Kenmore 10631419200, 10631414200, 10631412200, 10631410200, 10631404200 Owner’s Manual

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Top-Mount Refrigerator

Refrigerador con montaje superior

Refrigerateur superpose

Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

2208015 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

TABLEOF CONTENTS WARRANTY

WARRANTY ......................................................................... 2

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ................................................ 3

PARTS AND FEATURES .................................................. 4

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............................... 5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ............................................. 5

Space Requirements ......................................................... 5

Electrical Requirements ..................................................... 6

Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ................ 6

Refrigerator Doors:

Removing, Reversing and Replacing ................................ 9

Door Closing and Alignment ........................................... 11

Understanding Sounds You May Hear ........................... 11

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ....................................... 12

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ....................................... 12

Setting the Control ........................................................... 12

Adjusting Control Settings ............................................... 12

Food Storage Guide ........................................................ 13

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ........................................... 15

Refrigerator Shelves ........................................................ 15

Meat Drawer and Cover .................................................. 15

Crisper and Crisper Cover ............................................... 15

Ice Maker Operation ........................................................ 16

Freezer Shelf .................................................................... 17

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ............................ 17

Cleaning Your Refrigerator .............................................. 17

Changing the Light Bulb .................................................. 18

Power Interruptions ......................................................... 18

Vacation and Moving Care .............................................. 19

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 20

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ............................ 22

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to

instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the

product, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of

refrigeration, connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household

purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE

UNITED STATES OR CANADA.

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 state or province to province,

Warranty terms may vary in Canada. Contact your local

Sears Service Center for complete details.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

In the space below, record your complete model number,

serial number, and purchase date. You can find this

information on the model and serial number label, located

as shown in the Parts And Features section of this book.

Have this information available to help you obtain

assistance or service more quickly whenever you contact

Sears concerning your refrigerator.

Model number .....106

Serial number

Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for

future reference.

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

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.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

• Do not remove ground prong.

• Do not use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Replace all panels before operating.

• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

• Use nonflammable cleaner.

• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

• Disconnect power before installing ice maker.

• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on some models).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ProperDisposalof

YourOldRefrigerator

IMPORTANT: 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 these instructions 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations of the features may not match your model.

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1. Adjustable Freezer Shelf

2. Ice Cube Trays

3. Control Panel

4. Model and Serial Number Label

5. Meat Drawer (on some models)

6. Crisper Cover

7. Crispers

8. Leveling Rollers (not shown)

9. Freezer Door Shelves

10. Magnetic Door Gaskets

11. Light Switch

12. Utility Compartment

13. Adjustable Glass or Wire Shelves (number varies with model)

14. Door Shelves

Other Parts and Features

(not shown in illustration above/optional on some models)

Automatic Ice Maker

Ice Bin Full-Width Crisper Drawer

Glass Crisper Cover

Partial Freezer Shelf Door Shelf Divider

INSTALLING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Removing Packaging Materials

• Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before using (except the model and serial number

label).

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

"Refrigerator Safety" section.

• On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and

other feature parts may be packaged in the Interior

FeaturePak. Follow the instructions contained in the package for proper assembly.

IMPORTANT:

• Depending on your model, do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or

the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.

Depending on your model, do not remove the white Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control

panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part

of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material.

If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the

freezer and cause icicles to form.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refriger- ator 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.

• To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a .5 in (1.25 cm) space on each side

• Allow 3 in (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top.

• Allow at least 1 in (2.5 cm) between back or cabinet and the wall.

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2" (5.08 cm)

• If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you

leave some extra space at the back for the water line

connections.

If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 in (5.08 cm) minimum on the hinge side

(depending on your model) to allow for the door to

swing open.

Level the refrigerator (See "Door Closing and

Alignment").

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,

or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall below 40° F (5° C).

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death, fire, or electrical shock.

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Read all directions carefully before you begin. IMPORTANT:

• If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to

prevent operation without water.

• All installations must be in accordance with local

plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks.

• Install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing.

• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin

producing ice.

Tools required:

• Standard screwdriver

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical

connection:

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Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that aseparate circuit serving only your refrigerator be

provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a

switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning,

or removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat,

Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to

OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control

(Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on

the model) to the desired setting.

• 7/_ein and 1/2in open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches

• V4in nut driver

• 1/4in drill bit

• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a 1/4in (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and

copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle- type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do

not use a piercing-type or 3A_in (4.76 mm) saddle valve

which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Cold Water Supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is

used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi. If a problem occurs, call your utility company.

Connecting to water line:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet

long enough to clear line of water.

Find a 1/2in (1.27 mm) to 1_/4in (3.18 cm) vertical COLD

water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure must be followed: Drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

To determine the length of copper tubing you will need,

measure from connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet (2.1 m) to allow for

moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use 1/4in (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both

ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4in (6.35 mm) hole in the cold water pipe you have selected.

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1, Cold Water Pipe 2, Pipe Clamp 3, Copper Tubing

4. Compression Nut 5, Compression Sleeve

6. Shut-Off Valve

7. Packing Nut

6. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is solidly in the 1/4in (6.35

ram) drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer

makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing into a container or sink, and turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing

until water is clear. Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

Connecting to refrigerator:

NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrigerator. See the diagrams

below to determine the style of valve you have. (On kit

models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit

instructions.)

1. For Style 1, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert the copper tubing through the clamp, as shown. Remove the tape label from the valve

inlet and insert copper tubing until it bottoms out (approximately 3/4in [1.9 cm]). Tighten nut by hand as

much as possible; then turn the nut an additional _/2 turn using a wrench. Do not overtighten. Re-attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Skip to

Step 2.

For Style 2, disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and insert copper tubing through the clamp as shown. Attach the copper tube to the valve

inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Re- attach the tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet. Move to Step 2.

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check For Leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or

nuts that leak.

Style 1

1, Tube Clamp 2, Copper Tubing 3, Compression Nut

4. Valve Inlet

Style 2

1, Tube Clamp 2, Copper Tubing 3, Compression Nut

3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a

well is your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the 1/4in (6.35 mm) water

line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest

appliance dealer. Install at either tube connection.

4, Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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