Kenmore 3639524710 Owner’s Manual
Contents
• Safety instructions .................................................................2
° Grounding Requirements ................................................2, 3
. Starting the Refrigerator ...................................................3
. Adjusting the Controls ...........................................................4
- Energy-Saving Tips ....................................................................4
" Food Storage Suggestions .................................................5-7
" Features .................................................................................8
" Ice &Water Dispenser ........................................................9-t 1
• Care and Cleaning ....................................................12, 13
• Before You Call for Service ....................................14, 15
"Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................t5
• Warranty ............................................................Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
space below See page 8 for modef and serial number location,
Model Number Seria! Number Date of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO,, Chicago, IL60684 USA,
52471 52475
52472 52478
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Vv'ARNING-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
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. AIways grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet
" 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 itslength or at either the plug
or connector end
• When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer comp_rtment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. 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. Itwill also prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other applia nce.
- 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 ° F,
"**_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 eaL
"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 isstill around the house but
not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a qualified individual,
- Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box 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 light circuit
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements Important-Please read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance isequipped
with o 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 thisappliance.
Fig' /// G_:j_L_,GROU_%,,_E...,XI_STS
SURE PROPER
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet isproperly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour 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.
Startingthe Refrigerator
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 ULlisted adapter
(Fig, 2) available at most local hardware stores
TEMPORARYMETHOD
The larger slot in the adapter
must be aligned with the
larger slot in the wall outlet to
provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord.
ADAPTERPLUGSNor
P_RMITTED IN CANADA) Jj ,,1_ _"
ALIGN LARGE lJi [llx,_I
._ FIRMCO.NECTO"
_' ' !1 BEFOREUSE
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 isproperly 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 isabsolutely 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 120 volts
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the
best performance and also prevents 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 fuily loaded.
• Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°F. because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures
o Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.
Clearances
AHow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides .........5/8" Top .....................1" Back ..................1"
(if built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)
Allow a 1½" door clearance at refrigerator side,
1%" at freezer side.
Rollers
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_ 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,
• 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
Adjusting the Controls
COLDER SETTINGCOLD
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FREI=TERCONTROL
Two controls iet you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments._
At first, setthe Fresh Food control and Freezer control
at the center of the "INITIAL SETTING" 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.
INITIAL
O_ _._, r. INITIAL
rr _uLu SETTING COLDER
FRESHFOODCONTROL
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment.
Place a container of milk on the top sheff in the fresh food
compartment. Check it a day later If the milk is too warm
or too co_d, 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 move the freezer control one step
colder._Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the
compressor to operate less frequently, thusallowing the
freezer compartment to warm somewhat.
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 dowm
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have
no effect on your fresh food compartmenL However, if
freezing occurs, move the control one step warmer_
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings°
Energy-SavingTips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary
o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather.
" Be sure the doors are closed tightly. 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_
" Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator_
" Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator.
° If you move the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back
to regular settings
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool.
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. 0°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef & Lamb) ..... 3to 5 6 to 12
Roasts(Pork & Veal) ...... 3to 5 4to 8
Steaks (Beef) .......... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ........... :3to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ............ 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & StewMeats I to 2 :3to 4
"varietyMeats ......... 1to 2 3to 4
Sausage (Pork) ........ 1to 2 1to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ..................... 7 t
Frankfurters ............ 7 ½
Ham (Whole) .......... 7 1to 2
Ham (Half) ............ 3 to 5 1 to2
Ham (Slices) ........... 3 1 to 2
Luncheon Meats ........ 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ..... 7 notrecom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14to 21 mended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meot Dishes .......... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth ...... t to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken &Turkey (Whole), Ito 2
Chicken (Pieces) ...... I to 2
Turkey (Pieces) .......... 1 to 2
Duck g Goose (Whole) .... 1 to 2
Giblets ................ t to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) t to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ...... 3 to4 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 .............. 8-12 months
Lean fish ............................ 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles .............. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ............. 1 month max,
2to3
2to3
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 store cheese, wrap welt with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
o Carefully wrap to expel 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.
e It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
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6
6
3
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 tess culling and
sorting to do.
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_
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing; they're readily available at
most food stores.
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