Kenmore 3639732784, 3639732783, 3639732754, 3639732753, 3639732724 Owner’s Manual
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Contents
• Safety Instructions...............................................................2
oGrounding Requirements .................................. 2, 3
° Starting the Refrigerator ................................................3
° Adjusting the Controls ...............................................................4
- Food Storage Suggestions .............................................5-7
" Features ....................................................................... 8
- Ice Service ........................................................ 9, 10
° Care and Cleaning .................................................11, 12
° Vacation and Moving Precautions ..............................! 3
" Energy-Saving Tips ......................................................14
• Before You Call for Service .................................14, 15
• Reversing Door Swing ................................. t6-1 8
oWarranty ...............................................................Back Cover
Please record the model number, Serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
space below. See page 8 for model and serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number Dale of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND COy, Chicago, IL 60684 U.SA_
73571,73572, 73575, 73578 with Automatic Icemaker.
63271,63272, 63275, 63278, 63571,63572, 63575,
63578 equipped for future Automatic icemaker installation
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
WARNING--When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safely precautions, including the
bllowing:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
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 on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet
" Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
• When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful notto roll aver 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,
. If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do
not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It will also prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other' appliance.
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselVes.:_I_:
SAVETHESE!NSTRUCTIONS:
Grounding Requirements Important--Please read carefully.
To connect electricily
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
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
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SURE PROPER
Have walt 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 isyour personal responsibitily and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walt
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 an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong walt outlet by use of a UL listed 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,
CAUTION: Attaching an
adapter ground lerminal to the wall outlet cover screw
does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulaled, and the wall 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.
TEMPORARY M ETHOD
ADAPTER PLUGS NOT _.,.,_
PERMITTED IN CANADA} Jl ,_,-,_"'_ ]
A_GNLARGe tlli!['?tI 1
T_I,_ I I fee"INSURE PROPER
I1 FIRM CONNECTION
GROUND AND
F!_ !! BEFOREUSE
Location
• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded
° Do not install it where the temperature will go below
60°F, 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 following clearances Forease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides .............3/4" Top ...............1" Back ................]"
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 iust enough that the
doors close easily when opened about halfway
To adjust the rollers:
" Remove the base grille,
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out,
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord, However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL
listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord
having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the
electrical rating of the cord be t5 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 overheated wires
" Turn the roller adiusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it.,Use a
blade4ype 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)
Power Miser Switch
Temperature Controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the
temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments..
At first, set the 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 time or adjusting
them later Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adiust the controls
one letter or number at a time._
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-kesh food and freezer-
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator
How to test temperatures:
Use milk test for fresh food compartmenk 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
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. at
night? You may want to move the Freezer control one
step colder", as from "C" to "D" Cooler temperatures in
the house rnay 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 tong as you keep your thermostat turned down
Moving the Freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment
However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control
one step warmer, as from "5" to "4".
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings
This switch is on the
temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to
operate your refrigerator, be sur'e the switch is
pushed to the left position. This turns off the heater in
your refrigerator that prevents moisture Fromforming on
the outside
tf 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.
'owhen moisture appears on exterior
Food Storage Suggestions
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
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold
• Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you
wish
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce.
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain
crispness.
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables
can be stored in their original wrapping
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
FreshMeats
Roasts(Beef& Lamb) ..........
Roasts(Pork& Veal) ............
Steaks(Beef) .................
Chops(Lamb).................
Chops(Park) ...............
Ground & StewMeats ............
VarietyMeats .................
Sausage(Pork) ................
Processed Meats
Bacon ........................
Frankfurters.....................
Ham(Whole) ................
Ham(Half) ..............
Ham(Slices) .............
Luncheon Meats ...............
Sausage(Smoked) ............
Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry)......
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ................... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth ........... t to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken& Turkey(Whole} .... 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces).................... 1to 2
Turkey (Pieces) ................... 1to 2
Duck& Goose (Whole) ...... 1to 2
Giblets....................... 1to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(CoveredwithBroth) ..... 1to2
Pieces(Not Covered) ........ 3 to 4
Cooked PoultryDishes......... 3 to 4
Fried Chicken ................. 3 to4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Mostfruitsandvegetables .................
Lean fish ...............................
Fatty fish,rollsand breads,
SOUPS, stew, casseroles ....................
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
Icecream(originalcarton) ..................
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 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°Fo
3to5 6to 12
3 to 5 4 to 8
3 to5 6to 12
3 to5 6to9
3 to 5 3 to 4
11o2 3to4
! to2 3to4
1to2 1to2
7 1
7 1/2
7 1to2
3to5 1to2
3 1to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 notrecom-
14 to 21 mended
2to3
2 to3
t2
9
6
6
3
6
1
4to6
4
FREEZER
8-12 months
6-8 months
2-3 months
1month max
Tips on freezing foods
1. Freeze only topquality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do.
3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing.
To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures lhan 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 isslightly colder
than the front,
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
thepackage 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
Forconvenience ....
" 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 door shelves or bins for most often used items
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 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
Shelves and Storage Drawers
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments
are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements
"I_,remove a shelf:
Tiff the shelf up at front, then
lift it up and out of the tracks
on the rear wall of the
refrigerator
To replace a shelf:
Se!ect desired shelf height
With the sheff front raised
slightly, engage the top lugs
in the tracks at the rear of the
cabinet. Then !ower the front
of the shelf until it locks
into position
' !]Engage l_
Removable Door Bins (onsome models)
Adjustab!e bins on fresh food
and freezer compartment
doors can easily be carried
from the refrigerator to the
work area,
To remove: Slide bin
forward on molded supports
until it comes completely out of the door_
To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage bins in
the molded supports of the door, and slide in. Bin wil!
hook in place
Dividers (on some models)
are designed to give you
storage flexibility in removable
bins and on your fresh food
door shelves. Items such as
salad dressings, steak sauces
and other condiments can now
be kept securely against the
door liner to help prevent tipping, spilling or sliding.
Place index finger and middle finger' on either side of the
divider near the front and simply move it back and forth
to fit your needs
top tug
[] Lower to
lock into place
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.
Storage Bin
(on some models)
This removable tilt-outbin
can be located on the fresh
food or freezer compartment
door_ It has been designed
for convenient storage of
those frequently-used items
that do not fit easily into a
door bin or soon-to-be-used items that require covered
starage to keep from drying out..
h
__
I_],Pullforward _!_
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To open, push the latch up and pull the bin handle
forward,
To avoid damaging the refrigerator', make sure
the bin is closed and !atched before closing the
refrigerator door
Bin housing %,
Handi Dishes
! I
Cooking-serving-storage
dishes with durable see-
through lids fit into a rack
that hangs on the fresh food
or freezer compartment door.. Dishes can be removed
from and returned to the rack as needed, and the rack can
be removed and relocated on either door' in the same
manner as the door bins above.
To remove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing
To relocate the Storage Bin unit, lift the bin housing up
and out of the molded supports on the door', move it to
the desired new location, and lower it onto the molded
supports on the door. You do not have to remove the bin
from the housing when relocating the Storage Bin unit.
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