Kenmore 596.69872990 User Manual

Bottom-Mount Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

Model No: 69872,69877,79872,79877

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

10937036 Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com

Electrical Requirements

Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.

WARNING

Toavoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death do not 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. Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do not use an extension cord.

Electrical Grounding Instructions --This refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If 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.

Refri,gerator is desi,gned to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

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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.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAYYOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

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Take off the doors.

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

Warranty

Full One Year 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

For five 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.

Warranty Service is available by contacting 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the 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, IL 60179

Read and Save These Instructions

Record in the space provided below the modei and serial numbers found on tile serial plate located on the top Ieft

walt 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 ............................................ 4

Space Requirements ............................................ 4

Leveling Refrigerator ............................................ 4

Door Reversal ...................................................... 4

Connect ice maker water supply line

(some models) ...................................................... 6

Controls ................................................................... 7

Refrigerator and Freezer Controls ........................ 7

Setting Controls .................................................... 7

Refrigerator Features ............................................... 8

Refrigerator Shelves ............................................. 8

Crisper and Temperature-Controlled Meat

Drawer System(some models) ............................. 8

Bottle Rack (some models) .................................. 9

Covered Utility Bin (some models) ....................... 9

Dairy Compartments (some models) .................. 10

Door Buckets ...................................................... 10

Tall Package Retainer (some models) ................ 10

Door Shelves ...................................................... 10

Adjustable Divider (some models) ...................... 11

Bottle Holder (some models) .............................. 11

Freezer Features ................................................... 11

Frost-Free System .............................................. 11

Automatic Ice Maker (some models) .................. 11

Ice Service Rack (some models) ........................ 12

Slideout Shelf (some models) ............................. 12

Vertical Shelf Divider (some models) .................. 12

Fixed Wire Shelf (some models) ......................... 12

Wire Basket ........................................................ 13

Ice Bin (some models) ........................................ 13

Care and Cleaning ................................................. 13

General Cleaning ............................................... 13

Adhesives ........................................................... 13

Door Gaskets ..................................................... 13

Condenser Coils ................................................. 13

Glass Shelves .................................................... 14

Odor Removal .................................................... 14

Light Bulb Replacement ..................................... 14

Vacation Tips ......................................................... 15

Energy Tips ........................................................... 15

Normal Operating Sounds ..................................... 16

Before Calling For Service ..................................... 17

Espan61 ................................................................. 20

Fran£ais ................................................................. 39

Installation Checklist Verify the following has been completed to ensure proper

operation of your refrigerator.

Doors

Handles are solidly attached Handle side of door is _/8"higher than hinge side of door. (See installation instructions page 6.) Doors seat completely to refrigerator cabinet.

Leveling

Refrigerator is tilted V_" (6 mm) from front to rear and level side to side.

Ice Maker (some models)

Water supply to refrigerator is attached 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 ground 3-prong wall receptacle is used to plug in refrigerator.

Note: Translation may sometimes cause variations in meaning.

In alt cases where meaning varies, the most accurate

meaning will be the English version of this document.

Installation Instructions

Proper installation will ensure this refrigerator operates most efficiently.

CAUTION

To avoid unit malfunction, make sure unit is stored in an upright position for at least 24 hours before plugging into electrical outlet. Failure to do so may cause damage to compressor.

Space Requirements

roller adjustment

WARNING

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for a _½"(1.3 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator.

If your refrigerator 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 V2"(6.4 cm) minimum on hinge side (depending on your model) to allow for the door to swing open 90 °.

W NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,

radiator, or other heat source. Do not install the refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall

below 55°F (13°C).

Leveling Refrigerator

Some installations may require door reversal to achieve full door swing. If so, proceed to "Door Reversal" section before leveling your refrigerator. If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supply connection, proceed to "Connect ice maker water supply" section on page 6 before leveling your refrigerator.

1. Plug in power cord.

2. Move refrigerator into final location.

3. Level refrigerator using a level placed on top of the refrigerator.

• Remove toe grille. Grille snaps off.

• Turn roller adjustment screws to the right to raise

cabinet, or to the left to lower cabinet. Front of refrigerator must be /4" (6 mm), or h bubble on your level, higher than the back of your refrigerator.

• Make sure refrigerator cabinet is level from side to

side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment screw.

• Turn stabilizing leg (some models) to the right until

firmly against floor.

*only on some models

Door Reversal

Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs

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or other protective material to avoid property damage.

Some installations may require door reversal to achieve full door swing. To reverse door swing direction perform the following steps:

Tools Required

Putty knife (blade covered by masking tape)

_/_6"hex nut driver 3/8" hex nut driver

V4 " hex nut driver Phillips screwdriver

Blade screwdriver

Remove refrigerator handle.

• Remove handle screw from top handle trim. Pry up edge of handle trim using a putty knife with the

blade covered with masking tape. Remove handle from door by removing 1remaining mounting

screw at each end of handle.

• Remove 1 plug from top hinge side of door and 2 from front hinge side of door. Replace 3 plugs in

empty mounting holes.

Handle

Handle trim

IMPORTANT: For plug removal requiring use of flat blade screwdriver or putty knife, blade of tool must be

covered with masking tape to avoid damage to refrigeratorfinish. For plugs using a screwdriver- or

nut driver- style head, use appropriate tool to avoid damage to plugs.

2. Remove freezer door handle.

• Open freezer door 90 °. Locate two notches on back of freezer handle. Insert flat screwdriver

bladeorputtyknifebladewrappedinmasking tape.Pryupbackedgeofhandlecapandremove

fromhandle.

• Removehandlefromdoorbyremovingtwo mountingscrews.

• Remove2plugsfromoppositesideoffreezer doorandreplaceinemptymountingholes.

cap

10. Reverse door stops.

• Locate door stop at bottom edge of refrigerator door. Unscrew two Phillips screws to remove door

stop. Remove the two Phillips screws on opposite

edge of door. Mount door stop on opposite side.

Replace remaining screws in empty mounting holes.

• Repeat the above instructions to reverse door stop on freezer door.

Plug

Freezer handle

3. Removetophingecover.Tophingecoversnaps off.Removetophingeandhingeshimusinghex

nutdriver.Removeandretainallshims.

4. Removerefrigeratordoorbyliftingdooroffof centerhingepin.Inspectdoortoverifyallshims arewithhingepin.

5. Removecenterhingepinusinghexnutdriver.Due totightfitofpin,firmpressuremayneedtobe applied.Removeandretainallshims.

6. Removefreezerdoorbyliftingdooroffbottom hinge.

7. Removecenterhingebracketandhingeshim usingPhillipsscrewdriver.

8. Removetoegrilleandbottomhingecover.Both snapoff.

9. Removebottomhingeandhingeshimsusinghex nutdriver.Removeandretainallshims.

5/16"_ H,t_

Tophinge screws Z___*--Hinge

_ shim(s) 5/16" Rexnut _--_ . .

@*-- Roundshim

door

11. Reverse doors by performing the following steps:

• Remove plugs and screws in opposite side of refrigerator cabinet. Insert in holes left from hinge

removal.

12. Mount bottom, center, and top hinges with shims on opposite side of cabinet.

• Replace bottom hinge on opposite side of cabinet. Verify hinge shims are in position before screwing

into place. After placing hinge pin into outside hole, replace round shims. Some bottom hinges may have plugs in holes. In case of this, remove plug from outside hole, put pin in hole, and replace plug in empty hole.

• Replace center hinge bracket and hinge shim, and

screw into place.

• Hang freezer door.

• Replace center hinge pin with hex nut driver. Make

sure fit is tight. Replace round shims.

• Replace top hinge and shims, but allow enough clearance to slide hinge side of refrigerator door

into place. Tighten down top hinge to securely hold

door.

• Use a dime at top to space door W_e"(18 mm) from cabinet.

• Handle side of door should be approximately

V_"(3 mm) higher than hinge side. Boor will become level when it is loaded with food.

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Center hingephillips/!_tnter_L_"_ *-centerh,nge hingeP'n

screws_ _ bracket &

shim(s)

@4-- Round shim(s)

B.ott°mT_--_K''_''_'_---- H n e hinge pin __ shi_(s)

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(3 mm) --

mm)

13. Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of door using mounting screws removed in previous step.

• Snap handle trim into place and replace screw.

14. Mount freezer handle to opposite side of door using mounting screws removed in previous step.

• Angle front edge of handle cap downward toward back lip of freezer handle. Verify bottom tab on freezer cap slides under rear lip of freezer handle. Snap rear edge of handle cap in place.

15. Check unit for proper leveling following instructions in section titled Leveling Refrigerator, starting with step 3.

16. Replace toe grille and bottom hinge cover.

important: Look for arrow printed on inside of grille to insure proper placement.

• Snap top portion into place first. Press down on lower part of grille until bottom portion snaps into place.

• Do not install copper tubing in area where tem- perature drops below 32°F(0°C).

Materials Required

_/4"O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing is required. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection to water valve inlet port on back of

refrigerator, plus additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be pulled away from the wail without disconnecting tubing.

Procedure

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

% Water valve

cap

17. Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to hinge side of gaskets on both the refrigerator and freezer door.

Connect ice maker water supply line (some models).

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To avoid electrical shock, which call cause severe

personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before connecting water supply.

CAUTION

Observe the following to avoid property damage:

Make sure water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. Tighten adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten,

Check for water leaks and correct if necessary

before returning refrigerator to normal location. After 24 hours, check again for leaks.

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 piercing type or 3h6" saddle valves! Both reduce water flow, become clogged

with time and in addition may cause leaks if repair

is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve

requires a _/4"hole to be drilled in the water supply

pipe before to valve attachment.

Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. (Brass nut and sleeve are found in your literature packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water

valve inlet port. Make sure copper tubing is secure

by pulling on copper tubing.

tubing

Water inlet port

Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for

leaks. Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful not

to overtighten connection.

Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet

with a "P" clamp. It is important to secure copper tubing to refrigerator to avoid leaks when pushing

refrigerator back into opening.

Brass nut

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 control is located on upper rear walI of refrigerator section.

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Freezer controi is located on right front ceiling of freezer section.

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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 stabilize temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls, one number at a time, as desired. 1 is warmest setting

and 7 is coldest. Set controls precisely using a household thermometer

with a temperature range between -5 ° to 50°F

(-21 ° to 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 1 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 1 number at a time. Check again

after 5-8 hours.

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Refrigerator Features

Crisper and Temperature-Controlled Meat

Refrigerator Shelves

Shelves adjust to meet individual storage needs. Some models feature spillproof shelves and slide out shelves. Spillproof shelves hold minor spills for easier cleaning.

To avoid property damage, make sure shelf is

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secure before replacing items on shelf.

CAUTION

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

Remove shelves by lifting up shelf front, releasing hooks from metal track, then pulling

out. Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal

track and lowering front of shelf.

Metal track

Drawer System (some models)

The combined design of the crisper and temperature- controlled meat drawers can keep food fresh longer by creating adjustable environments for produce, meats,

and other food items. The drawer in the left side of the unit(A) can serve as

either a crisper drawer or a temperature-controlled meat drawer.

To use as a crisper drawer:

1. Set temperature control(b) to COLD.

2. Set humidity control(a) to desired level to best suit

3 Slide control to HIGHfor produce with leaves such

4. Slide control to LOWfor produce with skins such

To use as temperature-controlled meat drawer:

I. Set humidity control(a) to HIGH.

2. Set temperature control(b) to COLD for normal

contents.

as lettuce, spinich or cabbage.

as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.

refrigerator temperature and to COLDER for colder temperature. Adjustment of the the temperature

control(b) allows for more or less freezer air flow around the pan. Ice crystals may form on drawer

or food on COLDER setting.

hook

Slide out shelves pull forward for easy access to items in back.

The drawer in the right side of the unit(B) can be used for the storage of different kinds of produce with the use of a humidity control design. The crisper drawer features an adjustable humidity level control(c).

To set humidity controls for crisper drawer(B):

Slide control to HIGHfor produce with leaves such as lettuce, spinich or cabbage. Slide control to LOWfor produce with skins such as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.

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CAUTION

To avoid damage to device, please follow removal and installation instructions carefully. Instructions followed incorrectly, or in the wrong order, may result in part breakage and device malfunction.

CAUTION

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

Removeshelfandcrisperdrawersbycompletingthe followingsteps:

1. Openleftcrisper.

2. Removeglasscrispertopbygentlypushingup fromunderneath.Tiltupendandpullout.

3. Toremovecrisperdrawersliftcrispershelfbyfront plasticmoldingandremoveplasticdivider.Make

sure divider pin is free from frame assembly before removing from unit. Slide crisper drawers

out.

4. Remove crisper frame by raising frame by front plastic molding and lifting free from grooves in the cabinet raiI assembly. Pull forward and out of unit.

Bottle Rack (some models)

Bottle rack provides convenient storage for a large bottle,

eggs, etc.

Hang rack by hooking over side of shelf.

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frame

Plastic divider

To replace drawers, please follow the instructions below:

1. Set temperature control to COLD.

2. Lift crisper frame by front plastic molding.

3. Slide plastic divider into slide rail on bottom of drawer assembly.

4. Lower frame so that divider pin fits into slot beneath plastic molding.

Temperature control

Covered Utility Bin (some models)

The utility bin has a tid and removable egg tray. When tray is removed, bucket will accept standard egg carton,

ice, etc.

Egg _. tray

UtiIity bin

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Dairy Compartment (some models)

Dairy compartment provide convenient storage for butter, cheese, etc.

Remove dairy compartment by lifting door, pushing tabs of shelf down on both sides, and pulling out. Replace dairy compartments by sliding in until tabs lock into place, then lower door.

Tall Package Retainer (some models)

Tail package retainer keeps tail items secure. Retainer fits on front edge of any refrigerator door bucket or door

shelf.

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Door Buckets

Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.

Remove door buckets by pushing tabs on both sides of shelves toward center and pulling bucket out. Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock into place.

Tall package

retainer

Door Shelves

Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling out. Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides and

sliding down.

Door shelf

Glide

Tabs z

Freezer Features

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.

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Bottle Holder (some models)

Bottle holder keeps items in place and adjusts to meet individual storage needs. Bottle holder fits in any door

bucket or door shell

Bottle holder

Frost-Free System

The refrigerator and freezer sections are completely frost-flee. Defrosting is automatic under normal conditions. Refrigerator and freezer sections never have

to be defrosted.

Automatic Ice Maker (some models)

Make sure ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is down.

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arm

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position

After freezer section reaches normal temperature, the ice maker fills with water and begins operating.

Allow 24-48 hours after installation before first

harvest of ice. Ice maker produces 7 to 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.

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Note: Discard first 3 harvests of ice so any impurities left in the water line after installation are not consumed.

If you wish to stop automatic ice production lift ice maker arm. A definite click is heard when proper position is reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that position until pushed down.

Ice Service Rack (some models) Install ice service rack by placing ice service rack on

washers and sliding down.

Washer /Screw

Ice service rack

Make sure shelf is secure before placing items on

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shelf to avoid property damage.

Vertical Shelf Divider (some models)

Install vertical shelf divider by completing the following

steps:

1. Slide prongs of shelf divider beneath desired grill work, slightly off-center from center rail.

2. Press top of divider down and slide hook assembly beneath center rail.

Slideout Shelf (some models)

Slide out shelf pulls forward for easy access to items in back.

Remove sIideout shelf by sliding forward until bail beneath center rail catches in molded groove.

• Grasp shelf by center rail, pull up, and remove.

• Slide in until ball falls into molded groove.

Center

Ball rail

Ball

Fixed Wire Shelf (some models)

Remove wire shelf by pulling out. A sharp tug may

be necessary.

Replace wire shelf by sliding in until back locks in

place.

Care and Cleaning

Wire Basket

Wire basket slides out for easy access to items in back.

• Remove wire basket by lifting and pulling out.

• Replace wire basket by sliding in.

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Ice Bin (some models)

Ice bin sits below the ice service rack on the wire freezer shelf.

Ice 2.

WARNING

Disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning to

avoid electrical shock which can cause severe

personal injury or death. After cleaning, restore power.

CAUTION

Read and follow all manufacturer's cleaning

directions to avoid personal injury or property damage,

General Cleaning

1. Wash surfaces and exterior with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in I quart warm water and a

soft, clean cloth.

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

3. 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.

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

Adhesives

Remove adhesive residue from refrigerator surfaces by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until

adhesive loosens. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a

soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

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

Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets

pliable.

Condenser Coils

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

reduced cooling performance increased energy usage premature part failure

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I. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling away

from refrigerator.

2. Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.

3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.

Light Bulb Replacement

4. Raise stabilizing legs (some models) by turning counterclockwise.

Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs

I or other protective materiaI to avoid property damage.

5. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum brush across grille on back of refrigerator.

Glass Shelves

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HandIe tempered gIass shelves carefuIIy to avoid personal injury or property damage. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.

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

Clean crevices by completing the following:

•_ 1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let sit 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 it from the front.

Odor Removal

1. Remove all food and disconnect power to refrigerator.

2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and

walls according to General Cleaning instructions

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

3. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all containers. Wrap foods

in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor.

After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.

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Disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing

light bulb to avoid electricai shock which can cause severe personal injury or death. After replacing light

bulb, restore power.

CAUTION

Observe tile following to avoid personal injury or property damage.

Allow light bulbs to cool Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.

Remove light bulb cover by removing ¼" hex nut

screws. Replace with appliance bulb no greater

than 60 watts,

Replace light bulb cover by replacing ¼" hex nut

screws.

1/4" hex nut screws

Light cover

Complete steps 4-9 if odor has not been eliminated.

4. Place crispers on top shelf of refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections, including doors, with crumpled sheets of 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.

If odor is still not eliminated, contact a Sears Service Center.

Vacation Tips

Complete the following steps for short vacations.

1. Remove perishable foods.

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

page 12)

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 instructions in "Care and Cleaning" section.

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

5. If an ice maker is installed, turn off water supply to

refrigerator and move ice maker arm to Off position. (See "Automatic Ice Maker" section page

12)

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 system controls no colder than necessary.

• Keep freezer section full.

• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets

if worn.

• Keep condenser coils clean.

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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 to you. They 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.

5. Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out of defrost cycle.

6. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.

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

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

Ice maker water valve hookup (some models)

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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. Ice maker water valve hookup is located

behind condenser fan in back of refrigerator. Note: Foam insulation is very energy efficient and

has excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent as

previously used fiberglass insulation.

Before Calling For Service

Problem

Refrigerator does not operate.

Refrigerator still will not operate.

Food temperature appears too warm.

Temperature controlled meat drawer temperature is

too warm.

Food temperature is too cold.

Refrigerator runs too frequently.

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 wail 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 debrisis 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 "Temperature Controlled

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 "Temperature Controlled Meat Drawer" section.

• It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.

• Doors have been opened frequently or for an extended period of 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 coot.

• 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.

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Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator.

Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.

Temperature controlled 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".

Ice maker is not producing ice.

Ice maker is not producing enough ice.

Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.

• 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 seat 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.

• Water pressure may be to low or high. Ice maker requires a water

pressure of 20-120 psi to function properly.

• Confirm ice maker arm is down. See "Automatic Ice Maker" section.

• Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the water valve shut off is fully turned on.

• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is inserted completely in proper

holes.

• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing.

• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and connector block on refrigerator cabinet.

• If a water filter has been installed on the water tine outside the

refrigerator, check the filter for clogs or improper installation of the

filter.

• Ice maker has just recently been installed or a large amount of ice

has just been used. Wait 24 hours for ice production to begin and for ice maker to restock after emptied.

• Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve. Make sure the water valve shut off is fully turned on.

• Piercing type or _/_6"saddle valve was used for hookup. Both reduce water flow and may become clogged with time. Replace these valves

with correct type of saddle valve requiring _/," hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve attachment.

• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove kinks or replace tubing

• Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature. Freezer

must be cold enough to produce ice. See 'Setting Controls" section.

• Check water pressure. Low water pressure causes valves to leak.

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