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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien
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Kenmore Eliteo
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P/N MFL63729601
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmor_com
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Sears Canada inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
www.sea rs.ca
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Warranty 3
Refrigerator Shelves 22 - 23
Protection Agreements 4
important Safety instructions 5
Grounding Requirements 6
Refrigerator Installation 7 - 14
Unpacking Your Refrigerator 7
installation 7
Base Grille installation 7
Leveling The Refrigerator Door 8
Handle Removal 8
Removing And Replacing Refrigerator Doors 9- 10
Door Alignment 11
Connecting The Water Line 12
Before You Begin 12
Freezer Shelf 23
Filter 24 =25
Water Filter 24
Performance Data Sheet 25
Care And Cleaning 26 =27
General Cleaning Tips 26
Outside 26
Inside Walls 26
Door Liners And Gaskets 26
Plastic Parts 26
Back Cover 26
Light (LED) Replacement 26
Power Interruptions 26
What You Will Need 12
installation instructions 13- 14
Refrigerator Features 15
Using Your Refrigerator 16 =25
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 16
Control Panel Features 16
Refrigerator And Freezer Controls 16 - 18
Adjusting Control Settings 18
Icemaker Operation 18
Food Storage Guide 19
Storing Frozen Food 19
Water And ice Dispenser 20
ice Storage Bin 21
When You Go On Vacation 27
When You Move 27
When You Should Set The Icemaker Power 27
Switch To Off (o)
Normal Sounds You May Hear 27
Troubleshooting Guide 28 - 32
Door Rack And Support 21
Crisper And Crisper Cover 21 - 22
Snack Pan 22
SIDE=BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
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Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable
3art of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair. This coverage applies for only 90
days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange
for free repair. This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
3rovinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used 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 state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase.Your new
Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years
of dependable operation. But like all products, it may
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life
of your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:
[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating
properly under normal use, not just defects. Our
coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No
deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage - real protection.
[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.
[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us.
[] "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered
product if four or more product failures occur within
twelve months.
[] Product replacement if your covered product can not be
Fixed.
[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
Request - no extra charge.
[] Fast help by phone- we call it Rapid Resolution -
phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."
[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due
to power fluctuations.
[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
Covered refrigerator or freezer.
[]Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product
takes longer than promised.
[]10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is
all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and
additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827=6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6655.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional instaflation Of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call
1-800=4-MY-HOME ®.
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Have
these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Model No. Date of Purchase
Serial No.
Save these instructions and attach your sales receiptfor future reference.
Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages.Alwaysreadandobey.
Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Italertsyoutosafetymessagesthatinformyouofhazardsthatcankillor
hurtyouorothers,orcausedamagetotheproduct.Allsafetymessageswillbeprecededbythesafetyalert
symbolandthehazardsignalwordDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION.Thesewordsmean:
DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
P_ CALIT_ON Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury, 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
instructions are not followed.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following. Read all instructions before using this
appliance:
• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out
from the outlet.
• Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along
its length or at either the plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the electric service
cord in any way.
• Do not crush or damage the water line.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themshelves.
• Keep fingers out of 'pinch point' areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful when you open the doors when children are
in the area.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
• Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment, they
may break when frozen, causing damage.
• The refrigerator=freezer should be positioned so that
the supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection if an
accident happens.
• 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 outlet is
properly grounded.
SAVE THESE
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the 'Attention Installer' instructions that were taped
to the front of the refrigerator.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold
surfaces.
• In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element that releases the cubes.
DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of Agriculture
in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed
if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below
40°F (4°C). ''
"Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be frozen and should not
be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. Ifthe
odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of
it. The food may be dangerous to eat."
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating
quality of foods, particulary fruits, vegetables and prepared
foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than
that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you can."
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous.., even if they will sit for "just a few days".
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
Your old refrigerator may have 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 can
be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions
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 outlet is properly grounded.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle "--,
3-prong
grounding
plug
En sureprope
ground exists
before use.
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.
of environmental legislation. This appliance contains
fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), and is made of parts and
materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the
important materials should be sent to the collection
center of waste material and can be reused after rework
(recycling). To recycle, please contact your local agency.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator. Ifthe supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid any hazard.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 volts, 60Hz, 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
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(Ground) prong from the power cord.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be
15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
NOTE: Unplug or remove power from the unit before
performing any type of installation, maintenance or
cleaning.
INSTALLATION
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Usetwoormorepeopletomoveandinstallthe
refrigerator.
Failuretodosocanresultinbackorotherinjury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning
type labels, the model and serial number label, or the
Technical Data sheet located under the front part of the
refrigerator, behind the base grille.
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 mmportant
Safety instructions section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position.
1. Avoid placing unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or
moisture.
2. To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
3. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.
4. NEVER install the refrigerator on a platform or a
weakly supported structure.
5. 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 be adversely affected.
NOTE: For proper air circulation, and best cooling and
energy consumption results, maintain a minimum
distance of 2 inches (5.08cm) from adjacent items
and surfaces.
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2" (5.08 cm) _" "_' 2" (5.08 cm) _- _" "_-2" (5.08 cm)
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. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base grille,
stopper, etc. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base
grille or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured
or receive an electrical shock.
BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION
1. To remove the base grille:
a) Open the doors, (refrigerator and freezer).
b) Once doors are open remove screws on top
of cover.
2. To install or replace base grille:
a) Place cover into position and insert and tighten
screws.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
HANDLE REMOVAL
Place level on top of the refrigerator as shown below.
If your refrigerator is not level, insert a flat blade
screwdriver into the grooves of the leveling legs (shown
in picture below), Rotate legs clockwise to raise or
counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator,
You may have to remove the door handles to move the
refrigerator through a narrow opening, See instructions
below,
NOTE: To avoid damaging door surfaces when moving
the refrigerator through narrow openings, it is
ALWAYS recommended to remove the doors as
instructed in the next two pages.
• Loosen the set screws with a %2"(2.38 mm) Allen
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or moved, use a V4"(6.35 mm)Allen
wrench,
Mounting
Set screw
Left leveling Right leveling leg
leg
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors
close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator
should slope V4"(6.35 mm) to ½" (0.127 mm) from front
to back.
Then level the refrigerator from side to side,
Wrench
ElectricShockHazard
• Disconnectelectricalsupplytotherefrigerator
beforeinstalling.Failuretodosocouldresultin
deathorseriousinjury.
• Donotputhands,feetorotherobjectsintothe
airvents,basegrille,orbottomoftherefrigerator.
Youmaybeinjuredorreceiveanelectricalshock.
• Becarefulwhenyouworkwiththehinge,base
grille,andstopper.Youmaybeinjured.
REMOVING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Before removing the doors, remove the base grille.
See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.
To remove the right (refrigerator) door:
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Removingtheleft(freezer)doorwithwaterline
connection.
• Pull up the water feed tube while pressing area
(Figure 1) as shown in the figure below.
• NOTE: If a tube end is deformed or abraded, trim the
part away. Disconnecting the tube under the door
causes about 0.13 gallons (0.5 liters) water to
flow out. Put a large container at end of tube to
prevent water from draining onto the floor.
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1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks
(not shown) of the hinge cover from the top of the
refrigerator cabinet (2). Lift up the cover.
3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge
(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).
NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, removal process is
the same.
4. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin.
5. Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching
surface.
CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
Type 2
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1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks
(not shown) of the hinge cover from the top of the
refrigerator cabinet (2). Lift up the cover.
3. Disconnect all the wire harnesses (3).
4. Remove the grounding screw (4).
5. Rotate hinge lever (5) counterclockwise. Lift the top
hinge (6) free of the hinge lever latch (7).
NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, removal process is
the same.
CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
6. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin being careful to
pull the water lines through the lower hinge pin.
7. Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching
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surface.
Reinstallingtheright(refrigerator)door 5. Reconnect the water tubes by inserting the tubes into
the connectors.
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Type 2
1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin.
2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) into
place. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure
hinge.
NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, reinstallation
process is the same.
3. Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of wire
opening in cabinet top. Position cover (2) into place.
Insert and tighten cover screw (1).
Reinstalling the left (freezer) door
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(4).
1. Feed the water tubes through the lower hinge pin and
place the door onto the lower hinge pin.
2. Fit top hinge (6) over hinge lever latch (7) and into
place. Rotate lever (5) clockwise to secure hinge.
NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, reinstallation
process is the same.
3. Install the grounding screw (4) and connect all the
wire harnesses (3).
4. Hook tab on door switch side of cover (2) under edge
of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover into
place. Insert and tighten cover screw (1).
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