Kenmore 56498291890 Owner’s Manual

Compact Refrigerator

Model No. 98291

2.9 cu. ft. Oapacity

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Read This Manual!

It will tell you how tooperate and care for your refrigerator.
tt also offers tips on how to get the best and lowest cost

performance.

tf you prefer installing you own parts, use the parts list to

find the part number. Do not use the illustration number.

In the space below record the model and serial number of

your refrigerator. Each is printed on the model number plate
located inthe upper corner of the refrigerator back. Use

these numbers when calling for service.

Model No. Serial No.

Installation

Remove all packing material and tape from unit. Inspect
unit thoroughly, notify Sears immediately if unit has any

damaged or missin( _ _ . _ _
Install unit on a strong level floor or counter. Avoid any

........direct sunlight;-_hear source or moisture. ............

Let air circulate freely around the refrigerator_Keep the

back ofthe unit at least 4 inches away from the wall.
Provide at least 1-inch of space between the_topOfthe unit
and any surface above iL

CAUTION: if you turnoff the coid control, allow
at least three minutes before restarting to avoid

blowing fuses ortripping your circuit breaker.

Manual Contents:

• Installation

• Operation
Temperature Control

How To Remove ice Cubes
How To Defrost

° Maintenance

Cleaning

• FoodStorage Times and Energy Saving Tips
° Parts List

° Troublehooting

° Warranty

Electrical Grounding

Your refrigeratorcomes with a three-prong plug and must be
inserted intoa three-prong, grounded wall outlet.DO NOT

use an extension cord.

WARNING: Unless the above grounding.

method is followed, you are not protected
against severe or lethal shock inthe event of a

_rtcircuit: in refrigerator wiring O_electrical ._

components.

ThUgs to Remember

1.When resettingyour refrigerator to a new temperature,
allow 24 hours for it to reach the new setting.

2. The motor will start and stop often. It must do so in order
to maintain the temperature you select.

3. Keep your refrigerator level, so that the door seals prop-
erly.

Electrical Requirements

120 Volts, 60 Hz (60 cycles AC), 15 amps

Sears,

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Pad No. 8336460152100A

Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL

4. Unplug,the refrigerator before doing anything withthe

electrical system,

5. The lowtemperature section is not intended for long-term

storage of frozen foods.

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Temperature control

Normally temp. Control knob should be set at "3" position.

Refrigerator compai'tn3ent temperature and freezer

compartment temperature can be adjusted by turning
Temp. Control knob. The closer to "MAX" position Temp.
Control is set by turning the knob clockwise, the lower
temperature of refrigerator compartment and freezer

compartment becomes.

Set the knob at "MAX" position only when ice cubes are
needed in a hurry. (Be sure to return Control setting to

normal position when ice cubes have be_n make.)

When frost is hard/icy or heavy, defrost freezer

comparment as follows:

Remove foods from freezer compartment, Then, set

Temp. Control knob at "OFF" position.

When ice/frost on side walls and ceiling of freezer
compartment comes off, remove ice and melted water
with scraper and cloth.

After defrosting, reset Temp. Control knob at normal

position to start freezing.

When room temperature is high and Temp. Control knob is
set at "5" or "MAX" position for a long

time, it is possible that evaporator of
refrigerator compartment will be

frosted heavily which may cause
insufficientcooling of refrigerator

compartment. In this case, the Temp.

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Refrigerator Compartment

As far as Temp. Control is set at ordinary position,

evaporator of refrigerator compartment is automatically
defrosted and no manual operation is needed to defrost.

Defrosted water is drained out to evaporating tray on the
back of refrigerator cabinet and is evaporated therein

automatically.

Control knob should be set at "2"
position or below, Then, set the knob

at normal position.

Never use a knife or other metal instrument to remove frost

and/or ice, because this may damage evaporator.

Refrigerator compartment temperature
and freezer compartment temperature

will vary depending on the quantity of foods stored anti on

the frequency with which doors are opened.

How To Remove Ice Cubes

Ice cube tray is flexible, Twist tray to
remove ice cubes.

.........to remove ice cube tray, because this may damage ...................... Disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet. Remove foods, .........

evaporator, st_elves, trays, etc.

Evaporating Tray

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HowTo Defrost

This refrigerator has separate defrosting systems, one for

To clean interior liner, use a soft cloth with water or a solution
of warm water mixed with two tablespoons baking soda per a

quart. Do not use soaps, detergents, scouring powder, spray
cleaners or the like, or it may cause odor in refrigerator.

each compartment.

Shelves and ice cube trays may be washed in water.

1. Freezer Compartment
Wipe exterior surface with soft cloth dampened with mild

When freezer compartment is

soap water and then dry with soft cloth.

frosted about 1/4 inch tt_ick,
defrosting is required. Frosting

Use only milk soap water to:clean door gaskets.
will interfere with proper
freezing•

Never use boiling water, scouring powder, acids, chemical
thinner, gasoline, benzine or the like for cleaning refrigerator,

When frost is thin or soft,

because these may deform or damage exterior surface,

scrape off and remove frost on freezer comp_rtment ....plastic parts and door gaskets.

walls Withscraper. This canbe done without Jnterrupt_ ,_ : .....

ingfreezing operation. " _ ..... Since dust accumulated:on evaporating tray will decrease

the evaporation efficiency; remove the trayand clean it;

Evaporating tray is set on refrigerator back.To remove, pull it.

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Food Storage Times and Tips

Use thes_estorage times as a guide. Actual Storage times

vary, since food qua!ity always varies.

For the Refrigerator Section

Bread: Refrigeration slows molding. But bread still gets stale

with time, so use within 3 days.

Dairy Products: Keep cartons closed. Use milk, cream or

cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap cheese tightly with foil or
plastic wrap. Hard cheese (cheddar, etc.) will keep as long as
a month. Soft cheeses will keep up to 2 Weeks.Wrapped

butter keeps about 2 weeks.

Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within 2 weeks.

Fish: Clean. Wrap tightly. Freeze unless you use it the same
day you buy it.

Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper. Stoi'e fruits with strong

aromas (apples, melons) in plastic bags, Berries keep up to 3
days, if stored unwashed, in a shallow open bowl.

Leftovers: Let cool before storing, Wrap We'll_Use within 2
days (or freeze). .:r ,

Meat: Wrap meats loosely (and seal), Wrapsrnoked meats
tightly, Use foil or plastic wrap. Store in m:eatdrawer or on
lower shelf. For best results, usewithin recommended times.

Refrigerator StoraqeTimes

,; -7':_:::_:_!'_:._!i".::._:,::No longer than

Bacon and other Smok_:d: _!_i:_:_:i:: i!-i!;;!_:!_:i:ii 14 Days
Cold Cuts.., (D&teo:tli_#_#_i_i_:!i!! :i :;_iii:i:ii:i:::;i!::_3 Days

GroundMeat ..........: :.:_:i?_i!::-i_i'i;':i!i_:::":_i'i;:i;!::i:_:ii.;::_i:i_iiii!:I: :J-2 Days

Liver and :'::i';!?:!:;::;i:!:C 1_2 Days

Steaks and Roast :(Fresh) -:-: - "_;i_);i;i;../ 2-3 Days

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Poultry: Rinse before storing. _rap Ioo_8_i_i_f0.i!:or plastic
wrap and seal. (Wrap giblets se_pa&tel_}:._:"eithin 2 da_s.

Freezer Storage Times

No longer than

Bread 6 Months
Butter, Margarine 2-9 Months

Cooked Dishes 3 Months
Fish (packaged frozen) 3 Months

Fruits 12 Months
Ice Cream 1 Month

Juice Concentrate 6 Months
Meats-

Bacon, other Smoked Meats 1Month
Beef or Lamb 5-6 Months

"Ground Meat 3-4 Months

Liver, other Variety Meats 3-4 Months
Pork or Veal 4 Months

Poultry 4-6 Months

Vegetables 8 Months

Energy Saving Tips

Ways to Save Power, Save Money, and Still enjoy your
Kenmore.

1. Close the door as soon as you can. Make sure the
door isfully shut after each use, so cold air doesn't

escape.

2. Keep the condenser coils clean. YourKenmore's motor

works harder when coils are dusty. Clean the coils at
least once every 3 months.They are on the back of your

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Kenmore so air circulates freely.

3._ Adjust the cold control. Try a warmer setting.Your re-
frigerator may be colder than needed. Check the refrig-

erator temperature with milk. As long as it keeps well,
your refrigerator is cold enough.

Vegetables: Wash, drain and store in crisper. Oi' store

unwashed in plastic wrap .....

Forthe Freezer Section

Wrap carefullyand seal Contactwithairshorter_si_e lifeoffood.
So containersmust be airtight.Fresilfoodsthat are:already

packaged,such asbread Orpoultry,shou d be::_rewi_pped.Use
heavy duty aluminumfoilfreezer paper andtape or specialfreezer

containers.

Freeze food only when it isfresh and intop condition. Do not
refreeze.

Label and date each package. Use food with the oldest date first.

"When loading the freezer, allow enough space atthe front to letthe

door close completely and seal.

4. Don't put hot foods in the refrigerator.

5.

Don't allow more than W' of frost to build up in the
frozen food storage section.

6. Reduce door openings, so your cooling system won't
have to runasoften.

7. Keep your refrigerator reasonably level. Sothe door
seals tightly.When the door isclosed, the door gaskets

should touch the refrigeratorall the way around. Ifr_ot,
make your refrigeratormore level. Use the adjustment

screw under the refrigerator.

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Keep the refrigerator away from the stove or other
heat sources. A cool and dry place lets your refrigerator

work best.

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