Kenmore 3639774781, 3639774721, 3639774711, 3639771681, 3639771671 Owner’s Manual
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Contents
" Version franc,:aise................................................... 19
. Versi6n en espafiol .................................................39
. Safety Instructions........................................................2
° Grounding Requirements...................................... 2, 3
° Starting the Refrigerator .........................................3, 4
- Adjusting the Controts ......................................................4
° Food Storage Suggestions .....................................4, 5
° Features ...................................................................... 8
° 1coService ............................................................ 9, 10
, Care and Cleaning .............................................1], 12
oVacation and Moving Precautions ................. 13
° Energy-Saving Tips ................................................... 14
° Before You Call for Service ................................14, 15
o Reversing Door Swing ........................................16.-18
oWarranty ......................................................Back Cover
Your old refrigerator has a cooling systemthatused
CFCs (ch]orofluorocarbons). CFCsare believed to harm
stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make surethe
CFC refrigerant isremoved for proper disposal by a qualified
servicer. Ifyou intentionally release thisCFC refrigerant you
Canbe Subjectto fines and imprisonment under provisions of
the federal Clean Air Act
model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
for model and serial number location.
Serial Number Date of Purchase
ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates,IL60179 USA
Top Freezer, No-Frost 18-25 cu. ft. Models
Some models include an Automatic lcemaker.
Other models are ready for future Automatic
Icemaker installation.
the
wner°s Manual.
installed
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:--Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The Unlted 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 ifthey are still
cold-below 40°F. (4°C.).
"...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 bed 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 less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen
beds as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can."
• If your old refrigerator isstill around the house but
not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children.
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
i- If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do
not place fmgers or hands on the automatic
icernal" mechanism while the refrigerator is
from possible
g
refrigerator or turnoff power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filamenL [A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Moving control to OFF position does not remove
........ the light circuit.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Grounding RequirementsImportant--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 thisappliance,
PREFERRED
M r o0 I
nI INSUREPROPEB'
F_I 9-RgUN-D,E.Xl-sTs
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,
itis your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
rep)aced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD°
Starting the Refrigerator
Use of Adapter Plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an
adapter plug. However, iFyou _ti!l elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wa!l outlet by use ofa ULlisted adopter (Fig°
2) available at most tocal hardware stores_.
The larger slot in the
adopter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
waif 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 quafified electrician to make sure the outlet
isproperly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand.. If this
is not done, the adapter ground terminal is very likely to
break with repeated use..
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground
has again been established.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
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AUGNLARGE UIT_-A1I
_NSU_E PF_OPER
it FIRM CONNECTION
_ 2 I I BEFORE USE
GROUND AND
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the useof an
extension cord.. However, ifyou still elect to use an
extension cord, it isabsolutely necessary that it be a UL
listed3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord
having a grounding type plug and ouHet and thatthe
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 o voltage
rating that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires_
Location
• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it isfully loaded.
• Do not install itwhere the temperature will go below
60 ° Fo{16 °C..) 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 sun witl 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)
Fordeep door models, leave 17_" (44 ram)door
clearance on the hinge side if the refrigerator isinstalled
against the wail
Leveling
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to
move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning..
These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly
on the floor with the front raised iust enough that the
doors close easily when opened about halfway.
To adjust the rollers:
• Remove the base grille..
Grasp itat the bottom
and pull itout.
• Turn the rol#er adiusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it.
Use a blade-type screwdriver.
Both doors should close
property 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._
Starting the Refrigerator Cco0t nuodl
Temperature Controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate
the temperature in the fresh food and freezer
compartments
At first, setthe Fresh Food control at "5" and the Freezer
control at "C"_
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether
you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting
them later. Then, if you want colder or warmer
temperatures in either compartment, adjust the controls
one letter or number at a timer
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 ita day later. Ifthe 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_ Ifit's too hard or too
soft, adiust the temperature controls_
Turning your household thermostat below 60°F.
(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 allowing the freezer
compartment to warm somewhaL
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your Freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down.
Moving the Freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartmenL
However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered control
one step warmer, as from "5" to "4"
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings_
Power Miser Switch
This switch is on the j__ _pp_ o,0_z0_od
temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to
operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch is
pushed to the left position. 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,
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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 itsown wrapping if you
wish,
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-
they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce,
oCovering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain
crispness_
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables
can be stored intheir original wrapping
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops
after time shown
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beet& Lamb) ....................... 3 to5 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork& Veal) .............................3 to 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .........................................3 to 5 6 to 12
Chaps (Lamb) ................................... 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ...............................................3 to5 3 to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ..................... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats ....................................... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) .........................................t to 2 1to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon .................................................... 7 I
Frankfurters........................................7 I/2
Ham (Whole) ........................................ 7 I to2
Ham (Halt).............................................3 to5 I to2
Ham (Slices).........................................3 I to2
Luncheon Meats .................................. 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ...................................7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi.Dry) .......... t 4 to 21 mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .................._.................... 3 to4 2 to 3
Gravy & Meat Broth .................. t to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ............ I to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ................................ I to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ..............................t to 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) ................... 1 to 2 6
Giblets.....................................................I to2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ....... 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ..........................3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes .........................3 to 4 4 to 6
FriedChicken .....................................3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ......................................... 8-I 2 months
Leanfish........................................................................6-8months
Falty fish, rolls and breads,
soups,stew, casseroles ......................................... 2_3months
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 inyour
refrigerator will vary_ For meat and pouttry information,
call the U.S Dept. of Agriculture at 800-535-4555,
New techniques are constantly being developedr
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°Fo
(2 ° to 4°C.) (-18°Co)
Tips on freezing foods
I. 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" afready-packaged
brands with low cream content.
• It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving
temperature_
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder
than the front..
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
maierial) 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.
ForconvenJence...
- 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 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
electri_a_ energy.
- When going out of town for several days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigeralor_ If
your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemaker
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water
to the refrigerator.
Shelvesand Storage Drawers
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments
are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements_
1"oremove a shelf:
Tilt the shelf up at front, then
lift it up and out of the tracks
on the rear wall of the
refrigerator
!"o replace o shelf:
Select desired shelf heighL
With the shelf front raised
slightly, engage the top lugs
in the tracks at the 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_
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s_____andout_----_
. _"_.Tiltup
INNEo ageI"
Lower to
top lug __
lock into place
Door Shelves {onsome models)
Shelves on both doors keep frequently-used items
within easy reach.
Removable Door Bins _ _-___ _..J.J_--.-_
Storage Bin (on some models)
This removable tilt-outbin can
be located on the fresh bad
or freezer compartment door,
It has been designed for
convenient storage of those
frequenlty-used items that do
not fit easily into a door bin
or soon-to-be-used items that
require covered storage to
keep from drying out.
_k []Push up
__ II ' j
1.oopen, push the latch up and pull lhe bin handle
forward,
To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure
the bin is closed and latched before closing the
refrigerator door,
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Adjustable bins on fresh food
and freezer compartment
doors can easily be carried
from the refrigerator to the 11_
work area.
To remove: Slide bin forward on molded supports until it
comes completely out of the door.
To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage bins in
the molded supports of the door, and slide in..Bin 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 lhe front and simply move it back and forth
to fit your needs.
Bin housir
1.oremove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing
To relocate the Storage Bin unib 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
Eggs/Dell Drawer
(on some rhodels)
This drawer is a convenient
place to store eggs or dell foods.
Two-Position Freezer Shelf (onsome models)
To relocate the two-position freezer shelf, lift slightly and
move it sideways to free the ends of the shelf from the
holes in the walls, Then tilt lhe shelf and take it out To
reinstall the shelf, first insert one end and then the other
For models without an For models with an icemaker,
icemaker, the shelf can be the shelf must be placed in
placed in either position the lower position,
Sealed Crisper Drawer [onsome models)
This drawer 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 -T.omatoes,
"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
l
Handi Dishes (onsomemodels)
Cooking-serving-storage I I •
dishes with durable see- ___ . _,__1
through lids fit into a rack that
hangs on the fresh food or
freezer compartment door.
Dishes can be removed from and returned to the rack as
needed, and the rack can be removed and relocated on
either door in the same manner as the door bins above.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe The
dishes shoutd 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 inslde of the dish.
CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use
in the regular oven, on the range-top or in the
broiler. Such use can be hazardous°
Crisper Drawer (on some models)
This drawer is designed to provide lower humidity
storage for items such as:
•Apples -Nectarines • Raspberries .Strawberries
-Apricots "Oranges . Squash, .Tangerines
•Grapes •Peaches Summer
•Mushrooms oPears
Adiustable Humidity Drawers (onsomemodels)
These drawers have
individual, adiustable
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
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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. It can 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 isset at COLDEST, air
from the freezer isforced
around the drawer to
keep itvery 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 wilt 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.
tf not, you may add one. An
automatic icernaker accessory kit is
available from your Sears store or
Sears Service C_enterL
USEAND CARE
Informahon you II wan
to know is right on the
refrigerator, including
everyday care, _
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS-
Set Freezer control at C
and FreSh Food control at
.,- _t-_. need
,-0. _neymay
Support ice storage bin at proper
evel in icemakerlequipped models,
adjust up or down for extra storage
flexibili_ in models with ice trays.
Some models have half-width multi-
position shelves, others have a full-
width two-position shetfl /
ad ustJng ater.
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
somemodels lets you
regulate the amount
of cold air surrounding
the drawer.
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATION
You II find these numbers here. To
order repair parts, see the pails listthat
came with your refrigerator, or take
thesenumbers toyour nearest Sears
Service Center and theywill help you.
FLEXIBLE ICE CUBE TRAYS
_Twistboth ends of these trays and
ice cubes empty intoa container or
: Cubes can be lifted out one by one.
NO DEFROSTING lets'you regulate the amount of
Itis not necessaryto defrost the freezer cold air entering the drawer.
or fresh food compartments. Your
refrigerator isdesigned and equipped
to defrost itse)f automatically. (on some models)
some models)
Irawer is a convenient place
to store eggs or dell foods.
(on some models)
This sealed drawer has been
designed to allow higher air flow
to provide lower humidity levels for
most fruits. An ad uStablehumidity
control, on models that have one,
-- SEALED CRISPER DRAWER show fingerprints.
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.
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POWER MISER SWITCH
Reduces amount of electricity
required to operate the refrigerator
when pushed to the !eft position.
Reducesor eliminates moisture on
outside of refrigerator when pushed
to the right.
BIN
Dual-usage bin holds two
dozen eggs in their cartons,
or stores an extra supply of
ice cubes inthe Freezer for
special occasions.
Door stays open while bin is
in use, provides easy access
to dairy products.
(on some models)
Removable bins on the doors
keep frequently used food
itemswithin easy reack
/- DOOR SHELVES
(on some mode s)
.Shelves on both doors keep
frequently-used itemswithin
easy reach.
DIVIDER (on some models)
Move itwhere needed on
door bins to keep small items
Suchas small bottles and jars
so they won't tip, spill or slide.
STABLE SHELVES
IN REFRIGERATOR
Shelves let you arrange-and
rearrange-the interior of your
refrigerator to meet your ever-
changing food storage needs
MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS
Doors close quietly, and gaskets seal
tighily when the refrigerator is level-
see Starting the Refrigerator.
-- TEXTURED STEELDOORS
Touch the textured doors; they won't
Ice Service
Automatic Icemaker
(on icemaker-equipped models)
LI A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hoursto begin making ice.
Your icemaker will
produce eight cubes
per cycle-approximately
100 cubes in a 24-hour
period, depending on
freezer compartment
temperature, room
temperature, number of
door openings and other
use conditions
If your refrigerator is
operated before the
water connection is made
to the icemaker, keep the
feeler arm in the STOP (up)
position
When the refrigerator
has been connected to
the water supply, move
the feeler arm to the ON
(down) position.
The icemaker wilt fill with
water when it cools to freezing, A newly-installed
refrigerator may lake 8 to 12 hours to begin making
ice cubes,,
Throw away the first few batches of ice, Thisflushes
away impurities in the water line
Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses a
sufficient accumulation of ice cubes in the storage bin
and halts the operation temporarily, For maximum
ice storage, level the stored cubes with your hand
occasionally Be sure nothing interferes with the swing
of the feeler arm.
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight and it is
normal for several cubes to be joined together.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up)
position when:
- home water supply is to be off for several hours
•ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time
"going away on vacation, at which time you should also
turnoff the valve in the water supply line to your
refrigerator
"turning the fresh food control to the OFF position
fcemaker Feeier Arm in
STOP (up) posilion
ke Storoge Bin
Fee_erArm ir_i
positron
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy and taste stale. Empty the ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water..
Be sure to allow the storage bin to dry before replacing
it-other,vise ice cubes may stick to other parts of the
icemaker
If this is your first icemaker, you'll hear occasional
sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal
icemaking sounds and are not a 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 two ice
cubes, leave thetray right-
side up, twist both ends _'_
slightly, and remove as
many cubes as you want.. (_J)
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in on automatic dishwasher
Automatic lcemaker Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
tf your 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 flesh-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 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 is also available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center.
fcontinued next page)
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" OD 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.
1o Find a 3/8" (10 ram) to I"
(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 Formoving refrigerator
Forcleaning, This is lhe length of
1/4" O, D_copper tubing you will
need for the job (length from water
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 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 vertica! cold
water pipe you have selected.
Typical
ways to
connect
to water
supply
ThToughflour Undersink to Throughwail tn crcwl
to basemenl coid water to ut_fftyroom spaceunder
cetd wa_er pipe pipe co_d water pipe house
PIPE
CLAMP \
SHUTOFF
INLET
END
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water
pipe with pipe clamp, Be sure inlet
end issolidly 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 isused, Now you are
ready to connect the copper tubing
i COMPRESSION
NUT
SHV
PACKINGNUT /
OUTLEI'
VALVE
6. Slip compression sleeve and
compression nut on copper tubing
as shown above Insert end of
tubing into outlet end squarely asfar
as itwilI go, Screw compression nut
to outlet end with adjustable
wrench_ Do not overtighten, Turn
ON main water supply and flushout
tubing until water is dear, Turn OFF
shutoffvalve on water pipe You are
now ready to connect other end of
]/4" copper tubing to water valve
on back of reffigerator_
SLEEV I:
I/4" COMPRESSION NUT
TUBING
CLAMP
REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION
7. The water valve (supplied in the
icemaker kit, if not already on your
model) has a compression fitting
protruding through thecompressor
compartment cover at the rear
of the refrigerator, Assemble
compression nut on compression
fitting as shown above, Insert end
of tubing intoconnector and tighten
compression nut Be sure end of
tubing issquare in connector and
is inserted as 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 at top right corner of
compressor compartment cover.
8. Turn shutoff valve 0Nr, 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 swhy it is a
good idea to purify the water with
a water filter The water fitter 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 PS I) or above
(125 P,SI_) If 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 impuritiesin the water
line Will be flushed out,
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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 painL 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 If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or controls,
Use warm w_ater and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon (t 5 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 walt All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces, Pull the refrigerator straight out
and return it 1oposition by pushing it straight inoMoving
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
isavailable at your Sears
store or service center This
easy cleaning operation
should be done at least
once a year,
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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
Do not wash any plastic parts from your |
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
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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.Thedrawers
can be removed easily by lifting the sides up slightly while
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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1. Remove 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 it and take it out..
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To replace:
1. Lower the flame 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
a. 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 drawer 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
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up slightly and pull drawer
straight out.
To remove cover, support it
with one hand, tilt it and take
it out
Drawer Slide
(sloped
4. Remove the drawer
frame. (Ak,Jays remove the
glass cover before you take
out the drawer frame..) Lift
the frame off the supports
at each side and back,
pul{ it forward, tilt itand
take it OUtr
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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_slze,
same-type bulbo
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 clean the interiorwith 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 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 55° Fo( 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 walt outlet, remove
all food, and clean and dry the interior
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping themsecurely 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
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EnergySaving Tips
o Don't open the doors more often than necessary
. Close the 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 reaving 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 yourself
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
p_ugged in at wall outlet
• If plug issecure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug
lamp or smalf appliance into same outlet to determine if
there istripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse
Motor operates for Gong 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 settoo cold
• Condenser needs cleaning
• Check ENERGYSAVING TIPS
• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator
o Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator
• ff 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 rattling
• If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting
solidly on the floor Thefront roller screws need adiusting,
or floor is weak or uneven
• If 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 leve_sthan your old
refrigerator
• Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan coofs
the compressor motor
• These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to
time:
-Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost
-DefrOst water dripping
-Temperature contro_ clicks ON or OFF
-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling
-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction during defrost and
refrigeration foliowing defrost r
-Ice c_Jbesdropping intothe bin and water running in
pipes as icemaker refills
Motor starts & stops frequently
* Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures This isnormal
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
• Normat air fbw 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 thisdiscoloration
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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 left open for long time,
• Package may be holding door open or blocking air
duct infreezer compartment,
Frost or ice crystals on frozen food
• Door may have been left aiar or package holding
door open
• Too frequent or todlong door openings
. Frostwithin package is normal,
Slow ice cube freezing
• Door may have been left 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 to be washed
• Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer
compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes
• Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning..
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 shutoffvalve 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
o 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 doors are opened
Refrigerator has odor
o Food with strong odors should be tightly covered.
• Check for spoiled hod.
• 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,
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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, 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 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 could damage the door stop,
Tools required
• T20 ofT25 Torxdriver
• 3/8" socket and ratchet
(a 6-point socketisrecommended)
• Masking tape
• Phillips screwdriver
• Putty knife or thin-bladed screwdriver (end of
tool should be covered with tape to help prevent
scratching paint)_
Removing the doors
Step l--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.
(c) Lift hinge straight up to
free the hinge pin from the
socket in the top of the door
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RetQcate
Hinge
(d) Remove tape, tilt door away from cabinet and lift
itto free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the
center hinge brackeL
(e) Set door outside up on a non-scratching surface
Step 3--Removing the fresh food door
(a) Tape door shut with
masking tape
Plastic Washer
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(b) Remove the hinge pin
with o 3/8" socket and
ratcheL
HingePi_ - @
(c) Remove tape and tilt
the door away from the
cabineL Remove and
save the washer on the
Center _
Hinge "_'_ |
hinge pin,
(d) Liftthe door straight
Bracket
up to free its bottom
socket from thepin in
the bottom hinge brackeL
Transferring the bottom hinge
(a) Remove the base
grille (see page 3),
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it straight out
(b) Using a Torxdriver,
remove the hinge and
plastic washer Fromthe
bottom right side of the
cabinet,
(c) Reinstall the hinge
and plastic washer to
the bottom teft side of
the cabinet.
Plaslic
W_sher
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Transferring the center hinge bracket
Do no[remove
[his screw
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CenterRight
(a) Remove the center hinge bracket by removing the
three Torx screws, NOTE: Keep these screws with the
hinge brackeL They are longer screws and witJ 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 no[ remove
[his screw
Transferring door handles
Freezer door
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(a) Remove screw holding handle to top of door.
(b) Remove three screws holding handle to bottom oF
door,
(c) Transfer screw from handle hole intop right 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
J_" ] Cen[er Left
(el Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at the
center [eft side of the cabinet, insert the three screws that
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 oFthe cabinet, Do not tighten
the screws on the hinge side at this time.
LongHandle
(a) Transfer two screws in bottom left of door to
opposite side (Wait until handle ismoved before
reinstalling front screw,)
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Short Handle
(continued next page)
Reversing Door Swing (continued)
Plugbutton-
Handleplug
(b) Remove two screws holding handle to top of door_
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 isin 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
(c) Reinstall the hinge
pin with a 3/8" socket
and ratchet so it extends
through the hole in the
center hinge bracket and
into the socket on top of
the fresh food door
PiasticWasher
Plasllc Washer
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(c) Remove handle plug, using a taped putty knife,
and remove screw underneath.
(d) Remove handb
(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
handl e 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
Door slop
Rehanging the freezer door
Cenfer
h_ng_ "
Plastlc
(a) Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto the
center hinge pin Be sure the washer is in place.
(a) Remove metal doorstop on bottom right of
each door
(b) Replace door stops on left side after handles
have been moved
Right side
(b) Tilt the door towards the cabinet, lifting the top hinge
so the pin fits into the socket on top of the door.
(c) Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting 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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