Kenmore 596.534623, 596.53462301, 596.53463301, 596.53464301, 596.53469301 Use And Care Manual

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ORDER # 67003379

Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador D(=plex

Gufa para el Uso y Cuidado

R_frig_rateur b Compartiments Juxtaposes

Guide D'utilisation et D'entretien

Models:

596.53462301, 596.53463301, 596.53464301, 596.53469301,

596.52672201, 596.52673201, 596.52674201, 596.52679201,

596.50002100, 596.50003100, 596.50004100, 596.50009100,

596.50012100, 596.50013100, 596.50014100, 596.50019100

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PartNo,12591320 Sears, Roebuckand Co., Hoffman Estates,tL 60179U,S,A wwwosears.com

FormA/04103 Sears Canada, Inc, Toronto,Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 Au Canada, www.searsoca

BMPORTAHTSAFETYINFORMATIOH

WHATYOUHEEDTOKHOW ABOUTSAFETY IHSTROCTiONS

Warningand ImportantSafety

Instructionsappearingin this manualare not meant to cover aii possible conditions and situationsthatmay occur. Common sense, caution,and care must be exercisedwhen installing,

maintaining,or operating refrigerator, Always contact your dealer;distributor,

serviceagent, or manufacturerabout

problemsor conditionsyou do not

understand,.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS,

LABELS

DANGER- Immediatehazards whichWILLresultin severepersonal

injuryor death, .... :

WARNING- HazardsorUnsafe practiceswhichCOULDresultin

severe personalinjuryor death: :

CAUTION- Hazardsor unsafe practicesWhichCOULD resutin minorpersonalinjurY. ; ,i

To reduce risk of injuryor death,,:

follow basic precautions,including

the following:

IMPORTANT:Child entrapmentand

suffocationare notproblemsof the past.Junked or abandoned refrigeratorsare stilldangerous- evenif they sit out for "justa few days" I[you are getting rid of your old refrigerator;piease foll0wthe instructionsbelowto heipprevent

accidents...........

Beforeyouihrow away your0id

Takeoffthe doorsl

"_. Leavethesheivesin

place s° chiidren I_ !_. _

may noteasily climb

inside.

To reducerisk of fire, electricshock, serious injuryor deathwhen using yourrefrigerator,follow these basic

precautions,includingthe following:

1 Read atl instructionsbeforeusingthe refrigerator, user-repairinstructionsDO NOTattemptserviceif

2. Observeall localcodesandordinances, instructionsare notunderstoodor iftheyarebeyondpersonal skilllevel.

3_Besureto foIIowgroundinginstructions.

.................................................................................. 12. Always disconnectrefrigeratorfrom electricalsupply

4. Checkwith a qualifiedelectrician ifyou are notsure this

applianceisproperlygrounded.

5. DO NOT groundto a gas line.

6. DO NOT groundtoa cold-waterpipe,

7. Refrigeratorisdesignedto operateon a separate 103to

126volt. 15 amp., 60 cycle line.DO NOT modify plugon

beforeattempting any service. Disconnectpowercord by graspingthe plug,not thecord.

13. Installrefrigerator accordingto InstallationInstructions.Alt connectionsfor water, electricalpowerand grounding

mustcomplywith localcodes and be madeby licensed personnelwhen required.

power cord.Ifplug does not fit electricaloutlet, have 14. Keepyourrefrigerator ingood conditi0n_Bumpingor properoutletinstalledby a qualified electrician droppingrefrigeratorcandamage refrigeratoror cause

8. DONOT use a two-prongadapter,extensioncord or powerstrip.

9. DO NOTremovewarningtag from power cord°

10. DO NOTtamper with refrigeratorcontrols°

11.DO NOTserviceorreplaceanypartof refrigeratorunless specificallyrecommendedinUse&CareGuideorpublished

refrigeratorto malfunctionor leak if damageoccurs, have refrigeratorchecked by qualifiedservicetechnician°

15. Replaceworn power cords and'or loose plugs, I6, Alwaysreadandfollowmanufacturer'sstorageand ideal

environmentinstructionsfor itemsbeingstoredin refrigerator,

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> Is yourway to buy tomorrow'sservice

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> Providesfor non-technicaland

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RRANTY

Full One YearWarranty on Refrigerator

Forone year from thedate of purchase, whenthis refrigeratorisoperatedand maintainedaccordingto instructions attachedto or furnishedwith it,Sears wilt repair it,free of charge,if defective in materialor workmanship

Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed

Refrigeration System

Forfive years from the date of purchase, whenthis refrigeratoris operatedand maintainedaccordingtoinstructions attachedto or furnishedwith it, Sears will repair the sealed system(consisting of refrigerant, connectingtubingand compressormotor)freeof charge, if defective inmaterial or workmanship.

The above warrantycoverageapplies only to refrigeratorswhichare usedfor storage offood for privatehousehold purposes It exctudesoriginaland replacementKenmore ice& water filter cartridges, Original and replacement cartridgesare warrantedfor 30 days, parts only,against defects in materialor workmanship

Warrantyserviceisavailableby contacting 1-800-4-MY-HOME_

(1-800-469-4663) This warrantyapplies only whilethis

productisin use in the United States.. This warrantygives you specificlegal

rights,and you may also haveother

rights,whichvary from state to state

Sears,Roebuckand Co., Dept.817WA,

HoffmanEstates,IL60179

NOTE: Some ReverseOsmosis home water systems cause lowwater

pressure Lowwater pressurecanaffect the water and icedispensing systemby causing small or hollowice cubesand slow water flow from the dispenser.

Serviceproblemsrelatedto the home's

ReverseOsmosis watersystem are not covered bythe warranty.

PRODUCTRECORD

Inthespace belowrecord the model and serialnumbersand purchasedate ofyour refrigerator'You will find the modeland serial numbersticker inside therefrigeratorsectiononthe leftwall.

ModelNumber: 596.

Serial Number:

PurchaseDate:

Keepthis booklet and yourSears salesreceipt in a safe placefor future

reference.

Important Safety Information .............................................................................................. 2

What You Need to Know About Safety instructions............................................... 2

Protection Agreements ................................................................................ 3

Master Protection Agreements - U SA .............................................................. 3

Maintenance Agreements - Canada ............................................ 3

Warranty ..................................................................................................................... 4

Product Record ....................................................................................... 4

Installing Your Refrigerator........................................................................... 6-10

Measuringthe Opening................................................................................................ 6

TransportingYour Refrigerator..................................................................................6

Selectingthe Best Location....................................................................................... 6

How to Install and RemoveHandles.......................................................................7

Removingthe Doorsand Hinges.................................................................. 8

Replacingthe Doors......................................................................................... 8

How to Installand RemovePanels......................................................................... 9

How to Connectthe WaterSupply.......................................................................10

How toLevel Your Refrigerator.................................................................................1!

Settingand MaintainingProperTemperatures ......................................................12

DialTemperatureControls.....................................................................................12

ElectricTemperatureControls....................................................................................12

Fresh Food Storage................................................................................................ 12

Frozen FoodStorage ...................................................................................... 12

AboutYourWater Filter.......................................................................................13-14

Water Filter Installationand Removal....................................................................13

Water FilterData................................................................................. 14

FreshFood Features................................................................................. 15-16

interior Shelves................................................................................................ 15

Door Storage................................................................................................ 15

Climate-ControlledDrawers........................................................................................I6

Storage Drawers.......................................................................................... 16

Freezer Features......................................................................................................17

Automatic Ice Maker...............................................................................................17

InteriorShelves.................................................................................................. 17

StorageDrawers..................................................................................................17

DoorStorage.................................................................................................... 17

DispenserFeatures .................................................................................. 18-22

DispenserLight ................................................................................................. !8

DispenserPad....................................................................................................18

RemovableTray.......................................................................................................18

WaterDispenserOperation................................................................................ 18

Five-ButtonControlFeatures......................................................................................19

ElectronicControlFeatures........................................................................... 20-21

HiddenElectronicControlFeatures........................................................................... 22

Hintsand Care.....................................................................................................23-24

Howto CleanYourRefrigerator........................................................................... 23

How to RemoveOdors from Refrigerator...............................................................24

EnergySavingideas.......................................................................................... 24

How to Removeand ReplaceLightBulbs..................................................................24

Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................26-27

Operation......................................................................................................... 26

iceand Water................................................................................................ 27

Fran_ais .................................................................................................................29

Espafiol........................................................................................................ 57

Service ..........................................................................................................Back Cover

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IHSTAU.IHGYOURR[I:RIG[RATOR

These instructionswereprovidedto aid you inthe installationofyour

refrigerator

MBSUEIHGTileOPENING

When installingyour refrigerator,please

referencechartbelow forclearance

requirements Subftooringorfloor coverings(i e

carpet,tile, wood floors,rugs)may make your openingsmaller than anticipated.

Some clearancemay be gainedby using theleveling procedureunder

How to Level YourRefrigerator (page 11).

Recommended

UnitTotal Clearance

Volume Top Sides Rear

Lessthan

N/A N/A Y£"

23 cu. ft

Greater'than

Y_" N/A _"

23 cu it

IMPORTANT:ffrefrigeratoristo be installedinto a recess wheretop of

refrigeratoris completelycovered, use dimensionsfrom floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance

TRAHsPORTixGYOUr

REFRIGERATOR

Followthesetips whenmovingthe refrigeratorto finai location:

Observe thesepointswhenchoosingthe final locationfor your refrigerator:

>- NEVER transportrefrigeratoron its >-

side If an uprightposition is not possible,lay refrigeratoron its back. Allow refrigeratorto sit uprightfor approximately30 minutespriorto plugging refrigeratorin to assure oil returns to the compressor Plugging refrigeratorin immediatelymay cause damageto internalparts. >

Use an appliancedolly when moving refrigerator:ALWAYStruck refrigeratorfromits side or back- NEVER from its front.

Protectoutside finish of refrigerator during transportby wrappingcabinet in blankets or insertingpadding between therefrigeratorand dolly

Securerefrigeratortodoilyfirmlywith strapsorbungeecordsThreadstraps throughhandleswhenpossibleDONOT overtightenOve_ghteningresb'aintsmay dentordamageoutsidefinish

DO NOTinstati refrigeratornear

oven, radiatoror other heatsource If

notpossible,shield refrigeratorwith

cabinet material

DO NOTinstall where temperature

fallsbelow55° F (13° C) Malfunction

may occur at this temperature Toassure properdoor closure,follow

the levelinginstructionsinthe section, How to Level Your

Refrigerator (pageI1).

For easier installation,some refrigeratorsmay havebeen delivered

with the handles ofl P_easesee the intedorof the fresh food section to

locate the handle assembly, In case

futuretransportof the refrigeratoris necessary,the removal instructionshave

been includedherefor your

convenience Handledesignmay vary from

refrigeratorto refrigerator Please referencethe instructionsfor the

appropriate handle designbelow

INSTALLING FRONT-

MOUNTED HANDLES

1 Removetwo V_"hexnut screwsfrom

bottomof door,,

2 Align doorhandlewith j

top and bottom setsof

doer clips,and siide down until screwho_es on bottomof handle

matchwith door screw

holes. _I

3 InsertW'hex nut screws _ _._ |

previouslyremovedinto "_ | screwholesat bottomof _ .P |

handEesection

4 Snap trim over bottom

portionof handleand retaineron bottom door

5 Repeatinstructions1-4

to install other handle,

REMOVING FRONT- MOUNTED HANDLES

1, Removehandle trim with a very small

f_at-bl_descrewdriver

IMPORTANT:Wrapblade of screwdriverwith maskingtapeto avoiddamagingrefrigerator

base screws

Pull handleup and

out to releasefrom

refrigerator. Fit may be tight.

Repeat instructions!-3 to remove otherhandle.

INSTALLING FULL- LENGTH EXTRUDED

HANDLES

1, Releasetopdoor

trim byremoving

Phillipsscrews from

top offresh food

door

>, Retain Phillips screwsfor later

replacement

Nigh notcheson back of handlewith retainingclips on doors, insert clips

into notches

and slide _

handle down until it contacts bottomtrim,

Replacetop door trim

with Phillipsscrews

retainedfrom trim removal,

Repeat instructions

1-3to install other

handle.

REMOVING FULL-LENGTH EXTRUDED HANDLES

Toavoid possibleinjuryand damage to property, tapedecorativepanels

(somemodels)securelyinto place : beforeremovingdoor handles. :

1,,Releasetop door trim

by removingPhillips

! AI

screwsfromtop of " flesh fooddoor

_--RetainPhillips

screwsfor later replacement,

2. Grasphandlefirmly with bothhands and

slide handleupward approximately3/,.to

release.

3, Repeat instructions

1-3 to remove other handle.

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IHSTALLIHGYOURR[fRIG[RATOR,(OHT

REMOVIHGTHEDOORS

AHDfllHGES

Someinstallations requiredoor remova] toget refrigeratorto final Iocation

Toavoid severe personatinjuryor death, observe thefollowing:

• Disconnectpowerto refrigerator beforeremoving doors.Connect power only after replacingdoors.

Greengroundwire mustbe : attachedto top hingewhile

performingdoorremovaland replacement. _ : :

• Tapedecorativepanels(select models) securelyinto placebefore

removingdoor handles_

Toavoid propertydan'iage,observe

the following: _ ....

ProteCtSoftvinylor otherflooring

with cardboard,rugsor other ......

protectivematerial,prior to moving

refrigerator:.....

>- Toavoid damageOrbreakage to

.........a_dj0Stingbolt;do notuse powei-i

tools to correctleveling.

_- DO NOT adjust refrigeratorto be

anyshorterthan 68',2"tall (minus hinge and cap)_Doingso may damageUndersidecomponents i

1. Removetoe grilteandbottomhinge

covers

> Open both doors 180 degrees,or

as wide as possible toremove

2 Whilepinching white collar (A) to the

blue connector(B), pull water line from connector

IMPORTANT: When reconnectingwater line, cut off tubing atfirst available scored line before insertinginto connectorcollar.

3. Removetop hinge cover byremoving Phillipsscrew. _,

4. Close doors.

5. Unscrew_',_"hexhead screws from

tophinges

DONO]' remove eithergreen

groundwire or wire connecting center screw.

6 Detachmain wire connectorharness

and red wireharness

_- Todetach mainwire harness, use

a flat bladescrewdriver or finger- nail to pressjunction point betweentwoconnectors to release

_- Todetachredwire harness, press

tabon undersideof connectorto release°

7. Removetop hingesalongwithdoors

8 Removebottom hingeswith a _/_"hex

head driver.

REPLACIHGTHEDOORS

_- To replacethe doors, followthe steps

in Removing the Doors and Hinges in reverseorder_

IMPORTAN'I_:Whenreconnectingwater line,cut offtubing at first available scored finebefore insertinginto connectorcollar:.

TOIHSTALLAHD

REMOVEPAFIELS

Toavoidpossibleinjury and damage to property,tape decorativepanels

(somemodels)securelyinto place

whendoor handlesare removed.

To avoidpersonal injuryor

propertydamage, observethe

following: ....

> Refrigeratorpanelsshouldnot

weigh more than30 pounds (14 kilograms)and freezerpanels should not weighmore than 15

pounds(7 kil0grams),

> Protectsoftvinyl or otherflooring

with cardboard,rugsor other protectivematerial.

>- Protecthands and arms by

wearinggToves,

NOTE:

> To protectdoor surfacesfrom being

scratched,cover back edgesof decoratorpanelsby placingmasking tapealong back edges

>- Saveall screwsand reusein original

locations

1/2'(6 ram) PanelDimensions

Exte. ed

Door Panel Panel

Pane[ Height Width

Freshfood 66_/," 18'_/,_' door (I69 5cm) (481 cm)

Upper t8 V_" 13'_/,_"

dispensing (46 cm) (35.4 crn)

freezerdoor Lower 32_/3_" t3 '_/,_"

dispensing (815cm) (35 4 cm)

freezerdoor Non-' 66%" 13'_/,_"

dispensing (1695cm) (35 4 cm)

lreezerdoor

INSTALLING PANELS

t.. Removetoptrimscrewswitha

Phillipsscrewdriverand removetop trim°

Slide handleupwarduntil _Jl "_ loose. Removehandle from door

Removedoor

retainerclipswith a 7,"hexhead

driver. Slidebottomof panelsintobottom

door trim until hingesideof decorator panelrestsunder hingeside trim.

IMPORTANT:Tape topsof panels to 4. doortopreventpane{sfrom fatiing

Reinstalldoor [_ _-_ 5 retainerclips with

a ¼"hexhead driver.

Reinstallhandleby insertingretaining clips on door intonotcheson backof

handle.

> Slidehandle downuntil it contacts

bottomtrim

7. Removetape from tops ofpanels beforereinstalling topdoor trim with Phillipsscrews removedinstep 1,

REMOVING PANELS

l Removetoptrimscrewswitha

Phillipsscrewdriverand removetop trim.

IMPORTANT:Tapetops of panelsto door to prevent panelsfromfalling.

Slide handteupward until loose. Removehandle

from door

Removedoor

retainerclips with a ¼" hex head driver.

Removetapeto slide panelsout of door trim

Referto steps 5, 6 and 7 of Installing Panels to instatlhandles andtrim.

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ImmtmYourrmmmmr,cont.

To reducethe risk of injury or death,follow basic precautions, includingthefollowing:

> Read allinstructionsbefore

installingdevice. ........

:_.DONOT attemptinsta}lationif

instructionsare not understoodor

ifthey are beyondpersonal skill

level;

ObserveaiiiOcaic0de a"d

: ordinances.............

._-DO NOT servicedeviceUnless

specificallyrecommendedin owner+smanua!or published

user-repairinstructions, ....

_--Disconnectpowerto refrigerator

prior to installingdevice.

To avoid propertydamageor possibleinjury,followbasic

precautions,includingthe

following:

>- Consulta plumbertoconnect

coppertubingto household plumbingto assure compliance with local codes andordinances.

>- Confirmwater pressureto water

valve is between20 and 1co

poundspersquareinch,If water filter is installed,water pressure to water vaive mustbe a m_nimumof

35 poundsper squareinch.

_- DO NOT usea self+piercing,or _,_"

saddlevalve!Both reducewater flow,becomecloggedwith time, and may cause leaksif repair is attempted,

>. Tighten nutsby handto prevent

crossthreading. Finishtightening

nutswith pliersand wrenches. DO NOT overtighten°

> Wait 24 hoursbefore plating

refrigeratorintofinalposition to check andcorrect any water leaks.

MATERIALS NEEDED

>. ¼"outer diameterftexiblecopper

tubing

_--Brasscompressionnut and sleeve for

¼"outerdiametercopper tubing

>. Shut-off valve (requiresa Y+"hole to

be drilled intowatersupplybefore valve attachment)

._.Adjustable:wrench _- '/+"hex nut driver

NOTE:Add 8' to tubinglength needed to reachwater supplyfor creationof

serviceloop 1 Create serviceloopwith tubing using

careto avoidkinks in tubing,

2 Removeplastic cap from watervalve

inlet port+

3 Placebrass nut (A) andsleeve (B) on

copper tube end as illustrated

4, Placeendofcopper'tubingintowater

valveinletport,.Shapetubingslightly- DO NOT KINK - so thattubingfeeds straightintoinletport.

5, Slide brassr_utoversleeveand

screwnut intoinletport Tightennut with wrench,,

IMPORTANT:DO NOTovertighten, Crossthreadingmay OCOU_r,

6, Pull ontubing to confirm connection

issecure.Connecttubingto frame with water tubingclamp (C)and turn on watersupply.Checkfor leaks and correct, if present.

7 Monitorwaterconnectionfor24

hours Correct leaks,ifnecessary.

If your refrigeratorrequiresan ice maker watersupplyconnection,referto How to Connect the Water Supply (page I0) beforelevelingyourrefrigerator

Toprotectpersonalproperty or refrigeratorfromdamage,observe thefollowing:

_,-Protectsoftvinyl or other flooring

with cardboard,rugs, or other

protectivematerial.

_- DO NOT usepowertools when

performinglevelingprocedure.

MATERIALS NEEDED

-.__/_"hexheeddriver >- Lever

1. Removetoe grilleand bottombracket covers(seepreviousinstructions).

2 Turn bothfront adjustmentscrews(A)

clockwiseto raiseandcounter- clockwiseto lower

3 Turn both rearadjustmentscrews (B)

clockwisetoraiseand counterclockwiseto lower,

4 Usinga level,makesurefront of

refrigeratoris Y,"(6 ram)or_ bubble higherthan backof refrigerator.See levelingstep 3 forassistance.

Ifrequired,correctrockingof

refrigeratorbyturningrear

adjustmentscrewclockwiseto raise rockingcorner If doors are uneven ..

> Determinewhichdoor needsto be

raised

>. Turn front rolleradjustmentscrew

clockwiseto raisefrontcorner of door,

Iftherefrigeratorhas reachedthe limitof its adjustmentrange,and

doorsare still notlevel-lower oppositedoorbyturningroller

adjustmentscrew counterclockwise,

>- Checkwithlevel toverify ¼"tiltto

the back forproperdoor closure

>- tf refrigeratoris alignedand stable,

replacetoe grilleand hinge covers

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ETTtNGAND TEMPERATURES

This refrigeratorisdesignedto operate at a householdtemperatureof 55" to 1O0° F (13° to 43° C),,

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Dial

Temperature

Control

Electronic Temperature Control

OFF

DISPENSER LIGHT

gHIB_ _

ITIALCOHTROLS[TTIHGS

DIAL CONTROLS

1 Locate refrigerator _, , ,

and freezercontrol _. (_

on upper-leftwallof ' ' '_ fresh foodsection .

2 Themanufacturer's ..... , ,

recommendation ,'(_"_',)I, settingfor both "_," /,_,/

compartmentsis 3_.

3 Letthe refrigeratorrun at least 8 to

12 hoursbefore addingfood,

4_ Nlow 24 hours fortemperature to

stabilize,

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS

1, Toset,temperatureof thefreezer,use

the""_ buttonsnext to the

button,. >- Use the 7. to raisethe

temperatureof the freezer section, or the =v to lowerit,

_. Pressthe P.L_Jbutton to confirm

thesettings

2, Toset temperatureofthe fresh food

section,usethe v buttons nextto

the _ button,.

> Usethe -"- buttonto raisethe

temperatureofthefreshfood section,or the v buttontolowerit

>- Pressthe _ buttontoconfirm

the settings

3 Allow 24 hoursfortemperaturesto

stabilize,

NOTE:

> The temperaturedisplayon the LED

screenmayfluctuateafterbeing set asthe refrigeratorcyclestomaintain theset temperature

HOWTOADJUSTTHE

TEMPERATURE€OHTROLS

After24 hoursfromaddingfood,you may decidethat one or both compartmentsshouldbe colder or warmer, Followthe instructionsbelow for propertemperatureadjustment.

NOTE; >- Dueto design of refrigeratoqalways

starttemperatureadjustmentswith freezer section

>- DONOT change eithercontrolmore

thanone numberat a time

> Allow 5-8 hours for temperaturesto

stabilize

> Changingeithercontrolwillhave

some effecton thetemperatureof the other compartment,.

tf freezer orrefrigeratoristoo cold:

>- Changecontrolto next lowest number Iffreezeror refrigeratoristoo warm:

Changecontrolto next highest number

fOODSTOrAG[

FRESH FOOD STORAGE

> Thefreshfoodcompartmentof a

refrigeratorshouldbe kept between 34° F and 40_F with an optimum temperatureof 37° E Tocheckthe temperature,place an appliance thermometerin a glass of water and place inthe centerof the refrigerator. Checkafter 24 hours If the

temperatureis above40° F adjustthe

control.

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE

> The freezercompartmentof a

refrigeratorshouldbe keptat approximately0° E Tocheckthe temperature,placean appliance

thermometerbetweenthefrozen packagesand check after 24 hours If

thetemperatureis above0° F,adjust thecontrol

To avoid serious illnessor death, DO

NOT use refrigeratorwhere wateris unsafe or of unknownqualitywithout adequatedisinfection before or after

use of filter. ....

>- Bypass cartridgeDOES NOTfilter

water. Be sure to have replacementcartridge available

when filter change is required.

> If water filtration systemhas been

allowedto freeze,replacefilter cartridge,,

> If systemhas notbeen usedfor

several months, and waterhas an unpleasanttaste or odor, flush system by dispensing 2-3 glasses of water, If unpleasanttaste or

odor persists,change filter cartridge.

INSTALLING

WATER FILTER

1 Removeblue bypasscap andretain

forpossible later use

2 Removesealing label from end of

filter and insertinto filter head.,

3 Rotategentlyclockwiseuntilfilter

stops, and snapfilter coverclosed.

4 Reducewater spurts by flushing air

from system.Run water continuously for 2 minutesthroughdispenseruntie water runssteady

>- Additionalflushing may be

requiredin some households wherewater is of poor quality.

REPLACING

WATER FILTER

IMPORTANT:Air trappedinsystem

maycausewater and cartridgetoeiect. Use cautionwhen removing.

1 Turn filter counterclockwiseuntil it

releasesfromfilter head

2 Drainwaterfrom filter into sink,and

disposein normalhousehold garbage.

3. Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue with Installing Water Filter, steps2 and 3.

WHEN DO I CHANGE THE

WATER FILTER?

Thedispenser features a water filter

changeindicator Forinstructions on howto operate and reset this feature, referto the Dispenser Features section (page18)

IMPORTANT: Conditionof water and amountused determines life spanof waterfilter cartridge. If water use is

high,or ifwater is of poor quality, replacementmay need to lake place

moreoften.

HOW DO i ORDER A

REPLACEMENT FILTER CARTRIDGE?

Kenmore_replacementwater filter

cartridge model9005 is available

throughSears dealersand servicers. Youmayalso orderthrough Searsby usingthe informationon the back cover

I'M TRYING TO DISPENSE

WATER TO FLUSH THE

SYSTEM. WHERE'S THE

WATER?

Duringinitialuse,allowabouta 1 to 2 minute delayin water dispersalto allow

internalwater tank to fill

WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO USE THE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM?

Dispenserfeature may be usedwithout

water filter cartridge. If youchoosethis

option,replacefilter with blue bypass cap

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HLTER.oo,(ONT.

fiLERDATA

GENERAL USE CONDITIONS

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTER CARTRIDGE MODEL 9005

Specifications

Service Flow Rate (maximum).................................................0,75 GPM (2 83 L/rain)

RatedServiceLife Model9005 (maximum)..................................500gaHonst1892liters

MaximumOperatingTemperature...................................................100° Ft38° C

MinimumOperatingTemperature......................................................33° F/1°C

MinimumPressureRequirement.........................................................35 ps[1138kPa

MaximumOperatingPressure.................................................................120 psif827kPa

PERFORMANCE DATA

Influent Challenge

Substance Concentration

Lead & 15mg/L +/.-19% Lead 0.15 rag&.+k 10% Cyst Minimum50,O001L Turbidity 11+hl NTU Lindane 0.002 rag& +!- t0% Atrazine 0+009mgiL +/- 10% Chlorine 2.0 mglL +/- 10% Particulate" at least 10.000

paFff,c!es/mL

2,4-D' 0.210 mgiL +/- 10%

Effluent Average% Maximum Mira Required Inlet

Average Reduction Effluent Redaction pH

0.001 mg/L 99.33% 0,001mgiL 0+0t0mg/L 6.5

,0,002 mgiL 98.66% 0.003 mgfL 0.010 mgtL &5

lcount/mL 99.99% 3 coanUmL > 99,95% NA

&i2 NTU 98.98% O.18NTU 0.5 NTU NA

,0,00005mg/L 97.62% 0.00005 mgiL 0.00002 mgiL NA

0.0002 mg/L 97.93% &0006 mgtL 0.003mg/L NA 0+09rng/L 95.26% 0.17 mg/L _75% NA

900cauntimL 99 68% 2400 ceanttmL _85% NA

45,45 ugtL 84.42% 100 ugiL 0.0017mg/L NA

9996% 015 MFUmL 99% NA

Asbestos 1,0'1o10'rLbersfL;t;bersgteater016 MFUmL

than10mi_motetsmlength

";" Tesied Usinga flow rate of 0 75 GPM (2 83 L!rain ) and a maximum pressureof 120psi(827 kPa)

undo+"standard laboratoryconditions, however, actual performance may vav] HealthClaim

Performancetested and certified by NSFInternational

"° Particte size range ctassificationof test+Parttcles used were 0:5+t microns:

Water i'rcaltn_nl D_vic_

Certificate Number

ol+ 1486

Readthis PerformanceData Sheet and comparethe capabilities ofthis refrigeratorwithyour actualwater

treatmentneeds

DONOT use this product wherewater ismicrobiologicallyunsafeor of

unknownquality withoutadequate disinfectioninstalled beforeor after

filtration system,Systemscertified for cyst reductionmay be usedon disinfectedwater that may contain filterablecysts.

Useonly with cold watersupply.

Check for compliancewiththe state and local lawsand regulations,

The retractable waterfiLh'ationsystem uses a 9005 replacementcartridge(see Sears contactinformation atthe backof yout Use and Care Guideto order) Timelyreplacementoffilter cartridgeis essentialfor performancesatisfaction from this filtrationsystem+Pleaserefer to the applicable sectionin this Useand Care Guidefor genera!operation, maintenancerequirementsand troubleshooting.

This systemhas been testedaccording toANSI/NSF42 and 53for reductionof the substanceslistedbelow,The concentrationof the indicated

substancesin water enteringthe system was reducedto a concentrationlessthan

or equal tothe permissiblelimitforwater leavingthe system,as specifiedin

ANSItNSF42 and 53+

Tesledand codifiedby NSF internationalagainst ANSI/NSF Standards 42 and 53 in

modelsWF50+KNI3Ogand WFS0-KW_500forthe redaction o_:

Standard No 42: Aesthetic t_ffeata Standard No, 53: Health Effects

Tasteand Odor Reduction Chemical Redaction Unit Chledne Reduction [ Lead, A{razJne,Lindane and 2 4-D Rsdae ion Mechanical FiltrationUnit Mechanical Filtration Unit "

Purlieu]ate Reduc ionClass 1 Cyst, Turbidity and Asbestos Redaction

PentaPure

1000ApolloRoad Eagan,MinnesotaUS+A EPAEST#35917*MN-I

FflESHFOODFEATURES

SHELVES

Toavoid personalinjury or property

damage,observethe following: >- Confirmshelf is securebefore

p!acingitems on shelf.

>- Handletemperedglass shelves

carefully.Sheives may break suddenlyif nicked, scratched,or exposedto sudden temperature change,

SPILLPROOF SHELVES

Spillproof Shelves hold . _ 1_

simplespillsfor easier _ 1)

cleaning

>. To removeshelves, lift _j 11

up and out

_- Toinstall shelves,reverseabove

procedure

Spillproof Slide-out

Shelvesfeaturethe _:_.._"_..

convenienceof _"._..,._ }}f_>_

easycleaning II_I_ _-_ II

witha pullout m v I_ II designto reach itemsin theback, Forease of cleaning,

glass shelf maybe removedby pulling to full extensionandliftingoutof frame

I)0011STOflAGE

BEVERAGE

COMPARTMENT

(SOMEMODELS)

The temperature-controlledbeverage compartmentkeepsbeveragesand other items colderthan therest of the fresh foodsection.,Air inletallows air from the freezer sectionto passto the

beveragecompartment Controls Thecontrol is locatedon theleft wall of

thefresh food section.Controladjusts amountof air circulatingin the beverage compartment.Turncontrolclockwisefor coldertemperature

TOremove and install the beverage compartment:

If locateddirectly abovethebeverage c;ompartment,dairy centeror door bucketmay needto be removed

Referto appropriateinstructionsand

removeitem, Slide the beverage compartment

assemblyup

andpull

straightout,

Toinstall,align one of thecold air

intake holes(A) with oneof the two air inlets (B) in door liner Push assemblydownontodoor liner retaineruntilit stops.

IMPORTANT:The beverage compartmentwilt not operateproperlyif air intake holesare not alignedwith air

inletin doorliner,

DAIRY CENTER

The DairyCenter providesconvenient

storagefor items such asbutter, yogurt,

cheese,etc This compartmentis an adjustable

featurelocatedin the door tt can be movedtoseveral differentlocationsto

accommodatestorageneeds., To remove and install bin: ._ To remove,

slidedairy center up and pull out..

> Toinstall,slide

assembly in abovedesired door linerretainerand

push down until it stops

To removeand install dairydoor:

> To remove,pressin sidesof dairy

door and pull out

>. To install,slide sidesof dairydoor

insidedairy center untilhingepoints snap into place..

TILT-OUT DOOR BUCKETS

(SOME MODELS) TheTitFOut Bucketassemblyconsists

ofa bucketand frame,providing adjustable,convenient storagefor food itemsin door. The bucket assemblytilts forwardfor easy accessof items, and liftsout for easein cleaning and adjusting.

To remove andinstall bucket:

tl'l

remove

> To installbucket, slidebucket into

bucketframe and push bucket upright

To adjust bucket frame:

>. Removebucketper "bY.,,-"€IIl_l

above instructions.

>- Lift frame oif door

support andplacein desireddoor location

DOOR BUCKETS

Door Bucketsadjustto meet individual storage needs

> To remove,slide bucket

up and pullstraightout

> Toinstali,

reverse above

procedure

To remove V_f_ IIBIIt i

bucket,tip bucket _

forward and pull straightout to

fRESHFOODfBTUflES,cont.

CLIMATE-COHTROLED

DR. Wt rS

HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED

CRISPER DRAWERS

The Humidity-ControlledCrisper

keeps producefresh longerby providing an environmentwith adjustablehumidity.

Controls

The humidity-controlledcrispercontrols regulatethe amountof humidityinthe crisper drawer: Usethe low setting for non-leaty produce.Usethe high setting for leafy produce,

To remove and install drawer: >. Toremove,putl drawerout to full

extension,Tiltup frontof drawer and pull straightout.

> To install,guidedrawer into frame

and push backuntildrawer isflush

with rear wall. "l'bremove and installshelf: >- Toremove,lift sheif

from wallsupports, >. Toinstall,lower

shelf ontowall

supportsand push

in untilshelf is flush

with rear wall,

PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS

Pleaseobservethe followingruleswhen storing produceinhumidity-controlled crisper drawers:

>- DO NOTwash producebefore

placingincrispers.Anyadditional

moistureaddedto thedrawers may cause produceto prematurelyspoil,

> DO NOT linecrispers with paper

towel& Towelswill retain moisture

> Follow controlinstructionscarefully.

Not settingcontrotscorrectlymay damageproduce

See below forcorrect humiditydrawer control settings:

LOW . cauliflower • apples

• corn • oranges

• zucchini • grapes ' cucumbers

HIGH

, lettuce • asparagus ' spinach • cabbage

• celery • broccoli

• fresh sprouts • freshherbs

TEMPERATURE-

CONTROLLED DRAWER

The Temperature-ControlledDrawer provides a drawerwith a variable temperaturecontrofthatkeepsthe compartmentcolder thanrefrigerator temperature.Thisdrawercanbe used for deftstorageor additionalproduce storage.

NOTE: Cold air directedto the temperature-controlledmeatdrawercarl lowerrefngeratortemperature_

Refrigeratorcontrol mayneed to be adjusted.

Controls Locatedon the wail tothe left ofthe

drawer,the climate controlsregulate the air temperaturein the temperature- controlleddrawer.Set controltevei to

cold tOprovide normalrefrigerator temperaturefor non-leafyproduce..Use

the coldest settingfor meats orother deli items

To removeand installdrawer: >- Toremove,pull ___._.1_j

drawerout to full extension,,Tilt up front of drawerand pull straightout

> To install,guide

drawerinto frame and pushback untildrawer is flush with rear wail,

WHAT SETTINGS SHOULD

I USE FOR ITEMS IN THE

TEMPERATURE-

CONTROLLED DRAWER?

You shouldnot store fettuceor other leafy producein thisdrawer:

COLD COLDEST

cauliflower • steaks cucumbers • hard cheeses zucchini • coldcuts apples . bacon corn • hot dogs

oranges

grapes

STORAGEDR. wERs

SNACK DRAWER

(SOMEMODELS)

The SnackDrawer

carl be usedfor storage of

miscellaneousitemsor extra produce. Controls (some models)

The controls regulatethe amountof

humidityinthe drawer: Usethe low settingfor non-leafy produce,Usethe high setting for leafy produce,

Toremove and install drawer; >, To remove,pull drawerout tofull

extension.Tilt up frontof drawerand

pull straightout.

>. To install,guide drawer into frame

and pushback until draweris flush withrearwall.

CAN RACK

(SOMEMODELS) The Can Rackslides

outfromunderneath thespiliproof

stationaryshell The can rack holdsup to twelve 12-ouncebeveragecans, To remove and install canrack:

> To remove,empty contentsofcan

rack,Pull can rackforwardto full extensionand liftfront to releasefrom shelf rail,,Pullstraightout to remove.

> To install, reverseabove procedure

fiiEEZEllFE UflES

AUTOMATICICEMAKEfl

Toavoid propertydamage, observe the following:

:_ Be NOTforce ice maker arm

down or up....

>-00 NOT place or store anythingin

ice storage bin,

This ice maker createsthe ice usedin the dispensingsystem.

UsingIce Maker for the FirstTime > Confirm ice bin isin _------------_._

place and icemaker arm is down

> Afterfreezer section reaches

between0° to 2°F (-t8° to -17oC), icemaker filfs with water and begins operating,

> Allow approximately24 hoursafter

installationto receive first harvestof ice°

>- Discardice createdwithinfirst 12

hours ofoperationto verifysystem is flushedof impurities.

Operating Instructions >- Confirmicebin is in placeand ice

makerarm is down.

> After freezersection reaches0° to

2°F(-18° to -17° C), icemakerfills with waterand beginsoperating.You will have a completeharvestof ice approximatelyevery 3 hours

> Stop iceproduction

byraisingicemaker armuntilclick is

heard.

> Ice makerwill remain inthe off

positionuntilarm ispusheddown.

IMPORTANT: IceCream Sheffshould

notbe instafledif ice makerarm is in

"off"position

SHELVES

FREEZER SHELF

To remove and install _4t_ A

clip-mounted

shelves:

> Toremove,pull shelffrom wall

mountingclips and pull [eftsideof shelfout of walt mountingholes

>. Toinstall,placeshelfin mountinghole

andattachtowall mountingc?ips.

To removeand Jnsta?lrail-mounted

shelves:

> To remove,snap

rightsideof shelf from cabinetrailing and removefromwall mountingclips

Toinstall,replaceshelf in wall

mountingclips Be sure backedge of

shelf isflushwith backof cabinetand snapshelf into cabinetrailing

ICE CREAM SHELF

providesaspace for itemstobechilledor - frozen quickly

Toremove, lift ice creamshelf from icebin railsand pull straightout.

_ Toinstall,fit shelf over topofice

makerandlowerontoicebucketrails.

IMPORTANT:Ice CreamShelf should notbe installed if ice makerarmis in "off"position.

To avoid possible injury, including death, do not pIace glass items in ice

cream shelf. Glass objects may shatter or explode if exposed to extremecold.

FREEZER BASKET

'Toremoveand install

basket" __

=nil n=_llnnt In it_ fitll _t__n,_inn

Lift up front of basketand remove

> To install,slide basketinto railsat

bottomof freezersection..Lift up front of basket,and slideto the backof refrigerator

ICE STORAGE BIN

TheIce Storage Bin is locatedbelow

the automatic dispensingice

maker_

To removeand installice storagebin:

;-- To removebin, removeice cream

shelf.

Raiseicemaker arm to deactivateice

maker Lift front of bin and pull outto

itsfull extension. Lift upfront of bin

andremove

>-To install,slidebin intorailsbelowice

makeruntil bin locks intoplace. Drop icemakerarm to activateice maker, and replaceice creamshelf.

IMPORTANT: Ice bin mustbe lockedin properplace lot r'_ _

proper ice dispensing If

freezerdoor does not close,bin isnot in proper

location.Turn auger driver counterclockwise(as shown)to properly alignice bin with back of refrigerator.

ADJUSTABLE DOOR

BUCKETS

Door Buckets adjustto meet individual

storageneeds, Toremove buckets:

>- Lift the door bucket up until

itclearsthe retainersonthe door liner, then pull the

door bucket straightout.

To reinstall buckets:

> Slide bucket in above desired door

liner retainer and push down until bucketstops.

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DHP[HSERF[ATURES

DISPEHSERLIGHT

A lightactivateswithfflthedispenser area at full power whendispensingice

or water,

Thedispenser pad is locatedon the back wa!l of thedispensingarea.When the dispenser pad ispressed,the selectionchosenon the dispenser control panel wiltdispense

Dispenser

Pad

R MOYABLETrAY

The removabletray at the bottomof the dispenser area is designedto col]ect small spilIsand may be easilyremoved for cleaning and emptyingpurposes

IMPORTANT: Removab]etraydoes not drain. Continuouswater runningintotray will cause tray to overflow

Removable

Tray

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

>. DO NOTputfingers,handsor any

foreignobjectintodispenseropening DO NOTuse sharp objectsto

breakice.....

> DO NOTdispenseicedirectly into

thingiass,fine chinaor delicate crystal,

NOTE: > During initial use of waterdispenser,

therewill be a t: to 2-minutedelay whilewater tank fills beforewater

dispenses Discardfirst 10-14 containersofwater after initially connectingrefrigeratorto household water supply and afterextended periodsof nonuse.

To use dispenser pad:

>- Choosewater selectionfrom

dispensercontrolpanel

>. Press sturdy,wide-mouthedcontainer

againstdispenserpad. When dispensingcrushedice,hold containeras dose to chuteas

possibleto reducespraying. Releasepressureon dispenserpad

tostop waterfrom dispensing°A

smallamountof water may continue to dispense and collectin dispenser tray Large spillsshould bewipeddry.

fiVE-BUTTOHCONTROLFEATUflES

O 0

F1LTER DISPENSER

DISPENSER OPERATION

To dispense:

> SelectCUBE, CRUSHor WATER

modeby pushingbuttonondispenser controipanel.A green indicatorlight

abovebuttonshows modeselection Presscontaineragainstdispenser

pad Selectionmode may not be changedwhileice dispenser is in operation,

NOTE: Ifwaterdispenseris continuouslyactivefor morethan 5 minutes,anautomaticlockout sensor wi!l shutdownpowerto dispenserarea

Forinstructionson how to unlockyour

dispenser,see the sectionentitled

Dispenser Lock below..

DISPENSER LOCK

Thisfeatureprevents iceor

waterfrombeingdispensed. To lock and unlock dispenser:

Tolockdispenser,pressand hotd

LOCK/UNLOCKbutton for 3

seconds.A green indicatortight abovebuttonconfirms dispenseris iocked.

> To unlockdispenser,hold

LOCK/UNLOCKbutton for3 seconds Green indicatorlightabove buttonwillgo out

O O O O

FILTERED iCE & WATER UGHT

FILTER STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT °°°°°

The filter statusindicatorlight

servesas a reminderto _t_..TER repfacethewaterfilter.Agreen light

indicatesthat the tilteris in good condition.A red lightindicatesthetilter shouldbe changed Once lightturns red, it will remainred untilfunction is reset.

To reset indicator:

>_Pressand hold bothLOCK/LJNLOCK

andWATERbuttonssimultaneously for4 seconds.The greenfilter status indicatorlightwillflash 3 times when thefunctionhas successfullyreset

AUTO LIGHT

The autolight function

offersthe abilityto activatethe

dispenserlight at halt-powerwhen the LIGHTSENSORdetectsthat the light

levelsin roomare tow Toactivate and deactivateauto light: >- Toactivate, pressON/OFFbutton

located on control panel.Agreen indicatorlight abovebuttondisplays

to show that sensoris active.

> To deactivate,pressON/OFF button

Green indicator lightwill go out,

NOTE: Dispenserlightwil_operate whetheror not autolight is selected

SABBATH

MODE

This mode isintendedto deactivate powerto the LEDand dispenserlights,

while allowing thecontrolsto remain operational

To activate and deactivate Sabbath

Mode:

Toactivate,pressandhold both LOCK/UNLOCKandOWOFF

buttons simultaneouslyfor3 to 4 seconds.After3 to4 seconds,the

LEDand dispenserlightswill turnoff.

Dispenserlight wilt not activate during dispensing while in this

mode.

To deactivate,press and hotdboth

LOCK/UNLOCKand ON/OFF buttonssimultaneouslyfor 3 to 4

seconds After3 to 4 seconds,the

LEDand dispenserlightswilf activate

NOTE: In theeventthatpoweris interruptedwhilethe SabbathMode is active, thecontrolwi{Iremainin Sabbath

Modewhenpowerreturns

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DISP[N ;[R[[ATILIR[$,(ONT.

[L[CTRONICCONTROLfEATUR[ ;

OFF

D_SpENSER

FILTER @

L{GHT

D,SPENSER

OPERATION

To dispense water:

>- SelecttheWATERbutton ___

>- Presscontainer againstdispenser

pad,

To dispenseice:

>- Selectthe CUBE button for __

cubedice

-_ Pressthe CRUSH buttonfor crushedice.

>. Presscontainer againstdispenser

pad°

NOTE: if waterdispenser is continuouslyactive for morethan 2 minutes,anautomatic lockout sensor

will shut down power to dispenserarea.

Forinstructionson how tounlock your dispenser,see the sectionentitled

Dispenser Lock below.

DISPENSER LOCK

Thisfeaturepreventsice or

waterfrombeing dispensed

To lock and unlock dispenser:

•_.Tolock dispenser,press and hold the LOCK/UNLOCKbuttonfor 3

seconds..A green indicatorlight above buttonconfirmsdispenser is

locked.

> To unlockdispenser,hold the

LOCK/UNLOCKbuttonfor 3

seconds.Green indicatorlightabove button wiltgo out°

u_rt

LIGHT FUNCTION

Thelight functionofferstwo settings:OFF andAUTO.

The OFF settingwill turnoffthe

dispensercavitylight TheAUTO setting allowsthe SENSOR

to measurethe surroundinglight levels and adjustthe powerof the cavity light accordingly.Whenthe sensor registers lowerlight levels (nighttime,darkened kitchen),the cavity light will respondat 50'/opower.When the sensor registers

high lightlevels (lightedkitchen, direct sunlight),the cavity lightwill not activate.

NOTE: Dispenserlight wilt operate at full power wheniceor waterfunctions are in use.

To activate auto setting: > Pressthe ON/OFF button locatedon

controlpanel. Whenthegreen indicatorlight abovethe button display ison, the cavitydispenser lightwill use theAUTOsetting.

To deactivateauto setting. >- Pressthe ON/OFFbutton locatedon

controlpanel Greenindicator light abovebutton will go out.

FILTER STATUS F,L .

GOOO

INDICATOR °.',,°°° LIGHT

The filter status indicatorlight serves as

a remindertoreplacethe waterfilter A green light indicatesthat the filter is in good condition A red light indicatesthe filter should be changed Once light

turns red, it wilt remain

red untilfunction is +

reset To reset indicator:

> Press and hold beththe LOCK/

UNLOCKand the WATERbuttons simultaneouslyfor 4 seconds The green filter status indicatorlightwill flash 3 times whenthe function ... has successfullyreset "_=

TEMPERATURE KEYS

These keyswilllower or raisethe freezer or fresh food compartment temperature.

NOTE: See the section HowtoAdjust the TemperatureControls (page12)

for instructionson howtoset food compartmenttemperatures.

ELECTflOF!ICCOHTflOLFEATUflES,COHT.

OFF

t3H

D_SPENSER

LIGHT

MAX COOL

Thfsfunctioncausesthefresh foodtemperatureto drop to the

minimumrefrigeratortemperaturesetting available This settingremains in effect

for approximately10 hours_

To activateand deactivateMax Cool:

>_Toactivate,pressthe MAXCOOL

button.The green lightabovethe button will indicateactivestatus,

>- To deactivate,pressthe MAX COOL

button.The green lightabovethe buttonwillgo out

NOTE: Thetemperaturesettingcannot

be changedif Max Cooi or Max Freeze settingis active..

MAX FREEZE @

This functioncauses the freezer temperatureto drop to theminimum

freezertemperaturesettingavailable This setting remainsineffectfor

approximately24 hou_s_

To activate anddeactivateMax

Freeze: > Toactivate,presstheMAX FREEZE

button.Thegreen light abovethe button wilt indicateactivestatus.

>_Todeactivate,pressthe MAX

FREEZEbutton..Thegreen light abovethe buttonwill go out

NOTE: Thetemperaturesettingcannot be changedif Max Cool or MaxFreeze settingis active.

DISPLAY ON/OFF @

The DisplayOnfOffswitch

controlspower to theLED display

Toactivateand deactivatedisplay:

>- Toactivate,press theDISPLAY

ON/OFF button The displaywilllight.

> To deactivate,presstheDISPLAY

ON/OFF button.The displaywill go

out

VACATION MODE

This key,if enabled,causesless frequent defrostcycles.Thisconserves energy.

Toactivate and deactivate Vacation

Mode:

>_Toactivate,pressthe VACATION

MODEbutton The green lightabove thebuttonwill indicateactivestatus.

>_To deactivate,pressthe VACATION

MODE button,oropen either refrigeratordoor.

ALARM OFF

Thiskey is used to turn the H_

TEMP WarningIndicatorand audio

alarm,as wellas theOPEN DOOR audioalarm off This will also deactivate

alarmspresentlyin progress.

Toturn the alarm off:

>. Pressthe ALARM OFF button

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SABBATH

MODE

This mode isintendedto deactivate powerto the LEDand dispenserlights,

while allowingthe controlsto remain operational.Novisual or audio alarms

wittbe available whileinthis mode

3'oactivateand deactivateSabbath

Mode: > To activate,pressandhold both the

LOCK/UNLOCKandON/OFF buttonssimultaneouslyfor 3 seconds

Atter 3 seconds,theLED and dispensel lights w{llturnoff Dispenser light will not activate

during dispensingwhile in this

mode.

> To deactivate,pressand hold both

LOCK!UNLOCKand ON/OFF buttonssimultaneouslyfor 3 seconds After 3 seconds,the LEDand dispenser lightswillactivate

NOTE: In the event thatpowemis interruptedwhile the SabbathModeis

active,the controlwitl remain in Sabbath

Modewhen powerreturns

AUTO DISPLAY

The auto display controlstheillumination

ofthe LED displaybased on the light readingsreceivedfrom the SENSOR. If the SENSORindicates _owfightrevels, the displaywitl bedimmer than if displayingduringweiI4itperiods

To set the power level of the display:

> Press and hold both the -_,7 i

ON/OFF button andthe freezer v button for 3 seconds The current active statewillshow in the display by usingAL O for on,AL A for auto

> Use the refrigerator-=,"_'_,button to

scrollthrough the displaystates.

> Activate the chosensettingby

pressingtheCONFIRM SE'N'INGS button

NOTE: The lettersALwillalwaysshow in freezer temperaturedisplaywhile in

this mode

TEMPERATURE CONVERSION MODE

Thismode isavailableto change

thetemperaturedisplaybetween FahrenheitandCelsiu&

°C

Tochangecurrent temperature reading:

> Pressthe DISPLAYON/OFFand _.

buttonssimultaneouslyfor 3 seconds

HIDDEN

LOCKOUT FOR

UPPER KEYPAD

The purpose ofthis modeis to prevent tampering with theupperset of dispensercontrols. Thisincludesthe

DisplayOnlOff, Max Freeze, MaxCool, VacationMode,and TemperatureSet functions

To activate and deactivateHidden

DispenserLockout:

> To activate,press the LOCK/

UNLOCK and DISPLAYOFFbuttons simultaneouslyfor 3 seconds.

> To deactivate,pressthe LOCK/

UNLOCKand DISPLAYOFF buttons

simultaneoustyfor 3 seconds

ON/OFF FUNCTION

TheONIOFF function turnsoffcoo_ingto the fresh foodand freezersectionswhile

allowingthe lights and electronicdisplay tostay on The dispenserfunctionswitl

notbe availablewhile in this mode.

To deactivateandactivaterefrigerator:

> To deactivate,press the freezer -_-

button untitthe readoutregisters beyondthe maximumallowable freezertemperature.At this point,the LEDwill read OFF. Press the

CONFIRMSETTINGSbuttonto

contirmthe seleclion._

> To reactivate,pressthe freezer

button Pressthe CONFIRM SETTINGSbuttonto confirmthe selection.

NOTE: Atter reactivation,thedisplay willshowtemperaturesettingpreviously

in use. See the sectionHowto Adjust the TemperatureControls(page 12)

for instructionson how to set food compartmenttemperatures.

TOavoidelectricalshockwhich

: causesevere persOnaiinjuryo_ :,

death;DO NOT performmaintenance orserviceon refrigeratorUnless refrgerator Sunplugged:: :: :

fllN AND(ARE

TOCLEANYOURREFRIGERATOR

Toavoid electdcal shockwhich can

causesevere personalinjury or death, disconnect powerto refrigerator beforecleaning.After cleaning, connectpower.

Toavoid personalinjuryorpropertydamage,observethe following: :

• Read and foflowmanufacturer'sdirectionsfor all cleaningproducts.

• DO NOT place buckets,shelvesor accessoriesin dishwasher Cracking or warpingof accessoriesmayresult.

Ill

r"'

PART

Textured Doors

and Exterior Cabinet Interior

StainlessSteel Doors

and Exterior*

IMPORTANT: Damage to stainless steelfinish

due toimproperuse of cleaningproducts or non-recommended

productsis not covered

under thisproduct's warranty.

Door Gaskets

Condenser Coil

Removebasegrille to

access

Condenser Fan Outlet

Grille

See back ofrefrigerator

Accessories Shelves,

buckets,drawers,etc

DO NOT USE

> Abrasiveor harshcleaners

> Ammonia > Ch!orinebleach

>- Concentrateddetergentsor

solvents

>- Metalor plastic4extured

scouringpads

> Abrasiveor harshcleaners

> Ammonia _- Chlorinebteach

>- Concentrateddetergentsor

solvents

>Metat or plastic-textured

scouringpads

>_Vinegar_basedproducts >- Citrus-basedcleaners

> Abrasiveor harsh cleaners > Metalor plastic-textured

scouringpads

> A dishwasher

> Use4 tablespoonsof baking soda dissofvedin1 quart

(1 liter)warmsoapywater,.

> Rinsesudaceswithclean warm water and dry immediately

to avoidwater spots

> Usewarm,soapy waterand a soft, dean cloth or sponge

Rinse surfaceswith clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid waterspots

> Usea vacuum cleanerhose nozzle

> Use a vacuum cleanerhose nozzlewithbrush attachment.

>. Followremovaland installationinstructionsfrom appropriate

featuresection

>- Allowitems to adjustto room temperature > Dilutemild detergentand use a soft dean cloth or sponge

forcleaning. Usea pfasticbristlebrush to get intocrevices

> Rinsesurfaceswith clean warm water..

> Dry glassand dear items immediatelyto avoid spots,

* Astainless steel cleanerhas been includedinside the refrigeratorfor youruse. To purchase additiona! cleaner,pleasecontact

Searsusingthe informationon theback of your manual,

TOREMOVEODORS

FROMREFRIGERATOR

2 3,

Removeall food, Disconnectrefrigerator, Cleanthe followingitems-paying

specialattentiontocrevices-using

the appropriateinstructionsin How to

CleanYour Refrigerator:

• Walls,floor,andceilingof cabinet interior.

• Drawers,shelves,and gaskets.

Wash and dry all bottles,containers,

arrdjar& Discardspoiledor expired items

Wrapor store odor-causingfoods in

tightly-sealedcontainersto prevent

reoccurringodors Connectpower to refrigeratorand

returnfood. After24 hours,checkif odor has

beeneliminated,

Ifodor is still present,.,

1, Removedrawers and placeon top

shelfof refrigerator,

2, Packrefrigeratorandfreezer

sections-includingdoors-with crumpledsheetsof black andwhite newspaper._

3 Placecharcoalbriquettesrandomly

on crumplednewspaperinboth freezerandrefrigerator compartments.

4_ Closedoorsand letstand24-48 hours.

5 Repeatsteps 5 through7 above. If odor was noteliminated,contact

SearsServiceCenter:Referto back of manualfor phone number:.

SAVIH5IDEAS

> Avoidovercrowdingrefrigerator

shelves This reduceseffectivityof air circulationaround food and causes

refrigeratorto run longer.

>- Avoidaddingtoo much warm food to

refrigeratorat one time.This overloadscompartmentsandslows rateofcooling

> DO NOTusealuminumfoil,waxpaper,

or papertowelingasshelfliners.This decreasesair flowandcauses

refrigeratorto runlessefficiently. 1

>- Afreezer that is %full runsmost

efficiently

>- Locaterefrigerator in coolest partof

room.Avoidareas ofdirect sunlight, or near heatingducts, registers,or otherheat producingappliances.If this is not possible,isolate exteriorby usinga section of cabinet or an addedlayerof insulation.

> Refer tosection in Use and Care

Guideontemperaturecontrolsfor recommendedcontrolsettings

> Clean door gasketsevery three

monthsaccordingto useand care guide instructions This will assure

that door seals properlyand refrigeratorrunsefficiently

>- Taketime to organizeitemsin

refrigeratorto reducetime that door is open.

>- Be sure yourdoors are closing

securelybyleveling refrigeratoras instructedinyour use andcare guide.. 4

>- Cleancondensercoils off as

indicatedinthe Useand Care Guide every 3 months.This will increase

energyefficiencyand cooling performance.

TOP,EMOVEAHD

REPLACELIGHTBULBS

Toavoid electricalShoCkwhich Can

:Cau:seseverepersonalinjuryor death,

disconnectpowerto refrigerator beforereplacinglight bulboAfter replacinglightbulb;connectpower,

iToavoid personalinjUryor property

damage;observethe following:

Wea;gio es:whenrepiaC,,g

bu]& : :

UPPER FRESH FOOD

SECTION

Locate finger gaps on each side of clear light

shield Insert fingers and pressin on eachside of

shiel& Pull shielddown and remove

2, Remove lightbulbs 3 Replace with appliancebulbs no

greaterthan 40 watts,

4 Replace lightbulb cover by inserting

front tabs of light shieldinto slots directly in #ent of light assembly

LOWER FRESH FOOD

SECTION B

I. Pinch bottomtabs

(A) on light cover and pullstraight out

2. Removelight bulb 3 Replace bulbwith appliancebulbno

greater than 40 watts.

Inserttop tabs (B)of light cover into liner slots and snapbottom portion over light assembly.

FREEZER SECTION

1_Removeice bin by

lifting front of bin _'_'1 and pulling out

2 Remove lightbulb

cover by pinchingtop tab B (A) and pullingcover out.

3. RemovelightbulbReplacewith appliancebulbnogreaterthan40 watts.

4. Insertbottomtab (B) of light cover into liner slotsand snap top portion over light assembly

5 Replaceice bin by sliding in untilbin

locks into place

ICE AND WATER DISPENSER

1, Locate lightbulb inside top edge of

dispenserframe,Unscrewtoremove,

2 Replacelight bulb witha 1

7-watt, 120 volt bulb

HORMA[OP[RAHHG$08HB

Today'srefrigeratorsusefoam insulationand are moreenergy efficientthanrefrigeratorsof the past However,foaminsulationis

notas sound absorbentasformerinsulatedmodels,As a result, certainsoundsmaybe unfamiliar In time, thesesoundswill becomefamiliar,Pleasereferto this informationbeforecatling service,

Clicking

>- Freezercontrol(A) clicks when

startingor stoppingcompressor,

>. Defrosttimeror electricdamper

control(somemodels)(B) soundstikeanelectricclock and makesan occasionalclick

or snap

> Condenser fan (D) makes this

noise while operating

> Freezerfan(C) makesthis

noisewhileoperating.

>. Freezerfan (C) slowsto a stop

asthe freezerdoor is opened

> Evaporator(E) andheat

exchanger(F) refrigerantmake this noisewhen flowing

>. Icecubesfrom ice makerdrop

into ice bucket(G) Dispensericechute(H) dosing.

> Compressor(i) makesa

pulsatingsoundwhilerunning,

Refrigeratoris not level

> Ice makerwater valve(J)

hookupbuzzeswhenice maker

fills with water.

> Normaloperation

Air rushing or whirring > Normaloperation

> Normaloperation

Gurgling or boiling > Normal operation sound

Thumping > Norma!operation

> Normaloperation

Vibrating noise > Normaloperation

See levelinginstructionsin Installing Your Refrigerator

Buzzing > Normaloperation

Humming

>- Ice maker(K) isin the 'on'

positionwithout water connection.

> Ice auger(L) hums as auger

agitatesiceduring dispensing,, Compressor(I) can makea

high pitchedhumwhile operating,

>- Solenoidvalve (M)operating

ice chutedoor.

> Stop soundby raisingice maker arm to 'off' position See

Automatic Ice Makersection inyour UseandCare Guidefor details

> Normaloperation

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TROUBLESHOOTING

OPEflATIOH

PROBLEM Freezercontrol and lights

are on, but compressors are not operating

Environment-controlled drawers aretoo warm

Refrigerator'doesnot operate

Refrigerator still won't operate

Electronic controls (some models)read EO_ES, or ERRORin display.

Temperatureof food is too cold

Foodtemperature

appears too warm

Refrigeratorhas an odor Water droplets form on

outside of refrigerator

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Water dropletsform on inside of refrigerator

Refrigerator or ice maker

makeunfamiliar sounds or seems too loud

POSSIBLECAUSE

Refrigeratorisindefrost mode

Controi se_ings are too tow. '......

Freezer controls are set too low

Draweris improperly positioned

Refrigeratorisnot piuggedin.

Dial control in freezer is set to off (some

.,models)

Electronictemperaturecontrols(some models),havebeen turnedoff. Fuseis blown, or circuitbreaker needsto be reset.

Power outaqehi'Is 0 CO" _ 4 Ii ill ii ZI i

Unit is malfunctioning

SOLUTION Normal operationWait 40 minutes to see if unitrestarts

So,_ drawer sectioninRefrigeratorFeaturesto adiu,stContro!sl See temperaturecontrotssection in Installing Your

Refrigeratorto adjust your'controls,

See drawersectionin RefrigeratorFeaturestoproperlyinstall

drawers,

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Plug in unit.

'_ temperaturecontrols section in Installing Your

Refrigeratorto adjust your controls. See hiddenelectronic control section under Dispenser

Features.

Replaceany blownfuses Check circuit breaker and resetit necessary.

.........Call loca.!.,powercompany listing to report ou.!age.

Unplugrefrigeratorand transfer foodto anotherunit If another unitis not available,placedry ice in freezersection to preservefood Warrantydoes not cover food loss Contact

serviceIor assistance.

, ,,,,_,,,

Contact servicerfar assistance

Clean accordingto cleaninginstructionsin Hints and Care. See temperaturecontrolsectionin Installing Your

Refrigerator:to adiustyourcontrols. See leveling instruction.s.inlnsta!ling Your Refrigerator.

Checkfor internalobstructionsthat are keeping door from closingproperlyfie. improperlyclosed drawers,ice buckets, oversizedor irnpropedY..storedcon!a.inersor foodstuffs,etc.). _ Clean accordingto cleaninginstructions in Hintsand Care,

See temperaturecontrolssection in installing Your"

RefrigeratortOadjustyour controls.

........Clean accordingto cleaninginstructions in Hints and Care.

Check the positloningoffood items in refrigeratorto make

suregrille is notblocked. Rear air grille is locatedbehind

crisper drawers:....

Reducetimedoor is open Organize food items efficiently to assure dooris ape.nfor asshorta time as possible. Atlowinteriorenvironmentto adjust for periodthedoor has been open, AIrowtime for recently-addedfood toreach refrigeratoror freezer temperature. Referto odor removalsectionin Hints and Care.

Check for internalobstructionsthatare keepingdoor from closing properly(ieoimproperlyclosed drawers, ice buckets, oversizedorimproperlystoredcontainer.s.orfoodstuffs,etc.).

See levelinginstructionsinInstalling YourRefrigerator: Cleanaccordingto cleaninginstructionsin Hints and Care, Normalduring timesof high humidity. See temperaturecontrolssection in Installing Your Refrigeratorto.adjustyourcontrols. Reducetimedoor isopen Organizefood itemseffficientlyto

assure doorisopenfor as shorta time as possible, ....

Cteanaccording toclean,!,nginstruc!!o,n.s,in Hints and Care_ Referto noisesectionof Troubleshooting for details.

Controls havedetectedfunctional problems andwill aftempttoregulate temperature until

serviceis obtained,

Condensercoilsaredirty. ReIiigeratoror freezercor_troisare eel too high,

Dooris not closingproperly

Doorgaskets are not sealing properly. ....

Controlsneedto be adiusted.

. CondenserCOilsare dirty.

Rearoil grilleis blocked.

Doorhas beenopenedfrequently,or has been openedfor long periods of time

Food has recentlybeenadded,

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Compartmentisdirty or hasodor-causingfood Dooris not closingproperly

Doorgaskets are not sealing properly. Humiditylevelsare high. Controlsrequireadjustment

Humiditylevelsare highor door has been openedfrequently,

Doorgaskets arenot sealing prope.rl.y...........

Normaloperation

OPERATION,coNl.

PROBLEM

Temperature-controlled

drawer and/or crisper drawer do not close freely

Refrigerator runs too frequently

POSSIBLECAUSE

Contentsof drawer,or positioningst itemsin thesurroundingcompartmentcould be

obstructingdrawer

Drawerisnot in proper position Refrigeratoris not level. Drawerchannelsare dirty or need treatment. Doorshavebeenopened frequentlyor have beenopenedIor longperiodsoftime,

Humidityor heat insurrounding aiea ish!gh_ Foodhas recentlybeen added

Refrigeratoris exposed to heat by environmentor by appffancesnearby. Condensercoltsare dirty.

Controlsneed to be adjusted

Dooris not closingproperly

SOLUTION See drawer sectionin RefrigeratorFeatures to properly

installdrawers

Doorgaskeis arenot sealing properly

See levelinginstructions ininstalling Your Refrigerator.

Apply athinlayerof petroleumjellyto drawer channels.

Reducetime dooris open Organizefood itemsefficiently to assuredooris openfor as sho_ta timeaspossible.

I AHowinterior environmentto adjust for periodthe door has

beenopen. Normaloperation.

AIIowtime for recently-addedfood to reach refrigeratoror freezertemperature,

Evaluateyourrefrigerator'senvironment See tocation select!onsec!!on!n #tsta!!!ngYourRefriqerator, Cleanaccordingto cleaninginstructionsinHints and Care.

See temperaturecontrofssectionin instalfing Your

• Refri_eratorto adjust your controls. see leveling instructionsin Installing YourRefrigerator.

Checkforinternalobstructionsthatare keeping doorfrom closingproperly (i e improperlyclosed drawers,ice buckets, oversized or improperlystored containersor foodstuffs,etc.).

Cleanaccordingto cleaninginstructionsin Hints and Care

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IcEANDWATEr

Water appears cloudy

Particiesin water

and/or ice cubes°

No indicator lights are lit on dispenser control

Neither ice nor wateris " dispensedwhen pads are pushed

Airorair bubblesin water

Carbondustfromwater filtercartridge

Concentrationsof mineralsinwaterwillform particleswhenwaterbecomesfrozenandmelts. Freezerdoor is not closed

Refrigeratorisnot pluggedin. Fuseisblown, orcircuit breaker needs to be reset.

POwerOutagehas occurred. Refrigeratoris inSabbath Mode.

This isnormal whenfirstusing dispenser and wi!ldisappear with use.

Initialwaterejected through cartridgemaycontain harmless carbondust flushed fromcartridge Particles aresafe for consumption.Willdisappearafterthefirst fewuses.

Particlesarenot harmful and naturallyoccur in water

supplies. .....

Verifythat freezerdoor is closed Powerisremovedfromthe controlwhen |raezerdooris opened. Ptugin refrigerator.

Replaceany blownfuses Check circuitbreakers for any trippedcircuits. Call local powercompanylistingto reportoutage.

See Dispenser Features section for further information.

Freezerdoor is notclosed _ Verifythat fieezei dooi is ciosed PoweriSiem0ved fromthe

controlwhenfreezerdoor is opened,

Controlsarein lock mode. See controlinstruclions in Dispenser Features, Watertankisfilling, At initial use,thereis an approximate45-second delayin

dispensingwhifethe internalwater tank istiffing.

Icemaker or ice maker-equippedrefrigerator Wait 24 hoursfor ice productionto beginand for icemakerto hasjustrecentlybeen installedora targe restockafter emptied amountof ice hasjust been used. Waterfilter is cloggedor needsto be changed.

Icemaker hasjustrecently been installed or

alarge amountofice has justbeen used. Waterpressureistoo low

Change water filter

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Ice maker is not Wait24 hoursfor iceproductionto beginand for ice maker to producing enough ice restockafter emptied.

or ice is malformed Lowwaterpressurecancause valve to leak Waterpressure

mustbebetween 20 to 100poundspersquareinchto function properly A minimumpressureof 35 pounds persquare inchis

recommendedforrefrigeratorswith water filters. Waterfilter is clogged or needs to be Changewater _ter changed

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