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Warranty (U.S.A.)

Master Protection Agreements (U.S.A.)
Safety Instructions

4=5

Grounding Requirements
Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

7-10

Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Installation

Base Grille
Removing, Reversing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors 8-9

Door Closing and Alignment 10

Using Your Refrigerator 11=18

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation 11

FrontchJll Door Cooling 11
Setting the Controls 11=12
Adjusting Control Settings 12

Food Storage Guide 13

Storing Frozen Food 13

Refrigerator Shelves 14

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Meat Tray/Snack Pan 15
SupraFresh Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment 15
Crisper Humidity Control 15

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Crisper Tilt-Out Feature 15
Crisper Cover whit lattice on inner surface 16

Door Racks 16
Modular Door Bins 16

Dairy Corner 17

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6

Tilt-Out Door Baskets 17

Swing-Down Shelf 17
Pull-Over Shelf 17

Glide-Out Floor Tray 18

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Ice Tray 18

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7

Care and Cleaning 19-20

General Cleaning Tips 19
Outside 19

Inside Walls 19
Door Liner and Gaskets 19
Plastic Parts 19

Condenser Coils 19

Light Bulb Replacement 19-20
Power Interruptions 20

Vacation and Moving Care 20

About the Automatic Icemaker 21
Connecting the Water Line

Troubleshooting Guide
Customer Service

22-24
25-28

Back Cover

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Have

these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.

Model No. Date of Purchase

Serial No.

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or

workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, if any part of the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting
tube and compressor) in this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will
repair it free of charge.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for the storage of food for private
household purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

WARRANTY--- U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for

years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time.
That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can
save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect

yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new appliance. Here's what's included
in the Agreement:

_/ Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

_,_Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs

"NO=lemon" guarante - replacement of you covered
product if four or more product failures occur within

twelve months

_'_Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

v"Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request--no extra charge

v" Fast help by phone--phone support from a Sears

technical on products requiring in-home repair,
plus convenient repair scheduling

v" Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations

v" Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone
call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a
service appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,

who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and

accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase
for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection
Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information, call

1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home

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and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call

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Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages.Alwaysreadandobeyallsafetymessages.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol.Italertsyoutosafetymessagesthatinformyou
ofhazardsthatcankillorhurtyouorothers,orcausedamagetotheproduct.

Allsafetymessageswillbeprecededbythesafetyalertsymbolandthehazard

signalwordDANGER,WARNINGorCAUTION.Thesewordsmean:

Youwill be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if

the instructions are not followed.

Toreduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury o
to persons when using your product, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always gripthe plug firmly and pull it straight out from the

outlet.
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 itslength or at
either the plug or connector end.

, When moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall,

be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this orany other appliance.
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hangon the

refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator.They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

Keep fingers out of "pinch point" areas; clearances between
the doors and between the doors and cabinetare necessarily
small. Be careful closing doors when children are inthe area.

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (Aburned-
out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Setting
either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.

• For personal safety,this appliance must beproperly grounded.

Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described

in this use and care guide.
This refrigerator must beproperly installedin accordance with

the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front
of the refrigerator.

After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold

surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or

wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.

In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with
the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or
hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in.

DO NOTrefre ezefrozen foods which have thawed completely.
The United States Department ofAgriculture in Home and
Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"...Youmay safely refreeze frozenfoods that have thawed if
they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below
40°F (4°C).

"...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. Ifthe odoror color of
any food is pooror questionable, get rid of it. The food may be

dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reducesthe eating quality

of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods.
The eating quality of red meats is affected lessthan that of
many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to
save as much of their eating quality as you can."

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days." If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow

the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY

YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

Take off the doors,

o Leave the shelves in place so that

children may not easily climb inside,

Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used CFCs
(chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm

stratospheric ozone.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Electrical Shock Hazard

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the
circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure
the outlet is properly grounded.

3-prong
grounding type

wall receptacle -_. _---___.

If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure

the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC

refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.

separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch

or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
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

third (ground) prong from the power cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation,
cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending
on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator
from the electrical source. When you are finished,
reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and
reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer
Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

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RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for

115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire

hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a

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 (in the United States) or a CSA-listed

(in Canada), 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.

Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance

needed for the back of the refrigerator.

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Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features, Page references are included for your
convenience,

NOTE: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some
or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

OSwing-Down Shelf (p. 18)*
OAdjusta Cube Ice Maker (p, 22)*

Pull-Over Shelf (p. 18)
Glide-Out Floor Tray (p. 19)*

O CoolSense Electronic Temperature Control System (p. 12)

(Digital Readout)*

Refrigerator Light (p. 20)
OMeat Tray * / Snack Pan (p,15)
_Adjustable Shelves (p. 15)
OCan Dispenser*
OSupra Fresh Crisper (with Tilt-Out Compartment*)(p. 16)

O Base Grille (p. 8)

OLeveling Feet (inside) (p. 11)

_Refrigerator Door Rack (p. 17)
OEgg Box*

_Modular Door Bins (p. 17)

Frontchill Door Cooling (p.ll)*

_t Door Cooling
_Dairy Corner (p, 18)

OTilt-Out Door Basket (2 basket) (p. 18)*
_i_Freezer Light (p. 21)

* on some models

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Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Remove tape and any temporary labels from your

refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-
type labels, the model and serial number label or the

TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area

briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish

soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable

fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For

more information, see the Important Safety Instructions
section.

Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual

storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the

refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect

the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when

moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when

trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

INSTALLATION

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Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight

or moisture.

2.

To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required,

adjust the leveling screws to compensate for
unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly

higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling
screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet

slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise (_) to
raise the unit, counterclockwise (_"_') to lower it.

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Install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C.) If the

temperature around the appliance is too low or high,
cooling ability may lessen.

NEXT

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust

accumulated during shipping.

2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed

together to prevent possible damage during shipment.

3. Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before putting
food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer

compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator
is now ready for use.

CAUTION:

• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille,

stopper etc. You may be injured.

Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base

grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or
receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

To attach the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. There are two plastic flaps. Fold only the plastic flap
on same side as door hinge.

3. Push clips in opening on metal panel toward refrigerator
until it snaps firmly.

To remove the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.

2. Grasp the grille with both hands.

3. Pull the grille toward you.

REMOVING, REVERSING (OPTIONAL) AND
REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench,
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4-inch

open-end wrench, fiat 2-inch putty knife.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF
and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or

utility bins from doors.
HOWTO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION

(when converting from the left-opening type to right-

opening type)

1. Removing Freezer Door

Remove the top hinge cover (1).

o Remove the 3 bolts and lift off the top hinge (2).

Lift the freezer door (3) slightly and remove it.

- Pry off the cover (4) using a flat-head screwdriver and
attach it on the right.

° Remove the screw (5), remove (6), (7), (8), Reverse (6)

(7), (8) as illustrated exactly and attach it to the left
of the door.

2. Removing Refrigerator Door

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, Remove the bolts and Phillips screw (9) lift off the

middle hinge (10).
Lift the door (11) slightly and remove it.

, Take offthe base grille (12).
o Remove the pin (15) from right side on hinge (20)

to left side on hinge (20).

* Remove screw (17) on left side of the base.
, Loosen 3 bolts (18) on right side of the base.

Remove the bottom hinge (20) and replace it on the
left side of the base.

oAttach screw (17) on right side of the base.

Loosen 4 screws (22) and reverse (16) and (23) as
illustrated exactly and attach it to the left side

• Pry off the cover (24) using a fiat-head screwdriver and
attach it on the right.

3. Moving Freezer Handle

o Remove cap (3) and cover (4).

Loosen the screws (1) (two on the top
and two on the bottom), take off the handle (2), and

attach it on the right.

Attach the removed cover (4) on the left.

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oAttach cap (3) on the top right side.

4. Moving Refrigerator Handle

Remove caps (8) and (9),
Pull cover (5) downward and take it off,

o Loosen 3 screws (6) (two on the top and one on the

center), take off handle (7) and attach it on the right,

o Attach the cover (5) by pushing it up,

Take offcap (10) and attach it on the right,

o Attach the removed caps (8) and (9) on the left side.

5. Attaching Refrigerator Door

o Attach the base grille (1),
* Remove screw (2) from left side to right side.

Attach the door (3) to the bottom hinge pin.
Attach the middle hinge (4) on the opposite side with the

3 bolts and Phillips screw (5).

6. Attaching Freezer Door
o Place the door (8) onto the middle

hinge pin (7).

Attach the top hinge (10) with 3 screws.

Reinstall top hinge cover (11).

7. After Completing the Job
o Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are

not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small

amount of silicon grease on the corner gaskets.

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