Kenmore 71288, 71281, 71578, 71579, 71289 Owner's Manual
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o Safety Instructions ............................... 2
o Grounding Requirements .................. 2, 3
o Starting the Refrigerator ....................... 3
o Adjusting the Controls ........................ 4
o Food Storage Suggestions .................. 4-7
o Features ...................................... 8, 9
• Icemaker &Ice Dispenser ................... 10,tl
e Energy-Saving Tips .............................. 12
e Care and Cleaning ....................... 12,13
e Before You Call for Service ................ 14,15
e Vacation and Moving Precautions ............... 15
eWarranty ......................... Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
the spaces below. See pages 8and 9for model and serial number Iocation_
Model Number Serial Number Dote of Purchase
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, tL60684 U.S.A.
71280
71281
71288
71289
71570
71571
71578
71579
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read a]ll instructions before using
this appliance°
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°
e This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Attention installer
Instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3.
o Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
e 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.
e When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be carefu! not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
o 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 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. It will also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed comp|etely. 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°F.
'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:'
* If your aid 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.
a 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: Moving control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
o Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and llqulds in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements
l_portant_Pnease read carefuUy.
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
_ {NSURE PROPER
GROUND EXtSTS
Fig 1 BEFORE USE
three-prong (grounding) walt 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 isyour 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 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.
TEMPORARY METHOD
(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT _-._._
AUGN LArGe II,_ ]J
- GROUND AND
Fta 2 _r_ FIRM CONNECTION
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 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 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
!5 amperes (minimum) and 120volts.
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet--ll5 volt, 60 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°1:.because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures°
• 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 o. •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 adiust the rollers:
o Remove the base grille°
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out.
o Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower ito
Use a blade-type
screwdriver. Both doors
should close properly
when bottom front edge
of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" from the floor.
o To replace the base ]
grille, line up the prongs
1
on the grille with the
clamps on the refrigerator
and push forward until \
the grille snaps into place°
3
Starting the Refrigerator (continued)
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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
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°F. at night? You may ,want to move the Freezer
control one step colder, as from "C" to "D'o 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
Freezer control at this new, colder setting for the
entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.
Moving the Freezer 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.
Power Miser Switch
This switch is on the w, en moislure appearson exteri0r
temperature control panel,
To reduce the amount __=;m,,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 Power Miser 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 Storage Suggestions
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 well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
o Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
• 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_
= 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 tow cream content.
• tt wil! 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°1:, O°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef& Lamb)
Roasts (Pork & Veal)
Steaks(Beef)
Chops (Lamb) ,
Chops (Pork)
Ground & StewMoats
Variety Meats
Sausage(Pork)
Processed Meats
Bacon ...........
Frankfurters .........
Ham(Whole)
Ham(Half)
Ham(Slices) ....
LuncheonMeats .....
Sausage(Smoked) .
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry)
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
MeatDishes ......
Gravy & Meat Broth ....
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole)
Chicken (Pieces) .....
Turkey (Pieces) .......
Duck & Goose (Whole)
Giblets .....
3to5 6to I2
3to5 4tog
3 to 5 6 to 12
3to5 6to9
3 to5 3 to 4
I to2 3to4
I to2 3to4
I to2 I to2
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7 _/_
7 t to2
3t05 I to2
3 ! to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not retain-
14 to 21 mended,
3
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to 4 2 to 3
to 2 2to 3
to 2 12
to 2 9
to 2 6
to 2 6
to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 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, roils and breads,
soups,stew,casseroles ....... 2-3 months
Cakes.pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ......... 1 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 wilt 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 r lasting sealo
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 71280, 71281, 71288, 71289 ........... 19pounds
Models 71570, 71571, 71578, 71579 ........ 22 pounds
For convenience...
o Store like things together° This saves both time and
electricity because "youcan find foods faster,
o Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly,,
• Use door bins for most often used items.
Tosave money in energy and food costs.°.
o Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream
or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shell
They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food
compartment.
• Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.
o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will
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 inthe refrigerator.
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up)
position and shut off water to the refrigerator°
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