Kenmore 3638799682, 70461, 70468, 70441, 70448 Owner's Manual

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e Safety Instructions ............................. 2

e Grounding Requirements ................... 2, 3

e Starting the Refrigerator ................. 3

e Adjusting the Controls ......................... 4

e Food Storage Suggestions ................ 4*6

Ice Service ................................... 7

e Features ................................... 8, 9

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

eCare and Cleaning ..................... 10, !1

eVacation and Moving Precautions .............. ll

e Before YouCall for Service ....................... 12

e Reversing Door Swing ...................... 13-15

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

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

: Serial Number

: : : : :i: i: sEARSi ROEBUCK AN D CO., Chicago, (L60684 U.,S.A.

-n0dei number, serial number and date you purchased you,' Kenmore refrigerator in

Date of Purchase

70461 70468, 70441,
70448, 79961, 79968
with Automatic Icemaker

60461,60468, 60441
60448, 69961, 69968

equipped for future
Automatic tcemaker Installation

UMPORTANTSAFETY NSTRUCTaONS

Read aH Hnstructlons before using
this appliance.

WARNiNG--_ When using this appliance, always

exercise basic safety precautions, including the

following:

o Use this =pp|iance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
o This refrigerator must be properly installed

in accordance with the At_enflon |nsta||er
instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3.

o Never unplug your refrigerator by pu|ling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pul!
straight out from the outlet.

e Repair or repiace immediate|y a|l 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.

e When moving your refrigerator away from
the wa||, be carefui not to rail over or damage
the power cord.

After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the €o|d surfaces, particular|y when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the

extremely cold surfaces.

o if your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not
place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaklng mechanism whi|e the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It wil! also prevent interference with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the

heating element that releases the cubes.

o Do atot operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.

e Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed €ompletely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

'Lo_Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are

still cold--below 40°t,

'L.,Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have

any off-odor or off-color 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 it. The 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:"

o If your aid refrigerator is st||i around the

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

to childrem

o Unp|ug 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.

SAVE THESEJNSTRUCTOONS

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Grounding Requirements n porta.t-Pl1® se read carefully.

Toconnect electricity

For persona| 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

I_ETHOD

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three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig_l) 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 twooprong wal! outlet is

encountered, it is your personal responsibility and

obligation to have it replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall outlet°

DO NCI_, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR

REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD.

Starting 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.

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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 walt 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 is not done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords

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

of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it isabsolutely 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

15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Electrical Requirements

Tile refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet--ll5 volt, 60 Hertz°
or 100volt, 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

o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.

• Do not install it where the temperature will go

below 60°1:,because it wifl not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.

e 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 roller's 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_
1"oadjust the rollers:

= Remove the base grille,

Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out.

e Turn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator*, counter-
clockwise to lower it.

Use a blade-type

screwdrlver_ Both doors
should close properly

when bottom front edge
of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" from the floor_

• To 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_

S arfing the Refrigerator (continued)

Temperature Controls

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Two controls let you
regulate the temperature

in the fresh food and

freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh

food control at "4" 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
freezer--but 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°R at night? You may want to turn the lettered
control one step colder, as from "C" to "D" 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 "4" to "3:'

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

Power Saver Switch

This switch is on the
temperature controt panel. [_MO_URE _-_m POWERS]

To reduce the amount J_,EaUCnON--L.4_ SAV_,rj

of eiectrlclty required

to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch
is pushed to the right 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 Power Saver Switch to

'the left. 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 orage Suggestions

Fresh Food Storage Tips

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

immediately°

To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or

aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
o Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
o Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if

you wish.

1"Os'tore 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.
o 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, will 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.

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

Suggested Storage Times

Eating quality drops

after time shown

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT AT

35 ° to 40°!:. OaF.

Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef& Lomb)

Roasts(Pork& Veal)

Steaks (Beef)

Chops (Lamb)
Chops (Pork) •

Ground &StewMeats

Variety Meats .......

Sausage(Pork) .....

Processed Meats

Bacon

Frankfurters ....

Ham (Whole)
Ham (Haif)

Ham (Slices) .....

LuncheonMeats .

Sausage(Smoked) ....

Sausage(Dry& Semi-Dry)
Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes

Gravy &Meat Broth

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces)

Turkey(Pieces)

Duck& Goose (Whole)

Giblets ......

3 to 5 6 to 12
3to5 4to8
3 to 5 6 to 12

31o5 61o9

3t05 31o4

1 to2 31o4
I 1o2 31o4
] 1o2 I 1o2

7 1
7 ½
7 t to2

31o5 i to2

3 I to2

3 to S Freezing

7 not recom-

14 to 21 mended.

3to4 21o3

I to2 21o3

1 to 2 12
1 to2 9

t to2 6
1 to2 6
1 to2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) t to 9 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-T2months

Leonfish ............. 6-8 months

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles 2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

ice cream (original carton) ....... I month 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, with less culling and sorting to do.

3. Use food wraps designed especially for

freezing.
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 69961, 69968, 79961, 79968 ........ 16pounds

Models 60441, 60448, 70441, 70448 ........ 22 pounds

Models 60461, 60468, 70461, 70468 ......... 22 pounds

For convenience, oo

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°

Use door shelves or bins for most often used items.

To save money in energy and food costs. _.

o 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.
QLeaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers wile

last longer when stored in closed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film_

o Do not overload your fresh food or'freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at once.

o Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy°

o When going out of town for several days, leave

as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator°

tf your refrigerator" has an icemaker0 move the
icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and
shut off water to the refrigerator.