Kenmore 72167681790, 72167682790, 72167601790, 72167602790, 72167680790 Installation Guide

SEARS Installation Instructions

®

1.3 Cu. ft / 900W(IEC 705 Rating Standard)

MICROWAVE OVEN

Model No.

721.67600

721.67601

721.67602

721.67680

721.67681

721.67682

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CAUTION: Read and save these installation instructions.

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

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

BEFORE YOU START

• Proper installation is the installer's responsibility!

- Read the entire manual before you begin. The Model number label is located on the oven front.
See Figure 1. Mounting plate is located on back side of microwave oven. See Figure 2.

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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Mounting

plate

Back of oven

Model Number Label

Figure 1

Figure 2

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

• You will need TWO people to install this oven. It is heavy and could cause personal injury if not handled
properly. The dimensions of the oven are as follows:

MODEL NO :

• Avoid Electrical Shock!

- Before you drill into the wall, note where electrical outlets are and where electrical wires might be behind
concealed the wall, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK it you contact electrical wires with your

drill bit.

- Locate and disconnect the power of any electrical circuits that could be affected by installing this oven.

IF YOU DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER, YOU COULD GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

• ELECTRICAL RATING OF THIS OVEN : 120V AC. 60 Hz.

11.9 Amps / 1350 Watts (Microwave oven only)

12.9 Amps / 1500 Watts (Microwave oven + Cooktop Lamps + Ventilation Fan)

- You need a 120volt, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20ampere, fused electrical supply (located in the cabinet

above the microwave as close as possible to the microwave circuit) serving only the microwave.

721.67600, 721.67601,721.67602, 721.67680, 721.67681,721.67682

Height :16 7/16inches
Width : 29 16/16inches

Depth : 15 3/8 inches
Weight : 58 pounds

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!

- If there is an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape
wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug.

• Place the plug into a properly installed and grounded outlet. See Figure 3.

• Do not use an extension cord. PROPERLY POLARIZED AND

• Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or crush it. GROUNDED OUTLET

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE __
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG!

This appliance MUST be grounded?

Three-Pronged (Grounding)plug

Figure 3

_, WARNING _,

If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock!

- Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure whether the oven is properly grounded or if you do

not completely understand the grounding instructions.

DO NOT USE A FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL OR GROUNDING CIRCUIT.

WARNING

Improper grounding could result in electric shock or other personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S USE.

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOURSELF TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY?

- DO NOT try to operate the microwave oven with the door open.

- DO NOT tamper with or defeat the safety interlocks.

- DO NOT place objects between the microwave oven front face and the door.

- DO NOT allow soil or cleaner residue to build up on the flat surfaces around the microwave oven door.

- DO NOT operate the microwave oven if it is damaged.

- The microwave oven door must close properly to operate safely.

- DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN:

• If the door is bent.

• If the hinges or latches are broken or loose.

• If the door seals, sealing surfaces or glass is broken.

- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF?
It should be adjusted and repaired by a qualified technician who can check for microwave leakage

after repairing the oven.

WARNING

If you do not use the microwave oven as instructed, you could

be exposed to excessive microwave energy.

YOUR SAFETY FIRST

• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPACE AND SUPPORT.

- Mount the oven against a flat, vertical wall, so that it is supported by the wall. The wall should be
constructed of minimum 2" x 4" wood studding and 3/8" thick drywall or plaster/lath.

- ATTACH AT LEAST ONE of the two lag screws supporting the oven to a vertical, 2" x 4" wall stud.

- DO NOT mount the microwave oven to an island or peninsula cabinet.

- BE SURE the upper cabinet and rear wall structures are able to support 150 Ibs., plus the weight of any
items you place inside the oven or upper cabinet.

- Locate the oven away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

- BE SURE you have enough space. See Figure 4 below for minimum vertical and horizontal clearance.

WARNING

If you do not mount the oven as instructed,

you risk personal injury and/or property damage.

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CAUTION

• Before you begin installing the oven, PLACE A
PIECE OF THE CARTON OR OTHER HEAVY

MATERIAL (a blanket) over the countertop or
cooktop to protect it. Do not use a plastic cover.

Failure to protect these surfaces could result in
property damage.

Power St I ply Cord Hole

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30"min.cabinetopeningwidth

30"min.clearancefrom bottom
of cabinetto cookingsurface

orcountertop
(Use templates included

with installation

instructions)

Figure 4

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

THE FOLLOWING PARTS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE OVEN:

NOTE: Depending onyour ventilation requirements, you may not use all of theseparts.

Damper/duct connector

(for roof-venting or wall-venting installation)

Not Actual Size

Two tapping screws - Actual Size
(for attaching the damper duct connector)

One power cord clamp bushing - Actual Size

(for the cord hole in a metal upper cabinet)

One powercord clampand
Onedark-colored mounting screw

(to holdthe power cord)

Actual Size

One lock pin and one washer-Not Actual size

Four 1/4" x 2" lag screws - Actual Size

(for wall stud holes)

Four 1/4" x 2" bolts - Actual Size
(for securing to the upper cabinet)

Two washers - Actual Size

(for the two upper cabinet bolts)

NOTE: You need to install at least one lag screw into a 2" x 4" stud and four anchor bolts into the wall and

the mounting area must meet the 150 Ibs. weight requirement.

Four 1/4" x 3" toggle bolts - Actual Size

(for drywall holes)

Four spring toggle heads - Actual Size

(for the toggle bolts)

PARTS, TOOLS, MATERIALS

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION:

Carton or other heaw material for covering the counter top.

Clear tape

(for taping the templates to the wall)

Saber saw (for cutting vent
hloes for roof or wall venting)

Phillips screwdriver (for the screws)

Pencil

Flat blade screwdriver (for the bolts)

Stud finder or thin nail.

Key hole saw (for the power cord hole)

Electric drill

3/8" and 3/4" wood drill bits

1/2" and 3/16"

drill bits

Plumb line

Measuring tape (metal preferred)

Small side cutters or tin snips Caulking gun

• If you have brick or masonry walls, you need special hardware and tools.

• The ductwork you need for the installation is not included. All wall and roof caps must have a back-draft

damper.

Duct Tape

STEP 1: PREPARE THE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED!

1. Locate the grounded electric outlet for this oven in the
cabinet above the oven, as shown in Figure 4 Detail.

NOTE: The outlet should be on a circuit dedicated to the

microwave oven 120volt, 60Hz., AC only, with a
15 or 20ampere fused electrical supply.

IMPORTANT: If you do not have the proper wall outlet, you

MUST have one installed by a qualified
electrician.

2. You will cut the power-supply-cord hole (shown in Figure
4 Detail) later when you prepare the wall and upper

cabinet in Step 4.

NOTE: Do not use an extension cord.

Keep the power cord dry and do not pinch or

crush it.

Cabinet

Upper

-Grounded Outlet

Power-Supply-CordHole

Figure 4 Detail

_k, WARNING

Improper grounding could result in

electric shock or other personal injury.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG! This appliance MUST be
grounded!

STEP 2:
PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM

NOTE: The ductwork you need for outside ventilation is not included with your oven. The standard

ductwork fittings and length Sears recommends are shown in Figure 9, page 9.

WARNING-FIRE HAZARD

THIS OVEN MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED!

You may vent your oven in one of three ways:

Roof-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall near the roof, as in Figures 6 (31/4" x

10" duct) and 8 (6" round duct.)

Wall-venting If your oven is located on an outside wall on the first floor of your house, as in

Figures 5 (31/4" x 10" duct) and 8 (6" round duct.)

Room-venting Ifyour oven is located on an inside wall of your house, as in Figure 7.

NOTE: If you choose the rear exhaust method (roof-or wall-venting), be sure there is enough clearance

within the wall for the exhaust duct.

Wall Venting

cabinet

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3 1/4"x10"

Wall venting

duct

Figure 5

REMEMBER AS YOU INSTALL THE

VENTING:

• Keep the length of the ductwork and the
number of elbows to a minimum to

ventilate your oven efficiently.
See examples on page 9.

• Keep the size of the ductwork the same.

• Do not install two elbows together.

• Use duct tape to seal all joints inthe duct

system.

• Use caulking to seal the exterior wall or
roof opening around the cap.

through-the-wall

cabinet

OV_

cabinet

O_,

Roof venting

RoomVenting

Figure 7

Roof Venting

duct _

through-the-roof

Figure 6

roof cap

6" min.

diameter wall cap

round duct

elbow

3 1/4"to round

ducttransition

3 1/4"toround

ductworktransition

Figure 8

STEP 2:
PREPARE THE VENTING S YSYTEM

STANDARD FITTINGS

NOTE: If the existing duct is round, you must use a rectangular-to-round adapter, with a rectangular 3"

extension duct installed between the damper assembly and the adapter to prevent the exhaust
damper sticking.

DUCT LENGTH

The total length of the duct system, including straight duct, elbows, transitions, wall or roof caps must not

exceed the equivalent of 140 feet.
For best performance, do not use more than three 90 degree elbows.
Below are the standard fittings and their equivalent length in feet.

3

4

90°elbow

=1Oft.

3 1/4"x10"

to 6"=5ft.

5

3 1/4"x10" roof

3 1/4"x 10"

wall cap

=40ft.

cap=24ft.

6

45° elbow

=5ft.

3 1/4"x10" 90 °

elbow=25ft.

7

3 1/4"x10"

flat elbow

=lOft.

Figure 9

To calculate the equivalent length of each duct piece used, see the examples below.

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Examples

For 3 1/4"x10" SYSTEMS

3 1/4"x10" 14----- 6ft. _ _wall cap

90 ° elbow ,_],__

2ft.

For 6" ROUND SYSTEMS

90° elbows _------ 6ft. ----_ [_/

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-- wall

cap

6" to 3 1/4" x 10" transition

1-90°elbow = 25 ft.

Wall Cap = 40 ft.
8 feet straight duct -- 8 ft.

TOTAL LENGTH -- 73 ft.

3 1/4" x 10" to 6" transition = 5 ft.
2-90°elbows = 20 ft.

Wall Cap = 40 ft.
8 feet straight -- 8 ft.

TOTAL LENGTH -- 73 ft.

STEP 3:
PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER

Your microwave oven is shipped with the blower assembled for roof venting. You need to adjust the blower
you want wall-venting or room-vented (recirculating) installation.

WARNING

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!

• DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE BLOWER WIRING! Pulling and stretching the blower wiring

could result in electrical shock.

Remove two screws that attach mounting plate to microwave oven cabinet. See Figure 10.

Remove mounting plate and set aside.

ROOF-VENTED INSTALLATION:

Goto STEP 4 on page 12.
WALL-VENTED INSTALLATION:

1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two blower
plate screws. Remove the blower plate from cabinet. See
Figure 11.

2. Disconnect the power plug from the oven.

3. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.

4. Rotate blower unit end over end. Rotate the unit 90°so that
the exhaust ports face the rear of the cabinet.

See Figure 12.

5. Place blower unit back into cabinet. Check that exhaust

ports face the rear of the cabinet.
See Figure 13.

6. Connect the power plug.

7. Use side cutters or tin snips to cut and remove knockouts

marked "B" from blower plate. Discard knockouts.
See Figure 14.

8. Reattach blower plate to cabinet so exhaust ports and

blower plate opening are aligned. Attach with the one
blower unit mounting screw and then the two blower plate

mounting screws. See Figure 15.

blower

blower
plate mounting screw

Replace screws

into cabinet.

Figure 10

mounting screws

_lower unit

Figure 11

Remove

mounting
plate.

plate

exhaust
ports

blower
unit

Figure 12

exhaust

ports

Figure 13

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STEP 3:
PREPARE THE VENTING BLOWER

Use side cutters or tin snips.

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blower unit

blower

Knockouts "B"

Figure 14 Figure 15

exhaust ports

blower

blower. \

plate blower unit

blower plate

mounting

screws

mounting screw

ROOM-VENTED (Recirculating)
INSTALLATION:

1. Remove one blower unit mounting screw and two
blower plate screws. Remove the blower plate from

cabinet. See Figure 16.

2. Carefully lift the blower unit out of the microwave oven.

3. Rotate blower unit 90°so that the exhaust ports face

the front of the cabinet. See Figure 17.

4. Place blower unit back into microwave oven.

5. Reattach blower plate to microwave oven. Attach with

the one blower unit mounting screw and then the two

blower plate mounting screws.
See Figure 18.

blower
unit

Figure 17

blower
unit

blower unit
exhaust ports

blower
plate "_.

blower

plate

Figure 16

Figure 18

blower plate

"blower unit

mounting screw

blower plate

blower unit

mounting screw

mounting

screws

screws

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STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND

UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION

BEFORE YOU START

1. Remove any shipping materials and parts from inside the
microwave oveR.

2. Cover the counter top or cooktop with a thick, protective
covering to protect it from damage and dirt. See Figure

19.
NOTE: If you have a free-standing range, disconnect it,

move it onto a piece of cardboard or hardboard
and pull it away from the wall, so that you can get
closer to the upper cabinet and back wall for
easier measuring and drilling.

MEASURE AND TACK / TAPE UP THE

TEMPLATES

1. Using a plumb line and (metal) measuring tape, find and
mark the vertical center line on the back wall, as
in Figure 20.

2. Find and mark one or two points where the studs are on
the wall (Studs are normally 16 inches apart.) and then

measure and mark the stud locations within the area
marked "H" on the wall template.

If you cannot find any wall stud, consult a local building

contractor.

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE MICROWAVE

OVEN IF YOU CANNOT FIND A WALL STUD.

A thick, protective

covering

Figure 19

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3. Line up the plumb line on the wall with the center line on
the wall template.

NOTE: Be sure the minimum width is 30 inches and the

distance from the top of the wall template to the

range or counter top at least 30 inches. See
Figure 4 on page 4.

4. Securely tape or tack the wall template to the wall. See
Figure 21.

NOTE: If the cabinets are not plumb, adjust the wall

template to the cabinets.

Ifthe front edge of the cabinet is lower than the

back edge, adjust the wall template to be level
with the cabinet front.

5. Measure the bottom of the upper cabinet frame. Trim the

edges "A" "B" and "C" on the upper cabinet template so
that the template will fit on the bottom of the upper

cabinet. If upper cabinet has a recessed frame, trim
template so that it fits inside the recessed area. Align the
centerline of the upper cabinet template with the
centerline of the wall template; then securely tape or tack
the upper cabinet template in place. See Figure 21.

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STEP 4: PREPARE THE WALL AND

UPPER CABINET FOR INSTALLATION

DRILL THE HOLES IN THE WALL AND UPPER CABINET.

WARNING

BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DRILLING HOLES INTO THE WALL.

Electrical wires could be concealed behind the wall covering

and if the drill hits them you could get an electric shock.

1. Find the points on the wall template labeled "D", "E", "F", and "G". Drill a 3/16" diameter hole at any points

that are over a wall stud. Drill a 3/4" diameter hole at any points over drywall.

2. Locate the wall stud closest to the center of the areas marked "H" and "1" on the wall template. Drill 3/16"

holes into the wall stud in each of the areas. If a wall stud is not located within these areas, drill 3/4"
diameter holes nearest to the center of the areas as possible.
If there is not a wall stud within the areas marked "H" and "1" and not behind points marked "D",
"E", "F" and "G", DO NOT install microwave oven. (Consult building inspector.)

3. Drill a 3/8" hole at points "J", "K" and "N" on the upper cabinet template.

NOTE: If the bottom of the upper cabinet is recessed 3/4" or more, you will need 2"x2" filler blocks (not

included) to provide additional support for the bolts. See Figure 22.

• Mark the center of each filler block and drill a 3/8" diameter hole at the marks.

• Align filler blocks over the two openings in the top of the microwave oven cabinet and attach to
cabinet with masking tape. See Figure 23.

4. Cut or drill a "2" diameter hole at the area marked "M",
"Power-supply-cord-hole" on the upper cabinet template. If

the upper cabinet is metal, you will need to cover the edge

of the hole with the power-supply-cord bushing (supplied)

to prevent damage to the cord from the rough metal edge.

WARNING

YOU MUST COVER THE EDGE OF THE POWER-
SUPPLY-CORD-HOLE IN A METAL CABINET WITH
THE POWER-SUPPLY-CORD BUSHING. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE

CORE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK.

5. Cut out the venting areas (with the saber saw):

• Roof-Vented-cut out the shaded area marked "L" on the
upper cabinet template.

• Wall-Vented-cut out the shaded area marked "O" on the
wall template.

• Room-Vented-go to STEP 5, INSTALLING THE
MOUNTING PLATE, located on the next page.

6. Complete whichever venting system you have chosen. Use
caulking compound to seal the exterior wall or roof opening
around the wall cap or roof cap.

cabinet front filler block

Figure 22

Figure 23

cabinet

bottom shelf

filler

block

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STEP 5:

INSTALL THE MOUNTING PLATE

1. Remove the upper cabinet and wall templates.
NOTE: If you are venting the oven through the wall, be

sure you align the damper/connector on the

rear of the mounting plate with the 3 1/4"x10"
duct. Be sure the damper moves freely. See
Figure 24.

mounting plate

2. Prepare the toggle bolts by attaching a spring toggle
head to the end of each toggle bolt as shown in
Figure 25.

3. Place the mounting plate against the wall and match

the screw holes. See Figure 26.

NOTE: Be sure to leave at least one wall-thickness of

space between the head of the toggle bolt and
the spring toggle head so that the spring

toggle can open on the other side of the wall,
as shown in Figure 27.

4. Locate the stud holes (3/16") and insert the lag screws

through the mounting plate and into the holes.
See Figure 28.

5. Insert the toggle bolts through the dry wall holes (3/4").

Tighten the toggle bolts.

6. Slide washer onto lock pin and place inside upper

cabinet for future use as directed on the next page.
See Figure 29.

% Damper must beon top of

tab for proper venting.

Figure 24

mounting plate /

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spring

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mounting plate'

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mounting pate

washer

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STEP 6:

ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE

WARNING

You will need two people to lift this microwave.

Failure to use more than one person could result in

personal injury.

1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on support tabs

(See Figure 26) at the bottom of the mounting plate.
Reaching through upper cabinet, thread power supply cord

through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the

upper cabinet. See Figure 30.

2. Rotate microwave upward so that top of oven is against

bottom of upper cabinet or cabinet frame.

3. Drop the lock pin and washer assembly into hole "N" (left

side hole) and push pin down as far as it will go.
See Figure 31.

4. Place washers over two, 1/4"x3" bolts. Then insert a bolt

down through each hole in the upper cabinet bottom. Tighten

the bolts until the gap between the upper cabinet and

microwave oven is closed. See Figure 32.

5. Remove lock pin and washer.

If wall-vented or room-vented installation is used, go to No. 8
on the next page.

Figure 30

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Figure 31

Figure 32

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STEP 6:

ATTACH THE OVEN TO THE WALL

6. Roof-vented installation: Align the damper/duct connector
with the vent on top of the microwave oven. Damper
should be on top of tab. Use two tapping screws(bright-
colored) to attach damper/duct connector to the microwave

oven. See Figure 33.

NOTE: Damper/duct connector must be attached to

microwave oven after microwave oven is installed•

7. Roof venting installation: Install ductwork through the vent
opening in the upper cabinet• Complete the venting system
through the roof according to the method needed• See

Figure 34. See "PREPARE THE VENTING SYSTEM,"

STEP 2 on the page 8. Use caulking to seal exterior roof
opening around exhaust cap. See Figure 6 on page 8.

8. Use power supply cord clamp to bundle the power supply
cord. Install power supply cord clamp, using screw as

shown in Figure 34, to inside of the cabinet.

9. Grasp filter screen with one hand holding the ring and the
other hand holding the opposite end. Insert the end of the

filter screen without ring into the opening and slide towards
the side of the microwave oven. Insert ring end of filter
screen into the opening and slide entire screen towards the
center of the microwave until screen is securely in position•

Repeat for other filter screen• See Figure 35.

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damper

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10. Plug in the power supply cord.

11. Read your Owner's Manual, then check the operation of
your microwave oveR.

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,SEARS

®

Installtion

Instructions

Model No.

721.67600

721.67601

721.67602

721.67680

721.67681

721.67682

The model number of
your microwave oven is

found on the front face
of the cavity.

MICROWAVE OVEN

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio-1-800-676-5811

For the location a

Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

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When requesting service,
always provide the
following information:

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• Model Number

• Serial Number

• Problem Description

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about an existing Agreement

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