Kenmore 3639654616, 36367667790 Owner’s Manual

/ _ Contents

!1_ ° English Version .............................. 2

. Version francaise .......................................... 17

° Versi6n en espa_ol .......................... 35

oSafely Instructions ............................................. 2

ll_ _ Grounding Requirements ................ 2, 3

l J_ o Starting the Refrigerator .................................. 3

I Adjusting the Controls .............................. 3

f/# .FoodS.o,o e ............................4,s

, Shelves ......................................................... 5, 6

, Storage Drawers ............................................. 6

IIH . iceService ........................................... 7, 8

Ifa . Features ................................................... 9

UI ° Care and Cleaning .................................... 1O, I 1

° Vacation and Moving Precautions .................. I 1

" Before You Call for Service ........................ 12

;' Reversing Door Swing ........................ 13-1 5

* Warranty ......................................... Back Cover

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used

CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) CFCs are believed to harm

stratospheric ozone If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the

CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified

"_, __. _'-"='_ servicer. Ifyou intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you

i X • can be subject Iofines and imprisonment under provisions of

: the federal Clean Air Act

::]:please record them0del number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space

;:;:be owl Seepage 9 for modet and serial number location.

::::{::i i : : : :]SeriaINumber Date of Purchase

::::: : :::: :SEARS: ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates,1L60179 USA

Top Freezer, No-Frost 14 & 16 cu. ft, Models

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

WARNING--When using thisappliance, always

exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

" 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 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 ,,,vail, 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 with themoving parts of theejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases thecubes.

- 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 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. If

the odor or color of any food 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 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 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 individuak

- Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, Unplug: I

the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker I or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire i I filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when: i } being replaced,) NOTE. Turning control to OFF:

position does not remove power to the light circuit, ii

SAVETHESEINSTRU

: i i

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) wal! outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance

PREFERRED

MET.°° I

/j] ENSURE PROPER

/// GROUND EXfST$ ' _ BEFOFtE USE

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 isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

outfet

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 ptug_ 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 appfiance

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 while pulling the power cord plug with the other hand. If this is

not done, the adapter ground terminal isvery likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has

again been established.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

(ADAPTERPLUGSNOT

P rM,.E ,NCAn OA II Y

AUGN LARGE IJ_JlJ(I I

|NSURE PROPER GROUND AND F|RM CONNECTfON BEFORE USE

Location

- Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to

support it when it is fully loaded..

o Do not install itwhere the temperature will go below 60°E (! 6°C.) because itwill not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

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

where the sun will shine directly on it

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

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

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

Back .............................................................................. 1" (25 mm)

Rollers/Leveling Legs

Leveling legs near each front corner of the refrigerator are adjustable, They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from opening when the

doors are closed. They should be set so the front is

raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway, Turn the leveling legs

clockwise to raise the refrigerator,

counterclockwise to lower it.

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the useof 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 appfiance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the

electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and t 20 volts

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate° Thisprovides the best performance and also prevents overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from

overheating wires,

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 to

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, "I" is the warmest..

"9" isthe coldest Initially set the temperature

control dial at "5" After using the refrigerator, ad ustthe temperature control

if necessary, Insert a coin into the slot in the middle of the 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

food and freezer°

Food Storage Suggestions

Suggested Storage Times

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops after time shown

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ............... 3 to 5 6 to 12

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

Steaks (Beef) ................................... 3 to 5 6 to t 2

Chops (Lamb) ........................... 3 to 5 6 to 9

Chops (Pork} ........................... 3 to 5 3 to 4

Ground & Stew Meats ................. 1 to 2 3 to4

Variety Meals ....................... 1to 2 3 to 4

Sausage (Pork) ............................... 1 to 2 1to 2

Processed Meats

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

Frankfurters..................................... 7 I/2

Ham (Whole) ............................ 7 t to 2

Ham (Half) ........................... 3 to 5 1Io 2

Ham (Slices) ............................... 3 t lo 2

Luncheon Meats ..................... 3 to 5 Freezing

Sausage (Smoked) ...................... 7 not recom-

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) ....... 14 lo 2 ! mended

Cooked Meats Cooked Meals and

Meat Dishes ..................... 3 to 4 2 to 3

Gravy & Meat Broth ............... 1 to 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ....... I to 2 12

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

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

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

Giblets ................................ t to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) ...... ] lo 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) .................. 3 to 4 1

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

FriedChicken ................................. 3 lo 4 4

(Other' than for' meats & poultry} FREEZER

Most fruitsand vegetables ......................... 8-12 months

Leon fish ................................................... 6-8 months

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

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

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

times in your refrigerator will vary.. For meat and poultry information, call the U.S. Dept.. of Agriculture at 800-

535-4555.

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°F.

(2° to 4°c.) (-18°c.)

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.

- Pre_packaged cheese can be stored in its own

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 originaf wrapping.

Tips on Freezing Foods

1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; itcannot 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 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_.Thisexpels 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.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to 12

pounds (5 kg) ata 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 low 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 isslightly colder than the front,

For Convenience._

• Store like things together. This saves both time and

electricity because you can find foods faster

Shelves

• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up

promptly " Use door shelves for most often useclitems

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.

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, lift the shelf up at front, then off the support and out of

the track,

To replace, select desired

shelf height 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.

Lift

and

Tilt up

NOTE: The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is

designed to hook into the left-hand slot

Full-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 Freshfood 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 wil! not tilt when you place hod on it or remove

food from it.

To remove any Full-width shelf, lift the rear of the shelf and

pull forward

(continued next page)

Shelves(continued)

Storage Drawers

To remove a full-width

shelf when the fresh food compartment

door cannot be opened fully, liftthe rear of the

shelf, pult forward and down, tiltthe shelf and

take it out

Freezer Compartment Shelves

Some models have an ice-tray shelf and some have a full- width step shelf

To remove the

ice-tray shelf: Lift Plugsupports

the left side of the

shelf off itssupports, then pull the shelf to

the left to free it of the plug supports Pull !

the shelf to the right to free the pins from the

holes in the cabinet wail,

To remove the step shelf:

(1) Liftthe left side of the shelf slightly and move the

shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall

(2) Lower the right side of the shelf, move the shelf to the right and take it out

To replace the step shelf:

( 1) With the shelf tilted as shown, fit the left

ends of the shelf into

holes in the cabinet wall (2) Liftthe left side of

the shelf slightly, swing

the shelf up, fit the right ends of the shelf into holes

in the cabinet wall, and lower the shelf into place,

Crisper' Drawer (on some models)

The drawer on the left is designed to keep

unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

•Artichokes • Celery • Lettuce • Radishes

- Asparagus • Cherries - Parsley • Rhubarb . Beets,topped • Corn - Peas,green • Spinach "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:

-Brussels . Broccoli -Cauliflower •Turnips sprouts • Cabbage -Green onions "Parsnips

Crisper Drawer

(on some models)

The drawer on the right isdesigned to provide lower humidity storage for items such as:

• Apples • Nectarines • Raspberries • Strawberries

- Apricots • Oranges • Squash, "Tangerines

• Grapes • Peaches summer

• Mushrooms • Pears

Meats Drawer

This slide-out drawer

provides convenient storage for lunch meats,

cheese, hors d'oeuvres, spreads and snacks tt and

the shelf to which it attaches can be relocated within the

fresh food compartment to suit your storage needs

Ice Service

Ice Trays

(on models without automatic icemaker)

To release ice cubes, turnthe tray upside down, hold

it over a container, and twist

both ends

For only one or two ice

cubes, leave the tray right-side

up, twistboth ends slightly, and remove as many cubes as you wanL

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

Automatic lcemaker Accessory Kit

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

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

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, move the ice storage bin into place under the

icemaker Then 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,

Jcemoker FeelerArm in

STOP(up}

position

Ice Storoge

FeelerA_rninON

(down) position

8in

Once your icemaker isin operation, throw away the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away any impurities in the water line Do the same 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

• the ice 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 )

- turning the temperature control to the OFF position

If ice is not used often, old cubes will become cloudy

and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically

and wash it in lukewarm water If this is your first icemaker, you will hear occasional

sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal ice-

making sounds and are not cause for concern

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'sa good idea to purify

the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is

available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter No 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when

attached to the inlet water tube connection

Water Supply Accessory Kit

(optional at extra cost)

A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off

valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line isalso available from

your Sears store or Sears Service Centen

i See Automatic Icemaker Water LineInstallation Requirements on next page.

(continued next page)

When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be ejected from the mold intothe ice storage bin by means of a sweeper

arm Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the

operation temporarily_ Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm,

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

Ice Service (continued)

icemaker Water Line Installation Requirements

You will need a shutoff valve, two

1/4" O.D. 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 icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures

fall below freezing.

1. Find a 3/8"(t 0 mm) to 1"

(25 mm) vertical COLD water pipe

near the refrigerator When it is

necessary to connect into a

horizontal water pipe, make the

connection to the top or side, rather

than at the bottom to avoid drawing

off any sediment from the water pipe_

2. Measure from INLET on rear of

refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7'

(2 m) to allow for moving

refrigerator' for cleaning. This is the

length of 1/4" OD., copper tubing

you will need for the job (length

from water valve to water pipe

PLUS7" [2 m]). Be sure both ends

of copper tubing are cut square,

3. Turn OFF main water supply.

Turn on nearest faucet long enough

to clear line of water',

CAUTION: When using any

electrical device (such as a power

drill) to facilitate installation, be

sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard

of electrical shock.

4. Using a grounded drill, drill a 3/16" hole in the vertical cold

water pipe you have selected._

Typical

ways to connect

to water supply

Throughfloor Under sinkto Throughwall tnc_awi

to basement co_d water to utility room space under cold woler pipe pipe cold water pipe house

PIPE

CLAMP\

SHUTOFF

VALVE

VERTICAL

COLDWATER

t PIPE ..

5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp° Be sure inlet

end is solidly in 3/16" drilled hole in water pipe and washer is under

pipe damp 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 isused Nov,, you are ready to connect the copper tubing

i COMPRESSION

SHUTOFF F::_

NUT

PACK_NGNuT/

OUTLET

VALVE

SLEEVE

6. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing

as shown above. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far

as itwill go_ Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.. Turn

ON main water supply and flushout tubing until water is clear.. Turn OFF

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

1/4" copper tubing to water valve

on back of refrigerator_

u ulu u u

1/4"TUBE TO

/ SHUTOFF VALVE

1/4" COMPRESSION NUT

TUBING CLAMP

REFRIGERATORCONNECTION

7. The water valve (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_ Assem ble compression nut on compression fitting as shown above_ insert end of tubing into connector and tighten compression nut, Be sure end of tubing issquare in connector and

isinserted as far as it will go_ Do not overtighten Be sure there is enough extra tubing (coiled into three turns of about 10" (25 cm) diameter)to allow refrigerator to move out from wall after installation Secure tubing in metal clamp at top right corner of

compressor compartment cover_ 8, Turn shutoff valve ON. TIGHTEN

ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK°

9. Copper tubingmay now be fastened to baseboard_

10. Your ice cubes can only be as

fresh-tasting as the water' that produces them That's why it is a

good idea to purify the water with a water filter, The water filter is an

optional part at extra cost and is available from the Sears Service

Center, Order Filter No, 978488 and install at the inlet water tube connection,

11. Water Pressure Limitations: Not below (15 P.SI_) or above (125 PoS,I.).If a problem occurs,

call your Utility Company,

IMPORTANT: it maytake up to 24 hours Foryour icemaker to begin producing ice.

The first few batches of ice cubes

should be thrown away, so that remaining impuritiesin the water

line will be flushedout.

Features

FLEXIBLE ICE CUBE TRAYS

Twist both ends of these trays and ice cubes empty into a container or cubes can be lifted out one by one. Available only on models

without an automatic icemaker

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER OR PROVISION FOR

If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker0 see

page 7 for operating instructions If not, you

may add one_ An automatic icemaker accessory kit is available from your Sears

store or Sears Service Center_

USE AND CARE LABEL Information you'll want to know is right on the

refrigerator, including everyday care

TEMPERATURE CONTROL Set control at "5." It may need

adjusting later. See page 3.

FREEZER CONVENIENCE SHELVES

Some models have an ice tray shelf that holds trays up, out of

lhe way. Some have a tower- level shelf to the right of the ice

tray shelf, and others have a fulbwidth step shelf

for extra storage flexibility.

UTILITY BIN Dual-usage bin holds two

dozen eggs in their cartons, or stores an extra supply of

ice cubes in the freezer for

special occasions.

DAIRY BIN

Covered compartment helps

keep butter and similar

products at the right consistency for easy

spreading.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

You'll find these numbers

here. To order repair parts,

see the parts list that came with your refrigerator, or take these numbers to your nearest

Sears Service Center and they will help you

MEATS DRAWER Drawer provides convenient

storage for snacks, hors d'oeuvres, lunch meat, bacon, cheese and

spreads

NO DEFROSTING It is not necessary to defrost the

freezer or fresh food compartments.

Your refrigerator isdesigned and

equipped to defrost itself automatically

CRISPER DRAWER

The right drawer is designed

_to allow higher air flow to

provide lower humidity levels for most fruits.

- CRISPER DRAWER The left drawer isdesigned to

maintain higher humidity levels

for unwrapped foods and most vegetables. An adjustable humidity

control on some models lets you regulate the amount of coid air

entering the drawer°

HANDI BIN Door stays open while bin is

in use, provides easy access to dairy products

SHELVES

:These shetves let you arrange-and

rearrange-the interior of your refrigerator to meet your eyerchanging food storage needs_

MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS Doors close quietly, and gaskets

seal tightly when the refrigerator is level-see page 3_

TEXTURED STEELDOORS

Touch the textured doors; they

:won't show fingerprints

*All features not on att models

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 dean cloth lightly

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

has a high quality, boked_on paint finish._With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rustofree Foryears_ Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the

refrigerator isnew 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. IFthis is not practical, wring

excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning

around switches, lights or controls..

Apply an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface

between the doors

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a

tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (I 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 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.. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners,

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break.

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.

Change the box ever':,,three months, An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors..

Behind Refrigerator

Be careful moving your refrigerator away from the wall.

All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly

cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.

Turn the leveling legs counter-clockwise until the rollers

support the refrigerator_ Pull the refrigerator straight out and push it straight back-

moving it in a side direction may damage your floor covering or refrigerator°

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the

refrigerator_.

Under Refrigerator

The condenser islocated behind the base railo

For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean._Turn temperature control to OFF.

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_

Itis available at your

Gears store or service center. This easy cleaning operation

should be done at leastonce a year.

Cleanthe condenser coilsat leastoncea year

Storage Drawer's

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 easily by grasping the sides and

lifting up slightly while pulling past the "stop" Iocation_ To remove the drawers when the Freshfood compartment

door cannot be opened fully, follow the procedure that applies to your model

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Twin Drawers with Glass Cover

(on models so equipped)

To remove the glass cover:

1. Remove the drawers_

2. Reach in, push the front of I ! _i'_i

the glass cover up and, at .... ._.............._._.._........................iv.......i_.

the same time, pull it forward as far as itwill come Tilt it and take it out.

3. Remove the drawer frame (Always remove lhe glass cover before you take out the drawer frame )

Liftthe frame off the supports at each side and back, pull

it forward, tilt it and take it out To replace the glass cover:

1. Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each

side and back..

2. Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front

into place..

3. Replace the drawers

Full-Width Drawers with Plastic Cover

(on models so equipped)

To remove the cover, lift it off its supporls, putt it

forward, upend it, tilt it and take it out..

To remove the drawer,

lift the front up slightly and put! the drawer straight out..

Light Bulb Replacement

A light bulb and socket are located at the top of the fresh Food compartment just behind the temperature

control dial To replace a

burned-out bulb, unplug lhe refrigerator, unscrew the bulb when coo_, and replace it with a same size appliance bulb

Vacation Precautions

For extended vacations or absences, shut off power

to the refrigerator, turn the control to the OFF position and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water. Wipe

dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking

soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open.

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and

leave controls at their regular settings However, if room

temperature is expected to drop below 60 °F..(16°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

Moving Precautions

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, and

raise the leveling legs

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

refrigeralor with a blanket..

Before You Call for Service

Save time and money Check this listof causes of minor

operating problems you can correct yourself.

Refrigerator does not operate " May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for

about 30 minutes ° Temperature control in OFF position

• If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet

° If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate, piug lamp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if there is tripped 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 isfirst delivered to your home-

usual}y 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 control settoo cold

• Condenser needs cleaning

Motor staffs & stops frequently

"Temperature control startsand stops motor to maintain

even temperatures This isnormal Vibration or rattling

° if refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting

solidly on the floor The front leveling legs need adiusting, or

floor isweak or uneven

"If dishesvibrate 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 thanyour old refrigerator

• Norma! fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the

refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor

"TheseNORMAL sounds will also beheard fromtime to time:

-Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost

-Defrost water dripping

-Temperature control clicks ON or OFE

-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

asicemaker refills

Foods dry out

"Foodsnot 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 leftopen for long time

• Package may be holding door open or blocking air duct in

freezer compartment

Frostor ice crystals on frozen food "Door may have been leftajar or package holding door open

"Too frequent or too long door openings " Frostwithin package is normal

Automatic icemaker does not work (onmodels soequipped}

" Icemaker feeler arm inSTOP (up) position.

" Water supply turned off or not connecte&

• Freezer compartment too warm Cubes too small

"Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged

Slow ice cube freezing " Door may have been leftajar

"Turn temperature control to colder setting

Ice cubes have odor/taste

•aid cubesneed to bediscarded Emptyicebin every30 days

• Ice storage bin needs to bewashed.

• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer

compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes

• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Moisture forms on cabinet surface between the doors

" Not unusual during periods of high humidity To help prevent rust, wipe surface dry and reset temperaturecontrol one setting colder'

Moisture collects inside

" Too frequent or too long door openings

• In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator

when doors are opened

Refrigerator has odor

• Food with strong odors should be tightly covered

• Check for spoiled food_

• Interior needs cleaning

- Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace

every three months Interior light does not work

• No power at outlet

• Light bulb needs replacing

ReversingDoor 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._If you ever want to change the hinges back to the right side, follow these same instructions-merely reverse all references to left and right,

- Read these instructions all the way through before

you start°

- Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching painL

• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using

them in the wrong places..

o Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors,. o CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor.

To do so could damage the door stop..

Tools required

° T20 orT25 Torxdriver . Masking tape

. 5/16" end wrench

• Putt'/knife or thin-bladed screwdriver (end of

too! should be covered with tape to help prevent scratching paint)°

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) Use a 5/16" hex.head

socket screwdriver to remove 2 screws that hold the top

hinge to the cabinet. (c) Lift hinge (and shim glued

to it) straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door and set it aside, along with itsscrews.

(d) Remove tape, tilt door away from cabinet and lift itto free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the center hinge bracket..

(If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it back on the hinge.)

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

° 5/1 6" hex-head

socket screwdriver

o Phillips screwdriver

(f) Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws from the

opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated

by the top hinge removal

Step 3--Removing the fresh food door

(a) Tape door shut with

masking tape,,

(b) Use a 5/16" hex-head

socket screwdriver and 5/16" end wrench to

remove the two screws holding the center hinge

(and shim glued to it) to the cabinet,. Liftthe center hinge to free itspin from the socket in the top of the door, and set hinge and screws aside

(If the plastic washer sticks to the door bottom, put it back on the hinge.)

(d) Set door outside-up on a non-scratching surface, (e) Using a Torxdriver, transfer the two screws Fromthe

opposite side of the cabinet to the screw holes vacated by the center hinge removal,

(f) Take one oFthe screws removed in step (b) and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side. Do not drive it all the way down-leave enough space under the

screw head for thickness of shim and bracket

Center Hinge Bracket

Hinge

Transferring the bottom hinge

(a) Remove the base grille if your refrigerator

has one° Grasp it at the bottom and pull it straight out.

(b) Using a Torxdriver, remove the hinge (and shim glued to it) and

plastic washer from the bottom right side of the cabinet°

the bottom left side of the cabinet.

-_ IHinge Plastic

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Center// "_-.,_ Hinge"" _L_ Bracket

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SiDE

[Pin Washer

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ReversingDoor Swing (continued)

Transferring the top hinge

Reinstall the top hinge (and shim glued to it) on the left front corner of the cabinet but do not tighten the screws

at this time_ Some hinges have four holes Which holes you use for

installing the hinge depends on which side you insta_i the hinge,.

The outer edge of the hinge should be parallel to the edge of the case for correct installation.

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installing the hinge

on the left

Installing the hinge

on the right

Transferring door handles

(on models so equipped) Fresh food door

To remove the handle... (a) Remove the handle

plug using a tape-tipped

putty knife under the

edge, and remove the screw underneath,

(b) Remove lwo screws holding the handle to the top of the door_

After removing the handle...

(a) Remove the screws Plug

from the right edge of the Button door top and insert them

onto the handle screw

holes on fi!e opposite side.. (b) With tape-tipped putty Handle Holes

knife or' thin-blade screwdriver, pry out the Plug

plug button from the hinge Button hole on the left side of the

door' and insertit into the hole on the opposite side

that was vacated by removal of the top hinge

(d) Transfer the door stop

LEFT SIDE Door Stop

° Move the metal door stop from the right side to the left

side Use a Torxdriver,

• Move any screws from the left side to the right side,

When reinstalling the fresh food door handle...

° Attach the handle to the right side of the door with

screws at the top and under the handle plug,

. Reinstall the handle plug.

Freezer door

(a) Remove the screw holding the handle to the

top of the door and the lwo screws holding the

handle to the bottom of the door.

(b) Remove the hand_e, (c) Remove the screw

from the right top edge of the door and insert it

into the handle screw hole on the left side_

(d) Transfer the door stop as shown above.

(e) Attach the handle to the right edge of the door with screws at top and

bottom, using bottom holes vacated by removal

of the door stop screws.

Rehanging the fresh food door

(a) Lower the bottom socket of lhe fresh food door onto

the pin on the bottom hinge.

Be sure the washer isin place on the pin

(b) Insertthe pin on the center hinge into the socket in the top

of the door.. NOTE: The center hinge must be turned over as

shown when mounted on the left side

brought into position, slide the hinge under the head of the

screw which earlier had been

partly driven into the outermost hole., insert the

remaining screw, then tighten both screws securely°

Washer L:_

Hinge Pin

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 on the pin (b) Tilt the door toward the

cabinet, lifting the top hinge so the pin fitsinto the socket on top of the door._

the cabinet top and the space between the doors is

equal across the entire front Do not overtighten these

screws-tighten them until they are just snug, then turn them in another one-half turn.

Examining the door gaskets

Check the door gaskets all around, making sure no gaps are visible between the gaskets and the cabineL Ifa gap shows, try stretching the gasket away from the door so the magnet in the gasket will contact the cabinet surface, being careful not to dislodge the gaskeL

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