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Warranty 3
Protection Agreements 4
Product Record 4
Important Safety Instructions 5-6
Refrigerator Features 7
Refrigerator Installation 8-12
Unpacking your refrigerator 8
Installation 8
Base Grille Installation 8
Leveling the Refrigerator 9
Handle Removal 9
Removing and Replacing Refrigerator Doors 10-11
Door Alignment 12
After Leveling the Door Height 12
Using Your Refrigerator 13-19
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 13
Next 13
Setting the Control 13
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls 13
Adjusting Control Settings 14
Food Storage Guide 15
Storing Frozen Food 15
Water Dispenser 16
Refrigerator Shelves 16
Crisper and Crisper Cover
Freezer Compartment Shelf
Ice Storage Bin Removal
Door Rack and Support
Water Filter
Care and Cleaning
General Cleaning Tips
Outside
Inside Walls
Door Liners and Gaskets
Plastic Parts
Back Cover
Power Interruptions
When you go on vacation
When you move
Icemaker Operation
When you should set the icemaker
power switch to off
Normal sounds you may hear
Connecting the Water Line
Before you begin
What you will need
Installation Instructions
Troubleshooting Guide
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SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
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Kenmore Refrigerator Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due
to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ to arrange for
free repair.
If this appliance is 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 material 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 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
with the product.
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 implied warranties; limitation 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 limitations on the duration
or implied warranties of merchantability or tithes, so these exclusions or limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and 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 labor 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 Lqss 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
additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6655.
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_%
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Have
these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Model No. Date of Purchase
Serial No. Dealer
Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can
kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These
words mean:
[] DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or product damage only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the change of injury and tell you what can
happe if the instructions are not followed.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following. Read all instructions before using this
appliance:
° NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it
straight out from the outlet.
° Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do
not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
° When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage it in any way.
° Do not crush or damage the water line.
° Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable (vapors
or liquids) in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
° Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
° Keep fingers out of 'pinch point' areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful when you open the doors when children are
in the area.
° Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be
performed by a qualified individual.
° Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced).
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
° Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment, they
may break when frozen, causing damage.
° The refrigerator-freezer should be positioned so that
supply plug is accessible for quick disconnection when
accident happens.
° For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
° This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that
were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
° After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely
cold surfaces.
° In refrigerator with automatic icemakers, avoid contact
with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with
the heating element that releases the cubes.
DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice
making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
° DO NOT 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 40F ° (4°C). ''
"Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be frozen 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 reduces 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 foods as soon as possible to save as much of
their quality as you can."
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Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous.., even if they will sit for "just a few days".
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
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.
Your old refrigerator may have 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. If
you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can
be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions
of environmental legislation. This appliance contains
fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), and is made of parts and
materials which are reusable and / or recyclable. All the
important materials should be sent to the collection
center of waste material and can be reused after rework
(recycling). To recycle, please contact your local agency.
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORD
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
UL-listed (in the United States), 3-wire grounding type
appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug
and outlet, and that the electrical rating of the cord be
15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid any hazard.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 volts, 60Hz, AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended
that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be
provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off
with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (Ground) prong from the power cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control or Freezer Control,
depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect
the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical
source and reset the control (thermostat, refrigerator
control or freezer control, depending on the model) to
the desired setting.
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Note:Thisguidecoversseveraldifferentmodels.Therefrigeratoryouhavepurchasedmayhavesomeor
alloftheitemslistedbelow.Thelocationsofthefeaturesshownbelowmaynotmatchyourmodel.
O FreezerDoorRack
O utomatic Icemaker
For storage of ice cubes made by the icemaker.
Do not store anything except ice in the ice bin.
Freezer Lamp
O Freezer Shelf
O Drawer
O Base Grille
Dairy Corner
For storage of dairy products
such as butter and cheese.
O Refrigerator Lamp
O Water Filter
O Refrigerator Shelf
Snack Pan
For storage of meat or fresh food.
al Refrigerator Door Rack
O Vegetable Drawer
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning
type labels the model and serial number label.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also
be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid
dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with
warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or
glue. These products can damage the surface of your
refrigerator. For more information, see the Important
Safety Instructions section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping
position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.
INSTALLATION
1. Avoid placing unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or
moisture.
2. To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator
MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor.
3. Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended.
4. NEVER install the refrigerator on a platform or a
weakly supported structure.
5. Install this appliance in an area where the
temperature is between 41°F (5°C) and 110°F (43°C.)
If the temperature around the appliance is too low or
high, cooling ability may be adverseley affected.
NOTE: For proper air circulation, best cooling and
energy consumption results, maintain a minimum
distance of 2 inches (5.08cm) from adjacent items and
surfaces.
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When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
° Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,
stopper, etc. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base
grille or bottom or refrigerator. You may be injured or
receive an electrical shock.
BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION
To install or replace base grille:
• Place cover into position and insert and tighten
screws.
To remove the base grille
1. Open the Doors. (Refrigerator and Freezer)
2. Once doors are open remove screws on top
of cover.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Place level on refrigerator shelf as shown below.
HANDLE REMOVAL
NOTE: It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the
refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the
refrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary,
follow the directions below to remove the door handles.
Removing refrigerator handle
• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the
handle up (1) (this may require some force).
• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow
the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3).
If your refrigerator is not level, insert a flat blade
screwdriver into the grooves of the leveling legs (shown
in picture below). Rotate legs clockwise to raise or
counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator.
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Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors
close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator
should slope 1/4" to ½" from front to back.
Then level the refrigerator from side to side.
CAUTION
The handle could be damaged if you hit it with
a hammer while removing or attaching.
CAUTION
When you assemble or disassemble handle,
you must push or pull with reasonable force.
Electric Shock Hazard
• Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator
before installing. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
• Do not put hands or feet or other objects into the
air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator.
You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
• Be careful when you work with the hinge, base
grille, and stopper. You may be injured.
REMOVING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Before removing the doors, remove the Base Grille.
See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.
Removing the right (refrigerator) door.:
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Removing the left (freezer) door with water line
connection.
• Remove the Locking Clip from connector (figure 1).
• Pull up the water feed tube while pressing area
(figure 2) as shown in the figures below.
• NOTE:If the water tube end is deformed or abraded,
trim the part away. Disconnecting the water tube under
the door causes about 1.5 liters of water to flow out. Put
a large container at end of tube to prevent water from
draining onto the floor.
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1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
2. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry back the hooks
(not shown) on the cabinet underside of the cover (2).
Lift up the cover.
3.Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge
(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).
4. Lift the door from the lower hinge pin.
5. Place the door inside up on a nonscratching surface.
[] CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry back the hooks
(not shown) on the cabinet underside of the cover (2).
Lift up the cover.
3. Disconnect all the wire harnesses (3).
4. Remove the grounding screw (4).
5. Rotate hinge lever (5) counterclockwise. Lift the top
hinge (6) free of the hinge lever latch (7).
[] CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
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Lift the door from the lower hinge pin being careful to
pull the water line through the lower hinge pin.
Place the door, inside facing up, on a nonscratching
surface.
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