Kenmore 3639517780, 3639517781 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

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

oGrounding Requirements .................. 2, 3

• Starting 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

e Care and Cleaning .................... t2, 13

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

o Vacation and Moving Precautions ............ t5

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

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
the spaces below° See pages B and 9 for model and serial number ]ocation_

Model Number Serial Number Dale of Purchase

SEARS.ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.SoA.

51771
51778

IMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTIONS

Read aH instructions before using
_hUsappffance.

WARNgNG-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the

following:

• Use this appllance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

e This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the Attenffon Installer
instructions before it is used. See grounding

requirements below and on page 3.
o 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 a|! 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.

• When moving your refrigerator away from

the wall, be careful not 1to 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 eeet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces.

• 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:

", °Youmay 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 it, 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'°'

. If 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°

B. 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: Moving control to OFF position does not

remove power to the light circuit,

• Do not sCore or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

Grounding Requirements

nmporCan¢_Pfease read carefullBy.

Toconnect 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

PEEFERREO I_

Fig, I

GROUNDEXISTS

iNSUREPROPER

BEFOREUSE

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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 outlet.

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

POWER CORD.

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Starting the Refrigerator

Use of adapter plug

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

an adapter ptug,. 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

IADAPTERPLUGS NUT

PERMITTEDtN CANADA) IJ _-_-_'

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with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the

connection of the power

cord.

I I _ r'_" INSUREPROPER

..._.,_.j._v GROUhiDAND

Fig, 2 BEFORE USE

FIRM CONNECTION

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the ,.,calloutlet 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 votts_

Electrical Requirements

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

single phase ACo This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires_

Location

= Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded..

o Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°E because it wilt not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures°

='Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent

or where the sun will shine directly on it_

Clearances

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

connections:

Sides __,5/8" Top .......... 0" Back ........ 1"

(If built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers_)

Allow a 1Y_" door clearance at refrigerator side,

13//' at freezer side°

Rollers

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to

move the refrigerator away from the wall br cleaning
These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests

firmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will close
automatically from a halfway-open position, there is

a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet°
Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially

designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly
when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely_

To adjust the rollers:

o Remove the base grille_

Grasp it at the bottom

and pull it out,
o Turn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-

clockwise to lower it. 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.

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Adiusting the Controls

COLDER NORM COLD

FREEZER CONTROL

Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.

At first, set the fresh food and freezer controls at the

center of the "NORM" range.

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 step at a time.
Note: Moving 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.

OFF COLD NORM COLDER

FRESH FOOD CONTROL

How to Test Temperatures

Use the mi"k test for the fresh food

compartment. Place a container of milk on the top

shelf in the fresh food compartment° Check it a clay
later. If 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°E at Night?

You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder: Cooler temperatures in the house may cause
the compressor to operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment to warm

somewhat.

When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, move the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings.

Food Storage Suggestions

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

=Always remove store wrappings°
=Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate

immediately.

To stere cheese, wrap well "with wax paper or

aluminum foi!, or put in a plastic bag.
o Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
= 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.

o 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.

='The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.

To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter
or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned

down.

Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment_
However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered
control one step warmer.

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops

after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ...... 3 to 5

Roasts (Pork & Veal) ....... 3 to S

Steaks (Beef) ........... 3to 5

Chops (Lamb) ............. 3to 5

Chops (Pork) ............ 3to 5

Ground & Stew Meats ..... 1to 2

Variety Meats .............. 1to 2

Sausage (Pork) ........... I to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon .................... 7

Frankfurters ........... 7

Ham (Whote) ........... 7

Ham (Half) .............. 3 to S

Ham (Slices) ............. 3

Luncheon Meats ........ 3 to 5

Sausage (Smoked) ....... 7

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14 to 2t

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes .......... 3 to 4

Gravy & Meat Broth ........ 1to 2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken 8,Turkey (Whole), , 1 to 2

Chicken (Pieces) .......... 1 to 2

Turkey (Pieces) ........... I to 2

Duck 8,Goose (Whole) .... 1 to 2

Giblets ................... t to 2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ........ 3to 4 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes 3 to 4 4 to 6

Fried Chicken ............ 3 to 4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ................. 8-!2 months

Lean fish ............................... 6-8 months

Fatty fish, roils and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles ................... 2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) ................. 1 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°i=. O°F.

6to 12

4tab

6to 12

6to9

3 to4
3to4
3 to4

1 to2

1

1/2

I to2

1to2

1to2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.,

2to3

2to3

12

9

6
6

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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']t save time, too, ,with less culling and

sorting to don

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

most food stores.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap we!l in

freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping

material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good° lasting seal_

Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen

successfully only once°
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods

to 29 pounds at a time.

For Convenience...

=Store like things together. This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.

o Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly.

• Use bins on the door for most often used sauces

and condiments,

e Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze.

To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs

e Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.

= Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will

last longer when stored in closed plastic containers

or wrapped in plastic film.

• Do not overload your fresh food or freezer

compartment with a lot of warm food at one time.
o Open the door the fewest times possible to save

electrical energy,

When going out of town for several days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator,
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up)
position and shut off water to the refrigerator.

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