Kenmore 3639542683, 3639542681, 3639542653, 3639542651, 3639542623 Owner’s Manual
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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 .......................................... 9-11
• Care and Cleaning ....................................... 12, 13
" Before You Call for Service ...................................14, 15
• Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................15
- Warranty .......................................................Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIO
NS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
WARNING- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for itsintended
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. Always 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 its length 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 freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces
• Do not place fingers or hands an 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
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance,
• 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 hove
thawed if they stitl contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-bebw 40 ° F
"Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should
notbe eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded tf
the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get
rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of bods0 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"
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
therefrigerator and seriously injure themselves
• 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
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOI"E: 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: Moving control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mateswith a standard
three-prong(grounding) wal! outlet (Fig 1)to minimize the
possibility of electrlc shock hazard from this appliance
INSURE PROPER
Have wall outlet and circuit checked By a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outiet is encountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wal!
outlet
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Starting the Refrigerator
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of on
adapter pbg However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where Iocal codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wal_ outlet by use of a UL listed 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
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provide proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord
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"_" GROUND AND
hg 2 |J FiRM CONNECTION
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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 wal! 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 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 fully loaded.
o 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, o 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 ...............t" Back .................1"
Allow 3/4" for door clearance at each side.
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable
you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning These roIlers should be set so the refrigerator
restsfirmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will
close automatically from a halk,vay-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 botlom and
pull it out
• Turn the roller adjusting
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it Use
an adjustable wrench or
pliers on the 3/8" bolts.
•Both doors should close
properly when boffom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor
° 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
FREEZER CONTROL
COLD INITIAL COLDEST
SETTING
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh
food and freezer compartments
At first, setboth controls at 'qnitial Setting"
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 bad control to OFF turns off
coating in both compartments-fresh food and freezer-
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator
ALLOW 24 HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS FRESH FOOD CONTROL
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment° Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment, Check it a day
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 Lfit's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls.
OFF COLD INITIAL COLDEST
SETTING
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 tessfrequently, thus allowing 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 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.
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings
Energy-Saving Tips
° Don't open the doors more often than necessary
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather.
" Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before Ieaving 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
o Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator
° Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator,
° tf 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 coo!.
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef & Lamb} .... 3to5 6ta12
Roasts (Pork& Veal} ......... 3 to 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) ........................... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) .............. 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops {Pork) ........................ 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & Slew Meats ........... I to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats ........................... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage {Pork) ......... I to 2 I to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ............................... 7 I
Frank(utters .............................. 7 1/2
Ham (Whole) ............... 7 1 lo 2
Ham (HalF) .................... 3 to 5 1 to 2
Ham {Slices) ................... 3 I to 2
Luncheon Meats ................... 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ................ 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ..... 14 to 21 mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ............... 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy & Meal Brolh ................. t to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken &Turkey (Whole) ........ t 1o2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ................... 1 to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) .............. 1to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) ............ t to 2 6
Giblets ..................... t !o 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered wilh Broth) ...... 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ........... 3 to 4 t
Cooked Poultry Dishes ............. 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ............ 3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry,) FREEZER
Most Fruitsand vegetables ........................... 8-I 2 months
Lean fish .......................................... 6-8 monlhs
Falty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles .............................. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original cation) ............... 1 month max
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
" Always remove store wrappings
• Rewrap in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and
refrigerate immediately
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil_ or put in a plastic bag.
•Carefulfy 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
" Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping,,
Tips on freezing foods
1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality
2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do
3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing_
To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightIy
lower temperatures than more "airy" akeady-
packaged brands with low cream content,
• Itwill 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
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times inyour
refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your loca! Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
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