Kenmore 3639644281, 3639644211 Owner’s Manual
Contents
" Safety Instructions...............................................................2
. Grounding Requirements ...........................................2, 3
° Starting the Refrigerator ..........................................................3
• Adjusting the Controls ......................................................3
• Food Storage Suggestions ......................................4, 5
• Energy-Saving Tips .......................................................................5
. Ice Service ..................................................................................6-8
• Features ......................................................................................9
" Care and Cleaning .................................................10, t 1
oVacation and Moving Precautions ......................................t 1
° Before You Call for Service ................................................12
° Reversing Door Swing .........................................13-15
° Warrant,/ .......................................................Back Cover
Piease record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space
below, See page 9 for model and serial number location,
Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND COn, Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA
63421,63426,63428,6362t,63626,63628,63651,
63656,63658,66421,66428,67421,67428,68421,68428
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
V'¢ARNING_When using this appliance, always
exercise basic sabty precautions, including the
following:
" Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Owner's Manual r
" This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
before it is used. See grounding requirements in
this book
• 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 not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces
- 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 Itwill also prevent
interference withthe moving parts of theejector mechanism,
or with the heating element thatreleasesthecubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"_You may safety refreeze frozen Foodsthat have
thawed if they 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 should
not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get
rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods_Use reffozen
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, sit, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves
Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or'turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced ) NOTE: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuiL
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 to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance
PREFERRED
/]1 iNSURE PROPER
/// GROUND EXISTS
• " BEFORE USE
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet isproperly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet
DO NO1, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THETHIRD (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 wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
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 the 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 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 while
pulling the power cord plug with the other 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 15 amperes (minimum)
and ! 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 overfoading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from
overheating wires
Location
- Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
" Do not install it where the temperature wilt 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 sunwilt shine directly on it
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides ........ 3/4" Top ......... 1" Back ..........1"
Rollers/Leveling Legs
Leveling legs near each front corner of the
refrigerator are adiustable. They firmly position the
refrigerator and prevent it from opening when the
doors are closed They should be set so the front is
raised iustenough that the doors close easily when
opened about halfway
Turn the leveling legs
clockwise to raise
the refrigerator,
counterclockwise
to lower it.
Rollers next to the leveling
legs enable you to move the refrigerator away from the
wall for cleaning. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the
weight of the refrigerator is transferred from the legs fo
the rollers After rolling the refrigerator back into place,
turn the legs clockwise until the legs again support the
refrigerator.
Temperature Control
The temperature control
dial has nine settings plus
OFF. "1" isthe warmest,
"9" is the coldest.. Initially
set the temperature
control dial at "5:'
AFter using the refrigerator, adjust the temperature control
if necessary, lnserta coin into the slot in the middle of lhe
dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that is best
suited to your needs.
Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to
OFF stops cooling in both compartments-fresh
hod and freezer
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef&Lamb) ............ 3to5 6to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) .......... 3 |o 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .............. 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ................ 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) .......... 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ......... I to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats .................... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ............... t to 2 1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ................. 7 t
Frankfurters ................ 7 t/2
Ham (Whole) ................ 7 1to 2
Ham (Haft} ................... 3 to 5 1to 2
Ham (Stices) ....................... 3 t to 2
Luncheon Meats ................. 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) .......... 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi_Dry) . , 14 to 2 _ mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ............. 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth ......... 1 to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... 1 to 2 ] 2
Chicken (Pieces} ............. i_to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ............ 1to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Who_e) .......... t to 2 6
Giblets ...................... I to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) . . _to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ..... 3 to 4 1
Cooked Pouffry Dishes ........ 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ................ 3 to 4 4
(Other' than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ................. 8-1 2 months
Lean fish .................................. 6-8 months
Fatty fish, ro!ts and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ............ 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) .......... t month max
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your' refrigerator wilt vary
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the CoJlege or County Extension Service or
your Ioca! Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods_
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
o Pre-packaged cheese can be stored in itsown
wrapping
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.
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 Ihe frozen
product will be, with lessculling 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 only once.
Limitfreezing of fresh (unFrozen) meats or seafoods to 12
pounds at a time
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 tow cream content.
• 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 front.
For corlvenience ....
* Store tikethings together' Thissaves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.
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Shelves
° Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up
promptly,
• Use door shelves 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 severat days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator ffyour
refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemoker feeler
arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water to the
refrigerator_
Energy-Saving Tips
Location of your refrigerator isimportant Avoid locating
it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will
shine directly on it
' In order for the refrigerator to work properly, air must
circulate around it, See page 3 for recommended
minimum clearances°
Don't open the doors more often than necessary
Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather._
•Be sure the doors are dosed 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_
' Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator.
•Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator_
r If you turn the control to the coldest position for quick
chifiing or freezing, be sure to turn it back to regular
setting
Keep the condenser dean (see Care and
Cleaning section)
" Don't overcrowd your refrigerator_ Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything coot_
Adjustable Shelves
Shelf supports at various levels enable you to reposition
the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your
variable inventory of refrigerated foods
Half-Width Shelves
(on models so equipped)
One end restson a
molded side-wall support;
a bracket on the other end
hooks into a track on the
rear cabinet wall
To remove, fift the shelf
up at front, then off the
support and out of
the track
To replace, select desired
sheff heightr With shelf front
raised slightly, hook the
bracket's top lug into the
track, then lower the shelf
onto the support,
Tempered glass shelves
(on models so equipped)
are adjustable in the same
manner°
Note: The shelf to the right of the track isdesigned to
hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is
designed to hook into the teft_hand sloL
;nd out
Ful!-Width Shelves
(on models so equipped)
Some models have a
steel wire sliding shelf, a
stationary tempered glass
shelf or two steel wire
stationary shelves, These
shelves can be relocated
elsewhere in the fresh food "_
compartment
The full-width sliding
shelf has stop-locks
When placed correctly
on the shelf supports,
the shelf will stop before
coming completely out of the refrigerator and will
not lilt when you place food on it or remove
food from it
To remove any full-width shelf, lift the rear of the shelf and
pull forward
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