Kenmore 3638597782, 3638597780 Owner’s Manual

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

• Grounding Requirements .................. 2, 3

oStarting the Refrigerator ................... 3

Adjusting the Controls .................... 4

Energy:Saving Tips ....................... 4

o Food Storage Suggestions ................... 5-7

• Features ................................. 8, 9

Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser ......... 10, 11

Care and Cleaning ................. 12, 13

o Before You Call for Service ............ 14, 15

'_Vacation and Moving Precautions .......... 15

Warranty ....................... Back Cover

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9 formodel and serial number location.

Model Number

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.,Chicago, IL 60684 U.S+A.

Serial Number Dale of Purchase

59771

59778

BMPORTANTSAFETY nNSTRUCT ONS

Read anninstructions before using
this appaiance0

WARNING-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual,

, This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the Attention Installer

Instructions before it is used. See grounding

requirements below and on page 3_

e Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

straight out from the outlet.
o Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at

either the plug or connector end.

o When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be carefu! not to roll over or damage

the power cord.

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not

touch the cold surfaces, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the

extremely cold surfaces,
o Do not place fingers or hands on the

automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect

you from possible injury. It will also prevent

interference with the moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element that

releases the cubes°

o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

°' You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold--below 40°E
"Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have

any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be

discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of ito The food may be

dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the

eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods, The eating quality of red meats
is affected less than that of many other foods, Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can','

o tf your old refrigerator is still around the

house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger

to children.

o Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs, Note: We strongly

recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.

13.Before cleaning°
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live ,wire filament_ (A burned-out light

bulb may break when being replaced_)

Note: Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the fight circuit,

• Do not operate your refrigerator in the

presence of explosive fumes.

S/ ,JETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements Important--Please read carefully.

To connect electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this
appliance is equipped

with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which

mates with a standard

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the

possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

METHOD

PREFERRED

Fig. t

GflO_NOEXISTS
INSUREPROPER

BEFOREUSE

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall outleL

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD.

Starting the Refrigera or

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain

conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an

adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARY METHOD

The larger slot in the

adapter must be aligned

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PERMITTEDff.i[:ANADA) U --_"-' \"

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with the larger slot in the

wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the

connection of the power

cord°

Fig, 2 BEFORE IJSE

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v GROUND AND

FIRMCONNECTION

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal

to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the

appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not

insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through

the house wiring, You should have circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet

is properly grounded,,

When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand°

If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is

very likely to break with repeated use°

Should the adapter ground terminal break,

DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper

ground has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use

of an extension cord_ However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15

amperes (minimum) and t20 volts_

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlets115 volt, 60 Hertz,

single phase AC_ This is recommended far best

performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires,

Location

o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded°

• Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°1:.because it will not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures.
e Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent

or where the sun will shine directly on ito

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides , __5/8" Top ....... 0" Back ......t"

(If built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)
Allow a 1½" door clearance at refrigerator side,

13/4" at freezer side.

Leveling

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you
to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning,, These rollers should be set so the

refrigerator rests firmly on the floor with the front
raised just enough that the doors close easily when

opened about halfway. Specially designed door

hinges lift both doors slightly when opened; the

force of gravity helps close

them automatically.

To adjust the rollers:

• Remove the base grille.
Grasp it at the bottom

and pull it out.

=Turn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower ito Use

an adjustable wrench or

pliers on the 3/8" bolts,

Both doors should close

properly when bottom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"

from the floor_

o To replace the base

grille, line up the

prongs on the grille with

the clamps on the

refrigerator and push

forward until the grille

snaps into place_

Adiusting ' he Contrds

Two controls let you
regulate the temperature

in the fresh food and
freezer compartments°

At first, set the fresh
food control at °'4" and

the freezer control at "C?
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,

whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or'
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust

the controls one letter or number at a time.
Note: Turning the fresh food control to OFF turns off

cooling in both compartments--fresh food and
freezer--but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.

How to lest Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of milk on the top

shelf in tile fresh food compartment. Check it a day
later° tf the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the

temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer

compartment. Place a container of ice cream in

the center of the freezer compartment° Check it
after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the

temperature controls.

Turning Your Household Thermostat

Below 60°F. at Night?

You may want to turn the lettered control one step
colder, as from "C" to "D'.' Cooler temperatures in the

house may cause the compressor to operate less
frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to

warm somewhat.
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

lettered control at this new, colder setting for the

entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down_

Turning the lettered control to a colder setting
should have no effect on your fresh food
compartment. However, if freezing occurs,
turn the numbered control one step warmer,

as from "4" to "3':
When you stop turning the household thermostat

down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings_

Energy Saving Tips

e Don't open the doors more often than necessary.

• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in

hot, humid weather.
o Be sure the doors are closed tightty_ Before leaving

the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally°

• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in
your refrigerator_

oWipe moisture from bottles and cartons before

putting them in the refrigerator.

• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator,

• If you turn the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back
to regular settings.

e Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool.

4

Food Storage Sugges i'ions

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops
after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef 8, Lamb) 3 to 5 6 to 12

Roasts (Pork 8, Veal) ..... 3 to 5 4 to 8

Steaks (Beef} 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) , 3 to B 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) 3 to 5 3 to 4

Ground 8, Stew Meats 1 to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats, t to 2 3to 4

Sausage (Pork) . 1 to 2 I to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon .......

Frankfurters

Ham (Whole)
Ham (Half)

Ham (Slices) ....

Luncheon Meats

Sausage(Smoked)
Sausage(Dry 8,Semi-Dry)

Cooked Meats
CookedMeatsand

Meat Dishes

Gravy 8, Meat Broth

Fresh Poultry

Chicken 8,Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces)

Turkey(Pieces)

Duck 8'Goose(Whole)

Giblets ..........

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) I to 2 6

Pieces(Not Covered) 3 to4 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes 3to 4 4to 6

Fried Chicken ...... 3 to4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables .......... 8-12 months

Lean fish ........................ 6*8 months

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soups,stew,casseroles 2-3months

Cakes,pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Icecream (original carton) ....... I month max_

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store

vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary.

New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods,

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT AT

35 ° to 40°F. O°F.

7 I

7 V=
7 t to2

3to5 1 to2

3 1 to2

3 to 5 Freezing

7 not recom.

14 to 21 mended,

3 to 4 2 to3
1 to2 2to3

t to2 12
1 to2 9

1 to2 6
t to2 6

1 to2 3

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

o Always remove store wrappings°

o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate

immediately.

To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or

aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag_

=Carefully wrap to expe! air and help prevent mold,

o Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if

you wish_

To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--

they've been designed to preserve the natural

moisture and freshness of produce.
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps

maintain crispness°

o As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged

vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping°

To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly

lower temperatures than more "airy" already-

packaged brands with low cream content_

• it will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right

serving temperature°

o The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly

colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient

home freezing,

1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.

2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
will be. You'll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to doo

3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing; they're readily available at

most food stores,

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