Kenmore 5969535611, 5969535610 Owner’s Manual
Kenmore,
Side-by-Side
Refrigerator
Use and Care Guide
Contents
Installation
Electrical Requirements 2
Model Identification 3
Refdgeretor/Freezer Feature Diagram
General Features 4
Setting Controls
Frost-Free System 5
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls 5
Installing and Using Specific Features
Refrigerator
Dairy Storage 6
Butter Dish 6
Adjustable Door Bucket 6
Door Shelves 7
Adjustable Cantilever Shelves 7
Egg Storage 8
Temperature Controlled
Meat Drawer 8
Crispers 9
Freezer
Door Shelves. 9
Adjustable Door Bucket 10
First-to-Freeze Shelf 10
Adjustable Compartment Shelves -- 10
Glide-Out Wire Basket 11
Ice and Water Dispenser 11
Care and Cleaning
Adhesives 15
Exterior and Interior 15
Door Gaskets 15
Condenser Coil and Drain Pan 15
Odor Removal 15
Light Bulbs 16
Energy Tips 18
Vacation Tips 18
Non-Use Periods 18
Normal Operating Sounds 19
Before Calling For Service 20
Sears Warranty _ 24
INSTALLATION
Electrical Requirements and Safety Precautions
RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
kWARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equippedwitha three-prong (grounding) plugfor yourprotectionagainstpossible shockhazards.In
locationswith two-prongwall receptacles,customers havethe persona{responsibility and obligation to contacta qualified
electricianto replacetwo-prong wallreceptacleswith properly grounded three-prong wallreceptacles, in accordance with
the National Electrical Code.
Unit is designed to operate on a separate103-126 volt,15 amp, 60 cycle line.
DO NOT. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.CUT OR REMOVE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM PLUG.
THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDEDA TALL TIMES. DO NOT REMOVE WARNINGTAG FROM POWER CORD.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER,
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.
ROUNDGROUNDING PR
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ELECTRICAL
RECEPTACLE
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Sears Service Is At Your Service
The value of your Kenmore appliance increases through Sears' nationwide service units staffed by Sears-
trained technicians. Sears professional technicians are specifically trained to service SEARS appliances,
with parts, tools and equipment, insuring we meet our pledge to you: "We Service What We Sell."
Add to the value of your Kenmore. Buy a SEARS Maintenance AgreemenL
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and tested for years of dependable use. Yet any modem
appliance may need service from time to time. The Sears Warranty, plus the Sears Maintenance
Agreement, gives protection from unexpected repair bills. Contact the nearest sales office or service center
for details.
Whenever calling or writing Sears, have the following information available. Take a moment now to locate
the nameplate, inside the front upper left comer of the refrigerator compartment, and copy the necessary
information into the spaces below.
Serial Number
Model Number
Manufacturing Number
Please also record:
Date of Purchase
Name of Selling Dealer
Dealer Address
Keep a copy of the sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is required.
Enjoy your new Kenmore refrigerator!
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General Features
25 cu. ft. Model, with Ice and Water Dispenser
IMPORTANT
Features vary from model to model. Your refrigerator may not have all features shown.
Top Freezer F_rst-to- Refdprstor/Freezer Refrigerator
Door Shelf Freeze Shelf Controls Light
Ice Storage
Bin
Ice end
Water
Dispenser
FreeZer
Ught
Freezer
Shelves
Upper
Adjustable
Cantilever
Shelves
Dairy
Stmsge
coverecJ
Egg
Storage
Adjustable
Door
Bucket
Temperature
Confro/_
Meat
Drawer
Adjustable
FreezerDoor
_helves
Glide-out
Wire Freezer
Basket Toe Grille
Defrost Drain Pan Humldl_
AdJusteb_
endCondenser Drawer
(behindtoegdlle) Control
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Gailon
Storage
Shelf
Rernov_e
Door
Shelves
Humldl_
controlled
Cdsper
Dmwens
Setting the Controls
Frost-Free System
Refrigerator and freezer compartments are
automatically kept completely frost-free. Under
normal operating conditions, manual defrosting
is not necessary. Proper placement of refrigerator
is necessary for adequate air circulation and
operation.
Refrigerator and Freezer
Controls
When freezer control is OFF, neither refrigerator
nor freezer compartments cool Allow 24 hours
after installation for refrigerator and freezer
temperatures to stabilize,
a. Locate refrigerator control inside compartment
on upper rear wall. Set control to "2-1/2" and
adjust as desired after 24 hours. "1" is warmest
setting; "4" is coldest setting. See Figure 1.
FRESH FOOD TEMPERATURE
To adjust temperatures more precisely, use a
household thermometer (usually available at
hardware stores) with a temperature range
between -5°F and +50°F (-20.5°C and +10°C).
a. In freezer compartment, place thermometer
snugly between packages of frozen food for 5
to 8 hours. See Figure 3. If temperature is not
between 0°F and +2°F (-18°C and -17°C), adjust
control one number at a time and check again
after 5 to 8 hours.
Figure 3
b. In refrigerator, place a glass of water holding
thermometer in center of compartment for 5 to
8 hours. See Figure 4. If temperature is not
between 38°F and 40°F (3°C to 4°C), adjust
control one number at a time and check again
after 5 to 8 hours.
1 _ 4 COLDER
Figure I
b. Locate freezer control inside compartment at
upper left front comer. Set control to "2-1/2"
and adjust as desired after 24 hours, "1" is
warmest setting; "4" is coldest. See Figure 2.
FREEZER TEMPERATURE
1 _ 4 COLDER
off
Figure 2
Figure 4
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Installing and Using Specific Features
R_: _#erator
F_ Jres
Starting with the refrigerator door, features are
outlined from top to bottom of unit, and from the
door into the refrigerator compartment.
Dairy Storage ........
A removable, hand-washable tilt-up door is
featured on the dairy storage compartment. See
Figure 5.
a. Remove all food from buckets.
b. With thumbs and forefingers of both hands,
push and hold lock tabs toward center of
bucket. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
c. Move bucket by holding lock tabs in and
pulling bucket straight out. See Figure 8,
Figure5
Butter Dish
Microwave- and top-rack dishwasher-safe
butter dish provides convenient tablespoon
portions and may be taken to the table. See
Figure 6.
Figure 6
Adjustable
Door Bucket
Storage bucket on refrigerator door may be
moved up or down as needed and removed for
cleaning.
Figure 8
d. To reinstall, use one hand at each side of
bucket. Slide bucket into grooves on door. l_sh
gently with thumbs until tabs snap and lock
into place. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
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Installing and Using Specific Features (continued)
Door Shelves
Two styles of shelves on refrigerator door can be
removed for cleaning.
a. Remove all food from shelves.
b. Move shde-'m--style shelf by grasping each side
of shelf retainer. Pull shelf straight up and out.
See Figure 10.
Figure10
c. To remove hook-style shelves for cleaning,
gently tap upward underneath both ends. Lift
and rotate bottom of shelf outward to release
hooks from door slots.
d. To reinstall, tilt shelf and insert upper hooks
into selected slots. Rotate shelf toward door
and insert lower hooks into door slots.
e. Hold shelf against door and tap down gently
on both ends until shelf is seated securely. See
Figure 11.
Adjustable
Cantilever Shelves
Supported by metal tracks on the rear wall of
refrigerator compartment, shelves can be
adjusted to best match size of stored items. See
Figure 12,
Figure 12
a. Remove cantilever shelf by lifting upward at
back edge of shelf near metal track to loosen
shelf hooks, See Figure 13,
Figure 11
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CAUTION
Gently apply pressure to front edge
of shelf to insure proper installation.
Handle tempered-glass shelves with
care. Place on soft surface after
removing. Do not expose shelves to
rapid temperature changes. Replace
shelves immediately if they become
chipped or cracked, as sudden
breakage could occur.
Figure13
b. Tilt up on front edge of shelf and pull out. See
Figure 14,
Figure 14
c. Reinstall shelf by inserting upper rear metal
shelf hooks into desired wall slots, as front
edge of shelf is tilted up. Gently press down on
front edge of shelf until lower hooks are firmly
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seated in rear wall slots and shelf is level.
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