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MFL472277303 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

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English Version

Warranty

Protection Agreements Safety Instructions Grounding Requirements

Parts and Features

Refrigerator Installation

Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation

Base Grille Removing and Replacing

Your Refrigerator Doors Leveling and DoorAlignment

Using Your Refrigerator

Setting the Controls Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

Multi Flow Ice Bucket Adjusting Controls Settings

Water Dispenser

Food Storage Guide

Storing Frozen Food

Refrigerator Shelves Snack Pan

Crisper Humidity Control

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9-14

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5 6

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Crisper Cover

Modular Door Bins Dairy Corner

Egg box Can Rack

Durabase Ice Bin

Durabase Divider Glide Out Drawer Basket

Filter

Care and Cleaning

General Cleaning Tips Outside

Inside Walls Door Liner and Gaskets Plastic Parts Condenser Coils

Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions

When you go on vacation

About the Automatic Icemaker Connecting the Water Line

Troubleshooting Guide Customer Service

Back Cover

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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR

® WARRANTY - U.S.A.

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

lOne Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free repair.

If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from th date of purchase.

This Warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. Aservice technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied

warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the

shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to

you. This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.

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

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

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore _ product 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,

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product, Here's what the Agreement* includes:

[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating

properly under normal use, not just defects, Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from

coverage - real protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000

authorized Sears service technicians, which means

someone you can trust will be working on your product,

[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as

often as you want us, whenever you want us.

[] "No-lem on" guarantee - replacement of your covered

product if four or more product failures occur within

twelve months.

[] Product replacement if your covered product can't be

Fixed.

[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

Request - no extra charge,

[] Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution -

phone support from a Sears representative on all

products, Think of us as a "talking owner's manual,"

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due

to power fluctuations,

[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food

spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any Covered refrigerator or freezer,

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product

takes longer than promised.

[]10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered

repair service and related installed parts.

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.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase, If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

*Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances,

garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S,A, or Canada call

1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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, Dealer

Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

Thisguidecontainsmanyimportantsafetymessages,Alwaysreadandobeyallsafetymessages.

Thisisthesafetyalertsymbol,Italertsyoutosafetymessagesthatinformyou ofhazardsthatcankillorhurtyouorothers,orcausedamagetotheproduct,

Allsafetymessageswillbeprecededbythesafetyalertsymbolandthehazard signalwordDANGER,WARNING,orCAUTION.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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this appliance:

• NEVER unplugyour refrigerator by pullingon the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the

outlet.

• Repairor replace immediatelyall electric service cordsthat

havebecome 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.

• Do not modify or extend the power cord lenght, it could cause electric shock or fire.

• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall,

be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• DONOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• DONOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the

refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could

damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

• Keepfingers out of "pinch point"areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful

when you open the doors when children are in the area.

• Unplugyour refrigerator beforecleaning or making any repairs.

NOTE:We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified technician.

• Beforereplacing 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. (A burned-

out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE:Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove

powerto the light circuit. NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be perfomed by a qualified technitian.

• Whenyou are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the controls. (Thermostat, Refrigerator

Control, and or Freezer Control, depending on the model)

to the desired setting.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance

with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped

to the front of the refrigerator.

• After your refrigeratoris in operation, do not touchthe 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 NOT refreezefrozen foods which have thawed completely.

The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

"...Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods 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. If the odor or color of anyfood is poor or questionable, get rid of it. Thefood may be

dangerous to eat." "Even partial thawing and refreezingreduces 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 quality as you can."

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

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

stratospheric ozone. This appliance contains fluid (refrigerant, lubricant), is made of parts and materials which are reusable and / or

recyclable. All the important materials should be sent to the collecton center of waste material and can be reused

after rework (recycling).

For take back, please contact with the local agency.

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 -_.

3-prong grounding plug ._,,-

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

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.

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.

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 Control 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 Control or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be perfomed by a qualified technitian.

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), 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.

Usethissectiontobecomemorefamiliarwiththepartsandfeatures,

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.

Q Refrigerator Light

Filter(Inside) Modular Door Bins

Refrigerator Shelves Ice Room

(IceMaker and Ice Bucket)

Pullout Drawer

Turbo Motor

O Durabase

O Divider O Ice Bin

Water Tank Cover Snack Pan

EggBox

Q Dairy Corner

Can Rack*

* On some models

Ice Bucket

Ice Room Door

INSTALLATION

Toavoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for

Excessive Weight Hazard

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.

Toremove 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. Y_CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources,

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.

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 (,m._) to

raise the unit, counterclockwise (_,.m.) to lower it.

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 be adversely affected.

Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the top and

0.125 inch from the side walls for better cooling efficiency, ease of installation, proper air circulation and electrical

connections.

(254cm) 1"_ _ 0125"_11_ _1_0 25"

(03 cm - -- ( )

03¢m

Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity charge consumption.

direct sunlight or moisture.

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.

Explosion Hazard

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

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

P WARNING:

• 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

To remove the base grille

1. Grasp the grille with both hands.

2. Pull the grille toward yourself. To install the base grille

1. Place clips in openings in the metal panel.

2. Push the grille toward the refrigerator until it snaps

into place.

NOTE: It is "always" recommeded that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a

narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below

HOWTO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page

1. Removing Refrigerator Handle

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands

and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force)

• The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3)

[] CAUTION: The handle could be

damaged if you hit it with a hammer while removing or attaching

[] CAUTION: When you assemble or

disassemble handle, you must push or pull with reasonable force

Screws Keyhole slots

mounted on back of

on door handle

2. Removing Freezer Drawer Handle

• Press the handle against door first

• Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle to right (1)(this may

require some force)

"The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the

handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3)

Screws

mounted (_

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES

NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from

illustrations on this page.

1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle

• Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and

bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the

door.

• Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down (3).

Screws

mounted

on door

2. Reinstalling the Freezer Drawer Handle

• Align keyhole slots (4) on the right and left sides of the back of the handle with the

screws (5) mounted on the front of the drawer.

• Press the handle against the drawer front,

making sure that the screws (5) go into the keyhole slots (4).

• Holding the handle with both hands, press

it firmly against the front of the drawer and

slide the handle to the left (6).

Screws

mounted

on door

Keyhole slots

on back of

handle

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