theshelf up at front, then lift it upand out of the tracks on the

rear wall of the refrigerator.

[-_ Li{I up _ _-1s LmSandoutlii I _ L4J

/ _ _ Tilt up

To replace shelves, select desired shelf height With theshelf front raised slightly, engage the top hooks in thetracks at the rear of the cabinet Then lower the front ofthe shelf until it ]ocks into position

Multi-Position Freezer Compartment Shelves

Shelf supports at various levels in the freezercompartment let you reposition the shelves fromtime to time to better

accommodate your variableinventory of frozen foods..

To reposition shelves:

1_While pressing tabs onshelf supports on the rightwall, lift the shelf out of thegrooves in the supports

2. Pull the shelf

sideways until shelf rodscome out of the hobs onthe le[t wail

3. Select desired shelf

height and insert the rodsinto holes on the le_ wall

I t

If the shelf supports at the desired level onthe right wall have tabs, lower the shelf into the

grooves on the support while I J ._tpressing the tabs. Be sure the .........shelf wire is fuliy inserted intothe grooves

If the shelf supports at thedesired level on the rightwall do not have tabs,merely lower the shelf intoplace on the supports

Dividers

Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility indoor bins on your fresh food door Items such as saladdressings, steak sauces and other condiments can nowbe kept securely against the door liner to help preventtipping, spilling or s_iding

Place index finger andmiddle finger on eitherside of the divider nearthe front and simply moveit back and forth tofit your needs,

Divider

Storage DrawersFreezer Bin

You can store bulkyand odd-shaped foodpackages in this sliderout bin and remove them

easily when you wantthem without disturbingfoods stored above ornext to them

Sealed Crisper Drawer

This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foodsfresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foodssuchas:

•Artichokes •Celery " Le_uce "Radishes• Asparagus oCherries • Parsley "RhubarboBeets,topped •Corn " Peas,green _Spinach•Blueberries "Currants oPlums °Tgmatoes,° Carrots •Greens, lea[y ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strongodors should be stored wrapped-foods such as:

• Brussels • Broccoli oCauliflower •TurnipsSprouts • Cabbage "Green Onions _Parsnips

Temperature Controlled Meats Drawers

The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to

allow a stream of cold air from the Freezer compartmentto flow around the drawer_

The variable temperature control regulates the air flowfrom the freezer compartment.

Set the control lever at! the way up-the coldest setting-tostore fresh meats If the lever is left in the meat position fora long period of time, some frost may form on the insideof the drawer

Set the control lever all the way down to convert thedrawer to normal refrigerator temperature andprovide extra vegetable storage space The coldair duct is turned off

Variable settings between these extremescan be selected

Features

ICE ACCESS DOORLift it to turn icemaker on or off, orto level ice cubes in storage binfrom time to time.

ICE STORAGECO/VIce is made and storedhere until called for

by pressing thedispenser pad on thefront of the door.

WATER AND ICEDISPENSERLocated on outside of

Freezer compartmentdoor, it dispenses icecubes and (on modelsso equipped) waterthrougl_ ihe door.

FREEZER DOORSHELVES--Door she_ves keepfrequently used frozenfood itemswithin easyreach.

MULTI-POSITIONFREEZER SHELVESShelf supports atvarious levels give youextra storage flexibility.

FREEZER BIN--This slide-out bin holds bulky andodd-shaped food packages andmakes them easily accessiblewithout disturbing frozen food next

_ERATURE CONTROLSboth controls to

They may need adjustingSee "Adjusting the Controls"

This sealed drawer isdesigned tomaintain higher humidity levelsrecommended for unwrapped foodsand most vegetables. See "StorageDrawers".

LITY BINDual-usage bin holds two dozeneggs in their cartons, or storesonextra supply of ice cubes in thefreezer for special occasions.

Door stays open while bin is•n use, provides easy accessto dairy products°

CARE LABEL

Information you'll wantto know is right on therefrigerator, includingeveryday care,

)R SHELVESDoor shelves keepfrequenlly-used fooditems within easy reach.

"_'-ADJU STABLETEMPEREDGLASS SHELVES

These shelves let youarrange-and rearrange-theinterior of your refrigerator tomeet your ever-changing foodstorage needs.

MODEL AND SERIALNUMBER LOCATIONYou'll findthese numbers either

SEALED CRISPER DRAWER an the side wall or an the bottom frontof the cabinet. To order repair parts,see the parts llstthat came with yourrefrigerator, or take thesenumbers toyour nearestSears Service Centerand they wilt help you.

to or on top of them. --TEMPE RATURE CONTROLLED

TEXTURED STEELDOORS MEATS DRAWERTouch the textured doors; they won't Thevariable temperature control

regulates the flow of cold air from the

AUTOMATIC EN ERGYSAVER SYSTEMWarm liquid from the refrigerator'scondenser is automatically circulatedaround the front edge of the freezershow fingerprints, freezer. Set the control lever all the

MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS way up to the coldest setting to store compartment to help keep moisturemeats Set t all the way down from forming on the outside of the

refrigerator du ring humid weather.to convert thedrawer to normal

refrigerator temperature and provideextra vegetab e storage space_

Doors dose quietly, and gaskets sealtightlywhen the refrigerator islevel-

" "nsee Starh gthe Refrigerator" NO DEFROSTINGIt is not necessary to defrostthe freezeror fresh food corn partments. Yourrefrigerator is designed and equippedto defrost itself automatically

Automatic Icemaker & Ice/Water Dispenser

How it Works

Your refrigerator has anautomatic icemaker

and a dispenser thatdispenses water, icecubes and crushed ice

(on some modelslthrough the freezercompartment doorHere's how they work

Water flows fromthe household

supply through a

(1 } dual sotenoid valve to the

(2) water tubing and to the

(3) automatic icemaker as needed

Water is frozen in the

(4) cube mold and ejected into the

(5) storage bin where a motor-powered auger movescubes forward

Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when thepad is pressed

When the switch is moved to CRUSHED (on somemodels), a baffle channels cubes through the crusherand crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass

Water flaws through the

(6) tubing in the door and is dispensed when the padis pressed

(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night light inthe dispenser on or off The light also comes on when thepad is pressed

The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out

Important Facts about Your Ice & Water

Dispenser

• If this is your first icemaker you'll hear occasionalsounds that may be unfamiliar. These are normalicemaking sounds and are not cause for concern

• Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle-approximately t20 cubes in a 24-hour period-depending on freezer compartment temperature, roomtemperature, number of door openings and other useconditions

• Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal, if ice flowinterruption is more than brief, ice clump(s) may be thecause and should be removed fol{owing instructions inthis section

• Avoid over filling glasses with ice and usingnarrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute orcause the door in the chute to freeze shut Periodicallyopen the freezer compartment door and look down intothe chute If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through witha wooden spoon

• To help keep bits of ice from being sprayedbeyond the glass, place the glass dose to the icechute-but not so dose that it blocks out coming ice

• Ice should not be dispensed into thin glasses, finechina or delicate crystal-they can crack or chip fromthe combined pressure of your hand pressing themagainst the pad and ice dropping into the container

• Fill glasses with ice before adding soda or otherbeverage mixes. This will prevent splashing whichcould cause the ice and water selector switch to stick

- Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilledin the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packagesin the storage bin may cause the icemaker or augerto jam

• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storagebin. It may not crush or dispense wel!

Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser

if you use your refrigerator before the water connectionis made, raise theice access door and make sure theicemaker feeler arm is in the STOP

(up) position

When the water supply has beenconnected to the icemaker, move the feeler arm to ON(down) position

erinSTOP (up)position

Feeter arm inON (down)position

Select WATER, then press the dispenser pad for abouttwo minutes to remove trapped air from the water lineand to fil) the water reservoir The ice cube mo_d

automatically fins with water after cooling to freezingtemperatures First cubes normaJty freeze after severalhours

NOTE: With a newty4nstaHed refrigerator, allow about24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down tothe proper ice-making temperature

Once 'four Icemaker & Dispenser

Are in OperationThrow away the first few botches of ice cubes ( ] 6 or 24cubes) Thiswill flush away any impurities in the water lineDo the same thing after vacations or extended periods whenice isn't used

To clean out the line, pour the first six glassfuls of water in thekitchen sink. The first water through the system picks up aslight "plastic" taste from the water tubing

TO make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubesoccasionally, When cubes fall into the bin they may pile upclose to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the STOPposition before the bin gets full Keeping the cubes levelallows the icemaker to fill the bin

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from the pad andwait a few seconds to catch the last

bits of ice or drops of water Theremay be some dripping afterdispensing of crushed ice or waterif there is a lot of dripping, the spillshould be wiped dry right away.Do not pour water in the spill shelf because it is not selfdraining-pour it in the kitchen sink The shelf and its grilleshould be cleaned regularly according to Careand Cleaning instructions. Presshereto

remove grillThe grille is easi}y removed bypressing on the back right corner.

Caution:

Under certain rare circumstances, ice cubes may bediscolored, usually appearing with a green-bluish colorThe cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently dueto a combination of factors such as certain characteristics

of local waters, household plumbing and theaccumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supplyIine which feeds the icemaker Continued consumption ofsuchdiscobred ice cubes may be injurious to health. Ifsuchdiscobration is observed, discard the ice cubes andcontact your Sears Service Center

If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin...

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it isnormal for severaI cubes to be joined together. However, ifyou don't use the ice very often ice dumps may form in thestorage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens:

• Remove the storage bin from the freezer

• Break up ice dumps with your hands. Throw away anydumps that you can't break up

• Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt andfuse together

To Dispense Ice and Water

o Set the selector switch to CUBES, CRUSHED ICE(on some models) or WATER.

o Grip the glass or other container near the rim and pressthe rim against lhe center of the pad

When Dispensing Ice:

o Some crushed ice may bedispensed even though you selectedCUBES Thishappens occasionallywhen a few cubes get channeledto the crusher

o Sometimes a mound of snow wiltform on the door in the ice chuteThis condition is normal, and usuallyoccurs when you have dispensedcrushed ice repeatedly The snowwilt eventually evaporate

When Dispensing Water:

• The first glass of water dispensedmay be warmer than the followingones This is normal

o Dispensed water is cool, not icedFor colder water, simpiy odd crushedice or cubes before dispensing water

CAUTION: Never put fingers or otherobjects into the dispenser opening

To Remove Ice Storage Bin

Lift the left corner to kee the bin From

the shelf Pull the bin straight out whilesupporting it at front and back.

To Replace Ice Storage Bin

Slide the bin back until the tab on the

bin locks into the slot in the shelf

tf the bin does not go all the way back,remove it and turn the drive mechanism

1/4 turn Then push the bin back againuntil the tab on the Bin lacks into theslot in the shelf Mechanism _,.'"

If Ice ts Not Used Often ....

"Old" ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Emptyice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm waterBe sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing it-otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger

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

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

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

• Going away on vacation, at which time you should alsoturn off the valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator.

t0

Icemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

You will need a shutoff valve, two1/4" O D compression nuts, twocompression sleeves and enough1/4" OD copper tubing to connectrefrigerator to water source (YourSears Stare or Catalog Sales Officehas a kit available with a saddler

type shutoff valve and coppertubing Before purchasing, makesure a saddle-type valve complieswith your local plumbing codes )

CAUTION: Do not install icemakertubing in areas where temperaturesfall below Freezing.

1. Find a 3/8" to 1" vertical COLDwater pipe near the refrigeratorWhen it is necessary to connect intoa horizontal water pipe, make theconnection to the tap or side, ratherthan at the bottom to avoid drawingoff any sediment from the water pipe

2. Measure from INLET on rear ofrefrigerator to water pipe Add 7feet to alfow for moving refrigeratorfor cleaning This is the length of1/4" O D copper tubing you willneed for the job (length from watervalve to water pipe PLUS 7 feet)Be sure both ends of copper tubingare cut square

3. Turn OFF main water supplyTurn on nearest I:aucet long enoughto clear line of water

CAUTION: When using anyelectrical device (such as a powerdrill) to facilitate installation, besure the device is insulated or

wired in a manner to prevent thehazard of electrical shock

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a3/16" hole in the vertical coldwater pipe you have selected

Typical

ways toconnectto watersupply

Through floor_obasemenl

cold water pipe

PtPE _I t--'-

SHUTOFF

VALVE_"i

-WASHER

VERTICAL

COLD WATERPiPE

5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold waterpipe with pipe damp Be sure inletend is solidly in 3/16" dri!led holein water pipe and washer is underpipe clamp Tighten packing nutTighten pipe clamp screws carefullyand evenly so washer makes awatertight connection Do notovertighten or you may cru_,hcopper tubing, especially if softcopper tubing is used Now you areready to connect the copper tubing

S

PACKING

NUT /

OUTLETVALVE

I'

COMPRESSION

COMPRESSIONSLEEVE

6. Slip compression sleeve andcompression nut on copper tubingas shown above Insert end oftubing into outlet end squarely as faras it will go Screw compression nutto outlet end with adjustablewrench. Do not overtighten. TurnON main water suppty and flush outtubing until water is clear Turn OFFshutoff valve on water pipe You arenow ready to connect other end of]/4" copper tubing to water valveon back of refrigerator

Under sinklo Through walt Ie crawlcold wc_er 1outili_ room space ur_de_

pipe ca_d wa_er pipe house

t/4" TUBE TO SHUTOFFVALVE

N UT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION

7. Your model has a water valvecompression fitting coming throughthe rear walt oFthe refrigeratorAssembie compression nut oncompression fitting as shown aboveinsert end of tubing into connectorand tighten compression nut Be sureend of tubing is square in connectorand isinserted asfar as itwill go Donot overtighten Be sure there isenough extra tubing (coiled intothree turns oFabout 10" diameter) toaIIow refrigerator to move out fromwaft after installation Secure tubingin metal clamp at top right corner ofcompressor compartment cover8. Turn shutoff valve ON TIGHTENANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTSTHAT LEAK

9. Copper tubing may now befastened to baseboard

10. Your ice cubes can only be asfresh-tasting as the water thatproduces them That's why it isagood idea ta purify the water witha water filter The water fitter is anoptional part at extra cast and isavailable from the Sears ServiceCenter Order Filter No. 978488and instaiJat the inlet water tubeconnection,

11. Water Pressure Limitations:Nat below {15 PS I ) or above(125 P.S1.). Ira problem occurs,call your Utility Company

IMPORTANT: It may take up to 24hours for your icemaker to beginproducing iceThe first few batches of ice cubesshould be thrown away, so thatremaining impurities in the waterline will be flushed out

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Care and Cleaning

Outside

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should bewiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Waterleft on the shelf may leave deposits that you canremove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can alsouse a paste of non-precipitating water softener (suchas Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citricacid powder per pint of hot tap water.. Soak until thedeposit disappears or becomes bose enough to rinseaway. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequateAvoid using wax on the spill shetf and trim

The door handles and trim can Be cleaned with

a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquiddishwashing detergent and water_ Dry with a softcloth Don't use wax on the door handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean_ Wipe with a clean clothlightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax ormild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polishwith a clean, soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel, Thesemay leave a residue that can harm the paint. Do notuse scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach orcleaners containing bleach because these productscan scratch and weaken the paint finish

Protect the paint flnish_ The finish on _heoutsideof the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paintfinish With proper care, it w_ll stay new-!ooking andrust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliancewax when the refrigerator is new and then at leasttwice a year

Inside

The fresh food and freezer compartmentinteriors should be cleaned at least once a year_Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is notpractical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or clothwhen cleaning around switches, lights or controls

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about atablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water Thisboth cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughlywith water and wipe dry

Other parts of the refrigerator-including doorgaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storagebin and aLtplastic parts-can be cleaned the sameway Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasivecleaners. Door gaskets are factory-lubricated withpetroleum jeIty on the hinge side. If the Iubricant isexcessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film an thegasket to help insure a proper hinge_side seal. Whenyou clean the door gaskets, relubricate them

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot waterbecause the extreme temperature difference maycause them to break

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of bakingsoda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf

Change the box every three months _naddition, put anopen box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stalefreezer odors

Do not wash any plastic parts from yourrefrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Storage Drawers

Drawers at bottom of Freshfood compartment will stopbefore coming all the way out of refrigerator to helpprevent contents from spilling onto floor The drawers canbe removed easily by tilting up slightly and pu!ling pastthe "stop" iocafion

To remove storage drawers when fresh foodcompartment door cannot be opened fully:

1. Remove food from shelf

above top drawer and takeout shelf.

20Take food off glass coverand out of drawerr

3. Put your fingers behindthe gasket at the rear of thedrawer and pull forwardRemove the gasket

4. Pull the drawer

partway out. Reach in, pushthe rear of the glass up; at thesame time, push it back until itclears front-corner retainers

5_ Tilt and remove thecover,

60 Pull the drawerforward, lift the front to dearstops, and pull the drawerout until it hits the door. ThenJilt the drawer up until it ishigher than the drawersupports, tilt it and takeit ouL

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7oif tapeholdsbottomdrawer cover to drawer supports,remove the tape Pull drawer partway out. Reach in,push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back,until it clears front-corner retainers,

8, Tilt and remove the cover

9. Tilt and remove the drawer

After cleaning, replacedrawers and covers inreverse order Reinstall the

gasket at the rear of the topdrawer. Fit the end of theplastic drawer support intothe slot on the gasket, withthe rubber gasket flap facingyou Make sure the gasketsnaps into place

Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment

When cleaning, removethe freezer bin and flush

a solution of baking soda(one teaspoon) and twocups of hot [not boiling)water through the drainfine with the help of ameat baster This will

help eliminate odor andreduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line

If drain becomes dogged, use a meat baster andbaking-soda-and_water solution to force the clog throughthe drain line,

Condenser

The condenser is locatedbehind the base grille, Formost efficient operation,remove the base grilleand sweep away or vacuumup dust that [s readilyaccessible For best results,use a brush special}ydesigned for this purpose. It is available at your Searsstore or service center. This easy cleaning operationshould be done at least once a year

Behind Refrigerator

Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wallAll types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularlycushioned coverings and those with embossed surfacesPull the refrigerator slraight out and return it to position bypushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side directionmay damage floor covering or refrigerator

Light Bulb Replacement

Unplug the refrigerator before changing a llght bulb,

Fresh Food Compartment--Upper Light

!. Pull off temperature control knobs

Pin

2. Pull the bottom of the light shield down and forward,then rotate the top up and off

3o After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall lightshiefd

Fresh Food Compartment--Lower Light (on somemodels)

This light is Iocated behind a shield atthe rear ofthe _:reshbad compartment

1. Grasp the top edge of the shield and llft it upand forward to Freeits top edge

2. After replacing with same size bulb, hook the topof the shield back in place

Freezer Compartment

1_Remove she}f iust belowlight panel (Shelf will beeasier to remove if it is

emptied first )

2. Pull plastic light paneltoward you, (It will bend tofree tabs from grooves,)

3, After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall paneland shelf.

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Before You Call for Service

Savetimeand money CheckthisIistof causesof minoroperatingproblemsyou can correct yourself

Refrigerator doesnot operate

• May be indefrostcycMwhen motordoes not operate for about30 minutes

.,Temperaturecontrol inOFFposition

"If interiorlight is not on, refrigeratormay not beplugged in atwaif oullet

• If plug issecureand refrigerator fails to operate,plug [amp intosameoutletto determineifthere istripped circuitbreaker orburnedout [use

Motor operates for long periods

• Modern refrigeratorswith morestoragespaceand a largerfreezerrequiremore operating time

• Normal when refrigerator isfirst deliveredIo your home- usuaIlyrequires24 hoursto completelycool down

• Largeamountsof food placed in refrigerator to be cooled orfrozen

• Hotweather-frequent door openings

• Door leftopen

• Temperaturecontrolsset too cold

. Condenserneedscleaning

. Check ENERGY-SAVINGTIPS

Operating sounds

• Thehighspeed compressormotorrequiredto maintainnearzerotemperaturesin lhe large freezercompartmentmayproducehighersoundlevelsthan yourold refrigerator

, Normal fan air flow-one FanBlowscold air lhroughlherefrigeratorand freezercompartments-anotherfan cools thecompressormotorTheseNORMAL soundswilf atsobe heardfromtimeto time:

• Defrosttimerswitchclicksat defrost

• Defrostwaterdripping

• Temperaturecontrol clicksON or OFF

• Refrigerantboiling or gurg!ing

• Cracking or popping of cooling coilscausedby expansionand...... tcontractionduring defrostand refrigerationfollowing defros

• Ice cubesdropping intothe binand water runningin pipesasicemakerrefilts

Motor starts & stops frequently

• Temperaturecontrolstartsand stopsmotor to maintaineventemperaturesThisisnormal

Door notclosing properly

• Door gasketon hingesidestickingor folding over Tocorrect,puto smallamountof pelroleumjellyon face of gasket

Vibration or rattling

• ff refrigeratorvibrates,morethan likely it is notrestingsolidlyonlhefloor The front rollerscrewsneedadjusting,or floor isweak oruneven Referto StarlingYourRefrigeratorsection

• If dishesvibrate on shelves,try movingthem Slightvibration isnormal

Foodsdry out

• Foodsnot covered,wrapped orsealed properly

Freshfood or freezer compartment temperaturetoo warm

• Temperaturecontrolnot setcold enough

• Warm wealher-frequent door openings

• Door leftopen for long time

• Packagemaybe holdingdoor open

Frostor icecrystals on frozen food

• Door may havebeenleft ajar or package holdingdoor open

• Too frequentor too longdoor openings

• Frostwithin package isnormal

Slow icecubefreezing

• Door mayhave beenleftajar

• Settemperatureof freezercompartmentcolder

Ice cubes have odor/taste

• Old cubesneedto be discarded Emptyice bin every 30 days

• Ice storagebinneedsto be washed

• Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand!or freezercompartmentsmay be Iransmillingodor!taste to ice cubes

• Interiorof refrigeratorneedscleaning

Automatic icemaker doesnotwork

• Icemakerfeelerarm inSTOP(up) position

• 'Watersupplyturned offor not connected

• Freezercompartmenttoo warm

• Cubes1oosmall-water shutoffvalve connectingrefrigerator to homewater line maybe clogged

• Sometimescubesfuseto the sideof theice mold and hold theMeier armin theSTOP(up)posilion Removethisiceto restartIheicemaker

• Piledup cubes instorage bin maycauseicemakerto shutoff prematurely With icemakerfeeler arm in STOP(up)position,level cubesin binby hand

• When levelingcubesby hand, you mayhave pushedthefeelerarminto the STOP(up)positionby mistake

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Cube dispenserdoes not work

• No icecubes Removestoragecontainer tfcubesare frozentowire arm,removecubes

• No ice cubes lcemokeror water supply turnedoff

• Irregular ice clumpsinstoragecontainer Breakup asmanyasyou can with fingertippressureanddiscard theremainingclumps

Water has poor taste/odor

Ifwater dispenserhasnot beenusedfor an extendedperiod,dispenseseveralglassfulsofwater to eliminatetastetemporarilyimpartedby thewater line

• PooNastingincomingwater Installa water filter

Water dispenser does not work

• Water supply lineturned offor not connected

• Supply linemay be clogged with sediment

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

• Not unusualduring periodsof highhumidity

Moisture collects inside

• Toofrequentor too long door openings

• Inhumidweather, air carriesmoistureinto refrigeratorwhendoors are opened

Water on floor

• Thedrain inthe bottom of the freezermaybe clogged Removeany iceon thefreezerbottomand clean thedrain ReferIo Careand Cleaning section

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

• Normal air flow cooling motor In therefrlgerationprocess,it isnormal thatheat beexpelled in thearea under the refrigeratorSomefloor coveringswill discolorat thesenormal and safeoperating temperaturesYourFloorcoveringsuppliershouldbeconsultedifyou object to thisdiscoloration

Interior light doesnotwork

• No power at outbt

. Lightbulb needsreplacing SeeCare and Cleaning section

Refrigerator has odor

• Foodwith strongodors shouldbe tightlycovered

• Checkfor spoiled Food

• interior needscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section

• Defrostwater systemneedscleaning

• Keepopen box of baking sodain refrigerator; replace everythreemonths

Accessories

Water Filter Accessory(optional at extra cost)Your ice cubes can only be as fresh4asting as the waterthat produces them That's why it's a good idea to purifythe water with a water filter

The water filter is an optionaI part at extra cost and isavailable from your Sears Service Center Order FilterNo 978488 and it may be installed in minutes whenattached to the inlet water tube connection

Water Supply Accessory Kit(optional at extra cost)A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-offvalve, fittings and instructions needed to connect theicemaker to your cold water line is also available fromyour Sears store or Sears Service Center

Moving Precautions

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, removeall food and clean and dry the interior Secure all looseitems by taping them securely in place Keep therefrigerator in an upright position during actual movingand in the van Secure the refrigerator in the van to_revent movement, and protect the outside with a

lanket

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shutoff power tothe refrigerator, turnthe FreshFood control to the OFFposition, and clean the interior with a baking soda solutionof one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of waterWipe dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of bakingsoda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods andleave controls at their regular settings However, if roomtemperature is expected to drop below 60°F, follow thesame instructions as for extended vacations

Set icemaker to the STOP position and shutoff water supplyto refrigerator

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FULL ONE YEARWARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintainedaccording to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this

refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL RVE-YEAR WARRANTYON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated andmaintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the product,

Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing andcompressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators whichare used for storage of food for private household purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAItABLE BY CONTACTING THENEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.This warranty gives you specific legal rights,

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Depto 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE

Your Kenmore has added value when you considerthat Sears has nationwide serviceunits staffed bySears-trained technicians...professional techniciansspecifically trained to service SEARSappliances,having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that wemeet our pledge to you..."We Service What We Sell."

ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE,BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built andtested for years of dependable use_Yet any modernappfiance may need service from time to time. TheSears warranty plus the Sears maintenanceagreement give protection from unexpected repairbills. Contact your salesperson or nearest servicecenter for details.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR*W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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