Kenmore 3639537783, 3639537781, 3639537780, 3639537753, 3639537751 Owner’s Manual
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Contents
o Safety Instructions....................................................................2
. Grounding Requirements ...............................................2, 3
° Starting the Refrigerator ........................................... 3
° Adjusting the Controls .....................................................4
" Energy-Saving Tips ...........................................................4
° Food Storage Suggestions .................................... 4-7
- Features .................................................................................8
" Ice & Water Dispenser ..................................................9-11
° Care and Cleaning .......................................................12, 13
° Before You Call for Service ............................. ] 4, 15
" Vocation and Moving Precautions ...........................15
"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 model and Serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U SA
53771 53775
53772 53778
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MPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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• 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 stitl contain ice crystals or ifthey are still
Cold-below 40°E
"...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-0dor 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 hod is poor or questionable, get
rid of it.The food may be dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quafity 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°
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They couId damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves,
!:ii_Donat store or use gasoline or other flammable
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Grounding Requirements
Important--Please read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
Thepower cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mateswith a standard
three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig 1)to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance
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F_-1 111 GROUNDEXISTS
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SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Have watl outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet isencountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have it
repfaced with a properly grounded three-prong wal!
outleL
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 erect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a property grounded
two-prong waif outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig, 2) available at most iocal hardware stores
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.
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 terminaf 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 pkJg and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be
I5 amperes (minimum) and t 20 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
o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it isfully loaded.
o Do not install it where the temperature will be
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
Allow the following clearances Forease 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 _tY2"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 For
cleaning These rollers should be set so the rekigerator
restsfirmly on the floor. To assure that ihe 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 botlom
Frontedge 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
back until the grille snaps
into place
Starting the Refrigerator (continued)
INITIAL COLDEST OFF COLD EST
S_NG .SETTING
Temperature Controls (appearance may vary)
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 "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, ifyou want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one Getteror number at a time.
Note: Turning the FreshFood control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-fresh food and freezer-
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use milk test for 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 ice cream test for 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.
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, turn the numbered
control one step warmer
When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regutar 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 leaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally
• Store oniy 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 turn the controls to the coldest position for quick
chilling or freezing, be sure to t_srnthem back to regular
settings.
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool
Food Storage Suggestions
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
• 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
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness
• As a further aid to freshness,pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in theiroriginal wrapping.
Suggested Storage Times
Tips on freezing foods
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef & Lomb) ..............
Roasts(Pork & Veal) ..........
Steaks (Beef) ........................
Chops (Lamb) ...............
Chops (Pork) .........................
Ground & Stew Meats ..........
Variety Meats ....................
Sausage (Pork) .....................
Processed Meats
Bacon .................................
Frankfurters ................
Ham (Whole) ...........................
Ham (Half) ..........................
Ham (Slices) ...........................
Luncheon Meats .....................
Sausage (Smoked) .............
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry} .......
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .............................
Gravy & Meat Broth ............
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) .....
Chicken (Pieces) .....................
Turkey (Pieces) .................
Duck & Goose (Whole) .........
Gibiets ...................................
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ......
Pieces (Not Covered) .........
Cooked Poultry Dishes ..........
Fried Chicken ......................
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Most fruits and vegetables ..................... 8-t 2 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.
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F_ 0°F_
3 to5 6to 12
3 to 5 4 to 8
3 to5 6to 12
3 to 5 6 to 9
3 to .5 3 to 4
t to2 3to4
to2 3to4
t to2 1to2
7 1
7 1/2
7 1to2
3to5 1to2
3 1to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not recom-
t 4 to 21 mended
3 to 4 2 to 3
1 to2 2to3
to 2 12
1
to 2 9
1
to 2 6
1
1
to 2 6
to 2 3
1
1 to2 6
3 to4 1
3 to 4 4 to 6
3 to4 4
FREEZER
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 local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods
t. 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 |o do.
3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well 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.
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
"The rear of the keezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front
For convenience .....
" Store like things together Thissaves both time and
electricity because you can Findfoods faster.
* 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.
" Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze
To save money in energy and food costs..,
" Cover moist foods with tightlids, plastic film or foil
• Leaf vegetables and Fruitsplaced 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 once.
• Open the doors 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
ff your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the STOP(up) position and
shut off water to the refrigerator_
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