Kenmore 59655669500, 59655664500, 59655663500, 59655662500, 59655659500 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 3-4

Warranty and Protection Agreements ................................. 5-6

Installation ...................................................... 7-11

Location Door and Hinge Removal
Measuring the Opening Replacing the Doors

Transporting Your Refrigerator Handles

Leveling Connecting the Water Supply

Temperature Controls ............................................ 12-14

Temperature Control
Advanced Temperature Control

Fresh Food Features ............................................. 15-16

Shelves
Storage Drawers

Accessories

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

Shelves and Baskets
Door Storage

Ice and Water .................................................. 18-20

Automatic Ice Maker Water Dispenser Operation

Dispenser Features Dispenser Control

Water Filter ..................................................... 21-23

Removal and Installation Water Treatment Device Certificate
General Use Conditions

Food Storage Tips ............................................... 24-26

Fresh Food Storage
Frozen Food Storage

Food Storage Chart

Care and Cleaning .............................................. 27-30

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Replacing Light Bulbs
Removing Odors From Refrigerator Preparing for Vacation

Energy Saving Tips Preparing to Move

Operating Sounds .................................................. 31

Troubleshooting ................................................. 32-35

Guia de Uso y Cuidado .............................................. 37

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien ..................................... 75

Importnn!Snfet¥Instructions

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care

Guide for future reference, it provides the proper use
and maintenance information.

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our appliances, it may be necessary

to make changes to the appliance without revising
this guide.

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic

precautions, including the following:
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation

are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous - even if they sit out

for "just a few days" If you are getting rid of your old
refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.

What You Need to Know About

Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in
this guide are not meant to cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution and care must be exercised when

installing, maintaining or operating appliance.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words,
Labels

DANGER - Immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which

COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer:

• Take off the doors.

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

inside.

This appliance is equipped with a three-prong

grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a

grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong

wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circumstances, cut or

remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.

Power supply cord with

three-prong grounding plug

Grounding type
wall receptacle

ImportantSafetyInstructions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious 13.
injury or death when using your refrigerator,

follow these basic precautions:

1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. 14.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not
sure this appliance is properly grounded. 15.

5. Do not ground to a gas line.

6. Do not ground to a cold-water pipe.

7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate
115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. 16.

8. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does 17.
not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

9. Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord 18.
or power strip.

10. Do not remove warning tag from power cord. 19.

11. Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.

12. Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator 20.
unless specifically recommended in Use & Care
Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do

not attempt service if instructions are not under-
stood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical
supply before attempting any service. Disconnect

power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
Install refrigerator according to Installation

Instructions. All connections for water, electrical
power and grounding must comply with local

codes and be made by licensed personnel when
required.

Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping
or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator
or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If
damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by

qualified service technician.
Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
Always read and follow manufacturer's storage

and ideal environment instructions for items being
stored in refrigerator.

Your refrigerator should not be operated in the
presence of explosive fumes.

Children should not climb, hang or stand on any
part of the refrigerator.

Clean up spills or water leakage associated with
water installation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Warrantv

Warranty

One Year Full Warranty on Refrigerator

For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to

the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair this

refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or

workmanship. This one year time period does not

include the refrigerator water filter cartridge

(if equipped), which is an expendable part warranted

for only 30 days (see below).

Five Year Full Warranty on Sealed
Refrigeration System

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to
instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair the
sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting

tubing and compresso0 free of charge, if defective in

material or workmanship.

Reverse Osmosis Water Systems

• Some Reverse Osmosis home water systems cause
low water pressure. Low water pressure can affect

the water and ice dispensing system by causing

small or hollow ice cubes and slow water flow
from the dispenser. Service problems related to the

home's Reverse Osmosis water system are not
covered by the warranty.

Product Record

In the space below record the model and serial
numbers and purchase date of your refrigerator. You

will find the model and serial number sticker inside the

refrigerator section on the left wall.

Model Number: 596.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

30 Day Full Warranty on Water Filter
Cartridge (if equipped)

For thirty days from the date of purchase, Sears will
replace the refrigerator water filter cartridge if it is
defective in material or workmanship.

All above warranty coverage applies only to

refrigerators which are used for storage of food for
private household purposes.

Warranty service is available in the United States or

Canada by contacting Sears at

1-800-4-MY-HOME _ (1-800-469-4663).

This warranty applies only while this product is in use

in the United States or Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may

also have other rights, which vary from state to state or
province to province.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Keep this booklet and your Sears sales receipt in
a safe place for future reference.

Sears Canada, Inc.,

Toronto, Ontario

Canada M5B 2B8

ProtectionAgreements

In the U.S.A.

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.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and

protect yourseff from unexpected hassle and expense.

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

Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair
specialists

Unlimited service and no charge for parts and
labor on all covered repairs

"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

purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master
Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices
and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

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. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME _

(1-800-469-4663).

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can
depend on Sears HomeCentraP for service. With over

2,400 Service Technicians and more than a million
parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts,
knowledge and skills to back our pledge: We Service

What We Sell.
Your Kenmore _ product is designed, manufactured and

tested to provide years of dependable operation. But
like all products, it may require service from time to

time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.

E/Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge
Fast help by phone - phone support from a Sears

technician on products requiring in-home repair, plus
convenient repair scheduling

Power surge protection against electrical damage
due to power fluctuations

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised

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.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,

who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and

accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you
can count on to help prolong the life of your new

Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear and
tear

• Provides phone support from a Sears technician on
products requiring in-home repair

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your product is in proper running
condition

Some limitations apply. For information about
Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call

1-800-361-6665.

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment.

Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not
remove the serial plate.

Location

• Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other
heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with

cabinet material.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

• NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its
back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to

assure oil returns to the compressor. Plugging
refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.

• Do not install where temperature falls below 55° F
(13° C) or rises above 110° F (43° C). Malfunction

may occur at this temperature.

• Refrigerator is designed for indoor household

application only.

Measuring the Opening

When installing your refrigerator, allow '/2"space at top

and '/;' space behind machine compartment cover

(located in the rear) for proper air circulation. If the

refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against
a wall, you may want to allow additional space so the
door can be opened wider.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood
floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than

anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling

procedure under Leveling, pg. 8.
IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a

recess where the top of the refrigerator is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap

to verify proper clearance.

• Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator.
ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or

back-NEVER from its front.
Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport

by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.

Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or
bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when

possible. Do not overtighten. Overtightening
restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

Installation

Leveling

To protect personal property and refrigerator
from damage, observe the following:

• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs,

or other protective material.

• Do not use power tools when performing leveling
procedure.

To enhance the appearance and maintain performance
the refrigerator should be level.

Note

5. Using the carpenter's level, make sure front of
refrigerator is '/4"(6 ram) or '/8bubble higher than
back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level

from side to side.

6. If doors are uneven, do the following:

• Determine which door needs to be raised.

• Turn front roller adjustment screw (A) clockwise

to raise front corner of door.

• Complete any required door reversal, panel
installation and/or a water supply connection,
before leveling.

Materials Needed:

• 3/8"hex head driver

• Carpenter's level

1. Remove toe grille.

• Grasp firmly and pull bottom
outward to unclip.

2. Remove bottom bracket cover(s).

• Place the eraser end of a pencil or similar blunt
tool in the cover notch.

Notch

Location

• Use slight pressure to pry the
cover loose.

• Continue to maintain
downward pressure to the

notched side of the cover while
swinging it off.

.

Using hex head driver, turn both of the front
adjustment screws (A) clockwise to raise and

counterclockwise to lower the front of the
refrigerator.

• If one refrigerator
door has reached

the limit of its
adjustment range

and doors are still
not level, raise or
lower the opposite

door by turning roller
adjustment screw

counterclockwise.

• Check with level to verify '/4"tilt to the back for
proper door closure.

• If refrigerator is aligned and stable, replace toe
grille and hinge covers.

7. Replace bracket cover(s).

• Position cover into the outer edge of the hinge.

• Swing the cover toward the cabinet and snap it
into place.

8. Replace the toe grille.

Note

• For proper reinstallation, ensure the "top" marking
on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly.

• Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower
cabinet slots.

• Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place.

4. Turn both rear adjustment screws (B) clockwise to
raise and counterclockwise to lower the rear of the

refrigerator.

Door and Hinge Removal

Some installations require door removal to get
refrigerator to final location.

To avoid severe personal injury or death,
observe the following:

• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing

doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.

• Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge

while performing door removal and replacement.

• Tape decorative panels (select models) securely

into place before removing door handles.

• If tube end is damaged, cut off 5/8"before
reconnecting.

• If leaking occurs, disconnect and reconnect the
line.

3. Close doors.
/4. Remove top hinge covers by

removing Phillips screws.

5. Unscrew 5/,8"hex head screws
from top hinges.

• Do not remove screw
connecting green ground

wire.

6. Detach main wire connector harness and red wire
harness.

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Protect vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs
or other protective material, prior to moving

refrigerator.

1. Unplug power cord from power source.

2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket covers (see
page 8).

• Open both doors 180°, or as wide as possible.

Note

• For refrigerators in operation, shut off water before
removing water line from the door.

• To detach main wire
harness, use a flat blade
tool or fingernail to press

junction point between two

connectors to release.

• To detach red wire harness,
press tab on underside of

connector to release.

7. Remove top hinges along with doors.

8. Remove bottom hinges with a _/8"hex head driver.

To Disconnect the Water Line:

• Push in white collar (A) and hold.

• Pull the door-side tube from the connector (B).

To Reconnect the Water Line:

• Firmly push tube 8/;, into the connector. Use
lines on the tube as a guide for full insertion.

Installation

Replacing the Doors

To replace the doors, follow the steps in Door and
Hinge Removal in opposite order.

IMPORTANT: If water line tube end is damaged, cut
off 5/8"before reconnecting.

To Remove:

1. Insert door removal card,
shipped with refrigerator (or

'/3;' thick plastic card similar
to a credit card) between the

handle and door panel

(approximately 3/4").

Handles

To Install:

,

Align fresh food handle
with door clip.

.

Make sure the tabs of the
handle clip are below the

tabs of the door clip.

.

Rotate the handle so that

the handle is flat against
the door.

,

The tab on the lower part

of the handle will align

with the hole in the handle

cap.

.

Slide handle upward until

it clicks. (For freezer
handle, repeat steps 1-4,

then slide handle

downward until it clicks.)

Note

• Wear gloves to protect your hands during removal
process.

2. Grasp the handle firmly and pull downward to

remove. (For freezer handle, repeat step 1, then
grasp the handle firmly and pull upward to

remove.)

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Connecting the Water Supply

To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before installing ice maker.

• Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill

level.

• Observe all local codes and ordinances.

• Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in this Use & Care Guide or

published user-repair instructions.

• Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
ice maker.

• Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!

To avoid property damage or possible injury,

follow basic precautions, including the
following:

• Consult a plumber to connect '/4" O.O. copper
tubing to household plumbing to assure

compliance with local codes and ordinances.

• Water pressure to water valve must be between 35
and 100 pounds per square inch to function
properly. A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per
square inch is recommended for refrigerators with

water filters.

• Do not use a self-piercing, or Y,6"saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow, can become clogged over

time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.

• Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not overtighten.

• Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water

leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.

• Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old

sleeve.

Materials Needed:

• '/4" outer diameter flexible copper tubing

• Shut-off valve (requires a '/4" hole to be drilled into
water supply line before valve attachment)

• Adjustable wrench

• '/;' hex nut driver

• Brass nut and sleeve

Note

• Add 8 ft. to tubing length needed to reach water
supply for creation of service loop.

1. Create service loop with copper
tubing (minimum 2 ft. diameter).

Avoid kinks in the copper tubing
when bending the service loop.

2. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.

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3. Place brass nut (A) and

sleeve (B) on copper
tube end as illustrated.

(Do not use old sleeve.)

4. Place end of copper tubing into water

valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly - Do

not kink - so that tubing feeds straight
into inlet port.

5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut
into inlet port. Tighten nut with wrench.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten. Cross

threading may occur.

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Pull on tubing to confirm connection is

secure. Connect tubing to frame with
water tubing clamp (C) and turn on
water supply. Check for leaks and

correct if necessary. Continue to
observe the water supply connection

for two to three hours prior to moving
the refrigerator to its permanent

location.

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7. Monitor water connection for 24 hours.
Correct leaks, if necessary.

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