Kenmore 25357685790, 25357682790, 25357677790, 25357672790 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

Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ......................... 6-9

Care and Cleaning .................................................. 10-11

Removing the Handles and Doors .............................. 12

Avoid Service Checklist ......................................... 13-16

Normal Operating Sounds .......................................... 16

Sears Service ................................................................ 17

Warranty ..................................................................... 18

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Read and Save These instructions

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model, Useyour refrigerator only asinstructed in this

guide These instructions are not meant to cover everypossible condition and situation that may occur,,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 is located on the top left wail of the
refrigerator compartment

Model Number: _ t00%
Serial Number: _ tI_YI:_P_

Purchase Date: 50%PO_.COHSUH_RER

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

PIN 218778000 (970t)

important Safety

nnstructions

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.

Grounding type
wall receptacle

Do not, under

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.

For Your Safety

Do not store, or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
ofthis or anyother appliance Readproduct labelsfor flammability and other warnings

Child Safety

• 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

• Remove all staples from carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other appliances of furniture

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or' freezer is a very dange[ous
attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded,

° Carefully read and follow child safety precautions in the pamphlet enclosedwith

your new refrigerator.. It is published by the Association of Home Appliance

Manufacturers

Electrical Information

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

design of this refrigerator will operate properly.

• Refrigerator must be 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 electrician. DO NOTUSEAN EXTENSIONCORD ORADAPTER
PLUG.

• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, perfo_rnance of your refrigerator may
be affected Operating _efrigerator with insufficient power can damage

compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company fo_ testing

• To prevent refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into
an outlet controlled by a walt switch or' pul! cor&

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

Other Precautions

• Never unplug refrigerator bypulling onpower cord Always grip plug fir mly, and
pull straight out from receptacle.

• To avoid electricalshock, 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 orother electrical components

o Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes

• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker

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First Steps

ThisOwner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Usethe
refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps:

Location

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrica_ out_et DO NOT use an

extension cord or adapter plug.

• If possible, place refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from range,
dishwasher, or other heat sources.

• Refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to

support a fully loaded refrigerator

• Consider water supply availability for automatic ice maker

Installation
° Donot install refrigerator where temperature will drop below 60°F (15°C) or rise

above 1I0°F(43°C). Compressorwillnotbeableto maintain proper temperatures.

• In a recessedinstallation, allow an extra 112inch (I0_I 5 ram) on each side for
easeof installation

: Topermit proper door swing, if the hinge side of the unit will be placed against

a wall, allow a I 314 inch (44 ram) space between wall and refrigerator.

Door Opening
Forbest use of drawers and freezer basket, refrigerator should be in a position

where both refrigerator and freezer doors canbe opened about 135°

ROLLER ADJUSTING

BOLT

Adjusting Front Rollers

Replacing Toe Grill

Leveling

• Refrigerator must beleveled with allbottom corners resting firmly ona solidfloor
Adjust front rollers to level cabinet both front-to-rear and side-to-side Keep

cabinet aslow aspossible for stability Neveradjust cabinetrollers so frontislower

than rear.

° To adjust front rollers: Open refrigerator and freezer doors. Remove toe grill

by pulling it straight out. Adjust rollers by turning each roller adjusting bolt with
an adjustable wrench, a socket wrench, or a nutdriver until refrigerator is levet

and stable Rearrollers are not adjustable.

o Check both doors to be sure sealstouch cabinet evenly on alt four sides..

• tffreezer door ishigher than refrigerator door, raise right comer and/or lower teft

corner until doors align across top of cabinet

• If refrigerator door ishigher than freezer door, raiseleft corner and/or lower right

corner until doors align across top of cabinet,

• To replace toe grill: Line up 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 userazor blades or other sharp instruments that can scratch appliance
surface, when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or energy label

can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or touch

residue with sticky side of tape already removed

° DO NOT REMOVESERIALPLATE.

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Energy Saving Ideas

• Install the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight and
away from heating ducts of registers Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-
producing appliances such asa range, oven or dishwasher tf this is not possible,
a section of cabff_etryor an added layer of insulation between the two appliances

will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently
Levelthe refrigerator sothe doors closetightly

• Refer to this Owner's Guide for the suggested refrigerator settings
° Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run more efficiently

SeeOutside in the "Care and CLeaning" section

° Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or block cold air vents Doing so causes the

refrigerator to run longer and usemore energy Shelvesshould not belined with
aluminum foil, wax paper or paper toweling_ Liners interfere with cold air

circulation, making the refrigerator lessefficient, which could causefood spoilage

° Cover foods and wipe containers dry before placing them inthe refrigerator This

cuts down on moisture build-up insidethe unit

• Organize the refrigerator to reduce door openings Remove as many items as
needed at one time and closethe door as soon as possible

Setting the Contro!s

Refrigerator Control

Freezer Control

Cool Down Period

Toensure safefood storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed
for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading with food

Refrigerator Control

° The refrigeratorcontrol should be set at the rnidpoinL of the diat for atrial period

of 24 hours

• After 24 hours, adjust the control asneeded For colder temperatures, turn the
dial anotch toward COLDEST.For warmer temperatures, turn the dial a notch

toward COLD. Adjust temperatures by one increment at a time

Freezer Control

° The freezer control should be set at the midpoint of the dial for atrial period of

24 hours

= After 24 hours, adjust the control asneeded. Forcolder 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.

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 a colder setting, the refrigerator control
may have to be adjusted to awarmer one. Turning the refrigerator control will

change only the refrigerator temperature.

IMPORTANT: If the freezer control is turned to OFF, cooling stops in both

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 "Frost Free" cycle

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Fresh Food Storage

RemoveShippingClips

Shelf Adjustment

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs Before adjusting
shelves, remove all food The shipping clips that stabilize the shelves for shipping

may be removed and discarded
Toadjust the cantilever shelves(shelvessupported 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

SpillsafeTM glass shelves catch and hold accidental spills In some models, the
SpillsafeTM shelves slide out for easyaccessto food and fast cleaning, The shelves

slide out independently of the cantilever bracket. Just puf! front of shelf forward
Shelf can be extended as far asstopper will allow and isnot removable from the

cantilever bracket,

Door Storage

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

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

up Place bins inthe desired position and lower over the supports

The Dairy compartment is warmer than the general food storage section and is

intended for short term storage of cheese, spreads, or butter.

Cantilever Shelf

CHILLEDAIRCONTROL

Chilled Air Control

Crisper

The Crisper drawer, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, isfor storing fruits

and vegetables, Most produce should be washed inclear water and drained before
placing in this drawer. Itemswith strong odors or high moisture should bewrapped

before storing°

Meat Keeper

The Meat Keeper islocated at the bottom of the refrigerator The temperature in
this compartment can be made colder than the rest of the refrigerator compart-

ment 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 shelf

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

1 Carefully hahdle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment

clean,

2. Store meat in its original wrapper If necessary, wrap 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 rinse with asolution of baking soda and water

Rinsewith clear water and dry

Freezer Basket

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

Automatic ice and
Water Dispenser

Crushed Ice Selector

Theice and water dispenseron the freezer door conveniently dispenses chilled water
and ice cubes Tooperate the dispenser, slidethe knob tothe selection of yourchoice
and pressa glassagainst the dispensing arm, asshown Be sure to hold the glass as

far up as possible to catch all cubes To stop dispensing, pull glass away from

dispensing arm Releasedispensing arm before the glassis full, but do not remove

the glass until the ice has completely dispensed

To determine the coarseness of crushed ice, select a setting on the Crushed Ice
Selector, located inside the freezer on front cover of ice storage bin

A small heated areabeneath the dispenserfloor catches and evaporates small spills

Do not pour water or excess cubes into this area because there is no drain

Light

The dispenser hasa light which can be turned on and off by sliding the knob to the
desired position, The light also turns on automatically when ice and/or water is

dispensed, Replacelight bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage

How the Water Dispenser Works

The water tank is located behind the drawers inthe refrigerator' compartment, As
the water isdispensed, the tank isautomatically refilled, Forproper operation of the
dispenser, the supply water pressure must fall between 30 psi and 120 psi

Dispenser Selector

Pressglass against dispensing arm

After the refrigerator is installed and the plumbing connections are complete, the
water tank should be filled by drawing one glass of water This will take about

1_/2minutes Then, draw and discard 7 more glasses to be sure that the tank and

plumbing connections are rinsed of any impurities

To ensure fresh-tasting water, plan to use the dispenser' every day If the water
dispenser has not been usedfor a week or more, draw and discard 7-8 glasses to
freshen the tank supply_

How the ice Dispenser Works

The ice maker and icestorage bin are located in the top left corner of the freezer

compartment After the refrigerator is installedproperly and has cooled for severa!
hours, the ice maker can begin making ice To begin ice production, lower the wire

signalarm to the °down" or ON position As cubesare made, they are stored inthe

storage bin Atthough it may take 1 or 2 days to fill the bin, the dispenser may be

usedafter the first batch of ice ismade Theicemaker turns off automatically when

the icestorage bin isfull,

Because of new plumbing connections, the first production of ice cubes may be
discolored or have an odd flavor, These should bediscarded until the cubesmade

are free of discoloration and taste _ Remember, water quality
determines your ice quality tt isbest to connect the ice maker to water that is not

softened Chemicals from amalfunctioning softener can damage the icemaker If

icemaker isconnected to soft water, ensure the softener is maintained and working

properly,

Signal Arm

Ice Maker

To stop the icemaker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up" or
OFFposition

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Water Dispenser

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Do not use the ice

chute as a handle when removing
or replacing the ice storage bin.

Surfaces there may be sharp.

Ice Dispenser Tips

1 leecubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Emptythe container and

return it to the proper position The ice maker wilt then produce more ice

2, Occasionally shake the container to keep iceseparated

3.. tf the dispensing arm is pushed in for more than 4 minutes, the dispenser motor
may overload and stop, The overload protector will reset automatically after 3

or 4 minutes, If a large quantity of ice isneeded at one time, it is best to remove
cubes directly from the ice storage bin,

4, Certain sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating They are:

• Motor operation

, Ice being loosened from the tray

• Ice dropping into the storage bin
° Running water
, Water valve opening or closing
Formore information on these operations, see "Normal Operating Sounds."

5. Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer or for long vacations..

6. If the icemaker isto beturned off for along period of time, turn thewater supply
valve to the closed position.

Cleaning the Ice Dispenser

Clean the dispenserand icestorage bin at regular intervals, particularly before you
take avacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks.

Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFFposition

2 Removeice storage bin by lifting up and out. Empty and carefully clean the bin

with mild detergent Do not submerge the bin while cleaning Rinsewith clear
water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Allow ice bin to dry completely

before replacing in the freezer

3 Removeice chips and clean the shelf and chute that supports the ice storage

bin.

4 Replacethe ice storage bin Lower the wire signal arm on the ice maker to the

"down" or ON position and the ice maker will resume production

DO NOT PUT FINGERS UP ICE CHUTE
SURFACES THERE MAY BE SHARP

MECH^NISM

Repositioning the Auger

IMPORTANT; When removing or replacing the ice bin, do not rotate the auger

in the ice bin. Ifthe auger is accidentally turned, you must realign the auger by

turning it in 90° turns until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism.

Forfurther instruction, see the label on the ice bucket

Remove and empty the ice storage bin if:

t An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice

storage bin to melt and freeze together and jam the dispenser mechanism

2 Theice dispenser isnot used frequently Icecubes will freeze together in the bin

and jam the dispenser mechanism Remove the ice storage bin and shake to
loosen the cubes

NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to break up the ice This could

damage the ice storage bin and dispenser mechanism

Kenmore Ice and Water Filter (some models)
NOTE', if you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice and Water

ease read the foilo,wincl use and care information.

This ice and water filter systemfilters water to your icemaker and water dispenser,

It islocated in the upper right back corner of the fresh food compartment (seeFigure
1 on the following page ).

System Startup:

Water supply does not need to beturned off, however do not use ice and water
dispenserwhile installing filter Referto Figure t asyou complete these instructions.

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Water Dispenser

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1 Take filter cartridge, large O-ring, and wrench from parts bag in crisper pan.

2 Set ice maker lever (signal arm) to the OFF(up) position

3. Unscrew filter cup, counterclockwise (Figure l) If you have trouble unscrewing
cup, usethe cup removal wrench included in parts bag (Figure 2)

4, You must replace existing large O-ring on filter housing First remove old ring

and discard. (You may need to usea toothpick to get under ring NOTE: Use
caution so that groove that holds ring is not damaged!) Carefully remove
new O-ring from sealed bag, Gently roll O-ring into place, into containment

groove above threads.

5. Removepackaging from filter cartridge,

6, Placefilter cartridge in cup The end with the small o-ring should be up, out of

the cup.

7. Screw cup, with filter, back onto housing DO NOTUSEWRENCHTO REINSTALL

CUP Filtercartridge will self-align as cup is tightened Be sure cup is completely
tightened with Kenmore Logo facing outward DO NOT TIGHTEN PAST

STOP

8. Set ice maker lever to the ON (down) position
9 Check for leaks. Open refrigerator doo_ Wipe any water drops from filter cup

Run a glass of water. If there is a leak; unscrew filter cup, and reinsert filter

cartridge Check placement of large O-ring (seedirections following). Reinstall
filter cup,

10. To condition filter system and purge air from water line, run several glasses
of water through water dispenser. This wili also assure the purest water

possibte is stored in water tank

Figure 1

Water Filter" Wrench

Rememberto keep your wrench handy!

Figure 2

Filter Housing

Small O-rinc

Cartridge

j_ Filter Cup

TWIST TO REMOVE

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Water Dispenser

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Order new filter cartridges through the
dealer where you bought the

refrigerator, or contact the Sears
Service Center at:

1_800-366-7278

It might be good to order some filters
when you first install your refrigerator_

Changing the Filter and Large O-Ring:

Water quality varies throughout the world To ensure the highest possible water
quality, change water filter and O-ring every 6 months AIso, if filter has been in a
refrigerator that hasnot been inusefor awhile (during moving for example), change

filter before reinstalling refrigerator. Note dispenser system will also operate
without filtration (with filter cartridge removed)
To change filter and large O-ring:

Refer t o Figure l asneeded

t Set ice maker lever (wire signal arm) to the OFF(up) position.

2 Hold filter cup firmly, and unscrew counter clockwise (Figure 1), Use cup

removal wrench if necessary (Figure 2). (Some water could leak out as you
remove cup, This is normal) Filter cartridge will come down with cup. If

cartridge remains in housing, pull down gently, while twisting filter back and

forth

3. Replace large O-ring on filter housing Firstremove old ring and discard, (You
may need to use a toothpick to get under ring NOTE: Use caution so that
neither ring, nor groove that holds ring are damaged!) Carefully

remove new O-ring from sealed bag. Gently roll O-ring into place, into

containment groove above threads.,

4, Empty cup of any substance,

5, Discard old filter cartridge.
6 Remove new filter cartridge from packaging, and install See Steps 6-10 in

"System Startup"

As a reminder to change your filter and OMng, set control box marker 6 months
from date of replacement (Figure 3).

If you replace filter in

JUN, set marker to

DEC.

Figure 3

Care and CJeaning

Damp objects stick to cold 1

metal surfaces Do not touch refrigerated

surfaces with wet or damp hands

_l_lTo avoid damage and help

the refrigerator run as efficiently as

possible, clean the condenser and air

vents periodically,

Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up Wipe up any spills
immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year Never use metallic

scouring pads, brushes, abrasivecleanersor strong alkaline solutions on anysurface
Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher

Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning_

NOTE; Turning the control to OFFdoes not disconnect power to the controls, light

bulb, or other electrical components

Inside

Wash insidesurfaces of the refrigerator and freezer with asolution of 2tablespoons
baking soda in 1 quart warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly Be sure to wring

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

Wash removable parts such asshelvesand drawers with baking sodasolution ormild
detergent and warm water DO NOT USEHARSHCLEANERSON THESESURFACES

Rinseand dry thoroughly. Clean the door gasketswith mild suds, rinse with clear
water and wipe dry Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can
scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels Any glue left from the
tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or, touch the glue with the sticky side of tape already removed DO NOT

REMOVETHESERIALPLATE

Outside

Wash the cabinet and handleswith warmwater 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

Removeany dust or dirt from the front of the toe grill using a vacuum cleaner with

its dusting tool attachment Remove thetoe grill by pulling it straight out Whilethe
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 altow lint ordust to accumu late on the coils
Insert a long handled brush orvacuum attachment between the two coils to bring
the lint forward To replacethe toe grill, line up tabs with holes and push griil straight

on. _ Use caution when cleaning in the area of the coils, Surfaces

there may be sharp.

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Air Vents on Lower Access Panel

The air vents on the lower accesspanel at the rear of the refrigerator should be

cleaned periodically. Cleanthe vents by using a vacuum cleaner with its dusting toot
attachment. When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out Do not shift the
refrigerator from sideto side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering Becareful
not to move the refrigerator beyond plumbing connections.

Replacing the Light Bulb

To replace the light bulb in either compartment:

1 Unplug refrigerator.
2,, Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass,
3 Replaceold bulb with an appliance bulb of the samewattage
4 Remember to plug refrigerator back in

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Care and Cleaning

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Vacation and Moving Tips

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

less, Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section Wrap and store
other items in the freezer Turn off the automatic ice maker, even if you will be
gone just a few days

Long vacations: Remove all food and ice if you will begone I month or more°Turn

the controls to OFFand disconnect the power° 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 buiid-up Block
open if necessary

Moving: When moving the refrigerator, follow theseguidelinesto prevent damage:

• Remove all food and other items from both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments Empty the ice storage bin

= if a hand truck isused in moving, load the refrigerator from the side
= Turn the roflersasfar up aspossible Thiswill protect them during sliding ormoving
o The cabinet should be welt padded and handled with care DO NOT DROP.

The water tank should beemptied to prevent water from standing for a period of
time orfreezing during colder temperatures To drain the tank, follow the_e steps:

I Unplug refrigerator, Carefully move refrigerator away from wall Becareful not

to move refrigerator beyond plumbing connections

2 Turn off household water line valve that supplies water to refrigerator
3 Disconnect refrigerator water supply line from household water source Some

water remaining in line may be spilled out

4 Place a large pan, with at least a 3-quart capacity, behind refrigerator next to

water solenoid valve

5 Disconnect water tank inlet lines at water solenoid valve Water will spill out

when water lineiscompletely removed Put water tank intetline into pan to catch
drainage,

6 After drainage has stopped, reconnect water tank inlet line to water solenoid

valve Some water may remain in water tank If unit freezes, the small amount
of water left should not cause a problem

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Removing the Handles

and Doors

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

To Remove Handles

Full-length Trim

I Using a putty knife, carefully slide corner of the blade under trim Slide blade

down until you find trim lock Carefully maneuver blade against trim lock from
the side, as shown Note: Pressing down on trim lock from above wift not

releaseit

2, Carefully pushputty knife firmly against trim lock, and twist gently Trirn lock will

snap free from door (Each trim piece will have two trim locks)

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

4, Removescrews attaching handle to door,

5, Repeat these steps for each handle end Keep screws and trim pieces
5 To replacehandles, line up handle with screw holes, insert screws and tighten

Slideupper and lower'trim piecesback on handleends, and snap trim locksback
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 a soft lead pencil This will make it easier to realign
the doors when they are replaced Completely remove one door before starting

removal of the other.

Illustration I

Illustration 2

Freezer Door:

I_ Removetoe grill (SeeOutside in "Care and Cleaning" section )

2 Remove wiring cover located over lower hinge of fieezer door Cover isheld in

place by asingle screw. (Illustration I)

3, Disconnect wiring harness plug (connector). Positionyourself to be able to place

your thumbs onthe flat sidesof each connector piece Bend both parts back and
forth, Then with afirm grasp, pull the two pieces apart (illustration I)

4 To disconnect water line,hold water lineelbow andpush in on gray collar, forcing

elbow down, off from tube that runs into door

5 Placeastrip of tape along door bottom, over lower hinge and up the side of door

This will hold hinge in place when door is removed

6. Remove _ bolt of lower hinge Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVEbottom bolt of
lower hinge,

7 Remove top hinge cover by lifting backof cover and sliding forward Removethe

three screws holding upper hinge DO NOT remove hinge bracket from door
Swing door open to 135°.

8 Carefully lift door up and off loosened lower hinge bolt (Illustration 2)

Refrigerator Door:

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

three screws holding the upper hinge.. DO NOTremove hinge bracket from door

Swing door open to 135°.

2.. Remove toj2 bolt of lower hinge Loosen, but DO NOT REMOVE bottom bolt of
lower hinge

3, Carefully lift door up and off loosened lower hinge boil

Door Tube-- ! Ink Marl{

Door Elbow j %

_ -'_" Collar

Store doors in a safe place until refrigerator is moved to desired location, Keep all
hardware for reinstallation

To Reinstall Doors

To reinstall doors, reverseinstructions used to remove doors Note: To reinstall
water line, push elbow up, onto door tube, until collar touches tube ink mark as

shown left,

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Avoid Service Checklist

Before calling for service,review this list. It may saveyou time and expense Thislist
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, Freezer control is off Set freezer control See Setting the Controls°

Refrigerator runs too much or too
Iong_

SOLUTION

Refrigerator is in defrost cycle This is normal for a fully automatic defrosting refrigerator The defrost

cycle occurs periodically_ lasting about 20 minutes

Plug at wall outlet is disconnected Make sure plug is tightly pushed into outlet

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Check and/or replace fuse with a _5 amp time-
delay fuse Reset circuit breaker

Power outage Check house lights Call local electric company

Room or outside weather is hot tt is normal 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 cool down completely

Automatic ice maker is operating Ice maker operation causes refrigerator to run slightly more

Doors are opened too frequently or too long Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more
Open doors less often

Refrigerator or freezer door may be slightly open Make sure refrigerator is levet Keep food and

containers from blocking door See Occurrence section OPENING/CLOSINGOFDOORS/DRAWEeS_

Refrigerator control (found in refrigerator section) is set too cotd Set refrigerator control to a warmer

setting until refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize

Refrigerator or freezer gasket is dirty, worn. cracked, or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks
in door seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in order to maintain desired temperatures

Refrigerator compressor goes on and Thermostat is keeping refrigerator at aconstant temperature This isnormal Refrigerator goes on and
off frequently, off to keep temperature constant

TE.MPERATURE5 ARE TOO COLD
Temperature in freezer is too cold and Freezer control is set too cold Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature is

refrigerator temperature is satisfactory Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize Then, if refrigerator temperature is not

satisfactory° right, set refrigerator control to a colder setting

Temperature in refrigerator is too cold Refrigerator control is set too co_d Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting Allow 24 hours for

and freezertemperatureissatisfactery° temperatures to stabilize

Food stored in drawers freezes. Refrigerator control is set too cold See solution above

Food stored in Meat Keeper (some Meat should be stored at a temperature just below the freezing point of water (32_F, O°C) for
models) freezes maximum 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 Chilled Air Control to a tower setting

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in freezer or

refrigerator is too warm,

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

Door is open slightly See Occurrence section OPI"-NiNG,/CLOSlNGOFDOORS/DRAWERS.

Condenser is dirty Clean condenser See "Outside" in Care and Cleaning

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OCCURRENCE

TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM
Temperature in freezer is too warm_

Temperature in the refrigerator is too
warm and the freezer temperature is
satisfactory.

SOLUTION

Freezer control is set too warm Set freezer controt to a cotder setting until freezer temperature is

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

Refrigerator control is set too warm Set refrigerator controt to a coider setting Allow 24 hours for

the temperature to stabilize

Temperature in Meat Keeper (some

models) istoo warm,

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR

Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator Weather ishot and humid, which increases rate of frost buildup and internal sweating This isnormal"

walls,

Water collects on bottom side of drawer Vegetables contain and give off moisture It is not unusual to have moisture on the bottom side of
covert the cover

Water collects in bottom of drawer.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Weather is humid This is normal in humid weather When humidity is lower, the moisture should

or'between doors_ disappear

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)

ice maker is not making any ice=

Chilled Air Control is set too warm Adjust Chilled Air Control to a colder setting

Door is slightly open See Occurrence OPENING/CLOSINGOFDOORS/ORAWERSo

Door is opened too often or too long Open door less often

Washed vegetables and fruits drain while in the drawer, Dry items before putting them into drawer
Water collecting in bottom of drawer is normal,

Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside refrigerator to meet warm air from outside See

Occurrence section OPENtNG/CLOSENG OF DOORS/DRAWERS.

Ice maker wire signal arm 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

Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section TEMPERATURESAR£TOOWARM,,

Saddle vane on cold water pipe is dogged or restricted by foreign material, Turn off household water
line valve Remove, dean or replace valve

Check to see if the water dispenser is dispensing water If not, the Kenmore ice & water filter is
clogged or restricted by foreign material, and must be replaced

Ice maker is not making enough ice.

Ice maker will not stop making ice, Ice maker wire arm is being held down by some item in freezer, Move item, and retease arm Remove

Ice maker is not separating the cubes, ice cubes are not being used frequently enough Remove and shake ice bucket to separate cubes

Ice has bad odor and taste.

Icemaker is producing less ice than you expect, Ice maker should produce approximately
2 112 to 4 pounds of ice every 24 hours

Freezer is not cold enough See Occurrence section TEMPERATURESARETOOWARM_

Household Water line valve is not completely open Turn on household water fine valve

Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than norma! If it is, replace the Kenmore filter

cartridge,

any ice cubes frozen together over arm

If cubes are smaller than normal, or ho]low, the Kenmore filter could be clogged Replace filter

Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer, Cover foods tightly
Discard stale ice Ice maker will produce fresh supply

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

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OCCURRENCE

ICE DISPENSER
Dispenser will not dispense ice,

SOLUTION

Ice storage bin is empty When the first supply of iceis dropped into bin, dispenser should operate

Freezer temperature is set too warm Turn freezer control to a higher setting so that ice cubes will
be made When first supply of ice is made, dispenser should operate

Household water line valve is not open Open household water line valve, and allow sufficient time

for ice to be made When ice is made. dispenser should operate

Freezer door is not closed Be sure freezer door is closed

Ice dispensing arm has been held in for more than 4-5 minutes Motor is overloaded Motor
overload protector will reset in approximately 3 minutes Ice can then be dispensed

ice dispenser is jammed.

WATER DISPENSER

Dispenser will not dispense water°

Water has an odd taste and/or odor,=

Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use. temperature fluctuations, andlor
power outages Remove ice storage bin, thaw, and empty the contents Clean bin, wipe dry and
replace in proper position When new ice is made, dispenser should operate

Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker arm and back of bin Remove ice cubes that are jamming
dispenser

Ice cubes are frozen together Use the dispenser often so that cubes do not freeze together

If cubes are smaller than normal, or hollow, the Kenmorefilter could be clogged Replace filter
Dispensing system operates best at 30-100 psi water pressure _Well water system pressures
should fall within this range

Household water line valve is not open Open household water line valve See Occurrence "Ice
maker is not making any ice _

Freezer door is not closed Be sure freezer door is dosed

Kenmore filter is clogged, and must be replaced

Water has been in the tank for a period of time Draw and discard 7-8 glasses of water to freshen
the supply Draw and discard an additional 3-6 glasses to completely rinse out tank

Unit not properly connected to cold water fine Connect unit to cold water line that suppties water
to kitchen faucet

Tubing used in the household wate_ supply and installation of unit may affect water taste and
odor For bast results use copper tubing for water connection

Water pressure is extremely Iow_

ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR

OPENINGICLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS

Door(s) will not close°

Drawers are difficult to move°

Water has a high mineral content Contact water treatment plant for help

Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the water pump system

Interior needs to be cleaned Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda

Food with strong odor is in refrigerator Cover food tightly

Door is not designed to swing shut automatically Close door securely

Door was closed too hard. causing other door to open slightly Close both doors gently

Refrigerator is not ]eve] It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor is level and
solid, and can adequately support refrigerator Adjust rollers as needed

Floor is uneven or weak Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor
is level and can adequately support refrigerator Contact carpenter to 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 correct sagging or sloping floor,

Food is touching sheff on top of drawer Keep less food in drawer

Track that drawers slides on is dirty Clean drawer, rollers, and track

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OCCURRENCE

SOLUTION

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Normal Operating

Sounds

AUTOMATIC iCE MAKER I
Occasionally you wit! hear ice

cubes dropping into the ice bin. t

Light bulb is burned out. See "Replacing the Light Bulb" in Care and Cleaning,

Light switch B stuck Lightswitchislocatedon interiordoorframenexttothetemperaturecontrol
in each compartment Push in plunger to release

No electric current is reaching refrigerator See Occurrence section _UNN_N6o__EF_fGE_ATORo

EVAPORATOR FAN

You may hear air being forced
through the cabinet by the fan .

The flow of refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling

f EVAPORATOR

or gurgling sound

During defrost cycles, water dripping I/
onto the heater may cause a hissing }_

or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a |

DEFROST HEATER I
popping sound may occur J

When the ice maker fills with
water, you will hear a buzzing

I ATER VALVE

sound and water running

]

CONDENSER FAN
You may hear the condenser'

fan cycling on and off

COLD CONTROL & DEFROST TIMER

These parts can produce a snapping

sound when turning the refdgeralor
on or of! The timer also produces

sounds similar to an electric clock

Rigid foam insulation has excellent
insulating capabilities. It is very

energy efficient; however, it does

INSULATION
have a tendency to amplify sound

Modem, hig h efficiency compressors
I operate much faster than older models
I The. cQmpressor may have a high-

I pitched hum or pulsating sound

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Sears Service

"We ServiceWhat We Sell" is our assuranceyou can depend on Searsfor service

and Searsservice is nationwide, Your refrigerator has added value when you

consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed with professional
technicians specifically trained on Searsappliances and having parts, tools and

equipment to insure that 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 mayrequire service from time to

time

The SearsMaintenance Agreement

• Isyour way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use

• Allows for asmany servicecalls 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, reinstaltation, or
damage resulting from external causessuch asacts of God, abuse, theft, fire, flood,

wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power reduction, etc, Please ask a
salespersonto seethe agreement for all of the terms and conditions

For the repair or replacement parts you neec ,_A_ililk_

delivereddirectlytoyourhome
Call7am- 7pm,7daysaweek

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ForIn-housemajorbrandrepairservice
Call24hoursa day, 7 daysaweek

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Call9am_5pm,Monday.Saturday

aq R8 '

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When requesting service orordering
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information:

• Product Type ,Part Number

• Model Number • Part Description

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