Kenmore 10654549400, 10654546400, 10654544400, 10654542400, 10654049400 Owner’s Manual

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Side by Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador de dos puertas

Manual de uso y cuidado

R_frig_rateur c6te & c6te

Guide d'utiJisation et d'entretien

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

230t t 00 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontado, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

TABLEOF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

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

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4

Unpack the Refrigerator ............................................................... 4

location Requirements ................................................................ 4

Electrical Requirements ................................................................ 5

Water Suppty Requirements ........................................................ 5

Base Gritte .................................................................................... 5

Door Removat ............................................................................... 6

Adjust the Doors ........................................................................... 8

Connect the Water Suppty ........................................................... 8

Water System Preparation ........................................................... 9

NormaI Sounds ............................................................................. 9

REFRIGERATOR USE ................................................................. 10

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ................................................. I0

Using the Controls ..................................................................... 10

Water and Ice Dispensers ......................................................... 11

Water Fitter Status Light ............................................................ 12

Water Filtration System ............................................................. 12

Ice Maker and Storage Bin........................................................ 13

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ..................................................... 13

Refrigerator Shelves .................................................................. 13

Deli Drawer ................................................................................ 13

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ....... 14

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control ...... 14

Crisper Humidity Control ........................................................... 14

Wine Rack .................................................................................. 14

Utility Bin.................................................................................... 14

FREEZER FEATURES ................................................................. 16

Freezer Shelf .............................................................................. 15

Freezer Basket or Bin ................................................................ 15

DOOR FEATURES ....................................................................... 16

Door Rails or Bins ...................................................................... 15

Door Bins ................................................................................... 15

REFRIGERATOR CARE ............................................................... 16

Cleaning ..................................................................................... 16

Changing the Light Bulbs .......................................................... 16

Power Interruptions ................................................................... 17

Vacation and Moving Care ........................................................ 17

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 16

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS .................................................... 20

Inthe U.S.A ................................................................................ 20

In Canada .................................................................................. 21

Accessories ............................................................................... 21

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ............................................ 21

PRODUCT DATA SHEETS .......................................................... 22

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 witl 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 exctudes originat and replacement Kenmore Fittered Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped with the filter system). Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days, parts only, against defects in materiat 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 tabei located on the inside wall of the refrigera!or compartment.

Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or service more quickly whenever you contact Sears concerning your refrigerator.

Model number 106. Se_alnumber

Purchase date Save these instructions and your salesreceiptforfuture

reference.

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safely messages inthis 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 safely messages will follow the safely alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

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

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

All safely messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• DOnot remove ground prong.

• DOnot use an adapter.

• Do not use an extension cord.

• Disconnect power before servicing.

• Reptace all panels before operating.

• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use nonflammable cleaner.

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

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

• Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready modets only).

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

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous

- even if they wilt sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to hetp prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take Off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that chitdren may not easily climb inside.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Lo on Requir÷ en

Remove Packaging Materials

• Remove tape and giue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a smait amount of liquid dish soap

over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing aicohot, flammab{e

fluids, or abrasive cteaners to remove tape or giue, These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information see "Refrigerator Safety."

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cteaning 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.

Clean Before Use

After you remove nil of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in "Refrigerator Care."

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not ctean 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.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from refrigerator,

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

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for V2" (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed walt, leave 2" (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your modet) to allow for the door to swing open. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature witt fatt

below 55°F (t3°0).

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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.

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 onty 15 or 20 amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving onty 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 Oontret 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. Ifyou have questions about your water pressure, see '%reubleshooting" or call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inter valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207-827 kPa).

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 - 4t4 kPa).

Ifthe water pressure to the reverse osmosis system is less than 40 to 60 psi (276 - 414 kPa):

• Oheck to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the fitter if necessary.

• Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refitt

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, catla licensed, qualified plumber.

Read atl directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

• If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFR

• All installations must meet tocat plumbing code requirements.

• Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing only in areas where the household temperatures wilt remain

above freezing.

TOOLS NEEDED: Fiat-blade screwdriver, _W' and _W'open-end wrenches or two adjustable wrenches, _A"nut driver and dritt bit,

hand drill or etectric drill (properly grounded). NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a V4"

f6.35 ram) 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 3A_" f4.76 ram) saddte valve which reduces water flow and ctogs more

easily.

Remove the Base Grille:

1. Open both doors.

2. Place hands along the ends of the gritle. Push in on the top of the base grille and putt up on the bottom.

NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille

after cleaning.

Replace the Base Grille:

1. Open both doers.

2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metat clips.

3. Push the gritte firmly to snap it into place.

TOOLS NEEDED: +/,_"hex+heed socket wrench, 5/+6"hex+head socket wrench and a flat+blade screwdriver.

IMPORTANT: Before you beg#_, turn the refhgerator contret QFR Unplug refhgerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or uti+ity bins from doors,

NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handte or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your home.

Measure the doorway to see whether you need to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors,

Top Left Hinge

A, Do Not Remove Screw

Water Dispenser Tubing Connection

A. Red Outer Ring

Door Removal

Top Right Hinge

A. Do Not Remove Screw

Handle Removal

(Optional)

Bottom Hinge

A. Do Not

Remove Screw

Base Grille

Level

Door Alignment

Front Leveling

A, Leveling Screw

Handle Removal (optional)

1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide Loptrim up and boftom trim down away from handte. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws. See Graphic t.

2. Remove handle screws and handles. See Graphic 1.

3. Move refrigerator into place. Replace handtes as shown. See Graphic t.

8. Remove the top right hinge cover and screws as shown. See Graphic 6. Do not remove screw 1.

9. Lift the refrigerator door straight up and off of the boftom hinge.

10. It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have

simitar construction.

• Remove the hinges as shown. See Graphic 7. Do not

remove screw A.

Door Removal

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors,

Failure to do so can result in death or etectrical shock,

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille by pulling up on the bottom outside corners. See Graphic 2.

3. Close both doors and keep them ctosed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

4. If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect the water dispenser tubing located behind the base gritte on the freezer door side. See Graphic 3.

• Press the red outer ring against the face of the fitting and

pult the dispenser tubing free.

• On some modeis, remove the tubing from hose clip.

5. Remove the top teft hinge cover and screws as shown. See Graphic 4. Do not remove screw A.

6. Disconnect wiring:

• Disconnect wiring plug.

• Remove green ground wire screw to disconnect ground

wires.

Door and Hinge Replacement

1. Replace both boftom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.

2. Carefully feed the dispenser tubing threugh the bottom left hinge before replacing the freezer door on the hinge. Assistance may be needed.

NOTE: Provide additionai support for the doors while the top hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets

to hoid the doors in place while you are working.

3. Reconnect water dispenser tubing by pushing tubing into

rifting until it stops and black mark touches face of fitting. See Graphic 3. On some modets, replace tubing in hose clip.

4. Atign and reptace the top left hinge as shown. See Graphic 4. Tighten screws.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Reconnect both ground wires. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

• Reconnect both ground wires.

• Reconnect wiring plug.

B.S

A. Do not remove screw A B. Ground wires

C. Green ground wire screw

D. Wiring ptug

7. Carefully lift freezer door straight up and off of the bottom hinge. See Graphic 5. The water dispenser tubing remains attached to the freezer door and pulis through the bottom ieft hinge. Make sure you protect the dispenser tubing from damage.

A. Do not remove screw A B. Ground wires C. Green ground wire screw

D. Wiring pfug

5. Reptace left hinge cover and screws.

6. Reptace the refrigerator door by carefully lifting the door onto the bottom right hinge.

7. Align and replace the top right hinge as shown. See

Graphic 6. Tighten screws.

8. Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.

9. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

5. Using a grounded dritt, dritl a £_" hole in the cold water pipe

you have selected.

Door Closing

1. Move the refrigerator into its finat position.

2. Place a level inside the refrigerator at the back of the top shelf. See Graphic 8.

3. locate the teveiing screws behind the base gritle of the refrigerator on either side.

4. Use a hex-head socket wrench to adjust the rear roller leveling screws until the refrigerator is level Turn the rear relier teveting screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the teveting screw to the left to lower that side. See Graphic t0. Make sure refrigerator is levet before proceeding.

5. Check the door alignment after teveling the refrigerator.

Door Alignment

IMPORTANT: First leve! the back of the refrigerator as described in "Door Closing."

The doors may be uneven after leveling the refrigerator. See Graphic g. The doors are preset at the factory so that the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door by approximately

the thickness of a quarter. Once the doors are loaded with food, they should be even. If the door height needs to be adjusted

AFTER the doors have been loaded with food, follow the these steps.

1. Use a hex-head socket wrench to adjust the front relier leveIing screws until the doors are even. Turn the front roller leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the teveiing screw to the teft to tower that side. See Graphic 10.

NOTE: Open and close both the refrigerator and freezer doors after each adjustment to check the door alignment.

2. Open the doors and replace the base gritte. Line up the gritte support tabs with the metat clips. Push the gritte firmty to snap it into place.

NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille.

Connect the W er Supply

Read atl directions before you begin.

IMPORTANT: If you turn the refrigerator on before the water line is connected, turn the ice maker OFR

G B

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp

C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve

K Shutoff valve

G. Packing nut

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the £_" dritted hote in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the 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.

7. Stip the compression steeve and compression nut on the copper tubing as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarety as far as it witl go. Screw compression nut onto Cutter end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. PIace the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is

clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Colt the copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do

not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This wilthelp prevent damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back

against the wail

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for teaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that Ieak.

Connect to Water Une

1. Unptug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear tine of water.

3. locate a I_Z'to 1%" (%25 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water pipe near the refrigerator. IMPORTANT:

• Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

• Horizontal pipe witt work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This wilt hetp keep water away from

the drill and normat sediment from collecting in the valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use W' (6.35 ram) O.D. {outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

C D

A. Tube clam# B. Copper tubing

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your water conditions require a second water strainer, install

it in the V4"(6.35 ram) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

7. Piug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

8. Flush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."

NOTE: Aitow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

C. Compression nut D. Valve inlet

Style 2

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coited water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator,

3. A ¼" x W' coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.

NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench two more turns. DOnot overtighten.

A B C D E F

A. Refrigeratorwater tubing D. Coupling (provided) B. Nut (provided) E.Ferrule (purchased) C. Bulb F.Nut (purchased)

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6. Piug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7. Ftush the water system. See "Prepare the Water System."

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to compteteiy flit ice container.

Style 3

1. Unptug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove the shipping tape from the gray, coiled water tubing on the rear of the refrigerator.

3. Thread the provided nut onto the water valve as shown. NOTE: Tighten the nut by hand. Then tighten it with a wrench

two more turns. DOnot overtighten.

Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make

sure that the water system is properly cleaned.

1. Open the freezer door and turn off the ice maker by iifting up the wire shutoff arm as shown.

NOTES:

• If your modet has a base grille filter system, make sure the base grille filter is properly installed and the cap is in the horizontal position.

Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before

or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain

filterable cysts.

Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar untit the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gaL (8 to 12 [) of water. Cleaning the system wilt take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and wilt help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

NOTE: AS air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

3. Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker by lowering the wire shutoff arm.

• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice.

• Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

• Depending on your modet, you may want to seieet the

maximum ice feature to increase the production of ice.

A.Bulb B.Nut (provided)

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any nuts or connections (including connections at the valve) that leak.

6. Piug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

7. Ftush the water system. "Prepare the Water System."

NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to

compteteiy flit ice container.

Sounds

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be

concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the

sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

• If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you wilt hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fllt the ice

maker for each cycte. Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep

your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may

cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

• You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed

may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

• Rattting noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water iine, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

• Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

• As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

Contraction and expansion of the inside wails may cause a popping noise,

You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

• You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycte.

REFRIGERATOR USE

For your convenience, your controis are preset at the factory. When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are stitl preset to the "mid-settings" as shown.

Rotary Controls

FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

• , . . 3 4 ,

Ensur+ng Proper Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air to

flow between the two sections. Cotd air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator

section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown.

Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal, bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow witt be prevented and the temperature controls wilt not function properly.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section witl transfer to the other. You must

thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightiy.

Your model may have Rotary Controls or Stide Controls IMPORTANT:

• Your refrigerator witt not coot when the Refrigerator Control is

set to OFE The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment

temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Higher numbered settings make the compartment colder. Lower numbered settings make the temperature tess cold.

Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your

food may spoil. NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controis to a

higher (colder) setting wilt not coot the compartments any faster.

The preset settings shouid be correct for normal household usage. The controts are set correctly when mitk or juice is as

cold as you tike and when ice cream is firm.

Ifthe temperature is too warm ortoo cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls.

Slide Controls

Freezer Refrigerator

cold 1 2 A 3 4 colder off 1 2 A 3 4 colder

Adjusting Controls

NOTE: Wait at teast 24 hours between adjustments and then

recheck the temperatures.

If you need to adjust temperatures, adjust the refrigerator

temperature first.

Rotary Controls

Turn the control right (clockwise) to make the compartment colder. Turn the control left (counterclockwise) to make it tess

cold.

Slide Controls

Siide the control one setting to the right to make the compartment colder. Siide the control one setting to the tefi to

make it less cold.

CONDITION/REASON: SETTING

ADJUSTMENT:

REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR

- Not set correctly for your Control one setting conditions tower

REFRIGERATOR too warm REFRIGERATOR

- Door opened often, iarge amount Control one setting of food added or room temperature higher

very warm FREEZER too cotd FREEZER Contrel one

- Not set correctly for your setting iower conditions

FREEZER too warm/too tittte ice FREEZER Contrel one

- Door opened often, or large setting higher amount of food added or very cold

room temperature (can't cycle often enough) or heavy ice usage

W er and Dispen

Cut Hazard

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water,

Failure to do so can result in cuts.

Depending on your mode{, you may have one or more of the following options: the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice, a special light that turns on when you use the dispenser, or a lock option to avoid unintentional dispensing.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin inthe freezer. When the dispenser {ever is pressed:

• A trap door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the

ice bin. Ice moves from the bin and fails through the chute.

• When you re{ease the dispenser tever, the trap door closes

and the ice dispensing stops. The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open.

Some models dispense both cubed and crushed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer. The button controls are designed for easy use and cleaning.

The Water Dispenser

If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, press the water dispenser bar with a sturdy giass or jar untit you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 [) or appreximateiy 6 to 7 minutes of water after water begins dispensing. It wiii take 3 to 4 minutes for the water to begin dispensing. The water you draw and discard cleans the system and hetps clear air from the tines. Atiow severn{ hours for the refrigerator to coot down and chili water.

IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, the small removable tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed to catch sma{l spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. The tray can be removed from the dispenser and carried to the sink to be emptied or cleaned.

To Dispense Water."

1. Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser lever.

2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: Water may have an off-flavor if you do not use the

dispenser periodically. Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply.

For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before they are dispensed.

This may cause a slight detay when dispensing crushed ice.

Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary

in size. When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice wi{{ be dispensed along with the first cubes.

TO Dispense Ice:

1. Press button for the desired type of ice.

2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser tever. Hold the glass ctose to the dispenser opening so ice does not fail outside of the glass.

IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard

wilt not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. AiSO, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser.

TheDispenserUg_

The dispenser area has a tight. It can be turned on manually by pressing the ON button (touchpad or rocker switch).

On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser, the lever wilt automatically turn the {ight on.

LIGHT

NOTE: See the "Changing the Light Bulbs" section for information on changing the dispenser light bulb.

The Dispenser Lock (on some models}

Your dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to prevent unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser iight. It simply

deactivates the dispenser levers. To turn off the dispenser, press the lOCK button. The indicator

will appear above the LOCK button and the ice and water dispensers will not work. To unlock the dispenser, press the

UNLOCK button until the indicator appears. Then continue to

dispense ice or water as usual

DISPENSER

W er FiAer Light

The water filter status light, located at the top of the refhgerator compartment, will help you know when to change your water filter carthdge, When the indicator light changes from green to yellow, this tells you that it is atmost time to change the water filter carthdge (90% of the filter life has been used). It is recommended that you replace the water filter cartridge when the water filter indicator light changes to red OR water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. To change the water filter carthdge, see "Changing the Water Filter Cartridge" later in this section,

After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter indicator light by pressing the light switch 5 times within

10 seconds. The indicator light wilt change from red to green

when the system is reset,

A. Status light B. Light switch

2. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from o-hngs,

3. Push the new filter cartridge into the base until it stops.

Rotate the carthdge clockwise to a hohzontat position. Ftush

the water system (see "Flushing the water system after

replacing fitter" tater inthis section).

Style 2: Through the base grille filter

1. Locate the water fitter carthdge cap in the frent base ghtle.

Rotate the cap counterclockwise to a vertical position and

pull the cap and filter cartridge out through the base ghtte, NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may

OCCUr,

Remove the cartridge cap by sliding it off the end of the old

cartridge. The cap will slide to the left or hght. IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap, It is part of your

refrigerator, Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter,

Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter carthdge every 6 to 9 months depending upon your usage, If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often,

NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before

or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable

cysts.

Changing the Water Filter Cartridge

The base ghtte water filter is located below the freezer compartment door, Depending on your model, you may have a filter that is installed behind the base grille (Style t) or a filter that is installed through the base grille (Style 2).

Style 1: Behind the base grille filter

1. Remove the base ghtte (see "Door Removat" section). Rotate

the cartridge counterclockwise to a vertical position and pult the filter carthdge out,

NOTE: There witt be water in the carthdge. Some spilling may

Occur,

3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from o-hngs,

4. Slide the cartridge cap onto the new cartridge. See illustration in Step 2.

5. With cartridge cap in the verticat position, push the new filter cartridge into the base grille until it stops, Rotate the cartridge cap clockwise to a horizontal position. Flush the water system (see "Flushing the water system after replacing filter" later in this section),

Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter

Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gaL (8to 12 [) of water. Cleaning the system wilt take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line, Additional flushing may be required in some

households, NOTE: AS air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of

the dispenser,

Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter

You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge, Your water wilt not be filtered.

1. Remove the base grilte water filter cartridge, For Style t,

replace the base grille after removing the filter.

For Style 2, slide the cartridge cap off the end of the filter cartridge. With the cartridge cap in the vertica( position, insert the cap into the base griite unti( it stops.

IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement fitter.

3. Rotate the cartridge cap to a horizontal position. The cartridge cap might not be even with the base grille.

Maker and Stooge Bin

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

NOTE: DO not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. The on/off switch for the ice maker is a wire shutoff arm located

on the side of the ice maker.

1. To turn the ice maker on, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. AS ice is

made, the ice cubes wilt fit( the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position.

2. To manuaiiy turn the ice maker off, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click to make sure the ice maker wiil net continue to operate.

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES

Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word '*Accessory." Not all accessories wiii fit all models.

If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please

call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Accessories" section.

Important information to know about glass shelves

and covers:

Do not ctean 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 smai(, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use speciai care when

removing them to avoid impact from dropping.

Your modet may have glass or wire shelves. Store similar foods m together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This

reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy.

Shelves and Shelf Frames

To remove and replace a shelf/frame:

1. outRem°vethe shelfiftame by tilting it up at the frent and iiftingitofthe shetf supports.

2. Replace the shelf/frame by guiding the rear shelf hooks into the shelf supports. Tilt the front of the shelf up until rear shelf hooks drop into the shelf supports. Check to make sure that the shetf is secureiy in position.

Increasing Ice Production Rate

The ice maker should produce approximately 7 to g batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For exampte, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours between each increase.

Remember

• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

• The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the

ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and tend to poor quality ice. If a softened water suppty cannot

be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is wet( maintained.

• Do not store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

The deii drawer stores raisins, nuts, spreads, and other sinai( items at normal refrigerator temperatures.

To Remove and Replace the Dell Drawer."

1. Remove the de(i drawer by sliding it straight out to the stop. Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the way.

2. Reptace the dell drawer by sliding it back past the stop.

IMPORTANT: If food starts to freeze, move the control to the left (tass cold). Remember to wait 24 hours between adjustments.

Doing so gives the temperature of the food time to change.

Meat Storage Guide

Crisper and Convertible Vegetable Meat Drawers

To Remove and Replace Drawers:

1. Slide crisper or meat drawer straight out to the stop, Lift the front of drawer with one hand while supporting the bottom of

drawer with other hand and stide the drawer out the rest of the way,

2. Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fulty past the drawer stop,

Crisper or Vegetable/Meat Drawer Covers

To Remove and Replace Covers:

1. Remove the crisper and meat drawer. Press up in center of

crisper glass insert unti+ it rises above the plastic frame,

Hotding the crisper glass firmly, carefully slide the glass insert

forward to remove.

2. Lift crisper cover frame and remove. Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer cover.

3. Replace back of meat drawer cover frame into supports or slides on side walls of the refrigerator and lower or slide the front of the cover frame into place.

4. Slide rear of glass insert into cover frame and tower front into place. Repeat steps to replace the crisper cover.

Conve ib+e Vegetab+dMeat D wer

Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given,

freeze the meat.

Fresh fish or shetifish ......................... use same day as purchased

Chicken, ground beef, variety meat (liver, etc.) ................. 1+2 days

Cold cuts, steaks/roasts ................................................... 3+5 days

Cured meats ................................................................... 7+10 days

Leftovers + Cover leftovers with plastic wrap, aiuminum foil, or plastic containers with tight lids.

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture+seated crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between LOW and

HIGH.

LOW (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

• Fruit: Wash, tat dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag or

crisper. Do not wash or huit berries untit they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in origina+ container in crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shetf.

• Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic

container and store in crisper.

HIGH (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

• Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear

off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Humidity Control Location:

• Humidity Control on crisper drawer.

The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to properly chitt meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is

cooled to prevent "spot" freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage

temperatures of 28 ++320F (+2++0oc). IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight,

moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended.

Adjusting the Control

The convertible control comes preset at the towast meat setting. TO change a control setting: Move the control to the right

(colder) or to the teft (tass cotd) as desired. To store vegetables: Set the control to VEG (all the way to the

left) to store vegetabtas at their optimal storage temperatures (which need to be warmer than those for meat),

To Remove and Replace the Wine Rack:

1. Remove the rack by pulling it straight out from the shelf.

2. Replace the rack by stiding it in between the shetf and the

wall of the refrigerator.

NOTE: For tong+term storage, place eggs in a covered container or in their origina+ carton on an interior shetf.

FREEZER FEATURES

DOOR FEATURES

Your modet may have some or att of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are iabeied with the word "Accessory." Not alt accessories wilt fit att models.

If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please

catt the totFfree number on the cover or in the "Accessories" section.

(number of shemves vades _._th model}

To Remove and Replace the Shelf:

1. Lift the sheif off of the supports.

2. Stide it out of the shetf support hotes. & Reptace shelf in the reverse order.

Frozen Food Storage Guide

Storage times wilt vary according to the quatity and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (should be airtight and

moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystats inside a seated package are normal This simply means that moisture in

the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than wilt freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 tbs. of food per cubic foot [907-t ,360 g per L] of freezer space). Leave enough space in the

freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be carefut to teave enough room for the door to close tightly.

For more information on preparing food for freezing, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Your modet may have some or att of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are iabeied with the word "Accessory." Not ait accessories witt fit att modets.

If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, ptease

catt the totFfree number on the cover or in the "Accessories" section.

Door Rails or Bins

The door rails may be removed for easier cleaning.

Snap-on Door Rails or Bins

To Remove and Replace the Rails or Bins:

1. Remove the raits by pushing in slightty on the frent of the bracket while pulling out on the inside tab. Repeat these

steps for the other end of the rail.

2. Reptace the rails by atigning the ends of the brackets with the buttons on the sides of the door tiner. Firmly snap bracket and rait assembly onto the tabs above the shelf as shown.

Drop-in Door Rail F

To Remove and Replace the Rails:

1. Remove the rails by pulling straight up on each end of the rail.

2. Reptace the rails by stiding the shetf rail into the slots on the door and pushing the rail straight down untit it stops.

The freezer basket or bin can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves.

To Remove and Replace the Freezer Basket or Bin:

1. Remove basket or bin by sliding it out to the stop.

2. Lift the front of the basket or bin and slide it out the rest of the way.

Replace the basket or bin by positioning it on the side wait

guide rails. Lift the basket or bin front slightly while pushing it past the guide rail stops and slide basket or bin in the rest of

the way.

To Remove and Replace the Bins:

1. Remove the bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out.

2. Reptace the bin by stiding it in above the desired support and pushing it down untit it stops.

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, exptosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent

odors from building up. Wipe up spitts immediately.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove att removable parts from inside, such as sheIves, crispers, etc.

3. Band wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mitd detergent in warm water.

• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammabte fluids, cleaning

waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers

containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.

• To help remove odors, you can wash interior watts with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to t qt. [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

4. Determine whether your refrigerator exterior is painted metal,

Ultra Satin r_ (stainless took) finish, brushed aluminum or

stainless steel, and choose the appropriate cteaning method. NOTE: Ultra SatinTM (stainless took) finish has a smooth,

uniform color with a gtossy finish that resists fingerprints. Stainless steel has a distinct grainy texture with variation in

color that is natural to steel. Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft

cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cteaners designed for stainless steel.

Dry thoroughly with a soft ctoth. For additional protection

against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft ctoth. Do not wax

plastic parts. Brushed aluminum: Wash with a ctean sponge or soft cloth

and a mitd detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel Dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth. Ultra Satin TM (stainless look) finish: Wash with a clean

sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft ctoth.

• To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that

you use the manufacturer s approved Stainteas Stee!

Cleaner & Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts onty!

Do not attow the Stainless Steel Cteaner & Polish to come into contact with any ptastic parts such as the trim

pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If eceidentat contact does occur, clean ptastie part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft

ctoth. To order the cleaner, see "Accessories."

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to ctean the condenser:

• Remove the base grille. See "Base Grilie" graphic or "Base Grille" section.

• Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the gritie,

the open areas behind the gritte and the front surface area

of the condenser.

• Reptace the base gritie when finished.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The

dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-waft bulb. Atl other lights require a 40-watt appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs are

available from your dealer.

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Remove light shield when applicable as shown. NOTE: TOclean the light shield, wash it with warm water and

liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well

3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.

4. Replace light shietd when applicable as shown.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Dispenser Light (on some models}

Reach through the dispenser area to remove and reptace

light bulb.

A. Dispenser light

Refrigerator Control Panel Light

Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and

replace light bulb,

Crisper Lights

• If necessary, remove the top crisper drawer to access the crisper tight shieid, Remove the light shield by lifting the ends

out of the brackets as shown,

• Replace the light shield by inserting the ends into the brackets, If necessary, replace the top crisper drawer.

Upper Freezer Light (on some models)

Remove light shieid by grasping the top center of the shieid

and puIting forward white turning it stightty to one side. If necessary, remove top crisper drawer to gain access to the

crisper light shieid,

Replace the tight shieid by inserting the tabs on one end into

the slotted hotes in the refrigerator or freezer liner, Then, carefully bend the shieId at the center to insert the tabs on

the other end,

Lower Freezer Ught (on some models}

• Remove the light shieid by grasping the sides and squeezing in toward the center. Once the side hooks of shieId are free

from the freezer tining, pull down the shietd.

Replace the tight shietd by squeezing the sides toward the

center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes, Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the

slotted hole.

Power hte p ons

Ifthe power witl be out for 24 hours or tess, keep the door or

doors closed (depending on your model) to heip food stay cotd and frozen,

Ifthe power wiil be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the

following:

• Remove at( frozen food and store it in a frozen food tocker,

• PIace 2 tbs (907 g) of dry ice in the fteezer for every cubic feet (28 [) of freezer space. This wiit keep the food frozen for 2 to

4 days,

• If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once,

REMEMBER: A fult freezer stays cold tonger than a partially tilted one. A freezer futt of meat stays cold longer than a freezer fult of baked goods, If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrezen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.

Va ion and Moving Cam

Vacations

If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While You're

Away:.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items,

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

• Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or move the

switch to the OFF (right) setting,

• Shut off water supply to the ice maker.

8. Empty the ice bin.

If You Choose to Turn the Refrigerator Off Before You Leave:

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator,

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

• Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day

ahead of time.

• When the last toad of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm

to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF

(right) setting,

Depending on the model, turn the Thermostat Control or Refrigerator Control to OFE See the "Using the Control(s)"

section,

Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well,

Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in, This stops odor and

mold from building up,

Moving

, I" '

When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move,

1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

• Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day

ahead of time.

• Disconnect the water iine from the back of the

refrigerator,

• When the tast toad of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm

to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF

(right) setting,

2. Remove alt foed from the refrigerator and pack atlfrezen feed in dry ice.

& Empty the ice bin.

4. Depending on the modet, turn the Thermostat Control or Refrigerator Control to OFF, See the "Using the Control(s)"

section.

5. Unplug refrigerator.

6. Empty water from the defrost pan.

7. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

1ROUBLESHOOTING

8. Take out ail removable parts, wrap them weit, and tape them together so they don't shift and rattle during the move.

9. Depending on the modet, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the teveIing Iegs so they don_t scrape the floor. See the "Door Ctosing" section.

10. Tape the doors ctosed and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the "Installation Instructions" section for preparation instructions. Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water suppty to the refrigerator.

Try _ solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call,

Your refrigerator will not operate

• Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong cutter.

Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Is the refrigerator or freezer control turned to the OFF position? See "Using the Controls."

Is the refrigerator defrosting? Recheck to see whether the refrigerator is operating in 30 minutes. Your refrigerator witt regularly run an automatic defrost cycie.

Is the refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital controls, turn the unit OFF then ON again to reset. See "Using

the Oontrols." Ifthis does not correct the problem, catt for service.

The lights do not work

• is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outieL

• Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See "Changing the Light Buibs."

There is water in _e defrost drain pen

• is the refrigerator defrosting? The water wilt evaporate. It is normaI for water to drip into the defrost pan.

• Is it more humid than normal? When it is humid, expect that the water in the defrost pan wiIl take longer to evaporate.

The motor seems to run too much

Is the room temperature hotter than normal? The motor wilt run tonger under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, it wilt run even more.

Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator?. Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. The motor normatty will run longer to coot the refrigerator back down.

Are the doors opened often? The motor witl run longer when this occurs. Conserve energy by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.

Are the controls not set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See "Using the Controls."

• Are the doors not closed completely?. Close the doors firmly. If they do not cIose completely, see "The doors wiil not

ciose completely" Inter in this section.

• Are the condenser coils dirty? This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. See

"Cleaning."

• Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around? Contact a technician or other qualified person,

NOTE: Your new refrigerator wilt run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor.

The refrigerator seems to make too much noise

• The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See "Normal Sounds."

The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice

• Has the ice maker just been installed? Wait 72 hours for futt ice production to begin. Once your refrigerator is cooled, the ice maker shouid produce 70 to 120 cubes every 24 hours.

Is the freezer temperature cold enough to produce ice? Wait 24 hours after ice maker hookup for ice production. See "Using the Controls."

Is the ice maker wire shutoff arm in the OFF (arm up) position (on some models)? Lower the wire shutoff arm to the ON (arm down) position. See "Ice Maker and Storage

Bin."

IS the ice maker switch in the OFF (right) position (on some models)? Move ice maker switch to the ON (left) position. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

Is the water line shutoff valve to the refrigerator turned on? Turn on the water valve. See "Connect the Water

Suppty."

Does the ice maker mold have water in it or has no ice

been produced? Make sure your refrigerator has been connected to a water supply and the supply shutoff vatve is turned on. See "Connect the Water Supply."

Is an ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm?

For models with a standard ice storage bin, remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. For modeis with an ice storage bin on the freezer door, access the ice maker by depressing the ice sensor door on the upper left side of the freezer interior. White depressing the sensor door, lift the ice maker service door and remove the ice from the ejector with a plastic utensil See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

Has a large amount of ice just been removed? Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more ice.

Are the controls set correctly? See "Using the Controls."

• is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. The filter may be clogged or installed incorrectly. Check the filter

installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or clogging is not a

problem, catt a technician or other qualified person.

• Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to

your cold water supply?. See "Water Suppty Requirements."

NOTE: If not due to any of the above, there may be a problem

with the water line. Catt for service.

Off-taste, odor or gray color in the ice

• Are the plumbing connections new, causing discolored or off-flavored ice? Discard the first few batches of ice.

• Have the ice cubes been stored too long? Throw old ice away and make a new supply.

• Does the freezer and ice storage bin need to be cleaned? See "Cleaning" or "ice Maker and Storage Bin."

• Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly?. Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help prevent odor transfer to stored food.

• Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.

• is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator? Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration

system needs additional flushing. Run additional water through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration system more thoroughly (at least 2 to 3 gal. [8 to t2 [] or 6 to

7 minutes initially). Discard discolored ice.

The ice dispenser will not operate properly

• is the freezer door closed completely?. Push the door firmly closed. If it wilt not otose atl the way, see "The doors witl not ctose compteteIy" later in this section.

• Is the ice storage bin installed correctly? For models with a standard ice storage bin, push the ice storage bin in all the way. For modets with an ice storage bin on the freezer door, the bin shoutd sit level Remove and reptace the bin in the door making sure it is properly aligned and snapped securely into ptace. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

• Has the wrong ice been added to the bin? Use onty cubes produced by the current ice maker. If other cubes have been added, remove nil cubes and check to see that none have become stuck in the delivery chute.

• Has the ice frozen in the ice storage bin? Shake the ice storage bin to separate cubes. If cubes do not separate, empty bin and wait 24 hours for ice to restock.

• Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice storage bin? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice storage bin completely. Aitow 24 hours for the ice maker to restock. DO not try to remove the melted ice with a sharp object. You could damage the ice storage bin.

• Is ice stuck in the delivery chute? Clear the ice from the delivery chute with a ptastic utensil Do not use anything sharp to remove the ice. You could cause damage.

• IS the ice dispenser stalling while dispensing =_crushed" ice? Stop dispensing ice. Change the ice button from "crushed" to "cubed." Depress the ice dispenser arm using a sturdy glass. If cubed ice dispenses correctly, depress the button for "crushed" ice and begin dispensing again. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

• Isthereiceinthestoragebin?See"Theicemakerisnot producing ice or enough ice" earlier in this section.

• Has the dispenser arm been held in too long? Release dispenser arm. Ice wilt stop dispensing when the arm is held in too iong. Wait 3 minutes for dispenser motor to reset before using again. It is best to take large amounts of ice directly from the ice storage bin, not through the dispenser.

Ice storage bin difficult to remove

• is the ice storage bin difficult to remove (on some models)? For models with an ice storage bin located on the freezer door, select "cubed" ice. Using a sturdy glass, quickty depress and retease the ice dispenser arm. Open the freezer door, depress the reiease button on the ice storage bin and lift upward. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

The water dispenser will not operate property

• Has the water system not filled? The water system needs to be filled the first time it is used. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar untit the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gaL (8 to 12 [) of water. Cteaning the system witl take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and wilt hetp clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households. See "Water and Ice Dispensers."

Is the water shutoff valve not turned on or the water line connected at the source? Make sure the water shutoff valve

is turned on and the water source is connected to the refrigerator. See "Connect the Water Supply."

• Is the water shutoff valve clogged or incorrectly installed? See "Connect the Water Supply." If clogging or installation is not a problem, catl for service or contact a plumber.

• is there a kink in the home water source line? If you find or suspect a kink in the water line, contact a licensed, qualified plumber.

Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. The filter may be clogged or incorrectly installed. First, check the

fitter installation instructions to ensure that the filter was installed correctly and is not clogged. If installation or

ctogging is not a problem, calt for service.

Is a reverse osmosis water filtration system connected to your cold water supply?. See "Water Supply Requirements."

Water or ice is leaking from Ute dispenser

• Is the glass not being held under the ice dispenser long enough, causing the ice to spill? Hotd the container under the ice chute for 2 to 3 seconds after releasing the dispenser

lever. Water or ice may continue to dispense during this time. Is an ice cube stuck in the chute and holding the trap

door open? Remove the cube. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. The

water filtration system may have air in the lines, causing water to drip. Additional flushing may hetp clear air from the lines.

Normat dispenser use should ftush air from the Iines within 24

to 72 hours.

Water flow from _e dispenser decreases noticeably

• Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. The filter may be futl or incorrectly installed. Remove the

water filter cartridge. See "Water Filtration System." Operate

the dispenser. Ifthe water flow increases noticeably, reptace the fitter.

The dispenser water is not cool enough

• Has the refrigerator been newly installed? Allow 24 hours • for the refrigerator to coot completely.

• Has a large amount of water been recently dispensed? • Allow 24 hours for the water to cool completely.

• Has water not been recently dispensed? The first glass of water may not be coot. Discard the first glass of water. •

The divider between the two comperbnents is warm •

• The warmth is probably due to normal operation of the automatic exterior moisture control If stitl concerned, catl for

service.

Are the doors opened often? Avoid humidity buildup by getting atl items out at one time, keeping food organized, and ctosing the door as soon as possible.

Is the room humid? It is normat for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid.

Is the food packaged correctly?. Cheek that att food is securely wrapped. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator.

Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See "Using the Controls."

Was a self-defrost cycle completed? It is normal for

droplets to form after the refrigerator self-defrosts.

The doors will not close completely

Temperature is too warm

Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This

prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator. Remove any objects from in front of the air vents.

See "Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" for the tocation of air vents.

Are the door(s) opened often? The refrigerator wilt warm when this occurs. Keep the refrigerator coot by getting atl

items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.

Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator or freezer?. Adding a large amount of food

warms the refrigerator. It can take severat hours for the refrigerator to return to the normal temperature.

Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions? See "Using the Controls."

Is the refrigerator not cooling? For models with digital controls, turn the unit OFF then ON again to reset. See "Using the Controls." If this does not correct the problem, catt for

service.

There is interior moisture buildup

• Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?. Remove any objects from infront of the air vents. See "Ensuring Proper Air

Circulation" for the location of air vents.

• Are food packages blocking the door open? Rearrange containers so that they fit more tightiy and take up teas

space. Is the ice storage bin out of position? For models with an

interior ice storage bin, push the ice storage bin in nit the way.

Ifthe ice storage bin does not go in nit the way, it may not be put in straight. Pull it out and try again. For modets with an ice storage bin tocated on the freezer door, the bin should sit level. To remove the bin, press the release button on the right side of the bin and lift straight up. Replace the bin in the door making sure it is properly aligned and snapped securely into place. See "Ice Maker and Storage Bin."

Are the pans, shelves, bins, or baskets out of position?

Put the crisper cover and atl pans, shelves, bins, and baskets back into their correct positions. See the "Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers" section for

more information.

• Are the gaskets sticking? Clean gaskets according to the directions in the "Cleaning" section.

• Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Leve! the refrigerator. See "Adjust the Doors."

Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced? Remove and replace the doors

according to the instructions in the "Door Removat" section, or call a qualified service technician.

The doors are difficult to open

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

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Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore t product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like atl 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.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect

yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

• Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets according to the directions in the "Cleaning" section.

The Master Protection Agreement also hetps extend the life of your new product. Here's what's included in the Agreement:

t/Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists t/Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all

covered repairs

t/"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months

t/Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed v" Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no

extra charge

v" Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician

on products requiring in-home repair, ptus convenient repair scheduling

t/Power surge protection against electrical damage due to

power fluctuations

t/Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes

longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can catt anytime day or night, or schedute a service appointment oniine.

Sears has over 12,000 prefessionai repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 miltion quality parts and accessohes. That's

the kind of professionalism you can count on to hetp prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your

Master Protection Agreement today[

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears In_allafion Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage

door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the

U,S,A. catl 1-80O4-MY-HOME _.

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Sears HomeCentral '_'for service. With over 2,400 Service

Technicians and more than a miilion parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to back our pledge:

We Service What We Sell Your Kenmore e"product is designed, manufactured and tested to

provide years of dependable operation. But like att products, it may require service from time to time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding service program, affordabty priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price

• Eliminates repair bitis resulting from normat wear and tear

• Provides phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in-home repair

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual Preventive

Maintenance Check, at your request, to ensure that your

product is in proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information about Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call t-800-361-6665.

Replacement Parts

To order stainless steel cleaner or replacement filters, call 1-800--4-MY-HOME _ and ask for the appropriate part number

listed below or contact your authorized Kenmore denier.

Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish:

Order Part #D22 M40083 R

Base grille water filter cartridges: NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before

or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable

cysts. Cyst Cartridge:

Order Part #90t0 (WF-NLC240V and WF-[C400V)

WATER FILTER

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PRODUCT DATA SHEETS

Base Grille Water Filtration System

Model WF-NLC240V/NLC240V Capacity 240 Gallons (908 Liters)

Tosted and certified by NSF International against NSF/ANSI Standard

and against NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, 42 for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*;

Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, Toxaphene, O-Dichlorobenzene,

Cysts, Turbidity, Asbestos, Lindane, Tctrachloroethylene, Endrin,

This system has been tested according to ANSIiNSF 42/53 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for

water leaving the system, as specified in ANSIiNSF 42/53.

Substance Reduction NSFReduction Average tnfluentChallenge Maximum Average Minimum% Average% NSFTest Aesthetic Effects Requirements Influent Concentration Effluent Effluent Reduction Reduction Number

Chlorine Taste/Odor 250% 2.0 mg/L 2.0 rngiL = 10% 0.06 mg/L 0.05 mg/L 97.1% 97.5% 507173-02

Particulate Class I* 285% mL5'366'667/ Atpartleastcles/mL10'000 4,1O0/mL** 2,3O0imL 99.3% 99.9% 507175-02

Contaminant NSFReduction Average tnfluent Challenge Maximum Average Minimum % Average% NSF Test

Reduction Requirements Influent Concentration Effluent Effluent Reduction Reduction Number Lead:@ pH 6.5 0.Olmg/L 0.16 rng/Lt 0.15 mg/L_+ 10% O.0Ol mg/L 0.001 mg/L 99.35% 99.35% 507601-01

Lead:@ pH 8.5 0.Olmg/L 0.15 mg/Lt 0.15 rag/L_+ 10% 0.001 mg/L 0.001 mg/L 99.31% 99.31% 507602-01 Mercury:@pH6.5 0.O02mg/L 0.0061mg/L 0.006rag/L_+10% O.0004mg/L 0.0002mg/L 93.5% 96.7% 507603-02

Mercury:@pH&5 0.O02mg/L 0.O057mg/L 0.006rag/L_+ 10% O.0O08mg/L 0.00051 mg/L 85.8% 91.2% 507604-02 Benzene 0.005 mg/L 0.0138 mg/L 0.015 _+10% 0.0005 mg/L 0.0005 mg/L 96.3% 96.3% 507183-02

p-dichlorobenzene 0.075 mgiL 0.220 mg/L 0.225 = 10% 0.0005 mgiL 0.0005 mgiL 99.7% 99.7% 507186-02 Toxaphene 0.003 mg/L 0.014 mgiL 0.015 _+10% 0.0014 mg/L 0.001 mgiL 90.0% 92.9% 507185-02 Atrazine 0.003 mg/L 0.009 mgiL 0.009 mg/L _+10% 0.0013 mg/L 0.00036 mg/L 85.6% 95.9% 507181-02 2, 4-D 0.07 mg/L 0.197 mgiL 0.215 _+10% 0.058 mg/L 0.0137 mg/L 70.6% 93.06% 507180-02 Asbestos 99% 26 x 107 107to 1O_fibersiLtl" 0.18 x 107 mg/L 0.18 x 107 mg/L 99.93% 99.93% 507178-02 Cysts:_ 99.95% 111,000/mL 50,000/L min. 1 mg/L 1 mg/L 99.99% 99.99% 507187-02

Turbidity 0.5 NTU 11.06 NTU 11 _+1 NTU 0.13 NTU 0.078 NTU 96.8% 99.3% 507751-02

Test Parameters: pH = 7.5 ± 0.5 unless otherwise noted, Flow = 0.5 gpm (t .9 Lpm). Pressure = 60 psig (413.7 kPa), Tamp, = 63°F (t7,2°0).

• It is essential that operational, maintenance, and fitter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to

perform as advertised,

• Model WF-NLC240V Change cartridge at ieast every 6-9 months, Use replacement cartridge NLC24OV, part #9010.

2004 suggested retail price of $39.95 U,S,A. Prices are subject to change without notice.

• The product is for cotd water use only.

• Do not use with water that is microbiotogicatly unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after

the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts,

• Refer to the front cover or "Accessories" section for the

Manufacturer's name, address and telephone number.

• Refer to the "Warranty" section for the Manufacturer's iimited warranty,

A ash or, Ch orobenzene, Ethy benzene, TTHM and MTBE.

Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters

Water Supply C_ty or Welt Water Pressure 30 - 120 psi (207 - 827 kPa)

Water Temperature 33 ° _ t00°F (0,6 ° - 37,8 ° C) Service Ftow Rate 0,5 gpm (1.9 Wmin.) @ 60 psi,

*Class I particle size: >0.5 to <1 um

**Test requirement is at least 1O0,0O0 particles/mL of AC Fine Test Dust.

tThese contaminants are not necessarily in your water supply. Performance may vary based on local water conditions.

ttFibers greater then 10 um in length

:_Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysls

® NSF is a registered trademark of NSF international,

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