Kenmore 69872, 69877, 79872, 79877 Owner's Manual

Bottom-Mount Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador con montaje inferior

Manual de uso y cuidado

Réfrigérateur à compartiment inférieur

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Model No: 69872, 69877, 79872, 79877

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

10937035 www.sears.com

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Electrical Requirements

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To avoid electrical shoc k 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 a gainst possible shoc k hazards. If you encounter a tw o– prong receptacle, contact a qualified electrician and ha ve the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-pr ong wall receptac le in accor dance with the National Electrical Code.

Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.

WARNING

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. J unked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous—even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If y ou discar d an old refrigerator, please follow the instructions belo w to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

• T ake off the door s.

• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily c limb 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 y ears 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 defectiv e in material or workmanship.

The above warr anty co v erage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for priv ate household purposes.

Warranty Service is availab le 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 W arr anty giv es you specific legal rights, and you may also hav e other rights, which v ary 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 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

Warr anty..................................................................2

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

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

Installation Instructions ............................................ 4

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

Lev eling 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 Pac kage Retainer (some models) ................ 10

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

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

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

Freezer F eatures ...................................................11

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

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

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

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

V ertical 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

V acation Tips ......................................................... 15

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

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

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

Espanõl .................................................................20

Français.................................................................39

Installation Checklist

V erify the f ollowing has been completed to ensure proper operation of your refrigerator .

Doors

• Handles are solidly attached

• Handle side of door is 1/8" higher than hinge side of door. (See installation instructions page 6.)

• Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.

Leveling

• Refrigerator is tilted 1/4" (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 f or first harvest of ice .)

Electrical

• Properly ground 3-prong wall receptacle is used to plug in refrigerator.

Note: Translation may sometimes cause v ariations in meaning. In all 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, mak e 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

WARNING

Keep flammab le 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 f or your refriger ator, allow for a ½” (1.3 cm) space at the top of y our 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 1/2" (6.4 cm) minimum on hinge side (depending on your model) to allow f or the door to swing open 90°.

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 re v ersal to achie ve full door swing. If so, proceed to "Door Reversal" section before lev eling your refrigerator . If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supply connection, proceed to “Connect ice maker water supply” section on page 6 bef ore le veling your refrigerator.

1. Plug in power cord.

2. Mov e refrigerator into final location.

3. Le v el refrigerator using a le v el 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 1/4" (6 mm), or 1/2 bubble on your level, higher than the back of your refrigerator.

• Make sure refrigerator cabinet is lev el from side to

side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment screw .

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

firmly against floor.

Front roller adjustment

Stabilizing leg*

*only on some models

Door Reversal

CAUTION

Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material to avoid property damage.

Some installations may require door re v ersal to achie ve full door swing. To reverse door swing direction perf orm the following steps:

T ools Required

Putty knife (blade co v ered b y masking tape)

/16" hex nut driver

" hex nut driver

Phillips screwdriver Blade screwdriver

1. Remov e 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 . Remov e handle from door by removing 1 remaining 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 trim

Screw

IMPORTANT: F or plug remo v al requiring use of flat blade screwdriver or putty knife, blade of tool must be

covered with masking tape to avoid dama ge to refrigerator finish. For plugs using a scre wdriv er- or

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

2. Remov e freezer door handle .

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

Handle

Handle trim

Plugs

blade or putty knife b lade wrapped in masking tape. Pry up back edge of handle cap and remov e from handle.

• Remove handle from door by removing tw o mounting screws.

• Remove 2 plugs from opposite side of freezer door and replace in empty mounting holes.

Handle cap

Screws

Plug

Freezer handle

3. Remov e top hinge co v er. Top hinge cover snaps off. Remo v e top hinge and hinge shim using hex nut driver. Remov e and retain all shims.

4. Remov e refrigerator door b y lifting door off of center hinge pin. Inspect door to v e rify all shims are with hinge pin.

5. Remov e center hinge pin using he x n ut driver. Due to tight fit of pin, firm pressure may need to be applied. Remo v e and retain all shims .

6. Remov e freez er door b y lifting door off bottom hinge. V erify all shims are with hinge pin.

7. Remov e center hinge brac k et and hinge shim using Phillips screwdriver .

8. Remov e toe g rille and bottom hinge cov er. Both snap off.

9. Remov e bottom hinge and hinge shims using hex nut driver. Remove and retain all shims .

5/16"

Top hinge

screws

Hinge shim(s)

5/16" hex nut

Center hinge

Phillips screws

Round shim

Center hinge pin

Center hinge bracket & shim(s)

10. Reverse door stops .

• Locate door stop at bottom edge of refrigerator door. Unscrew two Phillips screws to remo v e door stop. Remo v e the tw o Phillips scre ws on opposite edge of door. Mount door stop on opposite side. Replace remaining screws in empty mounting holes.

• Repeat the above instructions to rev erse door stop on freezer door .

door

door stop

11. Reverse doors b y perf orming the follo wing 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. V erify hinge shims are in position bef ore scre wing into place. After placing hinge pin into outside hole, replace round shims. Some bottom hinges may hav e 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. Mak e 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 11/16"(18 mm) from cabinet.

• Handle side of door should be approximately

/8" (3 mm) higher than hinge side. Door will

become level when it is loaded with food.

1/8"

(3 mm)

Bottom hinge

3/8" screws

Bottom hinge pin

Round shim(s)

Hinge shim(s)

11/16"

(18 mm)

13. Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of door using mounting screws remov ed in pre vious step .

• Snap handle trim into place and replace screw.

14. Mount freezer handle to opposite side of door using mounting screws removed in pre vious 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. Chec k unit f or proper le v eling f ollo wing instructions in section titled step 3.

16. Replace toe grille and bottom hinge cover .

Important: Look for arro w 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.

Leveling Refrigerator

, starting with

• Do not install copper tubing in area where temperature 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 w all without disconnecting tubing.

Procedure

1. Remov e plastic cap from w ater v alv e inlet port.

Water valve inlet port

Plastic 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).

DANGER

To av oid electrical shock, which can cause se vere personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before connecting water supply.

CAUTION

Observe the following to av oid 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 3/16" 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 1/4" hole to be drilled in the water supply pipe before to valv e attachment.

2. Place brass nut and br ass slee ve on copper tubing. (Brass nut and sleev e are f ound in y our literature packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port. Mak e sure copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

"P " c la m p

C opper tubing

Brass sleeve

Water valve inlet port

Brass nut

3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful not to overtighten connection.

4. Create a service loop using extreme care to av oid 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.

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