Kenmore 25348022891 Owner’s Manual

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers .............. Cover

Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 2

First Steps ....................................................................... 3

Energy Saving Ideas ............................... _...................... 4

Setting the Controls ...................................................... 4

Fresh Food Storage ........................................................ 5

Care and Cleaning ................. ..................................... 6-7

Automatic Ice Maker ..................................................... 7

Removing the Handles and Doors ................................ 8

Avoid Service Checklist ......... _,................................. 9-11

Normal Operating Sounds ..... ;.................................... 11

Sears Service .......................... :...................................... 12

Warranty ...................................................................... 13

Sears Service in Canada ............................................... 14

Warranty (Canada) ...................................................... 15

Read and Save These instructions

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Useyour refrigerator only as instructed in this
guide. These instructionsare not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occ_ur._Common sense and

caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance..

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial number in the space provided below The serial plate islocated on the ceiling of the refrigerator
compartment

Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

P/N 218842000'(9710)

important Safety

instructions

Proper Disposal of

Your Refrigerator

Riskof child entrapment,
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
ofd refrigerator, please follow
instructions below to help prevent

accidents.
BEFOREYOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD

REFRIGERATOROR FREEZER:

Take off
doors..

Leave shelves
in place, so

children may

not easily
climb inside.

Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

For Your Safety

Do not store, or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity
ofthis or anyother appliance_Readproduct labelsfor flammability and otherwarnings,

Child Safety

o Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately

after refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play_
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation_

o Remove all staples from carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy

finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture,

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous
attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded

Electrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the

design of this refrigerator will operate properly.

o Refrigerator mustbe plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only

electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards, It must be

plugged directly into a properly grounded' three-prong receptacle.. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance With local codes and ordinances,.

Consult aqualified etectrician,_DONOT USEAN EXTENSIONCORD ORADAPTER

PLUG

o If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may

be affected. Operating refrigerator with insufficient power can damage
compressors.Such damage isnot covered under your warranty.. If you suspect

your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

o To prevent refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into

an outlet controlled by awall switch or pull cord,

° Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner,

Avoid fire hazard or

electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove

any prong from the power cord.

Groundingtype
wall receptacle

Do not, under

Power supply
cord w!th 3-1_rong

grounaing plug

Other Precautions

• Never unplug refrigerator byput_ingon power cord,,Always grip plug firmly, and
pull straight out from receptacle,.

• To avoid electrical shock, unplug refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing
a light bulb. Note: Turning control to OFFturns off compressor, but does not
disconnect power to light bulb or other electrical components

= Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes_

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker_

First Steps

ThisOwner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for you rmodel° Usethe
refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's Guide, Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps:

Location

o Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet, DO NOT use an

extension cord or an adapter plug,
if possible, placethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range,

dishwasher or other heat sources,

° The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to

support a fully loaded refrigerator.,

• Consider water supply availability for the automatic ice maker,

installation

o Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 60°F

(15°C) or riseabove 1!0°F (43°C),,The compressorwill not be able to maintain
proper temperatures,

• In a recessed installation, allow an extra I12 inch (I0-15 ram) on each side for
ease of installation,

- If the hinge side of the unit will be placed against a wall, allow a I 314inch (44
ram) space between the wall and the refrigerator to permit proper door swing°

Door Opening
For best use of the drawers and freezer basket, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can be opened about 135°°

ROLLER ADJUSTING

BOLT

Adjusting front rollers

Replacing Toe Grill

Leveling

, The refrigerator must be leveled with all bottom corners resting firmly on

a solid floor. Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-

side°Keep the cabinet aslow aspossible for stability. Neveradjust cabinet rollers
so the front is lower than the rear.,

• 1"Oadjust the front rollers: Open the refrigerator and freezer doors.,Remove
the toe grill by pulling it straight out,, Adjust the rollers by turning each roller
adjusting bolt with an adjustable wrench, asocket wrench or a nutdriver until the

refrigerator is level and stable, The rear rollers are not adjustable,

• Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet evenly on all four sides,,

. if the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door, raisethe right corner and/

or lower the left corner until the doors align across the top of the cabinet,

• If the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door, raisethe left corner and/
or lower the right corner until the doors align across the top of the cabinet,.

• To replace the toe grill: Lineup tabs with holes and push grill straight on,

Cleaning

, Wash the inside,all removable parts and the outside with mild detergent and

warm water. Wipe dry. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE

SURFACES.

• Do not use razorblades orothersharpinstrumentsthat canscratch the appliance
surface, when removingadhesive Iabels Any glue left from the tape or energy
label can be removedwith a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or,

touch the glue with the sticky side of tape already removed

• DO NOT REMOVETHESERIALPLATE,,

Energy Saving Ideas

°- • .... HI -• m --

Setting the Controls

• install the refrigerator inthe coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and
away from heating ducts or registers..Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-

producing appliances such asarange, oven o!_dishwasher Ifthis is not possible,
a section of cabinetry oran added layer of insulation between the two appliances

wilt help the refrigerator operate more efficiently

o Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly r
° Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings.

= Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more effidently

See Outside in the "Care and Cleaning" section.

o Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents_ Doing so causes the

refrigerator to run longer and use more energy_Shelves should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling Liners interfere with cold air

circulation, making the refrigerator less efficient, which coutd cause food
spoilage_

o Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This

cuts down on moisture build-up inside the unit.

= Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings,, Remove as many items as

needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible°

Cool Down Period

To ensuresafefood storage, allow the refrigerator to operatewith the doorsclosed

for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food,

Refrigerator Control

Freezer Control

Refrigerator Control

o The refrigerator control should beset at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period

of 24 hours.

o After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed Forcolder temperatures, turn the

dial a notch toward COLDEST For warmer temperatures, turn the dial anotch
toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time. The
temperature will increase or decrease, but not necessarily by 1, 2, or 3

degrees.

Freezer Control

o The freezer control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for a trial period of

24 hours.

° After 24 hours, adjust the control as needed For colder temperatures, turn the

dial a notch toward COLDEST,.For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch
toward COLD_ Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time. The

temperature will increase or decrease, but not necessarily by 1, 2, or 3
degrees.

Note: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours

for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes_

Turning the freezer control may change temperatures in both compartments. For

example, if the freezer control isturned to acolder setting, the refrigerator control
may have to be adjusted to a warmer one_ Turning the refrigerator control will
change only the refrigerator temperature.

IMPORTANT: If the freezer control isturned to OFF, cooling stops in
compartments.

You may hear the "Frost Free" system working_ A fan circulates air in the
refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation and maintenance of
proper cooling temperatures, do not block cold air vents with food items. Water

draining into the defrost water pan and hissing sounds are normal during the
automatic '_FrostFree" cycle.

Fresh Food Storage

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easilyadjusted to suit individual needs Before adjusting
shelves, remove all food. Remove and discard the shipping clips, wedged into the
cantilever rail above the shelf hook. These clips stabilize the shelves during

shipping..

Toadjust the cantilever shelves (shelves supported at the rear of the refrigerator),
lift the back of the shelf up and out., Replace shelf by inserting hooks at rear into

slots. Lower and lock into position. Some models have 5pillsafe TM glass shelves,
which catch and hold accidental spills.

Door Storage

Door binsand shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles and cans..
Items used often are available for quick selection,.

Thedoor binscan be moved to suit individual needs. Remove bins by lifting straight

up Place bins in the desired position and lower over the supports

Removeshipping clips

Cantilever Shelf

CHILLEDAIR CONTROL

The Dairy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is
intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butten

Crisper

The Crisper drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, isfor storing fruits
and vegetables, Most produce should be washed in clear water and drained before

placing in this drawer, Items with strong odors or high moisture should be wrapped
before storing

Meat Keeper

The Meat Keeper is located at the bottom of the refrigerator. The temperature in
this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator
compartment by sliding the Chilled Air Control knob within the COLDESTor COLD

range. Meat will be partially frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored on
a refrigerator sheff

Before placing items in the Meat Keeper, follow these steps to keep the meat fresh:

1.Carefully handle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment
clean.

2 Store meat in its original wrapper.. If necessary,ovenNrap in plastic wrap or foil

to prevent drying. Wrap fish tightly to prevent odor transfer to other foods.

3. If spoilage ever occurs, disinfect the compartment with liquid chlorine bleach
following label directions. Then rinsewith asolution of baking soda and water

Rinse with clear water and dry.

Freezer Basket

A slide-out wire basket (some modets have two) hangs below the bottom freezer
shelf, This basket provides easy accessto frozen food packages

ChilledAir Control

Care and Cleaning

Damp objects stick to cold
metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated
surfaces with wet or damp hands.,

To avoid damage and help

the refrigerator run as efficiently as

possible, clean the condenser and air

vents periodically.

Keepyou r refrigerator and freezer cleanto prevent odor build-up Wipe up any spills

immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year,. Never use metallic
scouring pads, brushes, abrasivecleaners or strong alkaline solutions on anysurface.
Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher..

Always unplug the power cord from the waft outlet before cleaning, NOTE:

Turning the control to OFFdoes not disconnect power to the controls, light bulb, or

other electrical components

Inside

Wash inside surfacesof the refrigerator and freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons

baking soda in I quart warm water. Rinseand drythoroughly Besure to wring excess

water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around the controls, light bulb, or any
electrical parts.

Wash removable parts suchasshelvesand drawers with baking soda solution or mild

detergent and warm water. DO NOT USEHARSHCLEANERSON THESESURFACES..
Rinse and dry thoroughly.. Clean the door gaskets with mild suds, rinse with clear

water and wipe dry..Do not userazor blades or other sharp instruments which can
scratch the appliance surfacewhen removing adhesivelabels. Any glue left from the

tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or, touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed DO

NOT REMOVETHE SERIALPLATE,

Outside

Wash the cabinet and handles with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinsewell

and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth,. Do not use commercial household cleaners,
ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles,.

Remove any dust or dirt from the front of the toe grill using a vacuum cleaner with
its dusting tool attachment,. Removethe toe grill by pulling it straight out° While the

grill is removed, vacuum the backside of the grill and wipe with a sudsy cloth or
sponge. Periodically clean the condenser (black tubes and wires beneath the
refrigerator, behind the toe grill). Do not allow lint or dust to accumulate on the coils°

Insert a long handled brush or vacuum attachment between the two coils to bring

the lint forward. Toreplace the toe grill, line up tabs with holes and push grill straig ht
on _ Use caution when cleaning in the area of the coils. Surfaces

there may be sharp.

Air Vents on the Lower Access Panel

The air vents on the lower access panel at the rear of the refrigerator should be
cleaned periodically. Clean the vents by using a vacuum cleaner with its dusting
tool attachment When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out, Do not shift
the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering. Be

careful not to move the refrigerator beyond plumbing connections.

Replacing the Light Bulb

To replace the light bulb in either compartment:
I_ Unplug the refrigerator.

2. Wear gloves asprotection against possible broken glass.

3. Replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage,
4 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in.

Care and Cleaning

(continued)

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Automatic Ice Maker

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short vacations: Leavethe refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or

less, Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section.. Wrap and store
other itemsin the freezer If the refrigerator hasan automatic icemaker, turn off
the ice maker, even if you will be gone just a few days,

Long vacations: Removeall food and iceif you will be gone 1month ormore,_Turn

the controls to OFF and disconnect the power,, If the refrigerator has an
automatic ice maker, turn off the automatic icemaker and turn the water supply

valve to the closed position_ Clean the interior thoroughly, Leave both doors
open to prevent odor and mold build-up. Block open if necessary.,

Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow these guidelines to prevent damage:

o Remove al! food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer

compartments. Empty the icestorage bin,

- tf a hand truck isused in moving, load the refrigerator from the side.
Turn the rollers asfar up as possible. This will protect them during sliding or

moving.

• The cabinet should be welt padded and handled with care. DO NOT DROP.

if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a continuous supply
of icefor normal use.,The automatic ice maker isan optional accessory which may
be installed in most models at any time,, Call your local dealer for installation.

Wire

Signal Arm

After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must
be opened. Placethe ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as

possible,.Lower the wire signal arm to its "down" or ON position, Because of new
plumbing connections, the first production of ice cubes may be discolored or have

anodd flavor. Throw the ice away until the cubes made are free of discoloration and

taste. Remember, water quality determines your ice quality, tt is best to connect

icemaker to water that isnot soft. Softening chemicals can damage icemaker_ If
ice maker is connected to soft water, ensure softener is maintained, and working

properly

To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until itclicks and locks in the "up"

or OFFposition The ice maker turns off automatically when the ice container isfull,
If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf sothe wire signal arm

will hit the ice when the icecontainer is full.

ice Maker Tips

t. Icestored too long may develop an odd flavor_ Empty the container and be sure

the wire signal arm is in its "down" or ON position. The ice maker will then
produce more ice.

2. Occasionally shake the container to keep ice separated,
3_Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFFposition until the refrigerator is

connected to the water supply or whenever water supply isturned off,

4,,Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker isoperating. They are:

Motor operation
Ice being loosened from the tray
Ice being dropped into the container
Running water

Water valve opening and closing

For more information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds,."

5,.Wash ice container in warm water with mild detergent, Rinse well and dry.
6, Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for short vacations,

7., If the icemaker wil! beturned off for along period of time, turn the water supply
valve to the closed position.

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Removing the Handles
and Doors

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Removing Handles and Trim

If it is necessary to move refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow
these steps to remove refrigerator and freezer handles and/or doors.

To Remove Handles

Full-length Trim

I r.Using a putty knife, carefully slide corner of the blade under trim_ Slideblade down

until you find trim lock..Carefully maneuver blade against trim lockfrorn the side,

as shown,, Note: Pressing down on trim lockfrom _ will not release it,

2, Carefully push putty knife firmly against trim lock, and twist gently. Trim lock will

snap free from door. (Lower trim piece wilt have two trim locks,)

3_Grasp trim, and pull up away from handle using a slight side-to-side motion°

4. Remove screw attaching handle to door_

5. Repeat these steps for each handle end,, Keep screws and trim pieces,

6..Slide handle up and off dovetail buttons,
7_To replace handles, place handle over dovetailbuttons, making sure end marked

TOP isup.. Pull down to align handle holes with screw holes_Install screws_Slide

upper and lower trim piecesback on handle ends, and snap trim locks back into
holes on door front.

To Remove Doors

Before removing doors, be sure freezer control is turned to OFF. Remove all food
from doors, and unplug refrigerator. Remove toe grill.

Trace around the hinges with asoft lead pencil..This will make it easierto realign the

doors when they are replaced Completely remove one door before starting removal
of the other

Refrigerator Door:.

I.. Remove top hinge cover by lifting back of cover and sliding forward, Remove

hinge screws from hinge bracket with acounter-clockwise motion. Note: Hinge
has minimal spring tension. Hold bracket when removing last screw° DO NOT

remove hinge bracket from door_

2 Remove oLo__bolt of lower hinge, Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE _ bolt of

lower hinge_

3_ Carefully lift door up and off loosened lower hinge bolt,
Store doors in a safe place until refrigerator is moved to desired location,, Keep all

hardware for reinstallation,

To Reinstall Doors

To reinstall doors, reverse instructions used to remove doors°

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Avoid Service Checkffst Before calling for service, review this listo It may save you both time and expense,

This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance_

OCCURRENCE

RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Refrigerator compressor does not run,,

SOLUTION

Freezer controt is off Set freezer control, See Setting the Controls.

Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. Thisis normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 20 minutes

FlugatwalloutletisdiS 'oone te'd"i'"M' 'kesurepi' gistightlypushedintooutlet,

Housefuse hasblown or circuit breaker hastripped° Chockand/or replacefuse with a 1Samp time-delay

fuse Resetcircuit breaker_

Power outage. Check house lights Cati local electric company

Refrigerator runs too much or too
long.

Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostat iskeeping the refrigerator at a constant temperature, This isnormal Refrigerator goes on
off frequently, and off to keeptemperature constant

TEMPERATURESARETOO COLD

Temperature in the freezer is too cold Freezer control issettoo cold Setthe freezer control to a warmer setting until the freezer temperature

and the refrigerator temperature is is satisfactory..Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Then, if the refrigerator temperature is
satisfactory, not right, set the refrigerator control to a colder setting,

Temperature in the refrigerator is too Refrigerator control isset too cold Setthe refrigerator control tc_awarmer setting, Allow 24 hours for

cold and the freezer temperature is temperatures to stabilize,
satisfactory,

Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control isset too cold.. Seeabove solution
Food stored in Meat Keeper freezes. Meatshouid bestored at a temperaturejust below the freezing point of water (32°F, 0°C) for maximum

Room or outside weather ishot, It isnormal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions,
Refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time, It takes about 8-12 hours for the

refrigerator to coof down compietefy.

Automatic ice maker (somemodels) isoperating Operationof the icemakercausesthe refrigerator to run
slightly more

Doorsare opened too frequently or too tong Warm air entering the refrigerator causesit to run more,

Open the doors lessoften,

Refrigerator or freezer door may be sfightfy open,,Make sure refrigerator is level, Keep food and

containers from blocking door, SeeOccurrence section OPENiNG/CLOSINGOFDOOIISlDP,AWt_t_S.

Refrigerator control issettoo cold, Setthe refrigerator control to awarmer setting until the refrigerator

temperature is satisfactory Altow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize

Refrigerator or freezer gasket isdirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted, CIeanor change gasket Leaksin

door seal wilt cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desiredtemperatures,

2'

fresh storage time_,it is normal for ice crystals to form due to the moisture content of meat,
Chilled Air Control set too cold Adjust the Chilled Air Control to a ]ower setting,

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in the freezer or

refrigerator is too warm,

Temperature inthe freezeris too warm, Freezer control is set too warm. Set the freezer control to a colder setting until the freezer temperature

Temperature in the refrigerator is too Refrigerator control is set too warm Setthe refrigerator control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for

warm and the freezer temperature is the temperature to stabilize,
satisfactory.

Temperature In the Meat Keeper istoo Chilled Air Control is set too warm Adjust the Chilled Air Control to a colder setting
warm, 9

Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is
opened Open the door lessoften,,

Door isopen stightly SeeOccurrence section OPENING/CLOSINGOFDOOI_S/DRAWI_RS,
Condenser isdirty, Clean condenser See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning

issatisfactory Aflow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Then, if the refrigerator temperature is
not right, set the refrigerator controt to a warmer setting,

OCCURRENCE SOLUTION

WATER/MOISTUREfFROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weather ishot andhumid whichincreasesrateof frost buildup and internal sweating Thisisnormal,

walls.

Door is slightly open. See Occurrence sectionOPENm_/CLOS=NGOFDOORS/Dr_WEaS,
Door is opened too often or too long, Open the door lessoften,

Water collects on bottom side of drawer Vegetables contain and give off moisture It isnot unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
cover, the cover,

Water collects in bottom of drawer. Washed vegetables and fruits drain whiie in the drawer Dry items before putting them into drawer.

Water collectingin bottom of drawer isnormal.

WATER/MOISTUREIFROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Weather is humid This isnormal in humidweather When humidity islower, the moisture should

or between doors, disappear,

Door isslightly open, causing cold air from insidethe refrigerator to meet warm air from outside.,See

OccurrencesectionOPENING/CLOSING OF DOORStIDRAWER$_

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (some models)

Icemaker is not making any ice.

Icemakerwire signalarm isin "up" or OFFposition,,Move wire signal arm to "down" or ON position,
Household water line valve is not open. Turn on household water line valve.
Water supply vane in refrigeratot isbeing blocked by foreign material, Unplug the refrigerator and

turn off water suppty, Sliderefrigeratorout and locate where water isconnected to the valve.Unscrew
the brass fitting and pull out the screen from insidethe valve mesh Clean the screen of foreign

material Replace screen and brass fitting and turn the water supply on; check for leaks Plug in
refrigerator and slide into place,

O_1_-_ TO iCEMAWR

Freezeris not cold enough See Occurrence section T_MPE_TU_SAR_TOOWARM.
Saddlevalveoncold water pipe is blocked or restricted by foreign material Turn off household water

line valve, Remove, cleanor replace valve.

Ice maker is not making enough ice. Ice maker is producing lessice than you expect Icemaker should produce approximately

2 1/2 to 4 pounds of ice every24 hours, _
Freezeris not coldenough., SeeOccurrencesection _MPE_.A_URES_ 1"00WARM,

Household water fine valve is not completelyopen Turn on household water line valve

Water supply valve in refrigerator isbeing blocked byforeign material. SeeOccurrence, "Ice maker
is not making any ice" above.,

Ice maker will not stop making ice. Ice maker wire arm is being held down by an item in the freezer., Remove item and release arm,

Removeany icecubes which are frozen together over arm.,

Ice maker isnot separating the cubes, Ice cubesarenot being usedfrequently enough Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes
Ice has bad odor and taste. Icehaspicked up odor or flavor from strong food stored inrefrigerator orfreezer, Coverfoods tightly

Discard stale ice_,ice maker wil! producefresh supply.

Water running to icemaker haspoor taste or odor Add filter to ice maker, Consult awater purifying

company,

ODORS IN REFRIGEP_TOR

Interior needs to be cteaned Clean interiorwith sponge, warm water and baking soda

Food with strong odor is in refrigerator Cover food tightly.

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
Door(s) will not close.

Door isnot designed to swing shut automatically. Close door securely

Door was closedtoo hard, causing other door to open slightly Close both doors gently.

Refrigerator isnot level, It rockson the floor when it ismoved slightly Besurefloor is level and solid

and can adequately support refrigerator. Adjust rollers as needed
Floor isuneven orweak, Refrigeratorrocksonthe floor when it ismovedslightly. Besure floor isleveland

canadequatelysupportrefrigeratorContactcarpenterto correct sagging or sloping floor.
Refrigerator is touching the wall or cabinets, Be sure floor is level and can adequately support

refrigerator. Contact carpenter to correctsagging or sloping floor

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OCCURRENCE SOLUTION

OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS (continued)

Drawers are difficult to move_ Food is touching shelf on top of drawer Keep lessfood in drawer.

Track that drawers slides on isdirty Clean drawer, rollers, and track.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Light bulb isburned out See "Replacing the Light Bulb" in Care and Cleaning.

Light switch is stuck Light switch is located on the interior door frame next to the temperature controf in
each compartment Push in plunger to release

No electric current is reaching refrigerator See Occurrence section RUNNINGOr a_n_G_TOR.

Normal

Operating

Sounds

Occasionally you will hear ice
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER "

cubes dropping Into the ice bin.

You may hear air being forced

I EVAPORATOR FAN i

through the cabinet by the fan

COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER

EVAPORATOR

The flow of relrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling

or gurgling sound

DEFROST HEATER " }
During defrost cycles, water dripping 1/

onto the heater may cause a hissing l"
or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a /

popping sound may occur /

WATER VALVE • energy efficient; however, it does
When the ice maker fills with have e tendency to amplify sound,

water, you wilt hear a buzzing
sound and wafer running

_/_'/_ _ ! iNSULATION

.... pitched hum or pulsating sound,,

These parts can produce a snapping

sound when turning the relrigeralor

on or off The timer also produces

sounds similar to an electric clock,

Rigid foam insulation has excellent

Insulating capabilities, it is very

COMPRESSOR
operate much faster than older models

The compressor may have a high-

* On models equipped wEth an Automaltc Ice Maker

Y°nUc_alYn;e°ar tahedC°°_fdenser /

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,._and Sears service is nationwide. Your refrigerator has added value when you

consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professiona]
technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances and having parts, tools and

equipment to insurethat we meet our pledge to you..,."We ServiceWhat We Sell."

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore® refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance
Agreement.. Searsrefrigerators are designed, manufactured, and tested for yearsof
dependable operation.. Yet, any modern appliance may require servicefrom time to

time.

The SearsMaintenance Agreement

o Isyour way to buy tomorrow's service at toda_y'sprice.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use
o Allows for asmany service calls as required. ;

° Providesfor service by professional Sears-trained technicians.
° Offers an annual preventive maintenance check-up at your request.

This maintenance agreement does not cover original installation, reinstallation, or

damage resulting from external causessuch asacts of God, abuse, theft, fire, flood,

wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power reduction, etc. Please ask a

salesperson to see the agreement for all of the terms and conditions_

For the repair or replacement parts you need
delivered directly to your home
Call 7 am o,7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar plezas con entrege a

domtclllo - 1-800-659,7084

ForIn-housemeierbrandrepairservice

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)
Pare psdlr eervlclo de reparscl6n a

domiclllo - t -800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and
Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

ForinfonnaUononpurchasingaSears
MaintenanceAgreementortoInqutre

aboutan existing Agreement

Call9am-5 pro,Monday.Saturday

1-800-827-6655

|m|IQg

When requesting service or ordedng

pads, always providethe fo]lowlng

lnform_dlon:

• Product'l_jpe ,Part Number

,Model Number , Part Descrlptlon

_ne_ca's RepafrSpecialists

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Refrigerator Warranty

Full One-Year Warranty on Refrigerator

For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and

maintained according to the instructionsprovided in this Owner's Guide, Sears
will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.

Full Five-Year Warranty on Sealed Refrigeration System

Forfive years from the date of purchase,when _hisrefrigerator is operated and

maintained according to the instructionsprovided in this Owner's Guide, Sears
will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing, and

compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for

storage of food for private household purposes. Excludes original and

replacement Kenmore Ice& Water filter cartridges (if equipped with the filter

system). Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days (parts

only)..

Warranty service isavailable by contacting the NEARESTSEARSSERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENTin the United States or call 1-800-4-REPAIR

For parts, call 1-800-FON-PART,

Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which

vary from state to state.,

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO.

3333 Beverly Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Sears Service in Canada

Dear Customer:

In manufacturing this product, manysteps have been taken to provide you with the
highest quality. Unfortunately, errors or omissions occasionaly occur, In the event

you find a missing or defective part, please contact your nearest Searsstore

If you have any suggestions that would help us to improve our assembly/operation
instructions or this prouct, pleasewrite them down, including the information listed
below and mail to: Sears Canada, Inc. Attn: Buyer Dept. 646

222 Jarvis Street

Toronto, Ontario

MSB 2B8

Purchased by:
NAME:
ADDRESS:

CITY: PROVo:
POSTALCODE: PHONE:
MODEL No,: SERIALNo,:

DATE OFPURCHASE..__/ / LOCATION OFPURCHASE:

COMMENTS:

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