Kenmore 106.44102300 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
Model numbers:
106.44102300
106.44109300
Cabinet Depth
106.44103300
Side by Side Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador de dos puertas
con profundidad para armario
Manual de uso y cuidado
Réfrigérateur côte à côte
profondeur d’armoire
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
5019 637 33080 Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
2300222 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
WARRANTY.....................................................................................2
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..............................................................3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ....................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements ................................................................4
Electrical Requirements................................................................5
Water Supply Requirements ........................................................5
Removing the Door Handles ........................................................5
Base Grille ....................................................................................6
Leveling Refrigerator ....................................................................6
Water Supply Connection ............................................................6
Water System Preparation ...........................................................7
Normal Sounds.............................................................................7
REFRIGERATOR USE ....................................................................8
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................8
Using the Controls........................................................................8
Water and Ice Dispensers ............................................................9
Water Filtration System............................................................. 10
Ice Maker and Storage Bin........................................................ 11
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ..................................................... 11
Refrigerator Shelves .................................................................. 11
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ....... 12
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control ...... 12
Crisper Humidity Control........................................................... 12
FREEZER FEATURES ................................................................. 12
Freezer Shelf.............................................................................. 12
Freezer Basket........................................................................... 13
DOOR FEATURES ....................................................................... 13
Door Bins................................................................................... 13
REFRIGERATOR CARE............................................................... 13
Cleaning..................................................................................... 13
Changing the Light Bulbs.......................................................... 14
Power Interruptions................................................................... 14
Vacation and Moving Care........................................................ 14
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................. 15
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS.................................................... 17
In the U.S.A................................................................................ 17
In Canada .................................................................................. 18
Accessories ............................................................................... 18
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS............................................ 18
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS.......................................................... 19
SERVICE NUMBERS ............................................... BACK COVER
ONE-YEAR FULL 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.
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 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 and
excludes original and replacement Kenmore Filtered Ice & Water
filter cartridges (if equipped with the filter system). Original and
replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days, parts only,
against defects in material or workmanship.
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.
Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
Product Record
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 on the inside wall of the
refrigerator compartment.
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.
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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 (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
■
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.
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.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Removing packaging materials
■
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator. Rub 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 “Refrigerator Safety” section.
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.
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside
of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions
in the “Refrigerator Care” section.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
36"
(91.5 cm)
1
/4"
13
(34 cm)
69"
(175.0 cm)
1
12
/2"
2"
(5.1 cm)
1. Minimum fixed wall position.
2. For full-overlay cabinet doors and a trim kit, the height of the
opening must be 69
3. Recommended locations for electrical and water connections.
■
If you are installing the refrigerator to fit flush with the front of
the base cabinets, all shoe molding and baseboards must be
removed from the rear of the refrigerator opening.
■
The water hookup and electrical hookup must be placed near
the bottom of the refrigerator.
■
A trim kit is available for those installations where the
refrigerator will not fit flush. Call 1-800-4- MY- HOME® for
ordering information.
(32 cm)
21/2"
(6.4 cm)
in. (175.6 cm).
¹⁄₈
1
/4"
20
(51.5 cm)
91/4"
(23.5 cm)
161/2"
(42 cm)
(5.1 cm)
2"
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Electrical Requirements
WARNING
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.
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an
extension cord.
IMPORTANT: If this product is connected to a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected outlet, nuisance
tripping of the power supply may occur, resulting in loss of
cooling. Food quality and flavor may be affected. If nuisance
tripping has occurred, and if the condition of the food appears
poor, dispose of it.
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.
Water Pressure
A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and
120 psi (207-827 kPa) is required to operate the water dispenser
and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure,
see “Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Reverse Osmosis Water Supply
If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your
cold water supply, the water pressure to the system needs to be
a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa).
If the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than
40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa), a booster pump can be inserted into
the small tubing that goes from the cold water line to the reverse
osmosis system.
If the water dispenser is still not dispensing water properly:
■
Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse
osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.
■
Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill
after heavy usage.
■
If your refrigerator has a water filter cartridge, it may further
reduce the water pressure when used in conjunction with a
reverse osmosis system. Remove the water filter cartridge.
See “Water Filtration System.”
If you have questions about your water pressure, refer to
“Troubleshooting” or call a licensed, qualified plumber.
Removing the Door Handles
1. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws located
on the inside of each door handle. Keep the screws for
reattaching the handles.
2. Pull the door handle straight out from the door.
Water Supply Requirements
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
IMPORTANT:
■
If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is
connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
■
All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.
■
Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing
only in areas where the household temperatures will remain
above freezing.
Tools Required: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆ in. and ¹⁄₂ in. open-
end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄ in. nut driver and drill
bit, hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded).
NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄ in.
(6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff 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 ³⁄₁₆ in.
(4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more
easily.
3. To make the cabinet flush, use a flat-blade screwdriver to
remove the screws attaching the door handle posts to the
refrigerator cabinet.
4. Reverse this procedure to replace the door handles.
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Base Grille
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors 90°.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws attaching the
base grille to the refrigerator cabinet.
3. Pull the base grille toward you.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind
the base grille.
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1. Screws
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to 90°.
2. Position the base grille so that the holes are aligned and
replace the screws.
Leveling Refrigerator
Your refrigerator has a front and rear roller at the base of the
product on each side. All four rollers can be adjusted from the
front of the product. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you
want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using
the instructions below:
1. Check the installation location to be sure that you have the
proper clearance for the refrigerator. See the “Location
Requirements” section.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
4. Open the refrigerator and freezer doors to locate the leveling
bolts at the left and right of the refrigerator base. If your
refrigerator has a base grille, remove it. See “Base Grille”
earlier in this section.
1. Rear leveling bolt
2. Front leveling bolt
NOTE: The top bolt will adjust the rear of the refrigerator, and
the bottom bolt will adjust the front of the refrigerator.
5. Use a ¹⁄₂ in. (12.70 mm) socket wrench to adjust the leveling
bolts. Turn the leveling bolt to the right to raise that side of the
refrigerator or turn the leveling bolt to the left to lower that
side. It may take several turns of the leveling bolts to adjust
the tilt of the refrigerator.
NOTE: Be careful not to unscrew the leveling bolts too much
when lowering the refrigerator. The bolt head will start to
come away from the refrigerator when in the lowest position.
If the screw does come out of the rear roller bracket, the
compartment access cover on the back of the refrigerator will
have to be removed to reinstall the bolt.
6. Adjust the front leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator top
parallel with the cabinet above the refrigerator. For standard
cabinets, leave approximately ¹⁄₈ in. (3.18 mm) gap between
the top hinges and the cabinet. For full-overlay cabinets,
leave ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) gap for leveling. If you do not have a
cabinet above the refrigerator, simply adjust the refrigerator to
make it level.
1. For standard cabinets, leave
for leveling the refrigerator. For full-overlay cabinets, leave
(6.35 mm) minimum clearance for leveling and door clearance.
2. Front of the refrigerator.
7. Adjust the rear leveling bolt to bring the refrigerator level with
the side cabinets or cabinet end panels.
8. If you want, you may now use the four leveling bolts to raise
the refrigerator to close the gap between the refrigerator top
hinge and the cabinet opening. Check that all four rollers still
touch the floor and that the cabinet doors above the
refrigerator open all the way.
9. Replace the base grille.
in. (3.18 mm) minimum clearance
¹⁄₈
¹⁄₄
in.
Water Supply Connection
Read all directions before you begin.
IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line
is connected, turn the ice maker OFF.
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.
3. Find a
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.
4. Route ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) copper tubing from the water pipe to
the lower rear corner of the refrigerator location. Be sure both
ends of copper tubing are cut square.
5. Using a grounded drill, drill a
water pipe you have selected.
in. (12.70 mm) to 1
¹⁄₂
1. Cold water pipe
2. Pipe clamp
3. Copper tubing
4. Compression nut
in. (3.18 cm) vertical COLD
¹⁄₄
in. (6.35 mm) hole in the cold
¹⁄₄
5. Compression sleeve
6. Shutoff valve
7. Packing nut
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