Kenmore 46162302010 Owner’s Manual

REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER

Model 461.62302

* Warranty * Master Protection Agreement * Important Safeguards

* Installation Instructions * Features

* Operation * Care and Maintenance

* Troubleshooting

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Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

V3.11.09 JF

Kenmore Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructionssupplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call

1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in materlal and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all

instructions supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implled warranties; llmltation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to

one year or the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement _ includes:

[]Parts and Jabot needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our

coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage-- real protection.

[]Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means

someone you can trust will be working on your product.

[]Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us. ["No-lemon '_guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within

twelve months.

[]Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed. []Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge. []Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all

products. Think of us as a _"talking owner's manual."

[]Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. [$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any

covered refrigerator or freezer.

[]Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised. [10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and addltlonal information in the U.S.A. call

1-800-827-6655.

Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full detalls call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current.

Thisappliance isequipped with a cord having a DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must Use an exclusive wall outlet. Do not connect your

be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed refrigerator to extension cords or together with any

and grounded, other appliance in the same wall outlet.

IMPORTANT WARNING

An empty refrigerator can pose a threat to children. To render the unit harmless we strongly recommend removing the door prior to disposal.

WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Remove exterior and interior packings, wipe the

outside thoroughly with a soft dry cloth and the inside with a wet, lukewarm cloth. Avoid placing the unit in

a narrow recess or near any heat source, direct sunlight, or moisture. Let air circulate freely around the unit. Keep the rear of the refrigerator 5 inches

away from the wall.

Location

1) Select a place with a strong, level floor.

2) Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the

refrigerator and any adjacent wall.

3) Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources

nearby will cause higher electricity consumption.

To avoid vibration, the unit must be set level. This is accomplished by adjusting the front leveling leg,

located under the refrigerator.

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

DON'T WAIT =.DO IT NOW=.

NOTES:

• This appliance is intended for FREE-STANDING

INSTALLATION ONLY, and is NOT intended to be

built-in.

• Before connecting this appliance to electrical power supply, leave it to stand for approx. 24 hours, which

will reduce the possibility of malfunction in the cooling system due to transport handling.

• This appliance is approved for INDOOR USE ONLY

and is NOT intended for outdoor operation.

IMPORTANT: Install this appliance in an area where

the ambient temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and

110°F (43°C). If the temperature around the

appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.

DOOR REVERSAL iNSTRUCTiONS Caution: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone assist you during

the door reversal process.

1) To access the lower hinge assembly, tilt back the refrigerator or lay it on its back (Fig. A).

2) Remove (unscrew) both leveling legs located at the front of the unit (Fig. A).

3) Using a Phillipshead screwdriver, remove the screws holding the lower hinge assembly to the unit (Fig. A).

4) Remove the main door assembly from the refrigerator (open door and pull down).

5) Remove (unscrew) the main door top hinge pin (Fig. B).

6) Re-install the main door top hinge pin on the opposite side of the unit.

7) Remove the door plug and door bushing located on the top of the main door assembly.

8) Interchange positions (ie. door plug right side, door bushing left side).

9) Re-install main door assembly on the refrigerator.

1O) Remove door bushing (bottom door) and install on

the opposite side (Fig. A).

11) Re-install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite side.

12) Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned on the unit before tightening lower hinge screws.

13) Re-install both leveling legs.

The process is now complete.

LEVELLING LEG

HINGE TO

OPPOSITE

Fig. A

REMOVE DOOR PLUG AND DOOR BUSHING, INTERCHANGE POSITIONS.

MOVE

LOWER

SIDE

Fig. B

Thermostat Dial: For controlling the temperature inside the

refrigerator/freezer.

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ICE CUBE TRAY

The Ice Cube Tray is flexible. Twist tray to remove the ice cubes. If the ice cube tray is frozen solid to the evaporator surface, run a little water over the tray. Never use a knife or other metal instruments to remove the ice cube tray, as this may damage the evaporator.

Freezer compartment: Separate freezer section holds ice cube

tray and frozen foods

Ice Cube Tray: Ice cubes are easily removed from the tray. Plastic Coated Shelves: Odor resistant, rustproof and

removable for easy cleaning. Drip Tray: Catches the water that drips off the evaporator

when defrosting. Magnetic Gasket: Tight fitting door seal keeps allthe cooling

power locked inside. No hooks or latches.

Crisper with Plexi-Glass Shelf Cansfor TM Door Liner: Holds 12 oz. (355 mL) cans of pop, iuice,

or beer. Gallon Door Storage 2 Liter Bottle Storage

DEFROSTING This refrigerator is equipped with a "Push Button"

(semi-automatic) defrost thermostat system which means no need to unplug the refrigerator and no need to change the temperature setting before

initiating the defrost cycle.

Push Button Defrost

Fig. A

Before starting the defrost cycle make sure;

1) The drip tray is properly positioned directly below

the freezer compartment.

2) The drip tray baffle located inside the drip tray (at rear) is in the open position (fully extended). This

helps to direct defrost water running off the back of the freezer compartment into the drip tray.

3) The drain cap is securely attached to the drip tray drain (underside of the tray).

To activate the defrost cycle, simply push (in) the blue defrost button located in the center of the control knob

(Fig. A) (there is no need to turn the control knob to 0

-- off position). The defrost cycle starts immediately

when the blue defrost button is activated (pushed-in) The defrost water accumulates inside the drip tray. When defrosting is complete, the blue defrost button

will release (pop-out) automatically and resume normal operating (cooling) conditions. To dispose of the accumulated water from the drip tray, position the clear plastic storage bin (upper door

shelf) directly under the drip tray drain opening (See

Fig. 1 and 2) and unscrew the drain cap allowing the water to flow into the container (See Fig. 3 and 4).

Replace the drain cap when the tray is completely empty. Dispose of the defrost water.

NOTE: Jf the blue push button (defrost cycle) is "accidentally" activated, it will not be possible to "manually" pull-out the push button to stop the defrost cycle. You must let the defrost cycle run it's course.

Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place whenever the ice build-up (accumulation) inside the

freezer compartment reaches a thickness of 1/4" (6mm). Defrosting may take a few hours, depending

on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor temperature. To speed-up the defrosting process,

remove all frozen foods from the freezer section. Leaving the door partially ajar for a short period of

time will also accelerate the process. IMPORTANT: You must remember to close the

refrigerator door before the defrost cycle terminates and normal operating conditions resume automatically.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never use sharp or pointed instruments to defrost/remove ice from the

evaporator/freezer compartment. The evaporator/ freezer compartment contains refrigerated gas lines

and if punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator inoperable and "void" the manufacturers warranty.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE

EVAPORATOR/FREEZER COMPARTMENT IS ACCIDENTALLY PIERCED. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD

AND CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

Fig. 1

REMOVE CLEAR PLASTIC STORAGE BIN FROM DOOR

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

PULL UP ON DRAIN CAP

CLEANING

To clean the inside, use a soft cloth and a solution of a tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water, or a mild soap suds solution, or same mild detergent.

Wash ice cube tray, drip tray, and glide out shelves in a mild detergent solution, then dry and wipe with a soft cloth. Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth and some mild detergent or appliance cleaner.

VACATION TIME For short vacation periods, leave the control knobs at

their usual settings. During longer absences; (el) remove all foods,

(b) disconnect from electrical outlet, (¢) clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including defrost

pan,

(d) leave door open to avoid possible formations of

condensate, mold or odors.

POWER FAILURE Most power failures are corrected within an hour or

two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off. During power

failures of longer duration, take steps to protect your food by placing dry ice on top of packages.

IF YOU MOVE

Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the refrigerator. To avoid damaging the leveling legs, turn them all the way into the base.

SOME IMPORTANT RULES FOR THE CORRECT USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

" Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.

" Beverages should be stored in sealed containers.

" Never place spoiled foods in the cabinet.

" Don't overload the cabinet.

" Don't open the door unless necessary.

Should the refrigerator be stored without use for

long periods it is suggested, after a careful cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside the cabinet in order to avoid

possible formations of condensate, mold or odors.

FOOD STORAGE SUGGESTIONS Fresh Food Compartment

" Never cover food compartment shelves with

aluminum foil or any other shelf covering material which may prevent air circulation.

Always remove porous store wrapping paper from

meats, poultry and fish. Meats should be wrapped individually and placed in a dish for storage. Wrap fish and poultry in foil or heavy waxed paper. Most

fish should be used the same day of purchase.

Packaged meats such as ham, bacon, dried beef, or frankfurter, store best in their original packages.

" Allow warm foods to cool to room temperature

before placing them in the refrigerator.

" Always cover open dishes of food, especially

leftovers. Use leftovers within 2 or 3 days.

VEGETABLE CRISPER

The vegetable crisper is located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment and is covered to retain moisture. The crisper compartment will enable you to

store fruits and vegetables which would otherwise dry out rapidly. The humidity level inside the crisper can be controlled by adjusting the sliding damper control located at the front of the crisper drawer.

" Foods to be stored for a long time should be

wrapped in cellophane or polyethylene, or kept in glass containers.

Occasionally, a minor problem may arrise0 and a service call may not be necessary- use this troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. If the unit continues to operate improperly, call Sears at 1-800-4MY-HOME.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

1) Unit does not work.

2) Refrigerator running too frequently.

3) Internal Temperature too cold.

4) Internal Temperature not cold enough.

_"No power to unit. _"Power cord is unplugged.

_"Wrong voltage is being used.

_"Temperature control too high. _"Door not closed.

_"Hot food inserted. _"Doors open too long/often.

_"Close proximity to heat source or

direct sunlight.

I. Temperature control too high.

_"No power to unit. _"Power cord is unplugged.

_"Wrong voltage is being used. I" Temperature control too low.

l" Hot food inserted.

SOLUTION

" Check connection of power cord at

oower source.

" Plug in unit. " Use proper voltage.

" Check/adjust settings as needed. " Close the door securely.

" Cool food before inserting. " Minimize door openings/duration.

" DO NOT place unit close to heat sources

or in direct sunlight.

" Check/adjust settings as needed.

" Check connection of power cord at

oower source.

" Plug in unit. " Use proper voltage. " Check/adjust settings as needed.

" Cool food before inserting.

5) Freezer not cold enough.

6) Light wlil not work.

I. Doors open too long/often. I. Air flow obstruction.

I. Close proximity to heat source or

direct sunlight.

_"Temperature control too low. _"Door not closed. i. Hot food inserted.

I. Doors open too long/often. I. Wrong voltage is being used.

_"No power to unit.

_"Power cord is unplugged. _"Bulb is loose/needs replacing.

_"Door switch is stuck.

" Minimize door openings/duration. "Allow room for air to circulate around the

unit.

" DO NOT place unit close to heat sources

or in direct sunlight.

" Check/adjust settings as needed. " Close door securely.

" Cool food before insterting. " Minimize door openings/duration.

" Use proper voltage.

• Check connection of power cord to

)ower source.

• Plug in unit.

• Tighten or replace bulb.

• Check the switch for obstructions, clean if necessary.

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