Kenmore 970-42042B, 970-42043B Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entrefien
English / FrancFais
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Sears Canada Inc.
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www.sears.ca
Table of Contents
Record ModeJ/Serial
Numbers
Record Model/SeriaJ Numbers ................ 2
Warranty Information ............................ 3
Sears Parts and Repair Services.............. 4
Master ProtectionAgreements ................ 5
Important Safety Instructions ............... 6-7
FeaturesAt A Glance.............................. 8
Installation ..................................... 9-10
Connecting Household
Water Supplyto Refrigerator ......... 11-12
DoorRemoval g Reversal ................ 13-18
Temperature Controls ........................... 19
LookingInside ............................... 20-22
FoodStorage g EnergySavingTips ........ 23
Ice Service.......................................... 24
Normal Operating Soundsg Sights........ 25
Care& Cleaning ............................. 26-28
Before YouCall .............................. 29-31
Please read and save these
instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model.
Use your unit only as instructed in this
guide. These instructions are not meant
to cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common sense
and caution must be practiced when
installing, operating, and maintaining any
appliance.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference. This
information is found on the model and
serial plate located inside the refrigerator
compartment.
Model Number: gT0
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
iMPORTANT
Use onJy soap and water to dean serial
piate.
Warranty Information
KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY
One 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 the 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. A service 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 Canada _'.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from province to province.
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3
_ln Canada, in-home repair service is not available in all areas, nor will this warranty
cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in
a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not
available.
Sears Parts and Repair Services
WE'RE THEREFORYOU LONG AFTERTHESALE
To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call I.800.4.MYoHOME TM
(1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair
store. Delivery to your home is available.
:1:Select product assortment sold online; for full product availability please call the number provided.
We recommend the following accessories to help extend the life of your product while saving
you time and money.
Water & Air Filters
D ice Maker Stainless Steel Water Line
[_J Thermometers
[_J Environmentally Friendly Appliance
Cleaners
D _ b
[_J Stainless Steel Hoses
[_J Clamps & Dishwasher Fittings
[_J Dishwasher installation Kits
D Bags
[_J Belts
[_J Hoses
[_J Wands, Brushes & Nozzles
[_J Filters
[_J Furnace & Air Conditioning Filters
[_J Thermostats
[_J Range Hood Filters
D Elements
D Bulbs
[_J Smooth Top Cleaning Kits
[_J Rubber & Stainless Steel Hoses
[_J Ducts, Clamps, Vent Kits & Dryer Vent
Cleaning Brushes
[_J Filters & Heating Elements
[_J Tune-up Kits, Oil & Fuel Stabtitizers
D Filters
[_J Blades
[_J Belts
[_J Spark Plugs, Shear Bolts & Shear Pins
[_J Humidifier Media Pads
[_J Durasept Humidifier Cleaner
And a whole lot more! We have access to over I million parrs and accessories!
in-home or in-shop service is available for all major brands.
Call 1.800.4.MY.HOME TM
Sears.ca/parts
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 2,500 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-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more
product failures occur within twelve months.
" Product replacement if your covered product can not be fixed.
* 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 manuaF.
* 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.
* 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered 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!
Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at
1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with
a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on
the risk type.
Definitions
/_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
iniury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will resultin death or serious
injury.
_ WARNING
WARNING indicatesa potentially
hazardous situationwhich, if notavoided,
could resultin death or serious injury.
_ CAUTION
CAUTION indicatesa potentially
hazardous situation which, if notavoided,
may resultin minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is
important but not hazard=related.
_:_ WARNING
Please read all safety instructions
before using your new appliance.
For Your Safety
* Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
* Do not operate the unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
* Avoid contact with any moving parts of
automatic ice maker.
* Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic
bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the unit is unpacked.
Children should never use these items
to play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap
may become airtight chambers and can
quickly cause suffocation.
Proper dlsposal of your appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous = even if they
will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with
Federal and Local regulations. Before you
throw away your
old unit:
* Remove doors.
" Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.
important Safety Instructions
iMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have
a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorofiuorocarbons or
hydrochlorofiuorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
also cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant
is removed for proper disposal by a
qualified technician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject
to fines and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
Electrical information
* The refrigerator must be plugged into
its own dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60
Hz. AC only electric outlet. The power
cord of the appliance is equipped
with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug.
* If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by the manufacturer,
service technician, or a qualified
person.
* Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
" Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to
avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if
the voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating the unit with insufficient
power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your
power company for testing.
Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord
to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a
Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
Grounding type wa!! receptacle
under
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Features At A Glance
Ice
Ice Bucket
Freezer
Freeze
Control
Refrig
Control
Deft
Cover
Deft Drawer
Half Shelf
Wine Rack
Full
Special
Item Rack
Mid-level
Light
Crisper
Cover
Cris
Drawers
IMPORTANT
Ice Tray ,--- Freezer Light
Toe Grille
Features may vary according to model
Fixed Door
Bin
Door Rack
Dairy Door
Tall Bottle
Retainer
Snugger
Door Bin
Fixed
Door Bin
Rack
Cleaning your Refrigerator
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub
a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with
warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
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.
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator
before using it. See the "Care & Cleaning" section in this manual.
See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the "Optional
Features" section of this manual.
IMPORTANT
Moving your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service,
be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage.
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
This Use & Care Manual provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Manual. Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important first
steps.
Location
* Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
* If possible, place the refrigerator out
of direct sunlight and away from the
range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
* The refrigerator must be installed on a
floor that is level and strong enough to
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
* Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
ma ker.
CAUTION
Do Not install the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to
maintain proper temperatures inside
the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sumcient air
circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your refrigerator.
Instailatlon Clearances
* Allow the following clearances
for ease of installation, proper air
circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"
Preferred Operating Temperature
The preferred operating room temperature
range for optimal performance is 70°F to
80°F.
NOTE
If you see black coils/tubing on the
back of your refrigerator (air-cooled
condenser) leave a three inch clearance
at the top of refrigerator,
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned
to allow easy access to a counter when
removing food. To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be
reversed. See Door Removal & Reversal
Instructions.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you may
have to allow additional space so the
door can be opened wider.
IMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in a
garage or other unheated area, you
may experience freezer temperature
problems during the winter months when
temperatures dip below 13°C (55°F).
Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage
Kit (part #5303918301) will lower the
minimum operating temperature of your
unit to 1°C (34°F). This kit can be ordered
and installed through Sears stores or Sears
Parts & Repair at an additional cost.
Installation
Leveling
All four corners of your refrigerator
must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your
refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers or front leveling screws to
help level your unit.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8"
socket wrench to adjust front rollers,
Use adjustable wrench to adjust
leveling screws.
J
Raise
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator
enough so the doors close freely when
opened halfway. The refrigerator should
slope t/4" to 1/2" from front to back.
Then level the refrigerator from side to
side.
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
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