Kenmore Sears 70141, 70148, 70151, 70158, 70171 Owner's Manual

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o Safety Instructions ............................ 2

• Grounding Requirements ................ 2, 3

oStarting the Refrigerator .............. 3, 4

o Adjusting the Controls ..................... 4

o Energy Saver Switch ........................... 4

o Food Storage Suggestions ................. 4-6

o IceService..................................7

eFeatures ..............................8,9

o Energy-Saving Tips ....................... 10

o Care and Cleaning ..................... 10, 11

o Vacation and Moving Precautions ............. 11

o Before You Call for Service .................... 12

o Reversing Door Swing .................... 13-15

o Warranty ............................ Back Cover

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in

the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location.

Model Number

Serio{ Number Date of Purchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL60684 U.S.A°

70141, 70148, 70t51_ 70158, 7017t, 70178.
79871, 79878 with Automatic Icemaker

60141, 60148, 60151, 60158.60171, 60178.
69871, 69876, 69878 equipped for future

Automatic Icemaker installation

SAFETY RUC1FBONS

Read aH instrucHons before uslng
this appUia.ce.

WARNING-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:

o Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

o This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the Attention installer

instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3o

e Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on

the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet

o Repair or replace immediately all electric

service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows

cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.

o When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.

" After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces°

e If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible

injury° tt will also prevent interference with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the
heating element that releases the cubes.

e Do not operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.

• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely. The United States Department of

Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"_ You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°Fo

",._Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any of Fodor or of Fcolor should not be refrozen and

should not be eaten_ Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor

or questionable, get rid of itoThe food may be
dangerous to eat°

"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats
is affected less than that of many other foods_ Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can';

e if your old refrigerator is still around the

house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger

to children_
o Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed by a

qualified individual°

B. Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid

contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light

bulb may break when being replaced,)
Note: Turning control to OFF position does not

remove power to the light circuit°

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grou, chng Requirements "_porgan#--Pnease rea_l carefu_my.

Toconnect electricity

For personal safety,

this appliance must be
properly grounded.

The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard

PREFERRED

METHOD

y INSURE PROPER

GROUND EXISTS

Fig BEFORE USE

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig_1)to minimize the

possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded_

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall outlet_

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THSRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD.

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S ar ing the Refrigerator

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use
of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to

use an adapter, where local codes permit, a
TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a
properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a

UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local

hardware stores°
The larger slot in the

adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord,

TEMPORARY METHOD

(ADAPTI_ PLUGSNOT _'_-_.-._
ALIGN LARGE il'_ I I

PRONGS/SLOTS . _ _i Ir'_! I

y'r

I I _PP'_" _NSURE PROPER

_ GROUNDAND

Fig 2 _t FiRM CONNECT!ON

II BEFOREus_

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not

insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet

is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the

adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand_

If this isnot done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use°

Should the adapter ground termina! break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper

ground has again been esfrablished,

Use of Extension Cords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we s_rong_y recommend against the

use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect
1ouse an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary

that it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be t5
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts,

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet--ll5 volt, 60 Hertz,

or 100 volt, 50 Hertz, single phase AC_This is
recommended for best performance and to prevent
overloading house ,wiring circuits, which could cause
a fire hazard from overheating wires,

Location

• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to

support it when it is fully loaded..
o Do not install it where the temperature will go

below 60°Fobecause it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.

o Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides .... 3/4" Top .......... 1" Back ...... 1"

Leveling

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you

to move the refrigerator away from the wall for

cleaning. These rollers should be set so the

refrigerator rests firmly on the floor ,with the front
raised just enough that the doors close easily when

opened about halfway.,
To adjust the rollers:

o Remove the base grilte_
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out_

oTurn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to Mowerit0 Use

a blade-type screwdriver°

Both doors should close

properly when bottom
front edge of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4"
from the floor°

oTo replace the base
grille, line up the

prongs on the grille with
the clamps on the

refrigerator and push
forward until the grille

snaps into place.

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S ar me Refrigerator (continued)

COLDER

FREEZER COHTROL

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9 iS COLDEST

FRESH FOOD CONTROL

Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you
regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments°

At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" and the

Freezer control at "C'.'

Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,

whether you are setting the controls for the first time

or adjusting them later_ Then, if you want colder or

warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one letter or number at a time.

Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments--fresh food and

freezerwbut does not shut off power to the

refrigerator°

How to test temperatures:
Use milk test for fresh food compartment. Place

a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food
compartment. Check it a day later° If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls.

Use ice cream test for freezer compartment.

Place a container of ice cream in the center of the

freezer compartment. Check it after a day. If it's too

hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Turning your household thermostat below
60°F. at night? You may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, as from "C" to "D'J Cooler
temperatures in the house may cause the compressor
to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer
compartment to warm somewhat,

To protect your frozen food supply, leave your

lettered control at this new, colder setting for the

entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.

Turning the lettered control to a colder setting
should have no effect on your fresh food
compartment. However, if freezing occurs,
turn the numbered control one step warmer,
as from "5" to "4"'

When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings.

Energy Saver Switch

This switch is on the
temperature control panel, ENERGYSAVER

HI

To reduce the amount s_"_"_'_°_"_"_"_°"'_'°"tL_-J\l_'_'
of electricity required

to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch

is pushed to the left position. This turns off the
heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture

from forming on the outside.

If moisture forms on the outside of the

refrigerator, push the Energy Saver Switch to
the right. The low-wattage heater will warm the
outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets.

Food S o *ageSuggestions

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
= Always remove store wrappings.
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate

immediately.
To store cheese, wrap welt with wax paper or

aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.

• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold_
o Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if

you wish,
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers_

they've been designed to preserve the natural

moisture and freshness of produce.
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps

maintain crispness.
e As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged

vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping°

To store ice cream_Fine-quality ice cream, with

high cream content, wil! normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low cream content.

o it will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature.

e The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front.

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Suggested Storage Times

Eating quality drops

after time shown

DAYS MONTHS

tN IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT AT

35 ° to 40°F. OaF.

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef 8, Lomb) ....... 3 to 5 6 to 12

Roasts(Pork&Veal) ..... 3 to5 4 to8

Steaks(Beef) ........ 3 to5 6 to 12

Chops(Lamb) ........ 3 to5 6 to9

Chops(Pork)......... 3 to 5 3to 4

Ground &StewMeats ,, _ I to2 3 to4

Variety Meats .......... 1 to 2 3 to 4

Sausage(Pork) ....... I to 2 1to2

processed Meats

Bacon .................. 7 t

Frankfurters ......... 7 ½

Ham (Whole) .......... 7 1 to 2

Ham (Half) ........... 3 to 5 1 to 2

Ham (Slices} ......... 3 I to 2

Luncheon Meats ...... 3 to 5 Freezing

Sausage(Smoked)....... 7 not recom-

Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry) 14 to 21 mended_

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes .... .... 3 tO 4

Gravy & Meat Broth ....... I to 2

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) , 1 to 2

Chicken(Pieces)........ 1to 2

Turkey (Pieces) .......... _to 2

Duck & Goose (Whole) .... ] to 2

Giblets ................ } to 2

2to3
2t03

12

9
6

6
3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) } to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ..... 3 to 4 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes ,, 3 to 4 4 to 6

Fried Chicken .......... 3 to 4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ....... 8-12 months

Lean fish ..................... 6-8 months

Fattyfish,rolls andbreads,

soups,stew,casseroles ................ 2-3months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers(cooked),

Icecream (original carton) ............ 1month max.

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage

times in your refrigerator will vary.

New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information

on freezing and storing foods,

Tips on freezing foods

1. Freeze only top.quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking_ The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, and you wilt have less culling and
sorting to don

3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing; they're readily available at most food

stores.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping

material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seal

Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen

successfully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods

to number of pounds at a time as follows:
Models 69871, 69876, 69878, 79871, 79878 17pounds
Models 60141,60148, 60151,60158, 60171,60178

70141,70148, 70151,70158, 70171, 70178

........................... 19 pounds

Forconvenience...

o Store like things together., This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.

o Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly.

o Use shelves on the door for most often used items.

To save money in energy and food costs

e Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream
or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shelf.
They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food

compartment.

• Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil,

e Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers wilt

last longer when stored in closed plastic containers

or wrapped in plastic film.

• Do not overload your fresh food or freezer

compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

e Open the doors the fewest times possible to save

electrical energy,

e When going out of town for several days, leave

as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator°

If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and
shut off water to the refrigerator°

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