Kenmore 59658634000, 59650699000, 59650692001, 59650692000, 59650399990 Owner’s Manual

®

Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide for Dispensing

and Non-Dispensing Models

Refrigerador D_plex

Guia para el Uso y Cuidado de los

Modelos Con y Sin Surtidor
R_frig_rateur a Compartiments Juxtaposes

Guide D'utilisation et D'entretien pour les

Modeles Avec et Sans Distributeur

m

\

Graphical representation of dispensing
side-by-side refrigerator.

Representaci6n gr_fica del refrigerador
dOplex con surtidor.

Representation graphique du rCfrigCrateur
& compartiments juxtaposes avec

distributeur.

I'll

O

m

t_

10894811 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 Au Canada, www.sears.ca

Electrical Requirements

_bRecognize this symbol as a safety precaution,

I '_WARNING: D° n°t use a tw°'pr°ng adapter' D° n°t use an extensi°n c°rd' I
Electrical Grounding Instructions--This refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection

against possible shock hazards, tf you encounter a two-prong receptacle, contact a qualified electrician and have the
two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the

National Electrical Code.

Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. prong
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding prong from the plug. ,,,

Refrigerator must be grounded at all times. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

_Grounding

DANGER

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: 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
discard an old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

BEFOREYOU THROW AWAYYOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

• Take off the doors.

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

_J

Y //F

s // Jf

Warranty

Full OneYear Warranty on Refrigerator

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

attached to or furnished with it, Sears will repair it, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed Refrigeration System

Forfive years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with it, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerator, connecting tubing and
compressor motor) free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household

purposes. Excludes original and replacement Kenmore Filtered Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped with the
filter system). Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days, parts only, against defects of material

or workmanship.
Warranty service is available by contacting 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-5811 ).
This warranty applies only while this product is in use inthe United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Dept 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL60179

Read and Save These Instructions

Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers found on the serial plate located on the top
left wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number:596.
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Contents

Electrical Requirements .............................................. 2

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator ........................... 2

Warranty ...................................................................... 2

Read and Save These Instructions ............................. 2

Installation Checklist ................................................... 3

Installation Instructions

Spacing Requirements ............................................ 3

Stabilize Refrigerator and Align Doors ..................... 3

Removing Handles .................................................. 4

Removing Doors ...................................................... 4

Install Water Filtration Cartridge (some models) ...... 5

Connecting Water Supply (some models) ................ 5

Controls ....................................................................... 5

Refrigerator and Freezer Controls ........................... 5

Setting Controls ....................................................... 6

Fresh Food Features ................................................... 6

Fresh Food Shelves ................................................. 6

Meat Drawer ............................................................ 6

Crisper Drawers ....................................................... 6

Bottle Rack (some models) ...................................... 7

Covered Storage Bucket (some models) ................. 7

Dairy Center ............................................................. 7

Milk Savor ................................................................ 7

Door Buckets and Shelves ....................................... 8

Adjustable Divider (some models) ........................... 8

Tall Package Retainer (some models) ..................... 8

Freezer Features ......................................................... 8

Automatic Ice Maker ................................................ 8

Food Organizer Storage ........................................... 9

Snack/Juice Shelf .................................................... 9

Ice and Water Dispenser (some models) ................. 9

Care and Cleaning .................................................... 10

General Cleaning ................................................... 10

Adhesives .............................................................. 11

Door Gaskets ......................................................... 11

Condenser Coils .................................................... 11

Glass Shelves ........................................................ 11

Odor Removal ........................................................ 11

Light Bulb Replacement ......................................... 11

EnergyTips ............................................................... 12

Vacation Tips ............................................................. 12

Normal Operating Sounds ......................................... 13

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide ........................... 14

EspaSol ..................................................................... 16

Fran£ais ..................................................................... 31

Installation Checklist

Verify the following has been completed to ensure proper
operation of your refrigerator.

Doors

• Handles are solidly attached if removal or reversal of
handles was necessary.

• Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.

• Doors are aligned squarely.

Leveling

• Refrigerator is tilted 1/4"(6 mm) higher from front to
rear.

• Make sure doors are level at the top of the refrigerator
doors.

• Make sure refrigerator is level from side to side and
front to back.

Ice Maker

• Water supply to refrigerator is connected and turned

on.

• Water leaks are not present at connection between

household water supply and refrigerator. (After 24
hours check connection for water leaks.)

• Ice maker arm is in on position for ice production. (It

may take up to 24 hours for first harvest of ice.)

Electrical

• Properly grounded 3-prong wall receptacle is used to

plug in refrigerator.

Water Filter (some models)

• Check that bypass cartridge has been removed from
filtration unit and water filter installed (See water filter [i_

installation and operating instruction shipped with

water filter.)

• Verify there are no water leaks around water filter

head.

• If water filter is installed, water pressure to refrigerator

must be a minimum of 35 psi. W

• Retain bypass cartridge for use ifwater filter cartridge

becomes clogged before a replacement can be
purchased.

Installation Instructions

Proper installation will ensure this refrigerator operates
most efficiently.

Spacing Requirements

WARNING

To avoid severe personal injury or death, keep
flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from refrigerator.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top and sides of your

refrigerator.

• If your referigerator has an ice maker, make sure you

leave some extra space at the back to allow for the

water line connection. The refrigerator can be flush
with the back wall if you do not have an ice maker

installed.

• If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed
wall, leave 2 3/4"(7 cm) minimum on each side

(depending on your model) to allow for the door to

swing open 90°.

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where

the temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).

Stabilize Refrigerator and Align Doors

If refrigerator rocks or is not stable on floor perform the

following:

• Determine which rear corner is rocking.

• Remove toe grille to gain access to roller adjustment
screws.

• Turn roller adjustment screw clockwise to raise corner
that is rocking.

Rear roller i _ (
adjustment\[

screw\'/

Front roller_/
adjustment

screw

Check alignment of top of doors. Ifdoors are level
replace toe grille.

If tops of doors are not level perform the following steps:

• Determine which door must be raised (if toe grille has

m

not been removed, remove at this time).

• Turn front roller adjustment screw clockwise to raise front
corner of door that needs to be raised. Roller adjustment

screw should be turned until doors are level.

• Replace toe grille.

_ screws

Handle

trim Handle

/

trim

_"_ Turn_Ocller _di ustu_i? t

doors are level

Turn roller adjustment" "_ t
screw clockwise to

raise door

Removing Handles

Tools Required

Putty knife (blade covered by masking tape)
5/I6"(8 mm) hex nut driver

3/8"(9.5 mm) hex nut driver
Phillips screwdriver

Blade screwdriver

WARNING I

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe

personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator
before removing doors. After replacing doors, connect

power.

Some installations may require handle removal to get the
refrigerator into the home. If so, perform the following:

• Pry up edge of handle trim using a putty knife, with the
blade end covered in masking tape. Remove handle from

door by removing 2 mounting screws at each end of
handle.

Removing Doors

Some installations may require door removal to get the
refrigerator into the home. If so, perform the following

steps:

1. Remove toe grille.

2. For ice and water dispensing units only.
Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic water

tube union nut. Pull water tube awayfrom union nut
and through tube clamp.

Plastic water tube

union nut

Water
tube screw

3. Remove top hinge screw by removing hinge cover

screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

cover

Top

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, green ground wire must remain

I WARNING I

attached to hinge.

4. Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove
green ground wire from hinge (Freezer door ice and

water dispensing units only). Remove top hinge
screws. Carefully lift and remove top hinges.

Freezer door only

Wire connectors

Top hinge

..qreenground wire

5. Carefully lift doors off bottom hinge.

6. Replace doors by performing steps 1-5 in reverse
order.

Install Water Filtration Cartridge

(some models)

Bypass cartridge must be removed before connecting

water to unit.

1. Remove bypass cartridge from water filter head in rear
right corner of refrigerator section. Twist cartridge

counterclockwise IA turn and pull down to remove.
Save bypass for use at a later date.

2. See Water Filtration System Installation and Operating
Instructions provided with water filter cartridge for filter

installation and operation.

Connecting Water Supply (some models)

I WARNING I

To avoid electricalshock which can cause severe
personal injuryor death, disconnect power to refrigerator

before connecting water supply.After connecting water
supply, connect power.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Verify that bypass cartridge has been removed and
replaced with water filter in water filter assembly.

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
20 and 120 pounds per square inch.

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

overtighten.

• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary before
returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours

after connecting.

• If water filter will be installed, water pressure to
water valve must be a minimum of 35 pounds per square

inch.

Important

• Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in

compliance with local codes and ordinances.

• Do not use a self-piercing or 3/16"(4.8 mm) saddle
valve. Both reduce water flow, can develop sediment

build up, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The

correct type of shut off valve requires a 1/#,(6.35 mm)

hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve

attachment.

• Do not use plastic tubing.

• Do not run tubing from water supply in a location where
the temperature may fall below 55° R

Materials Required
1/#,(6 mm) flexible copper tubing

Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply

connection plus an additional 8' (2 m) for service loop

behind refrigerator.
Procedure

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port. Place

brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. Insert
copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Hand-tighten

brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port.
Use a wrench to finish tightening nut. Be careful not to
overtighten nut. Confirm copper tubing is secure by

pulling on copper tubing.

II I,III Pc,amp

Copper tubing° Brass nut

] _ I _ Water valve inlet

_ connection

2. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet with "P" clamp.

3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks.

4. Push refrigerator into opening. Recheck for leaks
after 24 hours.

Controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C).

Refrigerator and Freezer Controls

Refrigerator and freezer controls are located on upper

rear wall of refrigerator section.

CONTROL DIRECTIONS FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

! !

• DASHES SHOW FACTORY 3 4 3 4

• CHANGE ONE CONTROL AT • •
A TIME WAIT 24 HOURS

BETWEEN ADJ STMSNTS 2 5

• FREEZER AD J STMSNT ALSO

EFFECTS RE FR GSRATOR

TEMPERATURE WA R EST I,NARMEST OFF COLDES T

5

2 5

m

!;1

I,!,1

Setting Controls

When freezer control is set to OFF, neither refrigerator nor
freezer sections will cool. Initially, set both controls to 4.

Wait 24 hours for refrigerator and freezer sections to reach
desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls, one
number at a time, as desired. On control, 1 is warmest

setting and 6 is coldest.
Set controls with a household thermometer that includes

temperatures between -5° and 50°F (-21° and 10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in

freezer section. Wait 5-8 hours. Iffreezer temperature is not
0° to 2°F (-17° to -16°C), adjust freezer control, one number

at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of refrigerator

section. Wait 5-8 hours. If refrigerator temperature is not
38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust refrigerator control, one

_ number at a time. check again after 5-8 hours.

Fresh Food Shelves

Fresh Food Features

Shelves adjust up or down to meet individual storage

r- needs. Models feature spill saving shelves. Some models

also feature slide out shelves.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure before
placing items on shelf.

Meat Drawer

The meat drawer features a drawer inside a sleeve. Air
circulates between drawer and sleeve. This system keeps

food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder than

refrigerator temperature.
Meat drawer control(some models) is located below front

shelf trim. Control adjusts amount of air circulating around
drawer. Slide control to COLD for normal refrigerator

temperature and to COLDER for colder temperature. Ice
crystals may form on drawer or food on COLDER setting.

Cold air can decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator

control may need to be adjusted.

• Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove shelf
by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then

pulling out.

• Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track* and
lowering front. Replace drawer by sliding in.

* If your drawer has a temperature control, use slots 8 through

11 only. Confirm boot is over air inlet in side wall.

Meat drawer boot
is on this side

of drawer

Metal tracks

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.

Spill saving shelves hold simple spills for easier cleaning.

• Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks from
metal track then pulling out.

• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering front.

Slide out shelves pull forwardforeasy access ofitemsin
back.

Control*

*some models

Crisper Drawers

Crisper drawers keep produce fresh longer.Wrap produce

tightly. Do not wash produce before placing in crispers.

Excess moisture could cause produce to spoil prematurely.
Do not line crispers with paper towels. Paper towels will

retain moisture.
Crisper drawer controls(some models) are located below

front shelf trim. Control adjusts humidity incrispers. Slide
control to HIGHfor produce with leaves such as lettuce,
spinach or cabbage. Slide control to LOWfor produce with

skins such as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.

CAUTION I

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden

temperature change.

Remove shelf and crisper drawers by completing the

following steps:

1. Open crisper.

2. Remove shelf by gently pushing up from underneath.
Tilt one end up then pull out.

3. Remove crisper by lifting front while supporting
underneath then pulling out.

4. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 1-3.

Bottle Rack (some models)

Bottle rack provides convenient storage for a large bottle,
eggs, etc.

• Hang rack by hooking over side of shelf.

Bottle

rack

Dairy

center

Dairy

center,
cover \

Milk Savor TM

The Milk Savor TM keeps beverages up to 5°F (3°C) colder
than refrigerator section. Air inlet allows air from freezer

section to pass to Milk Savor TM. Air inlet is located on

interior wall of refrigerator door.
Milk SavorTM control is located on left front wall of

refrigerator section.TMControl adjusts amount of air circulating

in MilkSavor .Turn control to COLD for normal refrigerator

temperature and to COLDER for colder temperature.

Savor TM temperature

Tum control

colder

II

Milk Savor TM

Covered Storage Bucket (some models)

Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray. When tray
is removed, bucket will accept items such as a standard

egg carton, ice, etc.

Lid

Egg tray

Stora(

Dairy Center

Dairy center provides convenient storage for items such as

butter, cheese, etc.

Dairy center is adjustable to accommodate storage needs.
Dairy center may also be removed for cleaning. To remove

dairy center perform the following steps:

• Remove dairy center cover by opening cover. Push cover

inward at pivot points and pull cover out. Lift dairy center
up and pull out to remove.

• Replace dairy center by reversing procedure.

Milk SavorTM position is adjustable to accommodate storage
needs. Milk SavorTM may also be removed for cleaning. To

remove Milk SavorTM perform the following steps:

1. Grasp Milk SavorTM by sides, lift up and pull out to
remove. Remove bottom of Milk SavorTM by pushing

up and pulling out.

Toreplace Milk Savor TM, slide Milk SavorTM bottom
between desired shelf rails in door liner and push down

into place. Slide Milk Savor TM top between desired
shelf rails in door liner and push Milk SavorTM top

down into place over Milk SavorTM bottom.

• Notch in door dike must line up with one of Milk

SavorTM cold air intakes holes.

Remove Milk Savor TM cover by opening cover. Push

cover inward at pivot points and pull cover out.

Replace cover by reversing procedure.

Milk saver

cover

Milk saver
bottom

Milk saver top

Adjustable Divider (some models)

Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to

meet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any door
bucket or door shelf.

Tall Package Retainer (some models)

Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer
fits in any door bucket. Tall package retainers in

refrigerator door shelves are adjustable for two different
heights.

To install, insert tall package retainer in holes in each
side of door bucket or shelf front.

• Install tall package retainer with knobs on retainer
facing outward for tall setting.

• For lower setting, install tall package retainer with

knobs on retainer facing inward. Knobs slide into slots
in retainer holes on inside front of bucket.

Door Buckets and Shelves

Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure before
replacing items on shelf.

• Remove door buckets by pushing bucket up and
pulling out.

• Replace door buckets by sliding bucket in
between shelf rails and pushing door bucket
down into place.

Door bucket

Door shelf

1

pa_ckage retainer

Freezer Features

Automatic Ice Maker

• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.

• After freezer section reaches normal temperature, ice

maker fills with water and begins operating. Allow

24-48 hours after installation before first harvest of

ice. Ice maker produces 7-9 harvests of ice in a

24-hour period under ideal conditions.

• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into

ice storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker

arm raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full,

ice maker arm turns ice maker off.

Note: Discard first 3 harvests of ice after initially
connecting refrigerator to household water supply and
after extended periods of non-use. This will prevent the
consumption of any impurities left in the line or use of

off-taste ice.

• Ifyouwishtostopiceproduction,raiseicemakerarm.
Anaudibleclickisheardwhenproperpositionis
reached.Icemakerarmwillremaininoffpositionuntil
pusheddown.

_Off

t

On

CAUTION

To avoid damage to ice maker, observe the following:

• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.

• Do not place or store anything in ice storage bucket.

Food Organizer Storage

Wire baskets slide out for easy access of items in back.
Wire baskets and wire shelves can be rearranged to
meet individual storage needs.

• Remove shelves and baskets by lifting front of shelf
and pulling out.

• Replace shelves and baskets by placing shelves and
baskets on side rails. Slide shelves and baskets right
and back until round knob is behind stop on rail.

• Remove shelf by lifting right side of shelf out of clips
and pulling out of left side mounting holes. Reverse
procedure to reinstall shelf.

Snack/Juice Shelf

Snack/Juice shelf provides convenient storage for frozen

juices and snacks. Snack/Juice shelf may be removed for

cleaning.

Snack/Juice

shelf

Ice and Water Dispenser (some models)

CAUTION ]

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

• Do not operate dispenser with freezer door open.

• Do not put fingers, hands, or any foreign object into
dispenser opening.

• Do not use sharp objects to break ice.

Water Dispenser Operation

It takes approximately 1minute after initially connecting
refrigerator to household water supply before water

dispenses. Discard first 10 to 14 containers of water after

initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply

and after extended periods of non-use.

• Dispense water by pressing sturdy wide-mouthed
container against water dispenser bar.

• Stop water dispensing by releasing pressure on bar. A
small amount of water may continue to fall. Spill shelf
is not self-draining. Large spills should be wiped dry.

lee Dispenser Operation

m

ILl

CAUTION ]

To avoid personal injury or property damage, do not

dispense ice directly into thin glass, fine china, or delicate
crystal.

• Select cubed or crushed mode by sliding lever on
dispenser panel. Dispense ice by pressing wide-
mouthed container against ice dispenser bar.

Important:
Reduce spraying of crushed ice by holding wide-
mouthed container directly under ice chute and as
high as possible in dispenser area.

Ifa large quantitiy of ice is desired, remove ice directly

u_! from the ice bin. If ice

motor is designed to shut off after 3 to 5 minutes. Motor

resets after 3 minutes and dispensing can continue.
A slight delay occurs when switching between cubed and

crushed modes. Pieces of crushed ice will vary in size

and shape. "Snow" may form on door and ice chute when
repeatedly dispensing crushed ice. Allow "snow" to

evaporate or wipe dry.
Note: Dispenser operates only with cubes of proper size

and crescent shape. Do not add purchased ice cubes or
other shaped cubes to ice bucket.

Removing Ice Bucket

• Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.

• Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in
place. Ice bucket must be locked in place for proper

ice dispensing. If freezer door does not close, bucket
is not in proper location.

dispensing continuously, dispenser

Dispenser Light

A light is activated when dispensing ice or water.

• Deactivate night light by pushing switch, located
underneath dispenser and left of ice dispenser bar.

Night,lite

SWl[crt

Taste and Odor

Observe the following to minimize taste and odor

difficulties:

• Discard first 3 harvests of ice after initially connecting
refrigerator to household water supply and after

extended periods of non-use. This will prevent the
consumption of any impurities left in the line or use of

off-taste ice.

• Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers or moisture
proof bags.

• Install water filter on water line.

• Contact local water treatment company for

specialized help if difficulties persist.

• Discard ice if left unused for an extended period.

Care and Cleaning

I WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to

refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, read
and follow all cleaning product manufacturer's

directions.

General Cleaning

1. Wash interior and exterior surfaces with 4
tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm

water and a soft, clean cloth.

2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a
soft, clean cloth.

• Do not use the following items:

- abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, etc.

- concentrated detergents or solvents

- metal scouring pads

These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.

• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.

10

Adhesives

1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into
adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.

2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a
soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
"General Cleaning" instructions above. Clean any
spills immediately.

2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
pliable.

Condenser Coils

Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure
maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust
and lint may cause the following:

• reduced cooling performance

• increased energy usage

• premature compressor failure

.

Remove lower front toe grille by holding ends and

pulling forward.
Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum

2.
cleaner hose nozzle.

3.

Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and

snapping in.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other

flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material.

2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and
walls according to "General Cleaning" instructions.

Pay special attention to corners, crevices, and
grooves. Include all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.

3. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and

jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to

prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor

was eliminated.

Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.

4. Place crispers on top shelf of Fresh Food section.
Pack Fresh Food and freezersections including

doors with crumpled sheets of black and white
newspaper.

5. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.

6. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours.

7. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.

8. Complete steps 2-3.

Contact Sears service center if odor was still not

eliminated. Refer to service section for phone number.

Light Bulb Replacement

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe

personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After
replacing light bulb, connect power.

m

i11

4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.

Glass Shelves

CAUTION I

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may
break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to
sudden temperature change.

Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.

Clean crevices by completing the following steps:

1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.

2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.

3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.

Odor Removal

1. Remove all food and disconnect power to
refrigerator.

CAUTION

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

• Allow light bulb to cool.

• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

Upper Fresh Food and Non-Dispensing Freezer

Section

• Remove light bulb cover by removing IA" hex nut
screws. Replace bulb with 60-watt appliance bulb.

• Replace light bulb cover by replacing IA" hex nut
screws.

Light I:ulb cover

%

J

Light bulb

Lower Fresh Food Section (some models)

• Remove light bulb cover by removing screw. Replace

bulb with 40-watt tubular bulb.

11

1/4" hex nut screws

• Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light
bulb. Insert and tighten screw.

bu /Light bulb

-- Screw

cover

Freezer Section

Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.
Remove light bulb cover by removing 1/4"hex nut

screw. Replace bulb with 60-watt appliance bulb.

Replace light bulb cover by holding cover in place

3.

over light bulb. Insert and tighten screw.

4. Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in

m

place.

_i Screw

_ _=--- Light bulb

cover

• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
ifworn.

• Keep condenser coils clean.

Vacation Tips

Complete the following steps for short vacations.

1. Remove perishable foods.

2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm up,
to Offposition. (See Automatic Ice Maker

Instructions)

Complete the following steps for long vacations.

1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.

2. Unplug refrigerator.

3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
General Cleaning in Care and Cleaning section.

4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.

5. Ifan ice maker is installed, turn water supply to

refrigerator off and move ice maker arm up, to Off
position.

Lig
bulb

Ice and Water Dispenser (some models)
Light bulb is located between dispenser arms.

• Remove light bulb by unscrewing light bulb. Replace
light bulb with a 6-watt, 120-volt bulb.

• Replace light bulb by inserting and tightening bulb.

rq O

Light bulb

Ice and Water
Dispenser

Energy Tips

This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most
energy efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy
use by observing the following.

• Operate in normal household temperatures of 55° to
110°F (13° to 43°C) away from heat sources and

direct sunlight.

• Set refrigerator, freezer, and temperature controlled

meat drawer controls no colder than necessary.

• Keep freezer section full.

12

Normal Operating Sounds

This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today's
refrigerators have new features and are more energy
efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.

These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and

performing as designed.

1. Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping
compressor.

2. Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.

3. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling

water.

4. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops. Defrost
heater wraps around bottom and left side of
evaporator.

5. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.

6. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound that cycles on and off.

7. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.

Ice auger motor (Ice and water dispenser models) hums
as auger agitates ice during dispensing. Ice auger motor
is located behind ice bucket in freezer section. (Not
shown)
Ice maker water valve hookup (some models) buzzes

when ice maker fills with water. This occurs whether or
not refrigerator is connected to water supply. If

refrigerator is not connected to water supply, stop sound
by raising ice maker arm to off position.
Water valve hook up is located in back, bottom, left hand
corner. (Not shown)

Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam insulation
is not as sound absorbent as previously used fiberglass
insulation. (Not shown)

m

W

13

Refrigerator Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Refrigerator does not operate.

Refrigerator still wilI not
operate.

Food temperature appears too
warm.

Meat drawer temperature is toc
warm(some models).

Food temperature is too cold.

Refrigerator runs too
frequently.

Water droplets form on inside
of refrigerator.

Water droplets form on outside
of refrigerator.

Meat drawer or crisper drawer
does not close freely (some
models).

Refrigerator has an odor.
Refrigerator makes unfamiliar

sounds or seems too loud.
Ice cubes have an odor.

Ice cubes stick together or •
"shrink".

Solution

• Make sure freezer control is on.

• Make sure refrigerator is plugged in. If not, firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.

• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet. If outlet does not work, replace the
fuse or reset the circuit.

• If freezer control is on, light works but 2 fans and compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in
defrost cycle. Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts.

• Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another refrigerator or place dry ice in freezer section to preserve
food. Call for service.

• See above sections.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. Adding food warms
the refrigerator. It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

• Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.

• Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.

• Adjust refrigerator and or freezer control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls" section.

• Freezer or refrigerator light stays on. If light stays on, call service.

• Return air vents behind crisper are blocked restricting airflow. Locate return air vent behind crispers and

remove any debris that blocks vents or restricts airflow.

• Slide control to colder setting.

• Adjust freezer control to colder setting. See "Setting Controls" instructions of "Controls" section.

• Verify temperature controlled meat drawer cap has been moved if drawer has been moved from left to

right side of cabinet. See "Meat Drawer" section.

• Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and Cleaning section.

• Adjust refrigerator control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls" section.

• Adjust freezer control to warmer setting. See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls" section. Allow
several hours for temperature to adjust.

• Verify plastic cap is in place near temperature controlled meat drawer. See "Meat Drawer" section.

• It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.

• Doors have been opened frequently or for an extended period d time. When the door is opened warm

humid air is allowed into the refrigerator. The more the door is opened the more warm air the refrigerator
must cool.

• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach refrigerator or freezer temperature. It can take a few

hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.

• Clean condenser coils. See "Condenser Coils" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.

• Adjust freezer control. See "Setting Controls" instructions in "Controls" section.

• Check gaskets for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.

• Freezer light stays on. If light stays on, call service.

• Make sure refrigerator is level. See "Leveling Refrigerator" section of Installation Instructions.

• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened frequently.

• Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture
accumulation.

• Check door seals for proper seal. Gaskets should seal tightly to cabinet.

• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened frequently.

• Check for a package that may prevent drawer from closing properly.

• Confirm drawer is in proper position.

• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels.

• Confirm refrigerator is level.

• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.

• It may be normal. See "Normal Operating Sounds" section.

• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.

• Ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice.

• Food has not been wrapped tightly in either refrigerator or freezer compartment. Rewrap foods since
odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.

• Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors easily.

• Water supply contains minerals such as sulfur. In some situations a filter may need to be installed to
eliminate taste and odor problems.

Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or

shrink.

14