Kenmore 3639557884, 3639557882, 3639557852, 3639557822, 3639557812 Owner’s Manual

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" English Version .i_...........................................................2

* Version francaise ..............................................................19

- Versi6n en espa_ol .....................................................39

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

- Grounding Requirements .............................................2, 3

" Refrigerator Location, Clearances, Rollers ................3

" Electronic Alert & Diagnostic System .......................4-6

o Automatic lcemaker & Ice/Water Dispenser ........7, 8

= Ice Service .....................................................................9

- Adjusting Temperature Controls ...............................10

" Food Storage Suggestions ..................................1O, t 1

- Convenience Center ......................................................12

° Shelves ..................................................................12,13

- Storage Drawers ........................................................13

= Care and CieanTng ................ .................................... 14, 15

° Before You Call for Service ................................16, 17

=Accessories ......................................................................17

" Vacation and Moving Precautions ....................... } 7

° Warranty ...................................................:.Back Cover

Youroldrefrigerator has a cooling system that used

CFCs (chlorofborocarbons), CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.

tfyou are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the
CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified

servicer. If you intentionally release JhisCFC refrigerant you
can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of

thefederal Clean Air Act.

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PIease record the model number, serial number and date you purchased.your Kenmore refrigerator

n the space below.

ModelNumber SerlalNumber DateofPurchase

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SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., Hoffman Estates,IL60179

Side by Side 27 Models

with Electronic Dispenser
and Convenience Center

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

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 its in!ended

purpose as described in thisOwner 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 an

the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull

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 notto roll over or damage the

power cord.

After your refrigerator is in operation, do not

touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,

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 wilt help protect you from possible

iniury. 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
ott_er 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 have

thawed iFthey still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-below 40°F (4°C).

" .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 lessthan thatof many other Foods. Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can"

- If your o!d 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. 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: Moving 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 injurethemselves

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on

the Convenience Center Compartment door. They

could damage the refrigerator and maybe tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.

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 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

PREFERRED _

METHOD I _

F_ 1 GROUND EXIBTS

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 wan
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 an
adapter plug, However, if you still elect to use on
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wai! outlet by useof a UL listed adapter
(Fig_2) available at most IocaJ hardware stores_

TEMPORARY METHOD

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 ismetal, and not insulated, and the
wall outlet isgrounded through the house wiring You
should have the 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,,

tfthis 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.

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PRON.qG/SLOTS_-_%n.ti "_ I

Fig 2 Jl FIRM CONNECTION

- II BEFOREUSE

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 stiftelect to use

an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it

be a ULlisted 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 itwhen it is fully loaded,,

° Do not installit where the temperature will go

bebw 60°F, ( t 6°C,) because it will not run often
enough to maintain proper temperatures_

° Do not installit next to your range, a heating vent

or where thesun 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" (16 mm) Top .................1" (25 mm)

Back ................1" (25 mm)

(11:built-in, allow 7/8" [22 mm] at top for hinge covers,)

Allow a t ½" (38 ram) door clearance at Convenience

Center side

Rollers

Adiustable 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

restsfirmly on the floor, To assure that the doors will

close automatically from a halfi_vay-open position,
there is a buibin 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:

• Remove the base grille

Grasp it at the bottom and
pull it out,

, Turn the roller adiusting

screws clocle_vise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-

cloclo_vise to lower iraUse
an adiustabte 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

• 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_

Electronic Alert & Diagnostic System

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(_) Red signal light flashes to tell you when either door

is open..

(_) Signal light tells you that the Door Alarm beeper has

been set to sound after either door has been open 30

seconds,

(_ Red signal light tells you when freezer foodkeeping

temperature is above normal..

(_) Lighted word NORMAL indicates that no failure has

been detected by the diagnostic system

(_) Flashing diagnostic codes in the display

warn you when:

[]power has been interrupted.

[]defrost system has failed.
[ frozen foods should be checked.

#_ POWER
dE DEFROST

_F FREE2ER
£t ICEMAKER

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When your refrigerator is first plugged in,,,

All panel lights come on for five seconds, a beep sounds,
and lights go off except as foIlows:

" PFflashes in the display. Touch SYSTEM CHECK-RESET

pad to erase it

" Word NORMAL glows

Red WARM TEMPERATURE light glows if freezer
compartment temperature is higher than normal. It goes

off when proper bodkeeping temperature is reached.

•' Door alarm beeper isactivated and light on DOOR
ALARM pad glows

• CRUSHED 1CEselection light glows

" Red DOOR OPEN tight flashes if either door is open,

goes out when doors are shut.

• Night light in water-and-ice dispenser is off.

[ icemaker may not be operating properly.

What these codes mean-and what to do when they

appear-is summarized on the inside of the freezer

compartment door and explained more thoroughly
on the following pages.

(_) SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad puts a review of

the electronic diagnosis of four coded functions
at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes

from display.

(_) Electronic control allows you to select ice cubes,

crushed ice or chilled water and signal light confirms
your choice.

How to Set the Door Alarm_

You don't have to set the visual
alarm. As long as either door is

open, the red DOOR OPEN

signal light flashes

If the signal light on the

DOOR OPEN

How the Electronic Alert

and Diagnostic System Works_

The word NORMAL islighted
except when a failure has

been detected.

NORMAL

DOOR ALARM pad is glowing, _a DOOR_M

the beeper alarm is set. If it's not, B ON/OFF
touch the pad to turn iton k

If either door is open for more than
30 seconds, a recurring beep sounds

The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close
the door,

There are times when you'll want the Door Alarm
beeper turned off, When you're rearranging a lot of

food, for example° Justtouch the pad The light will go
out and the beeping will stop_

Deactivating the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the
red DOOR OPEN light off-it keeps flashing until the
door isclosed.

Why the RedWarm

Temperature Light Glows°

At first, it's probably because

your newly installed refrigerator
hasn't completely cooled down

yet. Wait a few hours for ittocoot,
and then the light will go ouL

From then on, the red light will glow whenever

temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage.

if this happens, open the doors only when absolutely
necessary, and close them as quickly as possible.

As soon as inside temperatures return to normal, the light

goes out°
If the WARM TEMP light reappears and stays on br

longer than 4 hours, call for service.

WARM TEMP

The SYSTEM CH ECK_RESET

pad has two functions:

1.You can touch the SYSTEM
CHECK-RESET pad and get a

review of the electronic diagnostic
codes in order of their priority.

2,You can touch the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad to

erase three flashing codes immediately and two codes
afier the condition that caused them to flash has been

corrected (see the next page}

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Electronic Alert & Diagnostic System (continued)

The Electronic Alert and Diagnostic System
alerts you when something starts to go wrong

If a system code appears on the display,
something needs special attention. To get your
attention, the display code flashes until you erase it
The first 6 flashes are accompanied by beeps

If more than one coded function requires attention
at the same time, the one with the highest priority will be
displayed first.

Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad will evaluate all
other coded functions_ If the NORMAL display islit

during the displaying of a code, that function is operating
properly

Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad will erase
two codes immediately-PF, and C1 The dE and
FF codes can only be erased by touching the

SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the condition
that caused the code to flash has been corrected.

This flashing code tells you the
power to the refrigerator has

been interrupted for more than
2 seconds, Check the condition

of food in both the fresh food and
freezer compartments, Touch

SYSTEM CHECK:RESET pad to

erase code

This flashing code tells you
to check your frozen food.

Has any of it started to thaw?
A package may be holding the
freezer compartment door open.

Don't open the door more often
than absolutely necessary while
this code is displayed Touching

the SYSTEM CHECK-RESET pad after the freezer
compartment temperature has returned to normal will
erase the code

This flashing code tells you to
check the automatic icemaker.

Ice clumps in the storage bin may
have stalled the icemaker. Follow

corrective measures described on
page 8 If water supply to the

icemaker is not connected or not
turned on, make sure manual

icemaker switch is in the STOP position_ Code stops
flashing when problem is corrected or SYSTEM CHECI(_

RESETpad istouched

There is no fault with the refrigerator when

PFcode flashes

This flashing code tells you
something's wrong with the defrost
system- keep doors closed to

retain cold and call for service.
Code flashes until problem is

corrected

Automatic Icemaker & Ice/Water Dispenser

How It Works

Your refrigerator has

an automatic

icemaker and a
dispenser that

dispenses water, ice
cubes and crushed

ice (on some
models) through

the freezer
compartment

door Here's
how they work.

Water flows from
the household

supply through a
(1) dua} solenoid valve to the
(2) water tubing and to the
(3) automatic icemaker as needed

Water is frozen in the

(4) cube mold and ejected into the
(5) storage bin where a motor-powered auger moves

cubes forward
Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the

dispenser pod is pressed
When CRUSHED is selected (on some models), a baffle

channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls
through a chute into the glass,

Water flows through the

(6) tubing in the door and isdispensed when the pad is
pressed.

(7) A light switch (on some models) turns the night light in
the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on when the

dispenser pad is pressed°

The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a

7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out.

Important Facts about Your Ice & Water
Dispenser

- If this is your first icemaker you'll hear occasional
sounds that may be unfamiliar_ These are normal
icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern.

- Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per
cycle-approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour period-

depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings and other use

conditions.

Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal, tf ice flow
interruption is more than brief, ice dump(s) may be the
cause and should be removed following instructions in

this section

- Avoid over filling glasses with ice and using
narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute

or cause the door in the chute to freeze shuL

Periodically open the freezer compartment door and

look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon

• To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed
beyond the glass, prace the glass close to the ice

chute-but not so close that it blocks out coming ice,

- Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in
the ice storage bin° Cans, bottles or food packages in
the storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

• Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage

bin. It may not crush or dispense well

Before Using Your lcemaker and Dispenser

If you useyour refrigerator before the

water connection is made, raise the

ice access door and make sure the
icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP

(up) position When the water supply
has been connected to the icemaker,

move the feeler arm to ON (down) position.

arm in Feelerarm in

STOP (up) ON (down)

position position

At first there will be a delay before water isdispensed

and ice is made
On models with a water dispenser, if no

water is dispensed when the refrigerator

isfirst installed, there may be air in the
water line system Pressthe dispenser
pad for at least two minutes to remove
trapped air from the water line and to
fill thewater system

Pushthe dispenser pad
untilthe water fine is filled,

The ice cube maid will automatically fill with water AFTER

cooling to freezer temperatures Thefirst cubes normally
freeze after several hours

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about
24 hours for the freezer compartment to get cold enough to

make ice

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Automatic Icemaker & Ice/Water Dispenser (continued)

Once Your Icemaker& Dispenserare in Operation

Throw away thefirstfew batches of ice cubes( t6 or 24 cubes)
Thiswill Hushaway any impuritiesinthe water line Do the same
thing aftervacalions orextended periods when ice isn'tused

To clean out the line, pour the first six glassfuls of water in the
kitchen sink The first water through the systempicks up a

slight "plastic" taste from the water tubing
To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes

occasionally. When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up
close to theicemaker and pushthefeeler arm to the STOP(up)
position before the bin getsfull. Keeping the cubes level

allows the icemaker to fill the bin

To Dispense Ice and Water

o SelectCUBES,CRUSHED ICE(on somemodels)or WATER_
° Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press

the rim against the center of the dispenser pad

When Dispensing Ice:

o Some crushed ice may be

dispensed even though you
selected CUBES This happens
occasionally when a few cubes
get channeled to the crusher

• Sometimes a mound of snowwill
form on the door in the ice chute_

This condition is normal, and usually occurs when you

have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will
eventually evaporate

° Sometimescrushed ice will spray beyond theglass

To avoid this,hotd the glass up dose to the chute.

When Dispensing Water:

o The firstglass of water dispensed

may be warmer than the foNowing
ones Thisis normal

° Dispensed water is cool, not iced..

For colder water, simply add
crushed ice or cubes before

dispensing water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other
objects into the dispenser opening

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressure from the dispenser
pad and wait a few seconds to catch
the last bits of ice or drops of water
There may be some dripping after
dispensing of crushed ice or water. If
there isa lot of dripping, the spill
should be wiped dry right away Do not pour water in the

spitl shelf because it is not self draining-pour it inthe kitchen
sink The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly

according to Care and Cleaning instructions_

Thegrille iseasily removed by Presshereto---1
pressing on the back right corner removegrille __

If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin ......

Theicemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is
normal for several cubes to be joined together However, if
you don't usetheice very often ice dumps may form in the
storage bin and con clog the dispenser. If this happens:

o Remove the storage bin from the freezer

• Break up ice clumpswilh your hands_Throw away any
clumps that you can t break up

° Replace the bin before the remaining cubes meltand fuse

together

To Remove ice Storage Bin

Liftthe Ieft corner to free the bin from
the sheff Pullthe bin straight out while

supporting it at front and back.

To Replace Ice Storage Bin

Slide the bin back until the tab on the
bin locks into the slot in the shelf

}fthe bin does not go all the way
back, remove it and turn the drive

mechanism 1/4 turn Then push the
bin back again until the tab on the

bin locks into the slot in the shelf.

If Ice Is Not Used Often,..

"Old" ice cubes wilt become cloudy and taste stale Empty
icestorage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water

Be sureto allow storage bin to cool before replacing it-

otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger

Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position wheno_

• Home water supply isto be turned off for several hours.

° Ice storage bin isto be removed for a period of time.

• Going away on vacation, at which time you should also

turn offthe valve in thewater supply line toyour refrigerator_

° Moving the Fresh Food control to the OFF position

Ice Service

Icemaker Water Line
Installation Requirements

You will need a shutoff valve, two

1/4" ODe compression nuts, two

compression sleeves and enough

1/4" OD. copper tubing to connect

refrigerator to water source (Your
Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office

has a kit available with a saddle-
type shutoff valve and copper

tubing Before purchasing, make
sure a saddle+ipe valve complies

with your local plumbing codes,)
CAUTION: Do not instatl icemaker

tubing in areas where temperatures
fall below freezing

1. Find a 3/8" (10 mm) to 1"

(25 ram) vertical COLD water pipe

near the refrigerator When it is
necessary to connect into a

horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather

than atthe bottom to a_,oid drawing
off any sediment from the water pipe.

2. Measure from iNLET on rear
of refrigerator to water pipe, Add

7' (2 m) to allow for moving

refrigerator for cleaning° This isthe
length of 1/4" O D copper tubing

you will need for the job (length
from water valve to water pipe

PLUS7' [2 m]). Be sure both ends
of copper tubing are cut square

3. Turn OFF main water supply

Turn on nearest faucet long enough

to clear line of water_
CAUTION: When using any

electrical device (such as a power
drill) to facilitate installation, be

sure the device is insulated or wired
in a manner to prevent the hazard

of eiectrica! shock

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a
3/16" hole in the vertical cold

water pipe you have selected

Typical
ways to

connect

to water
supply

Throughflaar
to basement

cold waJer plpe

Undersink ta

cold waler

pipe

" WASHER

SHUTOFF

VALVE

INLET
END

5. Fastenshutoff valve to cold water
pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet

end is solidly in 3/16" drilled hole
in water pipe and washer is under
pipe clamp Tighten packing nut

Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a

watertight connection, Do not
overtighten or you may crush

copper tubing, especially ifsoft
copper tubing is used Now you are

ready to connect the copper tubing

1

COMPRESSION

SHUTOFF f¢_

VALVE_.

PACKINGNUT /

OUTLET

VALVE

COMPRESSION

SLEEVE

6. Slip compression sleeve and

compression nut on copper tubing
as shown above° Insert end of

tubing into outlet end squarely as far

as itwiHgo= Screw compression nut

to outlet end with adiustable
wrench_ Do not overtighten Turn

ON main water supply and flush obt
tubing until water is clear, Turn OFF

shutoff valve on water pipe. You are
now ready to connect other end of

1/4" copper tubing to water valve

on back of refrigerator.

Throughwall Incrawl

ta utility room space unde_
caid water pipe house

1/4_'TUBETO SHUTOFF

VALVE

1/4 _COMPRESSION

NUT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION

7. The water vaive (supplied in the

icemaker kit, if not already on your
model) has a compression fitting

protruding through the compressor
compartment cover at the rear
of the refrigerator, Assemble
compression nut on compression
fitting as shown above insert end
of tubing into connector and tighten

compression nuL Be sure end of

tubing is square in connector and

isinserted as far as it will go, Do not
overtighten Be sure there is enough
extra tubing (coiled into three turns

of about t0" [25 cm] diameter) to
allow refrigerator to move out from

wall after installation_ Secure tubing
in metal damp at top right corner of

compressor compartment cover,,

8. Turn shutoff valve ON TIGHTEN
ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS
THAT LEAK,

9. Copper tubing may now be
fastened to baseboard

1O, Your ice cubes can only be as

fresh-tasting as the water that
produces them That swhy it is a

good idea to purify the water with
a water filler The water filter is an

optional part at extra cost and is
available from the Sears Service

Center Order Filter No, 978488
and install at the inlet water tube
connection

1 1, Water Pressure Limitations:

Not below 15 P,S,I. or above

I25 P.S,I, Ira problem occurs, call

your Utility Company°
IMPORTANT: It may take up to 24

hours for your icemaker to begin
producing iCer

The first few batches of ice cubes
should be thrown away, so that

remaining impurities in the water
line will be fiushed out

Adjusting theControls

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

At first, set both controls at "INITIAL SETTING"
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,

whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adiusting them later. Then, ifyou want colder or

warmer temperatures in either compartment, adiust
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

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

comlbartment 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. If it's too hard or too
soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Turning Your Household Thermostat

Below 60°F. (16oc.) 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
conlrol 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 control one step warmer

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

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops

after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts {Beef & Lamb) ..............

Roasts (Pork & Veal) ..............

Steaks (Beef) .....................

Chops (Lamb) .............

Chops (Pork) .....................

Ground & Slew Meats ...........

Variety Meats ..................

Sausage (Pork) ...........................

Processed Meats

Bacon ........................

Frankfurters .............................

Ham (Whole) ..................

Ham {Half) .........................

Ham {Slices) ........................

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

Sausage (Smoked) .................7 not recom-

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ........ 14 to 2 ! mended

Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ............................... 3 to 4 2 fo 3

Gravy & Meat Broth ........... 1to 2 2 Io 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... 1to 2 12

Chicken {Pieces) ................. 1to 2 9

Turkey (Pieces) ..................... 1 to 2 6

Duck & Goose (Whole) .......... 1 to 2 6

Giblets ................... t to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces {Covered wilh Broth) .......... 1 to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ................... 3 to 4 l'

Cooked Pouhry Dishes ............ 3 to 4 4 to 6

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

(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruitsand vegetables .................... 8-I2 months

Lean fish ................................ 6-8 monlhs

Falty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

ice cream (original carton) ....... 1month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator wi!l 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.

(2° to4°C.} (-18°C.)

31o5 6tot2
31o5 4to8

31o5 6tol2
31o5 6to9

3Io5 3to4

t to2 3to4
t Io2 3to4

t to2 1 to2

7 l
7 112

7 1to2

3to5 11o2

3 1io2

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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 well with wax paper or

aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag,

o Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold,

• Store lore-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,

° As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables

can be stored in their original wral_ping

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 do

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

most food stores,,

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 contenL

• 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 isslightly

colder than the front,

For Convenience,,,.,,

o Store like things together This saves both time and

electricity because you can find foods faster

• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used

up promptly.

o Use the 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°°.

o Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foll

• 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

• 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 STOP (up)
position and shut off water supply to the refrigerator

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Convenience Center Shelves

The Convenience Center consists of an automatic
icemaker, an ice & water dispenser and a special

comportment with itsown door that becomes a counter
when you open it. Frequently used items stored on the fresh
food door are readily accessible through the Convenience
Center Compartment door without having to open the main
refrigerator door. An extra counter-high work surface with
itsown light becomes available right at the refrigerator
when the Convenience Center Compartment door is
opened. (NOTE: Be sure to close the door after use.)

The work surface on the Convenience Center counter is
durable, stain- and scratch-resistant, but do not use it as a

cutting board Sharp utensils can damage it,
Cold air entering from

the freezer compartment
keeps the temperature in

the Convenience Center
Compartment at proper

food-keeping levels
The Convenience Center

Compartment is also
accessible through a lift-

up door on the inside
of the fresh food

compartment door
To remove the

Convenience Center
door bin, open the outer

door to free the lip on
the bin from the

overlapping door..
Then raise the inner

door and lift the bin
straight up until hooks

on bin come out of
tracks on door

NOTE: The Convenience
Center door bin must be

replaced in its original

position,

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Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the refrigerator are adiustabJe Place them in

the best position for your foods,
To remove a shelf:
Tilt the shelf up at front,

then lift it up and out of

the tracks on the rear wall.
To replace a shelf:

With the shelf front raised

slightly, put the top hooks in

the tracks on the rear wall
Then lower the front of the shelf

until il locks into position..

Spillproof Shelves

SpiIlproofshelves have

special edges to help

prevent spills from dripping
to lower shelves.

These shelves slide out for

easy access. Make sure
you push the shelves all
the way back in before
closing the door.

Spillproof shelves slide
out for easy access

Removable Door Bins

To remove bin: Liftthe bin
straight up until the mounting

hooks come out of the tracks.
To relocate bin: Place

the hot, ks in the slots and

push down until the bin
locks in place.

Dividers

Divider

Dividers can be moved
from side to side to keep

items secure so they won't
tip, spill or slide

Removable Freezer Basket Shelves

Shelves in the freezer will stop
before coming all the way out
of the freezer to help prevent
contents from spilling onto the

floor. They can be removed easily
by lifting up slightly and putting

past the "stop" location.

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Handi Dishes

Cooking-serving-stqrage
dishes with durable see-

through lids fit into a

rack that hangs on and can
be relocated on the fresh

food compartment door_.

Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,

refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The
dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat foods such
as bacon and high-sugar foods such as candy and syrup.
The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause

bubbles to form on the inside of the dish

CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use in

the regular oven, on the range-top or in the broiler. Such

use can be hazardous

Removable Wine Rack

The wine rack holds a

bottle on its side and
will fit on any shelf. To

move it, pull it straight out,

position its lip over either

edge of the shelf, and push

it all the way in,

Storage Drawers

Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer

(on some models)

The Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer has its own
cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer

compartment to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the air flow

from the freezer compartment
Set control lever down to

the coldest setting to store

fresh meats, If lever is Ieft setting

in meat position for a long

period of time, some frost
may form on the inside of _ C01dest

the drawer, setting

Set control lever up to convert the drawer to normal

refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable
storage space. Cold air duct is turned off, Variable
settings between these extremes can be selected,

Normal

Deti Pan

The Dell Pan can be

moved within the

refrigerator The seared
drawer keeps high

humidity for storage
of meats and cheese,

bacon, hors d'oeuvres,

spreads and snacks

Sealed Crisper Drawer

This sealed drawer I'_

is designed to keep
unwrapped foods fresh
by retaining the natural

moisture content of foods

suchas:

. Artichokes • Celery - Lettuce - Radishes

• Asparagus • Cherries - Parsley • Rhubarb

• Beets, topped ' Corn • Peas, green - Spinach
' Blueberries ' Currants • Plums • Tomatoes,

. Carrots • Greens, leaF/ ripe

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong
odors should be stored wrapped-foods such as:

• Brussels - Broccoli • Cauliflower • Turnips

Sprouts

• Cabbage - Green Onions - Parsnips

Adjustable Humidity Drawers (onsome models)

These drawers have individual, adjustable humidity

contro!s that let you regulate the amount of moisture
retained in foods,

Slide the control all the

way to the "High" setting
and the drawer provides

high humidity
recommended for most

vegetables.
Slide the control all the way to the "Low" setting to

provide lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits,

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Care and Cleaning

Outside

The Convenience Center doorJlmportant-use a damp

cloth to clean the outside surface of this door Do not wax
the Convenience Center door

Electronic alert and diagnostic system panels. Clean
the panets on the outside and inside of the freezer
compartment door with a soft, clean cloth lightly

dampened with water Do not use cleaning sprays or
large amounts of water-the liquid can run down and
damage the control mechanisms

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be

wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on
the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of

non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand)
and water, or one teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid powder
per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water Soak until the deposit
disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away,
Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate, Avoid
using wax on the spill shelf and trim,

The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are

waxed every few months Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles Soil

will then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or
a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean, soft

cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a
residue that can harm the paint Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish,,

Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the
refrigerator isa high quality, baked-on paint finish With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for

years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the

refrigerator is new, and then at least Iv,ice a year

The dispenser pad (on some models) can be cleaned

by using a warm water and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L)of

water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry

Inside

Convenience Center compartment door--inside.
Wipe up spills right away Use one tablespoon (15 ml)

of baking soda in one quart ( 1 L) of water to clean the
inside door surface, convenience center bin and inside

access door Rinse, wipe dry.

The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors

should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical, wring

excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, lights or controls

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (! L) of

water, This Both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry,

Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meal and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts-
can be cleaned the same way, Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners, Door gaskets are
factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side, tf

the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film on
the gasket to help insure a proper hinge.side seal. When

you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water

because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.

To hefp prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda

in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf Change the
box every three months In addition, put an open box of

baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors_

Do not wash any plastic parts from your

refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic

dishwasher, or by hand with liquid dishwashing
detergent and water You can remove stains by soaking
them in a bleach-and-water solution-one part chlorine

bleach to three parts water [Stubborn stains may require
_o or more hours of soaking ) Use a plastic scouring
pad to remove burned-on soi! Do not use cleansing

powders or other abrasive cleaners

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Drawer Removal

Light Bulb Replacement

Drawers will stop before
coming all the way out of the
refrigerator to help prevent
contents from spilling onto
the floor Drawers can easily
be removed by tilting up
slightly and pulling past

"stop" location
On some models you may

need to remove the door
bins from the fresh food door
before removing the drawers_

If the door prevents you from taking out the drawers, the

refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the door
opens enough to slide the drawers out, In some cases
when you roll the refrigerator out you will need to move
the refrigerator to the left as you roll it out

Orowo,

guldeS_ j

When replacingthe drawers

make sure you slide them

through the drawer guides
on the left side,

Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment

When cleaning, remove
the freezer bin and flush a

solution of baking soda (one
teaspoon [5 roll) and two
cups (500 mt) of hot (not

boiling) water through the

drain line with the help of a

meat baster This will help
eliminate odor and reduce

the likelihood of a clogged drain line

If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and baking_
soda-and-water solution to force the clog through the

drain line

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Behind Refrigerator

Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall
All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side
direction may damage floor covering or refrigerator

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sureyou don't
roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line

Under Refrigerator

The condenser is located

behind the base grille_ For most
efficient operation, remove the
base grille (see page 3) and

sweep away or vacuum up
dust that is readily accessible
For best results, use a brush

specially designed for this
purpose [t is available atyour
Sears store or service center This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least once a year,

Clean the condenser coils
at least once a year

Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb.
Fresh Food Compartment--Upper Light

1. Pull off temperature
c6ntrol knobs Pin

2. Pull the bottom of the
light shield down and

forward, then rotate the
top up and off

After replacing with

same size bufb, reinstall
light shield_

Fresh Food Compartment--Lower Light (on somemodels)
This light is located behind the top drawer or right above

the !op drawer (depending on your modelL

1. Unplug the refrigerator,

2. If the light isbehind the top drawer you will need to
remove the drawer and the shelf above it. To remove the

drawer see the Drawer RemovaF section in Care and
Cleaning

- To remove the shelf first
remove any food on the shelf

Then tilt the shelf up at the
front and lift it up and out

of the tracks_

3. Grasp the bottom of
the light shield and pull it
forward and up,

4° After replacing with the same size bulb, replace the shield
tf you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your dealer

5. If the light was behind the top drawer, you will need to
replace the drawer and the shelf above it

" To replace the shelf, raise the sheff front slightly and

place the top hooks in the lowest large track slots_Then
lower the front of the shelf until it is level,

6. Plug the refrigerator back in
Freezer Compartment I! l --_

1. Remove shelfjustbelow light "__ 1

panel. (She_fwill be easier to __-_"$! _J {Tii" I[
remove if it isemptied first.) ][_ ") ('*' /H I

2. Pull plastic light panel
toward you (It will bend to free tabs from grooves)

3. After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel
and shelf

Convenience Center

1. Remove top door bin and

raise Convenience Center
inner door

2. Presssides of flexible light panel to release locking
tabs and allow the panel to swing down,

3: After replacing with night-light bulb of same wattage,
place rear tab of light panel into door and rotate panel
up until tabs lock into slots above

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Before You Call for Service

Save time and money, Check this list of causes of
minor operating problems you can correct yourself,

No panel touch pad response

. [f interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be

plugged in at wall outlet

• If plug issecure and refrigerator fails to operate,

plug lamp into same outlet to,determine if there is tripped
circuit breaker or burned-out fuse

Refrigerator does not operate
. May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate

for about 30 minutes

• Temperature control in OFF position.
Motor operates for long periods

• Modern refrigerators with more storage space and
a larger freezer require more operating time

• Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to

your home-usually requires 24 hours to completely

cool down,

• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be

cooled or frozen,

• Hotweather-frequent door openings,

• Door left open

• Temperature controls _et too cold

• Condenser needs cleaning

Operating sounds

• The high speed compressor motor required to

maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer
compartment may produce higher sound levels than

your old refrigerator,

• Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through
the refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan
cools the compressor motor,

• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from
time to time:

• Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost,

- Defrost water dripping,

• Temperature control clicks ON or OFF

- Refrigerant boiling or gurgling

• Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused

by expansion and contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrost

• Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running

in pipes as icemaker refills
Motor starts & stops frequently

• Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain

even temperatures This is normal
Door not closing properly

• Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over,
To correct, put a small amount of petroleum ielly on face

of gasket.

Vibration or rattling

• if refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adjusting,
or floor isweak or uneven Refer to Starting Your

Refrigerator section

• If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them, Slight
vibration is normal,

Foods dry out

• Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.

Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature

too warm

. Temperature control not set cold enough,

• Warm weather-frequent door openings

• Door left open for long time,

• Package may be holding door open,

Frost or ice crystals on frozen food

• Door may have been left ajar or package holding

door open.
. Too frequent or too long door openings

• Frost within package is normal,

Slow ice cube freezing

• Door may have been left ajar,

• Set temperature of freezer compartment colder,

Ice cubes have odor/taste

• Old cubes need to be discarded,, Empty ice bin

every 30 days

• Ice storage bin needs to be washed

• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or

freezer compartments may be transmitting odor/taste
to ice cubes,

• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning

Automatic icemaker does not work

• Icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position,

• Water supply turned off or not connected

• Freezer compartment too warm.

• Ctibes too small-water shutoff valve connecting

refrigerator to home water line may be clogged

• Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and

hold the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position, Remove this
ice to restart the icemaki_r

• Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to

shut off prematurely, With icemaker feeler arm in STOP
(up) position, level cubes in bin by hand

- When leveling cubes by hand, you may have pushed

the feeler arm intothe STOP (up) position by mistake,

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Accessories

No ice cubes

• Remove storage container. If cubes are frozen to wire

arm, remove cuoes

• Icemaker or water supply turned off

Cube dispenser does not work

• Irregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as
many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the

remaining clumps

Water has poor taste/odor

- If water dispenser has not been used for an extended
period, dispense several glassfuls of water to eliminate

taste temporarity imparted by the water line.

• PooNasting incoming water. Install a water filter_

Water dispenser does not work

- Water supply llne turned off or not connected

• Supply line may be clogged with sediment

• If no water isdispensed when the refrigerator is first
installed, there may be air in the water system. Pressthe

dispenser pad for at least two minutes to remove trapped
air from the water line and to fill the water system.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

• Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Moisture collects inside

• Too frequent or too long door openings_

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator

when doors are opened.
Water on floor

• The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged
Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the

drain. Refer to Care and Cleaning section
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

• Normal air flow coolin_ motor In the refrigeration
process, it isnormal that heat be expelled in the area

under the refrigerator. Some floor coverings will discolor
at these normal and safe operating temperatures_ Your
floor covering supplier should be consulted if you .object

to thisdiscoloration.

Interior light does not work

- No power at outlet
* Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning

section

Water Filter Accessory

(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them That's why it°sa good idea to purify

the water with a water filter

The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is

available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter
No_ 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when

attached to the inlet water tube connection.

Water Supply Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from

your Sears store or Sears Service Center._

Moving Precautions

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove
all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose
items by taping them securely in place Keep the
refrigerator in an upright position during actual moving
and in the van Secure the refrigerator in the van to
prevent movement, and protect the outside with a

blanket

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shutoff power to
the refrigerator, turn the Fresh Food control to the OFF
position, and clean the interiorwith a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water..
Wipe dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator. Leave the doors open

For shorter vocations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings However, if room
temperature isexpected to drop below 60°F (t 6°C),

follow the same instructions as for extended vacations_
Seticemaker to the STOP (up) position and shut off water

supply to refrigerator

Refrigerator has odor

- Food with strong odors should be tightly covered

- Check for spoiled food.

• Interior needs cleaning. Refer to Care and Cleaning

section.

• Defrost water system needs cleaning.

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;
replace every three months

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