Kenmore 3639631723, 3639631515 Owner’s Manual
Kenmore Refrigercltor Owner's Manual
Contents
° Safety Instructions...................................................................2
• Grounding Requirements ..........................................2, 3
° Starting the Refrigerator .......................................................3
° Adiusting the Controls ..............................................................4
° Food Storage Suggestions ...........................................4-6
° Lee Service .............................................................................. 7, 8
° Features ................................................................................... 9
- Energy_Saving Tips ............................................................10
• Care and Cteaning ..................................................... I O, ] ]
• Vacation and Moving Precautions ................................ 11
° Before You Coil {or Service ............................................. 1 2
" Reversing Door Swing ........................................... 13-15
• Warranty ........................................................Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
space beiow. See page 9 for model and serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number Date oFPurchase
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO, Chicago, IL 60684 U S A.
73141,73 t 48, 73151,73158, 73171,73172, 73175, 73178, 73471,73472, 73475, 73478,
73851o 73858, 73871, 73878, 77878, 77871, 77171,77178 with Automatic Icemaker
6314 I, 63148, 63151,63158, 6317 I, 63172, 63175, 63178, 63471, 63472, 63475, 63478,
63851, 63858, 63871,63878, ,67871,67878, 67t71, 67t78 equipped for future Automatic
Icemaker Installation
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
WARNING--When usingthis appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described inthisOwner's Manual
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
before it is used. See grounding requirements below
and on page 3_
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord.°AIways grip plug firmly and pu}l
straight out from the outlet.
• Re pair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that sh ws
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either
the plug or connector end,
• When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll aver or damage the
power cord.
• After your refrigerator isin 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°
• If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic icernaking
mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This
will help protect you from possible iniu_, Itwill also prevent
interferencewith the moving parts of theejector 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
otller appliance.
• O
• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
th awed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No, 69 says:
'_..You may safely refreeze frozen hods that have
thawed ifthey still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-below 40 ° F
" .Thawed ground meats, poultry or fishthat have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and shoutd
not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded if
the odor or color of any food ispoor or questionable, get
rid of it The food may be dangerous to eaL
"'.,Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared Foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected lessthan that of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can."
• If your old refrigerator isstill around the house
but nat in use, be sure to remove the doors. This wil!
reduce the possibility of danger to childrem
-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,IA burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced) NOTE: Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit
- Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves°
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding RequirementsImportant-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 thisappliance
I] 1 GROUND EXISTS
UREPROPER J_
BEFORE USE
Have wail outlet and circ_,Jitchecked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is proper_y grounded
Where a standard two-prong walt outlet is encountered,
itis your personal responsibifity and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVETHE 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 an
adapter, where focal codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a ULlisted adapter
(Fig 2) available at most local hardware stores.
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
TEMPORARYMETHOD
(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT
AUGNlARGE II_ I!
_ _'* INSURE PROPfiR
V GROUNDAND
_. _II _RMCO.NE_ION
_'9_1_ BEFOREUSE
CAUTION: Attaching an
adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw
does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and the wail outlet is grounded
through the house wiring You should have circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded°
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand., if this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO
NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has
again been established°
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely 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 t5 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual e!ectricat 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 overheated wires
Location
• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it isfully loaded.
" Do not install it where the temperature will go below
60 °E because it will not run often enough to maintain
proper temperatures.
- Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent or
where the sunwill shine directly on it
Clearances
Allow the fo!lowing clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides .............3/4" Tap ..............1" Back ............1"
Leveling
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 with the front raised just enough that the
doors close easily when opened about halfi,vay.
To adjust the rollers:
• Remove the base grille
Grasp it at the bottom
and putl it out
•Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it.
Use a blade-type
screwdriver. Both doors
should close properly
when bottom front edge of
refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" 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.
Starting the Refrigerator (continued)
Temperature Controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you
regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments
At first, setthe Fresh Food control at "5" and the
Freezer control at "C'(
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether
you are setting the controls for the first lime or adjusting
them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one letter 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, If the milk 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 compartmenL Check it after a day tf it's too
hard or too soft, adiust the temperature controls.
If you turn your household
thermostat below 60°1:, at
night...you may want to move
the freezer control one step
colder Cooler temperatures
in the house may cause the
compressor to operate tess
frequently, thus allowing the
freezer compartment to warm somewhat, To protect your
frozen food supply, leave the freezer setting at this 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 fresh food control
one step warmer
When you stop turning the thermostat down, turn the
refrigerator's controls back to their regular settings..
Power Miser Switch
This switch ison the
temperature control panel,
To reduce the amount
of electricity required
to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch
is pushed to the left positiom This turns off the
heater inyour refrigerator that prevents moisture
from forming on the outside
If moisture forms on the outside of the
refrigerator, push the Power Miser Switch to
the right, The low-wattage heater will warm the
outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets
sel hero when moisture appea_ On exlori{_r
Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
• Always remove store wrappings
• Rewrap in bil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold
" Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce
" Covering vege|ables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping,
Suggested Storage Times
Tips on freezing foods
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef & Lamb] ........... 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork & Veal) ........................... 3 to 5
Steaks (Beef) .......................... 3 to 5
Chops (Lamb) ............................. 3 to 5
Chops (PorkJ .......................... 3 to 5
Ground & Stew Meats ............. t to 2
Variety Meats ..................................... I to 2
Sausage (Pork) .......................... 1to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ........................... 7
Frank(utters ..................... 7
Ham (Whole) ....................... 7
Ham (Half) ............................. 3 lo 5
Ham (Slices) .......................... 3
Luncheon Meats ....................... 3 to 5
Sausage (Smoked) ................. 7
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ........ 14 to 21
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ................................... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth ............. 1 to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ....... I to 2
Chicken (Pieces) ........................ t to 2
Turkey {Piecesl ................... 1 to 2
Duck & Goose (Whofe) .............. t to 2
Giblels ................................ 1 to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered wilh Broth) ...... 1to 2
Pieces (Not Covered) ................. 3 to4
Cooked Pouttry Dishes ............ 3 ta 4
Fried Chicken .......................... 3 to 4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Most fruils and vegetables ........................ 8-12 months
Lean fish .................................................... 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ...................... 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandw'_ches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream {origina! carton) ......................... 1 monlh max
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 a to 40°F. O°F_
6to ]2
4to8
6to 12
6 to9
3to4
3to4
3 to4
1to2
1
1/2
1 to2
1 to2
I to2
Freezing
not recom-
mended
2 to 3
2to 3
12
9
6
6
3
6
1
4_6
4
FREEZER
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will vary
New techniques are constantly being developed_
Consult the Colfege or County Extension Service or
your Iocat Utility Company for the latestinformation
on freezing and storing 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 less culling and sorting to do.
3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents_ This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seal.
Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully onIy once..
For convenience_.
• Store like things together. This saves both timeand
electricity because you can find foods fQster,
• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly,
" Use door shelves or bins for most often used items.
To save money in energy and food costs...
• Cover moist foods with tightlids, plastic film or foil.,
• 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 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._
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.
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