Kenmore 3639638513, 3639634789, 3639631517 Owner’s Manual

Kenmore Refrigerator O ner

Contents

- English Version ..............................................................2

- Version franc aise ..................................................... 19

- Safely Instructions ...........................................................2

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

- Starting the Refrigerator .............................................3, 4

oAdjusting the Controls .....................................................4

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

" Features .......................................................................... 8

" Ice Service .................................................................9, 10

Care and Cleaning ........................................... ] ], ] 2

• Vacation and Moving Preca0tions .......................... 13

• Energy-Saving Tips .....................................................14

" Before You Call for Service ............................... ] 4, ] 5

- Reversing Door Swing ..........................................16-1 8

"Warranh/ ........................................................Back Cover

M nU J

Please record lhe model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space be ow. See page B for model and serial number location.

Model Number Serial Number Dale of Purchase

SEARS,RC

73141,73148, 73151, 73 t 58, 73171,73172, 73175, 73178, 73271, 73272, 73275, 73278, 73571, 73572, 73575, 73578, 73471, 73472, 73475, 73478, 73851,73858, 73871, 73878, 74171,74t78, 74271,74278, 74281, 74282, 74285, 74288, 77171,771 78, 77871,77878 with Automatic Icemaker. "' "

6314!, 63148, 63151,63158, 63171, 63t 72, 63175, 63178, 6327t, 63272, 63275, 63278, 6347"1, 63472, 63475, 63478, 63571, 63572, 63575, 63578, 63851,63858, 63871_ 63878, 6417t, 64178, 64271,64278, 64281,64282, 64285, 64288, 67171,. 67178,

67871,67878, equipped for futu re Autorn_ic Icemaker installation

Hoffmon Estates, IL60179 USA

ITSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

II! instructions before using

's Manual.

• 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 if they 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. }f

the odor or color of any hod is poor or questionable, get rid of it.The food may be dangerous to eat

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared hods The eating quality of Fed meats is affected Jessthan that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can"

• If your old refrigerator is still around the house but

not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children

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

the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage

the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• Unplug your refrigerator before making any

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 thecircuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filamenL (A

burned-out lightbulb may break when being replaced )

NOTE: Moving control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuiL

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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 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 this appliance

PREFERRED _ ......

M HOD i

_'_-'/// _EFOREUSE

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 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 plugo 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 wall 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 terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is

metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. You should have circuit

checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand_ It: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.

TEMPORARYME[HOD

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PERMrrrEOINCANADA_H_'-I'}

ALLON_RGE II1_1t_II

PRONG/SLOTS

| I FIRM GONNEGTION

GROUND AND

_1 _EFO.Euse

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 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 overheated wires..

Location

• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support itwhen it is fully loaded

• Do not install it where the temperature will go below

60°F. (16°C,) because it wiil 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.

Cleara nces

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides ....................................... 3/4" (19 ram)

Top ................................................ 1" (25 mm)

Back .....................................I" (25 mm)

Fordeep door models, leave ly/' (44 mm} door

clearance on thehinge side if the refrigerator isinstalled against the wall.

Leveling

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to

move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning. These rollers shoutd be set so the refrigerator rests firmly

on the floor with the front raised just 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.

- 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" (19 ram)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

(continued next page)

Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two contrals 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-fresh food and freezer- but does not shut off power to the refrigerator

How to test temperatures: Use milk test for fresh food compartment. Place a

container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls

Use ice cream test for freezer compartment. Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer

compartment Check it after a day If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls

Turning your household thermostat below 60 °Fo (16°C.) at night? You may want to move the Freezer control one step colder, as from "C" to "D" Cooler

temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently, thus aflowing the Freezer

compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply, leave your Freezer

control at this new, colder setting Forthe entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down

Moving the Freezer control to a colder settihg should have no effect on your fresh food compartmenL However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control one step warmer, as from "5" to "4"

When you stop !urning the household thermostat down at night, turn the refrigerator !emperature controls back to

their regular settings

Power Miser Switch

This switch is on the _h__ _ 0x_o_l 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 in

your 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

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

Eatingquality drops after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beei& Lamb) .................. 3 to

Roasts(Pork&Vea[) .................... 3 to

SteaksIBeef) ................................... 3 to

Chops (Lamb).............. 3 to

Chops (Pork) ................................. 3 to

Ground & StewMeats ............. 1to

Variety Meats ..................... l to

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

Processed Meats

Bacon ............................................7

Frankfurters ...................... 7

Ham(Whole) ............................... 7

Ham(Haft)..........................................3to

Ham (Slices)..........................3

LuncheonMeals .......................... 3 to

Sausage(Smoked)......................7

Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry) ..............t4 to

Cooked Meats Cooked Mealsand

Meal Dishes......................... 3 to 4

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

Fresh Poultry

Chicken& Turkey(Whole) ......... I to 2

Chicken(Pieces).................... I to 2

Turkey(Pieces)............... ..................... I to 2

Duck& Goose (Whole) ............ 11o2

Gibbts ........................ 1to 2

Cooked Poultry

Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) ......... 1to 2

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

Cooked Pou!tryDishes............. 3 to4

Fried Chicken .................................. 3 tO 4

(Other than for meats & poultry)

Mostfruitsand vegetables................... ,........

Leanfish ............................................... 6-8 months

Fatty Fish,rolts and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

feffovers (cooked),

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

Meals, 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. 0°F.

(2 ° to 4_C.) (-18°C.)

5 6 to 12

5 41o 8

5 6 to 12

5 6to9

5 3 to4 2 3 to4

2 3 to4 2 t to2

t/2

I to2

5 I to2

! to2

5 Freezing

not recom _

21 mended

2 to3 2 to3

9 6

6 3

4to6

FREEZER

8_12 months

Tips on freezing foods

1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality,

2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen

product will be, with less culling and sorting 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 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 selting to keep your ice cream at the right serving

temperature.

• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly 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 the package to provide a good, Iasting seal

Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;

meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once

For convenience

"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.

• Use door shelves or bins br most often used items

To save money in energy and food costs,..

• Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or bil..

• Leaf vegetables and fruits placed indrawers 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 severaf 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

tothe refrigerator.

Shelves and Storage Drawers

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf

arrangements

To remove a shelf: Tilt the shelf up at front, then

liftit up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the

refrigerator.

To replace a shelf:

Select desired shelf heighL With the shelf front raised

slightly, engage the top lugs in the tracks atthe rear of the

cabinet Then lower the front of the shelf until it locks

into position. Wire shelves (on some models)

are adjustable in the same manner.

, if up

_ancl 0u__

mEogage.Jl lHI. [iI

J ock nto place _1_ j

Door Shelves (onsomemodels)

Shelves on both dgors keep frequently-used items

within easy reach

Removable Door Bins

ion some models)

Storage Bin (onsomemodels)

This removable tilt-out bin 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 soomtoobe_used items that

require covered storage to keep from drying out

_--P_._ _]Push up

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..

Adjustable 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.LBin will hook in place..

Dividers 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

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

Two-Position Freezer Shelf (onsome models)

This shelf can be relocated for extra storage flexibillty_

To relocate the shelf, lift one

side and move it sideways to free the ends of the shelf from

the holes in the walls Then tilt the shelf and take it out° To reinstall the shelf, first insert

one end and then the other into the second set of holes

Use of Optional Door Modules (forsomemodels)

CAUTION--You may purchase optional door modules for certain models from your Sears store.When you add them

to your refrigerator doors, do not use more than 3 Tilt 'N

Store units due to possible tip-over of the refrigerator. You may useother modules in addition to the Tilt 'N Store units

Sealed Crisper Drawer Consomemodels)

This drawer is designed to keep unwrapped

foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture

content of foods such as:

CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use in the regular oven, on the range-top or inthe

broiler. Such use can be hazardous.

Crisper Drawer (onsome mode_s)

This drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage for items such as:

oApples -Nectarines •Raspberries • Strawberries

•Apricots •Oranges _Squash, •Tangerines "Grapes "Peaches Summer

•Mushrooms • Pears

Adjustable Humidity Drawers (onsome models)

These drawers have

individual, adjustable humidity controls that let you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawers

Slide the controls all the way to VEG setting and the drawer provides higher humidity levels recommended

for most vegetables. Slide the controls all the way to FRUITS setting

and the drawer provides lower humidity levels recommended for most fruits.

oArtichokes *Celery ' Lettuce oRadishes

-Asparagus -Cherries oParsley "Rhubarb

•Beets,topped - Corn •Peas,green oSpinach

-Blueberries _Currants " Plums -Tomatoes,

-Carrots •Greens, leafy npe

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong

odors should be stored wrapped-foods such as: oBrussels oBroccoli •Cauliflower "Turnips

Sprouts "Cabbage "Green Onions • Parsnips

Handi Dishes (onsome models)

Cooking-serving-storage I I

through lids fit into a rack that dishes with durable see-

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 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

Adjustable-Temperature Meat Keeper

(on some models) This drawer is designed for lunch meats, snacks, cheese,

bacon and spreads as well as for temporary storage of fresh meats you do not want to freeze. Itcan be removed

and taken to the food preparation area. And the drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any

level to suit your food storage needs. When this drawer is

placed in the top 6 slots on the left side and the

lever is set at COLDEST, air from the freezer is forced

around the drawer to keep it very cold

The variable temperature control lever lets you regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the drawer.

When the lever is all the way up, the damper over the opening in the drawer isfully open to provide the coldest

storage area When the lever is all the way down, the damper is

fully closed. Normal refrigerator temperatures will be maintained

Various in-between settings may be selected

Features

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER -- OR PROVISION FOR ONE

If your refrigerator has an automatic

icemaker see operating instructions

If not, you may add one. An

automatic icemaker accessory kit is

available from your Sears store or Sears Service Center.

USE

nformation you'll want to know isright on the refrigerator, including everyday care.

TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS _

Set Freezer c6ntrol at "C" and Fresh Food control at

_5" They may need

adjusting later.

MEAT KEEPER Drawer provides

convenient storage for

temporary meats you do

not want to freeze as well

as snacks, lunch meats,

bacon, cheese and spreads. An adjustable

temperature control on some models lets you

regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the drawer,

MODELAND SERIAL

NUMBER LOCATION You'll find these numbers here.To

order repair parts, see the parts listthat came with your refrigerator, or take these numbers to your nearest Sears

Service Center and they will help you.

FLEXIBLE ICE CUBE TRAYS Twist both end sof these trays and ice cubes empty into c container or

cubes can be lifted out one by one.

NO DEFROSTING

itis not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments. Your refrigerator isdesigned and equipped to defrost itself automatically,

FREEZER SH ELVES Support ice storage bin at proper

level in icemaker-equippect models,

adjust up or clown for extra storage flexib lity in models with ice trays.

Some made shave half-width multi- position shelves, others have a full-

width two-position shelf.

CRISPER DRAWER

(on some models)

This Sealed drawer has been

designed to allow higher air flow to provide lower humidity levels for most fruits. An adjustable humidity

Control, on models that have one, lets you regulate the amount of

cold air entering the drawer.

SEALED CRISPER DRAWER

(on some models)

The left drawer is Sealed to maintain higher humidity levels

for unwrapped foods and most vegetables. An adjustable humidity Control on some models lets you

regulate the amount of cold air

entering the drawer.

8 show fingerprints.

-- POWER MISER SWITCH Reduces amount of electricity

required to operate the refrigerator when pushed to the left position

Reduces or eliminates moisture on

outside of refrigerator when pushed to the right.

JTILITY BIN

Dual-usage bin holds _o dozen eggs in their cartons, or stores an extra su Dply of

ice cubes in the freezer for special occasions.

Door stays open while bin is

in use,provides easy access to dairy products.

OaR BINS

(on some models) Removable bins on the doors

keep frequently used food

items within easy reach.

SHELVES

(on some models)

Shelves on both doors keep frequenHy-used items within

easy reach.

(on some models)

Move itwhere needed on door bins

to keep small itemssuchas small

bottles and jars sothey won't tip, spill or slide

ADJUSTABLE SHELVES

IN REFRIGERATOR Shelves let you arrange-and

rearrange-the interior of your refrigerator to meet your ever- changing Food storage needs.

-- MAGN ETIC DOOR GASKETS Doors close quietly, and gaskets seal tightly when the refrigerator islevel-

see "Starting the Refrigerator"

-- TEXTURED STEELDOORS Touch lhe textured doors; they wcn't

Ice Service

Automatic Icemaker

(on icemaker-equipped models) if your refrigerator is

operated before water is connected to the

icemaker, keep the icemaker feeler arm in the

STOP (up) position,

When the refrigerator

has been connected to

the water supply and the water has been

turned on, position the

freezer shelf for icemaking Top lugs on themulti-position shelf should be in the 6th slot u _from the bottom of the

track; the 2-position shelf should be in the lower

position Then move the ice storage bin into place

under the icemaker and move the feeler arm to the

ON (down) position, The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water

after cooling to freezing temperature, and first cubes

normally freeze after several hours. When cubes are solidly frozen, they wilt be eiected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm, tcemaking

will continue until the fee_er arm senses that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the operation

temporarily, Be sure nothing interfereswith the swing of the feeler arm

For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally

Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away

the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush

away any impuritiesin the water line, Do the some thing after vacations or long periods when ice isn't used,

Move feeler arm to STOP (up) position when:

• the home water supply isto be off for several hours

• theice storage bin isto be removed for a period of time°

' going away on vacation. (Also turn off the valve in the

water supply line to the refrigerator,)

lcemaker Feeler Arm in

o_{Jion

Ice Storage Bin

FeelerArm in

If ice isnot used often, old cubes will become

cloudy and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash itin lukewarm water_

If this isyour first icemaker, you will hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal ice-making sounds and ore not cause

for concern

Ice Trays

(on models without automatic icemaker)

To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down,

hold it over a container, and twist both ends For only one or tv¢o ice )_;_ __-_

cubes, leave the tray right- side up, twistboth ends

slightly, and remove as _ _(_

many cubes as you want

Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher

Automatic lcemaker Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost) Ifyour 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 inletwater tube connection

Water Supply Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost) A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off

valve, Fittingsand instructionsneeded to connect the

icemaker to your cold water line isalso available from

your Sears store or Sears Service Center

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Ice Service (continued)

Icemaker Water Line

Installation Requirements

You wilt need a shutoff valve, two

PIPE .J r-'-" - WASHER

CLAMP x_. ,_=

SHUTOFF __

VALVE--"-_L--'r"_,

1/4" OD compression nuts, two

compression sleeves and enough

1/4" O D 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 icemoker tubing in areas where temperatures

fall 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 into a

horizontal water pipe, make the

5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe damp,_ 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 if soft

copper tubing is used Nowyou are ready to connect the copper tubing,

i i EN°

I VERTICAL I COLD WATER

l --,_,,, PIPE

I COMPRESSION

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

SHUTOFF i<_

off any sediment from the water pipe

2. Measure from INLET on rear of

refrigerator to water pipe Add 7'

(2 m) to allow far moving refrigerator for cleaning This is the length of

'_/4" O.D, copper tubing you will

need for the job (length from water

PACKING /NLIT

OUTLET

VALVE

SLEEVE

valve to water pipe PLUS 7" [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 _ineof 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

6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nuton copper tubing

as shown above Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely asfar

as it wilt go, Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable

wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water isclear, Turn OFF

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

1/4" copper tubing to water valve

4o Using a grounded drill, drill a

on back of refrigerator

3/16" hole in the vertical cold

water pipe you have selected

way sto connect

to water supply u ,

Througk_floor Under sinkto Throughwoll incrawl

_obasement co_dWa_er toutilityroom spaceunder

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1/4°'TUBE TO

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I/4" COMPRESSION NUT

TUBING

CLAMP

REFRIGERATORCONNECTION

7oThe water vaJve (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 tubinginto connector and tighten compression nut, Be sure end of tubing issquare in connector and

is insertedas far as itwill go Do not overtighten. Be sure there is enough

extra tubing (coiled intothree turns of about 10" (25 cm) diameter) to

allow refrigerator to move out from wall after installation Secure tubing in metal clamp attop right corner of compressor compartment cover_

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

9, Copper tubingmay now be fastened to baseboard

100 Your ice cubes can only be as

fresbtasting as the water that

produces them. That s why it isa

good idea to purify 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 Na 978488 and install at the inlet water tube

connection,

11. Water Pressure Limitations:

Not below {15 PSI.) or above (] 25 P,SJ)_ tf 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 door handles and trim can be cleaned with

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

cloth, Don't wax handles or trim Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergenL Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth, Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel, They 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 outside of the refrigerator

has a 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 twice a year,

Inside

Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. Unplug the

refrigerator before cleaning,, ffthis 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 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 parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic parts-can

be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing

powders or other abrasive cleaners, After cleaning door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape,

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

extreme temperature difference may cause them to break.

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in 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, Mc_ving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you 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, you need to keep the condenser clean, Turn temperature control to OFF

Remove the base grille, Sweep away or vacuum dust

that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn the control back on, For best

results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose It

is available at your Sears store or service center, This

easy cleaning operation should be done at least

once a year,

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coilsal least once a year _,_-_

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° An open box of

baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors°

refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your

Care and Cleaning (continued)

Storage Drawers

Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will

stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to help

prevent contents from spilling onto the floor, The drawers

can be removed easi}y by lifting thesides up slightly white

pulling the drawers past the "stop" location To remove the drawers and their cover when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully:

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1oRemove the drawer farthest from the door.

2. Remove the other drawer. On models with a bottom

door shelf that blocks the other drawer, slide the other

drawer toward the middle and remove it,

3. Remove the glass cover. Reach in, push the front of the glass cover up and, at the same time, pull

it forward as far as it will come Tilt itand take it out

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To replace:

1. Lower the frame until it

rests on the supports at each side and back°

2. Replace the drawers. If you removed the drawer

slide, replace it with the

sloped end at the front

o. Slide one side of the

drawer onto the drawer slide,

b. Move the slide and drawer all the way to the hinge side until the other side of the drdwer rests on the frame,

c. Slide the other drawer into place 3, Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge

firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place,

Drawers with

plastic cover

To remove drawers, lift front up slightly and pull drawer

straight out To remove cover, support it

with one hand, tilt it and take it out

Drawer Slide (stoped

4. Remove the drawer frame. (Always remove the

glass cover before you take out the drawer frame ) Lift

the frame off the supports

at each side and back, pull it forward, tilt it and

take it out

LightBulb Replacement

When You Go On Vacation

Unplug refrigerator before replacing a

light bulb.

Fresh food compartment. An easily-accessible appliance bulb is located at the top of the fresh food compartment at front, center._Replace with same_size,

same-type bulb. Freezer compartment. On some models, an appliance

bulb is located at the top right, rear of the freezer compartment, behind a snap-out light shield. Replace with same-size, same-type bulb.

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power

to the refrigerator, turn the control to the OFF position

and dean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 L)of

water_ Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box

of baking soda in the refrigera!or. Leave the doors open.. For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and

leave controls at their regular settings. However, if room temperature is expected to drop below 55 ° F_(13 °C.),

follow the same instructions as for extended vacations_ If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the

icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

When You Move

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove all food, and clean and dry the interior

Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during actual moving and in the van. It must be secured in the van to prevent movement Protect outside of refrigerator with a blanket

Energy-Saving Tips

• Don't open the doors more often than necessary

• C_osethe doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,

humid weather

• Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless

moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather

• Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left open accidentally

• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator

Before You Call for Service

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

Refrigerator does not operate

• May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate

for about 35 minutes

• Temperature control in OFF position

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be

plugged in at wai! outlet

• If plug issecure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug lamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if there istripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse

Motor operates for long periods

• Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a

larger freezer compartment require more operating time

. Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your

home-usually requires 24 hours to completely cool

down

. Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be

cooled or frozen

• Hot weather-frequent door openings

• Door left open

• Temperature controls are set too cold

• Condenser needs cleaning

• Check ENERGY_SAVING TIPS

Motor starts & stops frequently

• Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain

even temperatures This is normal

• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting

themin the refrigerator

• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside

the refrigerator

• if you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick

chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings

• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can

require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool

Vibration or raffling

• 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

• ff dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them Slight

vibration is normal 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 cofd air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools

the compressor motor

• These NORMAL sounds wiit 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 Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

• Normal air flow cooling 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 this discoloration

Foodsdryout

o 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 _ong time°

- Package may be holding door open or blocking air

duct in freezer compartment° 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 bft ajar

• Turn 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 tobe washed_

• Unseafed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer

compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes

- Interior of refrigerator needs cfeaning

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 ice mold and

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

- 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 reaching for cubes by hand, you may have

pushed the feeler arm into the STOP (up) position by mistake

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

• Not unusual during periods of high humidity

• Move Power Miser Switch to the right

Moisture collects inside

. Too frequent or too long door openings

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator

when do6rs are opened

Refrigerator has odor

• Food with strong odors should be tightly covered

• Check for spoiled foodH

- Interior needs cleaning

• Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;

replace every three months Interior light does not work

• No power at OUfletr " Light bulb needs repfecing

Reversing Door Swing

Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door opening can be changed to suit your particular

needs. These instructions tell you how to change the hinges from the right side to the left side, tf you ever

want to change the hinges back to the right side, bllow these same instructions-merely reverse aH references to left and right,

• Read these instructions all the way through before

you start.

• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid

using them in the wrong places,

• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors.

• CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor,

To do so coutd damage the door stop_

Tools required

• T20 orT25 Torxdriver

• 3/8" socket and ratchet

(a 6-point sockel is recommended)

• Masking tape

• Phillips screwdriver

• Putty knife or thin-bladed screwdriver (end of too_should be covered with tape to help prevent scratching paint).

(d) Remove tape, flit door away from cabinet and lit1 it to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the

center hinge bracket (e) Set door outside up on a non-scratching surface.,

Step 3--Removlng the fresh food door (a) Tape door shut with

masking tape.

(b) Remove the hinge pin with a 3/8" socket and ratchet

cabinet,, Remove and save the washer on the

hinge pin, (d) Liftthe door straight

up to free its bottom socket from the pin in the bottom hinge bracket.

Plastic Washer ----_i_

Transferring the bottom hinge

(a) Remove the base

grille (see page 3), Grasp it at the bottom

and pull it straight out

P]asfic

washer

Removing the doors

Step 1--General (a) Unplug refrigerator from its electrical outlet. (b) Empty all door shelves, including handi-bin and butter

bin Step 2--Removing the freezer door

(a) Tape door shut with masking tape

(b) With Phillips screwdriver, remove hinge cover, With

Torxdriver, remove 2 Torx

screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet,

free the hinge pin from the

socket in the top of the door

Relocate

Hinge

(b) Using a Torxdriver, remove the hinge and

plastic washer from the bottom right side of the

cabinet (c) Reinstall the hinge

and plastic washer to the bottom left side of

the cabinet

Bollom righ|

Ptastic _,,__

Bot|omleft

Transferring the center hinge bracket

Donotremove thisscrew

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Cen|erRight

(a) Remove the center hinge bracket by removing the three Torx screws_ NOTE: Keep these screws with the hinge bracket., They are longer screws and will be used when installing the hinge on the other side.

(b) Remove the three Torx screws from the center left side of the cabinet. Screw them into the holes on the right side, which were uncovered in step (a) above_

Do not remove

this screw

Transferring door handles

Freezer door

(a) Remove screw holding handle to top of door. (b) Remove'three screws holding handle to bottom of

door.

to opposite side

(d) Transfer plug button in top left of door to opposite

side.

(e) In reverse order, reassemble handle to right side of

door using screws removed in Steps (a) and (b).

Fresh food door

Center Left

were removed with the center hinge bracket in step (a) and tighten them.

Transferring the top hinge

Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of the cabineL Do not tighten

the screws on the hinge side at this time.

Long Handle

(a) Transfer two screws in bottom left of door to opposite side. (Wait until handle is moved before

reinstalling front screw.)

ShorlHandle

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Reversing Door Swing (continued)

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plug

(b) Remove two screws holding handle to top of door. (c) Remove handle plug, using a taped putty knife,

and remove screw underneath,

Rehanging the fresh food door

(a) Lower the bottom socket of the fresh food

door onto the pin on the bottom hinge_ Be sure the washer is in place on the pin,

(b) Tilt the door towards

the cabinet and gently

push the door under the

center hinge bracket and

align with the hole in the center hinge bracket,

and ratchet so it extends through the hole in the

center hinge bracket and into the socket on top of

the fresh food door.

PlasticWasher

(d) Remove handle. (e) Transfer two screws from handle holes in top

right of door to opposite side.. (f) Transfer plug button in top left of door to

opposite side

(g) Transfer plug button on right front of door to handle hole vacated by removal of screw under handle plug,

(h) Reassemble handle to right side of door.. Use front screw removed in Step (a) to attach handle to

bottom of door.

Transferring doorstops

Doorstop

Leftside

(a) Remove metal doorstop on bottom right of

each door

(b) Replace door stops on left side after handles

have been moved,

Right side

Rehanging the freezer door

(a) Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto the

center hinge pin_ Be sure the washer is in place

(b) Tilt the door towards the cabinet, lifting the top hinge

so the pin fits into the socket on top of the door.

on the handle side and aligning so the gap between the doors is even all across the front.

(d) Replace the hinge cover_

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