Kenmore 3639565582, 3639565552, 3639565522, 3639565512, 3639565482 Owner’s Manual

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* Staffing the Refrigerator ................. ....................... 3, 4

° Adjusting the Controls ................................................ 4

, Food Storage Suggestions ......................................4, 5

0 Shelves and Storage Drawers ............................... 6, 7

°Automatic lcemaker...._..........................................................8

_lce & Water Dispenser .................................................9, 10

IceService ...............................................................................11

Before You Call for Service .............................. t 5

OVacation and Moving Precautions .........................15

° Warranty .L.........i....... i..... :..................... Back Cover

Your old refrigerator has a cooling systemthat used

CFCs (ch orofluorocorbons). CFCsare believed to harm stratospheric ozone.

If you are lhrowing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant isremoved for proper disposal by a qualified Servicer.If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you

can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.

you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the

Serial Number

Date oFPurchase

_.RS,ROFBUCK AND COo, Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 USA

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Side by Side 20-27 Models

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using • Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of Agriculture

in Home and Garden Bulletin No.. 69 says:

WARNING-When using this appliance, always exercise bas c safety precauti0ns, inc ud ng the

followingi :

:.Use this_ appliance only for its in!ended

purpose: as described in ihis Owner sManual.

This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions before it is used. See ground ng r d of t. The food may be dangerous to eat

requ_rementsbelowand on page 3 : "Eve " " .....

" NeVer unplug:your refrigerator by pulling on qual ty of foods, particu ar y flu ts,vegetab es and

the power cord, Always gr p plug firm y and pu f prepared foods The eating quality of red meats s

straight OutFromthe outlet. : affected less than that of many other foods° Use refrozen

• Repair or replace immediately all electric foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating

: service cords that have become frayed or otherwise quality as you can.'

damaged.:Do not use a cord that shows cracks or - If your old refrigerator is still around the house but

:abrasion damage along itslength or at either the plug not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This wilf

Or ConneCtor end. reduce the possibility of danger to children.

• When moving your refrigerator away from the • Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang an

wall, be :careful nat to roll over or damage the the shelves in the refrigerator. They couid damage

: power cord. : . the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• Afferyour refrigerator ts in operation, do :not - Unplug your refrigerator before making any

touch tl_e cold surfaces in the fTeezer compartment, repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any

it"

pa icularlywhen hands are damp or wet. Skin be performed by a q

may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces. " servicing ualified individual.......... Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the

Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse

icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is box in order to avoid contact with a livewire filament.

:plugged in; Thiswill heip protect you from pass b e (A burned-out fig ht bulb may break when being replaced.)

in ury: it will alSOprevent interference with the moving NOTE: Moving control to OFF position does not remove parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating power to the light circuit.

element that reieases the cubes.

" n parnal mawmg ana rerreez ng reauce me earing

"._You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are sti

cold-below 40°E (4°C).

...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fishthat have any

off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and shou d not be eaten.. Thawed ice cream should be discarded If

the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get

:;' Do not store or use gasol!ne or other flammable SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

:vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

:: other appliance.

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) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

possibiii_/of electric shockhazard from thisappliance

PREFEi_RED

F_ 1 tl l GROUND EXFSTS

I INSUFIE PROPEFt

//i BE_OREUSE

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wail outlet isencountered,

itisyour 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.

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 stilt elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECT(ON may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong waft outlet by use ofa UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

The larger slot in the adapter

must be aligned with the

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT PERMr_EDINr-"_NADA) II _r_"

ALIGN LARGE II I

larger slot in lhe wall outlet to provide proper polarity

in the connection of the power cord

_:_ INSURE PROPER GROUND

• || AND FIRM CONNECTION

_ig, 2 BEFORE USE .....

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground teiminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance

unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outtet isgrounded 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 isvery 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, ifyou stilt elect to use an extension cord, itisabsolutely 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 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

• Install the refrigerator on o floor strong enough to

support it when it is fully loaded.

o Do not install itwhere the temperature will be

below 60°F. (16°C) because it wilt not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

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

or where the sun will shine directly on it,

Clearances

Allow thefollowing clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbingand electrical connections:

Sides ................ .................................. 5/8" (I 6 mm)

Top ................................................................I" (25 mm}

Back ...................................................................I" (25 ram)

(If built-in, allow 7/8" [22 mm] at top for hinge covers.) If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side,

allow the following door clearances:

For models up to and including 25, allow 3/4" ( 19 mm).. For27 models allow t _.6"(38 ram)..

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

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 itat 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 dose properly when bottom front edge of

refrigerator cabinet is about 5/8" (16 mm)from the floor

- 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.

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Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

Food Storage Suggestions

Fresh Food Storage Tips

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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 "tNITIAL 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 btter or number at a time NOTE: Turning 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 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 IFthemilk istoo 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 Ifit's too hard or too soft, adiust the temperature controls

Turning your Household Thermostat

Below 60°F. (16°C.) 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 cotder setting should

have no effect on your Freshfood 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 regular settings

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

• Atways 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 Freshnessof 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 2o Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after

picking. The sooner you do, the better the Frozen product will be, with lesscuIling and sorting todo,

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 itcarefully 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 freezer compartment is slightly colder than the fronk

Suggested Storage Times

For Convenience°°,

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops

after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roosts (Beef & Lamb) ................ 3 to5 6 to 12

Roosts(Pork& Veal) ...................... 3 to 5 4 to 8

Steaks (Beef) .............................. 3 to 5 6 to 12

Chops ILamb) .......................... 3 to 5 6 to 9

Chops (Park) .............................. 3 to 5 3 to 4

Ground & Slew Meats ................... 1 to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats ............................. l to 2 3 to 4

Sausage (Pork) ............................ 1 ta 2 1 Io 2 Processed Meats

Bacon ........................................ 7 1

Frankfurters ............................. 7 1/2

Ham (Whale) ............................... 7 1 to2

Ham (Half) .................................... 3 to 5 t to 2

Ham (S_ices) .............................. 3 1 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 & Meat Broth .................. 1 to 2 2 to 3 Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whale} ........ I to 2 12

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

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

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

Giblets ............................................. 1 to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) ......... 1 to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ......................... 3 to4 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes .............. 3 to 4 4 to 6

FriedChicken ................................. 3 to 4 4 (Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Mosl fruits and vegetables ............................. 8-12 months

Lean fish ..................................................... 6-8 months Fatty fish, rolls and breeds,

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.

(2 ° to 4°C.) (-18°C.)

• Store like thingstogether, 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.

• 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 tight lids, plastic film or foil

• Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last

longer when stored in dosed 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

If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water to the refrigerator_

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from lhe store vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your

refrigerator witJ 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_

Shelves and Storage Drawers

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the refrigerator are adjustable Place them in the best position far your foods_

To remove a shelf: _ [] Tilt the shelf up at front, \ "ri_tup then lift itup and outof the tracks on the rear walt.

To replace a shelf:

With the shelf front raised slightly, put the top hooks in

the tracks on the rear wail.

Then lower the frontof the shelf

until it locksinto position

Spillproof Shelves (onsomemodels)

Spitlproof shelves have special edges to he!p prevent spills from dripping to lower

shelves_ Some shelves slide out for

easy access. Make sure

you push theshelves all

the way back in before closing the door.

Some spiHproofshelves slide out for easy access

Handi Dishes j__jitii i 'i J

(on some models) __'_

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 Formon 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 Door Bins [on some models)

To remove bin: Lift the bin straight up unlil themounting

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

hooks in the slots and push down until the bin locks in

place.

Dividers

Dividers can be moved

from side to side to keep items secure so lhey won't

tip, spill or slide.

Storage Bin

(on some models) Thestorage bin isa removable

tilt-outbin that provides convenient covered storage°

To remove the bin, lift it up and out of the bin housing

To move the storage bin, lift it up and aut of the slots

on the door To replace it, lower the hooks on the housing intothe slots on the door°

You do not have to remove the bin from the housing

when moving the storage bin.

rCooking-serving-storage

To open, push the latch up and pull the bin handle forward

To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is closed and latched before closing the

refrigerator door

Divider

Multi-Position Freezer Shelves (onsome models)

Sealed Crisper Drawer

Shelves in the freezer ore adjustable

To move the shelves:

1. Lift the shelf off the

supports, tf your mode} has

locking tabs, press the tabs

on the shelf supports while

lifting the shelf up-

2. Pull the shelf sideways until the shelf rods come out

of the holes on the left wall

When replacing theshelves

on models with locking tabs, make sure the shelf is

securely locked into position.

Shelf rod

Removable Wine Rack (onsome models)

The wine rack holds a

bottle on itsside and

will fit on any shelf To

move it, pull it straight out, position its _ipover either edge of the shelf, and push it all the way in.

Removable Freezer Basket Shelves

(on some models) Shelves in the freezer will

stop before coming al! the way out to help prevent

contents from spilling onto the floor. They can be removed easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the

"stop" location.

Supports

Thissealed drawer helps (_ to keep foods fresh by

retaining lhe natural moisture content of foods

such as:

• Artichokes • Celery • Lettuce • Radishes

• Asparagus • Cherries • Parsley • Rh_Jbarb

• Beets, topped ° Corn • Peas, green • Spinach

• Blueberries • Currants • Plums • Tomatoes, . Carrots • Greens, leafy ripe

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

• Brussels • BroccoIi ° Cauliflower • Turnips Sprouts • Cabbage • Green Onions - Parsnips

Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer

(on some models)

The Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer has itsown

cold air duct to alfow 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

the coldest setting to store _ fresh meats If lever isleft

in meat position a long _--'_fj period of time, some frost

Set control lever down tofor __ f...tt __ may form on the inside of

the drawer. 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

setting

Dell Pan (onsome models)

Adjustable Humidity Drawers (onsome models)

These drawers have individual, adjustable humidity controls 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 Formostfruits.

The Deft Pan can be

moved within the refrigerator. The sealed

drawer keeps high

humidity for storage of lunch meats, cheese,

hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Automatic lcema ker (onicemaker&dispenser equipped models)

With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24

hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to the proper icemaking temperature,

If your refrigerator is

operated before the water connection is made, keep

the icemaker feeler arm in the STOP (up} position,

Ice Storage Bin position

When the refrigerator has .._L_I been connected to the water

supply and the water has been turned on, move the

feeler arm to ON (down) position..

Theice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to freezing temperature, and firstcubes normally

freeze after several hours, When cubes are solidly frozen, they wil! be ejected from

the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm..lcemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the operation temporarily, Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm

Your icemaker wit1produce 8 cubes per cycle-

approximately 120 cubes in a 24 hour period-depending on freezer temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other use conditions.

To make sure the bin fills with ice, level lhe cubes occasionally,. When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up

close to the icemakerand push the feeler arm tothe STOP

(up) position before the bin gets full Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin

Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away the

first few batches of ice cubes. Thiswil! flushaway any impuritiesin the water line, Do the same thingafter

vacations or extended periods when ice isn'tused Move Feeler Arm to STOP (up) Position when...

o Home water supply isto be turned off for several hours

• Ice storage bin isto be removed for a period of time ° Going away onvacation, at which time you should also

turnoff thevalve in thewater supply lineto your refrigerator

e Moving the FreshFoodcontrol to OFF.

__r Icemaker

arm in

/ STOP (up)

Feeler arm in ON (down)

position

If ice is not used often, old ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale° Empty the ice storage bin

periodically and wash it in lukewarm water, If this isyour first icemaker, you wit! hear occasional

sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern,.

Ice Trays (onmodels without automatic icemaker)

To release ice cubes,

turn the tray upside down, hold it over a container,

and I,,vistboth ends

For only one or two

ice cubes, leave the

tray right-side-up, twist

both ends slightly, and remove as many cubes

as you want.. Wash the ice trays in lukewarm water and vinegar

to remove lime deposits, Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher

Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost) If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with

an automatic icemaker, you may add one-contact your Sears store or Sears Service Center..

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's a good idea to purify

the water with a water filter, The water filter isan 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 instructionsneeded to connect the icemaker to your cold water line isalso available from your Sears store or Sears Service Center,

Ice & Water Dispenser (on somemodels)

How It Works

Some models have an automatic icemaker

and a dispenser that dispenses water, ice

cubes and crushed

ice (on some models)

through the freezer

door. Here's how they work.

Water flows from the

household supply through a

(1) dual 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

pad is pressed..

When the switch is moved to CRUSHED (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 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

* You can reach the ice through

the ice access door°

• Intermittent dispensing of ice

is normal. If ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice clump(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° Thiscan jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut Open the

freezer compartment door and took 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, place the glass close to the ice chute-but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice..

• Add ice before adding beverage to

prevent splashing.

e Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice storage bins 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 Dispenser

On models with a water dispenser, if no water is dispensed when the refrigerator

isfirstinstalled, 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

fil! the water system.

Pushthe dispenser pad untilthe water line is filled.

Clean out thewater line by pouring the first six glassfuls of

water in thekitchen sink The first water through the system

picks up a slight "plastic" taste from thewater tubing

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about

24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to the

proper icemaking temperature

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Ice & Water Dispenser (continued)

To Dispense Ice and Water

• Setthe selector switch to CUBES, CRUSHED ICE

(on some models) or WATER.

° Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press

the rimagainst the center of the pad When Dispensing Ice:

• Same crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBES_This happens occasionally

when a few cubes get channeled to the crusher

° Sometimesa mound of snow will

form on the door in the ice chute. Th_scondition is normal, and usually occurs when you have

dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually

evaporate.

• Sometimes crushed ice will spray beyond the glass To avoid this,hold the glass up close to lhe chute_

When Dispensing Water:

• The firstglass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following

ones._Thisis normal

• Dispensedwater is cool, noticed Forcolder water, simply add crushed iceor cubes before dispensing water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects into thedispenser opening

If )ce Clumps Form inthe Storage Bin.,.

The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight, and it is

normal for several cubes to be joined together However, ifyou don't usethe ice very often ice clumps may form in

the storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens:

° Remove the storage bin from the freezer. ,, Break up ice clumps with your hands Throw away any

clumps that you can't break up.

° Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and

fuse together

• After washing the bin, allow itto cool before replacing it,

otherwise ice will stick to the metal auger.

To Remove )ce Storage Bin

Liftthe left corner to free the bin from the shelf. 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

IFthe bin does not go all the way back, remove it and turn thedrive mechanism

1/4 turn Thenpush thebin back again

until thetab on the bin locks into theslot inthe shelf.

To Stop Dispensing

Release pressurefrom the pod and

waita 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.

Ifthere isa lot of dripping, the spill

should be wiped dry right away

Do not pour water in the spill shelf because it is not selfdraining-pour it in the

kitchen sink.The shelfand its grille should be

cleaned regularly according to

Care and Cleaning instructions°

Thegrille is easily removed by

pressing on t_e back right corner

Press here to

remove gfilre

Ice Service

Icemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

You will need a shutoff valve, two

1/4" O Docompression 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-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.)

CAUTION: Do not install icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures

fal! below freezing

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

(25 ram) vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator. When it is

necessary to connect inlo a horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing

off any sediment Fromthe water piper

2. Measure from INLET on rear of refrigerator to water pipe Add 7'

(2 m)to allow for moving

refrigerator for cleaning. This is the 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 electrical shock

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a 3/16" hob in the vertica! cold

water pipe you have selected

Typical

ways to connect

to water supply

Throughfloor

to basemen! cold water pipe

Under slnkto cold water

pipe

P|PE CLAMP\

5. Faslen shutoff valve to cold water

pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet end is solidly in 3/16" drilted hole

in water pipe and washer is under pipe clamp Tighten packing nuL

Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight connection_ Do not

overtighten or you may crush copper tubing, especially if soft copper tubing is used, Now you are

ready to connect the copper tubing

COMPRESSION

SHUTOFF I_

VALVE_

PACKINGNUT /

OUTLET

VALVE

NUT

COMPRESSIC

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 itwill go Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable

wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out 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

U UlU LI U

Throughwail to u|ilttyroom

cold water pipe

incrawl spaceunder

house

1/4" TUBETO SHUTOFF

VALVE

NUT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION

7. Your model has a water valve

compression fittingcoming lhrough the rear wall of the reFrigerator Assemble compression nut on compression fittingas shown above,

Insertend of tubing into connector and tighten compression nut. Be sure end of tubing is square in connector and isinserted as far as it will go, Do not overtighten. Be surethere is

enough extra tubing (coiled into three turns of about 10 _[25 cm]

diameter) to allow refrigerator to move out from wall after installation

Secure tubing in metal clamp at top right corner of compressor compartment cover°

8. Turnshutoffvalve O N TIG HTEN

ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK.

9. Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard°

10. Your ice cubes can only be as

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

good idea to purih/the water with

a water filter, The water filter isan 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_

11. Water Pressure Limitations:

Not below 15 P_SJ.or above

125 PoSI,If a problem occurs,

call your Utility Company,

IMPORTANT: It may take up to 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice.

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

remaining impurities in the water

line will be flushed out

Care and Cleaning

Outside

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 timeis adequate Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim

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.

The door handles and trim (on some models) can be

cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water Dry with a soft

cloth Don't use wax on the door handles and trim

The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as

Pledge or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil will

then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or a

non-abrasive all-purpose cleanerL

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 painL 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 is a high quality, baked_on paint finish_With proper care, it witl stay new-looking and rust-free for

years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the

refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year

Inside

The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors shoutd be cleaned at least once a year_ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning, if thisis 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 a

tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L)of

water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry

Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meat

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 sider If the lubricant is excessive, wipe itoff but leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper hinge-side seal When you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them If the freezer baskets don't slide freely after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly_

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves and g_assstorage drawer cover with hot water because the extreme

temperature difference may cause them to break.

To help 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 nat 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 two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic

scouring pad to remove burned-on soil Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

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 sfide 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

When replacingthe drawers make sure you stide them through the drawer guides

on the left side

Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment

When cleaning, remove the

freezer bin and flusha

solution of baking soda (one teaspoon [5 mill and two cups (500 ml) 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

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, Clean the condenser use a brush specially coils at leastonce a year

designed for this purpose It is available at your Sears store or service center Thiseasy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year

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_

Pu!lthe 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 sure you don't

roll over the power cord or icemaker supply fine,

Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb_

Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light

1. Pull off temperature control knobs

2o Pull the bottom Pin

of the light shield

down and forward, then rotate the top

up and off

After replacing with

same size bulb, reinstafl light shield,

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

the top drawer (depending on your model),

1. Unplug the refrigerator-

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

drawer see the Drawer Removal section in Care and Cleaning

• To remove the shelf first

remove any food on the shelf, Then tilt lhe shelf up at the front and lift it up and out

of the tracks,

3, Grasp thebottom of the

light shield and pull it

forward and up

4. After replacing wilh the same size bulb, replace the shield

If you cannot locate the correct bulb, see your dealer,

5. tf the light was behind the top drawer, you will need to

replace the drawer and the shelf above it,

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

place the top hooks in the lowest large track slots. Then

lower the front of the shelf until itis level

6. Plug the refrigerator back in

Freezer Compartment

1. Remove shelf just below light

panel. (Shelf will be easier to remove if it isemptied first )

2o 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,

BeforeYou Call for Service

Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor

operating problems you con correct yourself,

Refrigerator does not operate

o May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate

for about 30 minutes,

• Temperature control in OFF position. If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged

in at wall outlet

° IFplug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate,_tug lamp into same outlet to determine if there is trippea circuit breaker or burned out fuse,

Motor operates for long periods

* Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a

larger freezer require more operating time,

o Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home-

usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down_

o Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be

cooled or frozen.

° Hot weather-frequent door openings, ° Door leftopen.

- Temperature controts settoo cold.. ° Condenser needs cleaning

Operating sounds

° Thehigh speed compressor motor required to maintain

near zero temperatures in the Iorge freezer compartment

may produce higher sound levels than your old

refrigerator,

° Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air throughthe

refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor,,

° TheseNORMAL sounds wit also be heard from time

to time:

* Defrost timerswitch clicks at defrost, ° Defrost water dripping, o Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.

° Refrigerant boiling or gurgling. . Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by

expansion and contraction during defrostand refrigeration following defrost.

. Ice cubes dropping intothebin and water running in

pipes as icemaker refills

Motor starts & stops frequently

° Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain

even temperatures ThL_isnormal.

Door not closing properly

° Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over.

To correct, put a small amount of petroleum jeIly on face

of gasket.

Vibration or rattling

° If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely itisnot resting

solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adjusting, or floor is weak or uneven Rel:erto Starting Your

Refrigerator sectionr

* If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight

vibration is normal.

o Icemaker supply line may be rattling; move the

refrigerator i/2" €13 ram) out from the wal!,

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 aiar or package holding

door open.

° Too frequent or too long door openings o Frostwi|hin package isnorma_,

Slow ice cube freezing

• Door may have been left ajar,r ° Set temperature of freezer compartment colder

Ice cubes have odor/taste

° Old cubes need to be discarded Empty ice bin every

30 days,

o Ice storage bin needs to be washed ,, Uf,,:'_aled packages in refrigerator and/or freezer

compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes,

. Interiorof 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.

• Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting

refrigerator to home water line may be clogged

• Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the icemold and

hold the feeler arm inthe STOP (up} position, P,emove this ice to restart theicemaker.

• Piled up cubes instorage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely, With icemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position, level cubes in bin by hand

• When levering cubes by hand, you may have pushed

thefeeler arm intothe STOP (up) position by mistake

Cubedispenserdoesnotwork

° No ice cubes Remove storage container, ff cubes are

frozen to wire arm, remove cubes

° No ice cubes, Icemaker or water supply turned off.

° 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

° Ifwater dispenser has not been used for an extended period, dispense several glassfuls of water to eliminate taste

temporarily imparted by the water line.

° PooNasting incoming water, Install a water filter

Water dispenser does not work

° Water supply line turned off or not connected,

* Supply line may be clogged with sedimenL

* If no water isdispensed when the refrigerator is first

installed,there may be air in the water system Pressthe dispenser pad for at least lwo minutes to remove trapped

from the water line and to fill thewater system Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

o Not unusual during periods of high humidity

Moisture collects inside

o Too frequent or too long door openings,

• Inhumid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator

when doors are opened,

Water on floor

o The drain inthe bottom oflhe freezer may be clogged,

Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain Referto Care and Cleaning section

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

° Normal air flow cooling motor in the refrigeration

process,itisnormal that heat be expelled in the area underthe refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor

atthesenormal and safe operating temperatures Your floor covering supplier should be consulted ifyou object

tothisdiscoloration°

Interior light does not work

• No power at outfet

• Light bulb nccc]sreplacing See Care and Cleaning

section,

air

Refrigerator has odor

o Food with strong odors should be tightly covered

• Check for spoiled food

• Interior needs cleaning Referto Care and Cleaning

section,

• Defrost water systemneeds cleaning

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace

every three months

Water Filter Accessory

(optional at extra cost) Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting as the water

that produces them Thal's why it'sa good idea to purify the water with a water filter_

The water fitter 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 instructionsneeded to connect the

icemaker to your cold water line isalso 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 p_ace Keep the refrigerator in an upright position during actual moving and in the van._ Secure the refrigerator inthe van to prevent movement, and protect the outside with a bIanket

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shutoff power to the refrigerator, move the numbered 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 vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls at their regular settings However, if room

temperature isexpected to drop below 60 °F_,follow the instructions in the Adjusting the Controls section.

Seticemaker tothe STOP position and shutoff water supply torefrigerator

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