Kenmore Elite 10650202990, 10650202991, 10650203990, 10650203991, 10650204990 Owner’s Manual

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Side by Side Refrigerator

Refrigerador de dos puertas

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-- Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoSoA.. www.sears.com

2206'128 Sears Canada, lnco, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY

WARRANTY .................................................................................... 2

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .......................................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 4

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .......................................... 5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator ...................................................... 5

Space Requirements ................................................................ 5

Electrical Requirements .............................................................. 6

Removing the Doors ..........................................................................6

Removing the Door Handles .............................................................7

Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source .......................... 7

Water System Preparation ................................................................. 8

Base Grille ........................................................................................... 9

Door Closing and Alignment ...............................................................g

Understanding Sounds You May Hear ..................................... 10

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .................................................. 10

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ......................................................... 10

Setting the Controls ................................................................. 10

Adjusting Control Settings ............................................................. 11

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...................................................... 11

Ice Maker Storage Bin.......................................................................11

Water and Ice Dispensers ..................................................................t2

Water Filtration and Monitoring System ...................................... 13

Refrigerator Shelves ........................................................................ 14

Flip-up Shelf ........................................................................................ 1 5

Egg Bin ............................................................................................. 15

Cart/Bottle Rack ............................................................................. 15

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer and Cover ...................... 15

Convertible Vegetable/M eat Drawer Tern perature Control ........16

Crisper and Crisper Cover .................................................................. 16

Cdsper Humidity Control .................................................................16

Deti Drawer ...................................................................................... 17

Door Rails ............................................................................................ 17

Door Bins .......................................................................................... 17

Freezer Shelf ................................................................................... I7

Freezer Basket .................................................................................. 18

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR ....................................... 18

Cleaning Your Refrigerator. ................................................................ l 8

Changing the Light Bulbs ............................................................ 19

Power Interruptions ....................................................................... 19

Vacation and Moving Care............................................................ 20

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 20

SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ...................................... 23

WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ......................................... 24

ON E-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free

of charge, if defective in material or workmanship, FIVE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION

SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions

attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair the sealed system ,(consisting of refrigeration, connecting tubing, and

compressor), free of charge, if defective in materials or workmanship,

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

excludes originai and replacement Kenmore Filtered Ice & Water filter cartridges (if equipped with the filter system} Original and replacement cartridges are warranted for 30 days, parts only, against defects in material or workmanship.,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES

OR CANADA. This warranty applies only while this product is in use inthe

United States or Canada, This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary

from state to state or province to province. Warranty terms may vary in Canada Contact your local Sears

Service Center for complete details.

Sears. Roebuck and Co,

D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

In the space below, record your complete model number, serial number, and purchase date You can find this information on the

modet and serial number label located as shown in the Parts And Features section of this book,

Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or service more quickly whenever you contact Sears concerning your refrigerato[,

Model number J=0J&

Serial number Purchase date

Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference,

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. AIways read and obey all safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol "WARNING? These words mean:

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

immediately follow instructions.

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

All safety messages wilt tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructionsare not followed

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic

precautions:

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outiet_ Do not remove ground prong_

I Do not use an adapter. = Do not use an extension cord.

Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all panels before operating.

= Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Use nonflammable cteaner_

= Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

[] Use two or more people to move and install

refrigerator.

[] Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on

ice maker kit ready models only).

[] Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water

(on some models),

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator° Failure to do so can result in death or

brain damage,

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stilldangerous

- even ifthey will sit for "just a few days" If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions 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

PARTS AND FEATURES

This manual covers several different models,, The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or alJof the items listed. The !ocations of the features may not match your mode!

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1. Upper Freezer Light

2, Automatic Ice Maker

3. Ice Storage Bin

4. Drop-in Doer Rails

5. Freezer Light (below Ice storage bin) 6, Removable Shelves

7. Snap-on Door Rails

8. Freezer Bins/Baskets (on some models) 9, Front and Rear Leveling Rotters (behind base grille)

10. Slide-out Shelves

11. Control Panel 12, Light Switch

13. Refrigerator Light

14. Water Filtration System (on some models)

t5. Base Grille

16. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control (on side walt)

17. Model and Serial Number Label (on slde wait)

18. Dairy Compartment

19. Three-piece Egg Bin 20, Can/Bottle Rack

21. Door Bins (on some models) 22, Dell Drawer (on some models)

23. Crisper Light (on some models) 24, Slide-out Crisper Cover (on some models) 25, Crisper Drawer

26. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer

27. Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Cover Other Parts and Features (not shown in illustration above/optional on some models)

Crisper Humidity Control

INSTALLING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator,

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

Removing packaging materials

m Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator before

using (except the model and serial number tabel) To remove any remaining tape or gkJe, rub the area briskly

with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of iiquid 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 "Refrigerator Safety" section

IMPORTANT; Do not remove any permanent instruction labeis inside your refrigerator, or the Tech Sheet that is fastened to the

base grilfe_

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When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy_ When moving the refriger- ator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect

the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.

Do not wiggle or "wa]k" the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur°

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Cleaning before use

After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside

of your refrigerator before using iL See the cleanlng instructions

in the "Caring for Your Refrigerator" section.

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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 ensure proper venfilation for your refrigerator, allow for

o5in (125 cm) space on each side and at the top

_5" (1.25 cm)

2' (50S cm)/

If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you reave some extra space at the back for the water line connections.

The refrigerator can be flush against the back watl if you do

not have an ice maker installed,

== [fyou are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave

2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your

model) to al!ow for the door to swing open

NOTE: Do not instatl the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or

other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature wifl falf

below 55°F (13°(3).

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

Before you move your refrigerator into its f_na[location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical

connection:

Recommended grounding method

A 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded

electrical supply is required, it is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch Do not use an extension

cord

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bu]b, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator

or Freezer Control depending on the mode{) to OFF and then d_sconnect the refrigerator from the efectr{cal source, When you

are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Controt

depending on the mode_)to the desired setting,

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors. Failure to do so can result in death or

electrical shock°

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NOTE: Before removing doors, open both doors and remove base grille (see the "Base Grille" section)

Tools Needed: V4in hex-head socket wrench and _A6in hex-head socket

wrench.,

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect water line (behind base gritle).

= Remove hose from clip a Disconnect union nut and slide it back onto tube.

=1 Remove metal insert from tube, m Remove union nut and spring,

Remove left top hinge, = Remove hinge cover screw and hinge cover

m Remove hinge screws. DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 6 AS

SHOWN IN DIAGRAM.

N Disconnect wiring ptug and both ground wires,

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1, Hinge Cover Screw

2, Hinge Cover

3_Hinge Piate Screws

4, Wiring Plug 5 Ground Wires

6 Do not remove this screw

Z Hinge Plate

= Carefully lift door up off bottom hinge. Make sure you

protect water line from damage

Remove right top hinge.

= Remove hinge cover screw and hinge cover, = Remove hinge screws, DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 4 AS

SHOWN IN DIAGRAM,

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1_Hinge Cover Screw 2, Hinge Cover 3 Hinge Plate Screws

4 Do not remove this screw

5 Hinge

6 Shfm

m Lift door up off bottom hinge.

Remove bottom hinge, if necessary. Both bottom hinges have

similar construction. DO NOT REMOVE SCREW 1AS SHOWN IN DIAGRAM,

NOTE; tt may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge

to move refrigerator through a doorway.

Apply firm pressure with hand on face of trim, S)ide top trim up

and bottom trim down away from hand)e, then lift off of shoulder screws Remove hand)e screws,

6. Replace doors.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Reconnect both ground wires°

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

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Read all directions carefully before you begin.

IMPORTANT:

If operating the refrigerator before installing the water

connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent

operation without water

All instaflations must be in accordance with local p(umbing

code requirements,

m Use copper tubing and check for leaks,

•, install copper tubing only in areas where temperatures wil! remain above freezing.

m it may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin

producing ice

Tools required:

• Standard screwdriver m 7,/t6in.rand V=in, open-end wrenches or two adjustab(e

wrenches

• _,'_in..nut driver m V.in, drill bit

= Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE; Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a V,in (6.35 mm) saddle-type shut-off valve, a union, and copper

tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes Do not use a piercing-

type or _/_ in. (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily

7. Reconnect wiring plug and both grounding wires.

8. Replace hinge cover and screws.

9. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power,.

Coldwater supply

The ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator, The ice maker needs to be

connected to a cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 120 psi If a problem occurs, calt your utility company

Connecting to water line:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power

2. Turn OFF main water supply, Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear Iine of water,,

8° Locate a V=in. to 11Ain, (12.7 mm to 318 cm) vertical COLD

water pipe near the refrigerator NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following procedure

must be followed: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom This will help keep water away from the drill This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve

4. To determine the length of copper tubing you wiil need, measure from connection on bower left rear of refrigerator to

water pipe, Add 7 if, (2 1m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. Use t/4 in, (635 mm) O..D (outside diameter)

copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square,

5. Using a grounded drill, drill a i/, in hole in the cold water pipe you have selected

Connecting to refrigerator.

1. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression nut and sleeve as shown, Tighten the compression nut° Do not overtighten Use the tube clamp on the back of the

refrigerator to secure the tubing to the refrigerator as shown

This wiil help prevent damage to the tubing when the

refrigerator is pushed back against the wall. Move to step 2

2. Turn shut-off valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that

leak.

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1, Cold Water Pipe

2 Pipe Clamp

3 Copper Tubing

4, Compression Nut 5, Compression Sleeve

6, Shut-Off Valve

Z Packing Nut

6, Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp. Be

sure outlet end is solidly in the V4in,.drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp, Tighten

packing nut, Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal, Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used, Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

7. Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown_ Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely

as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end

with adjustable wrench, Do not overtighten,

8, Place the free end of the tubing tnto a container or sink, and

turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear Turn OFF shut-off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing

1,,Tube Clamp

2. Copper Tubing 3 Compression Nut

4, Valve Inlet

3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is

your source of water supply, a second water strainer should be installed in the V_ino (6,35 ram) water line. Obtain a water

strainer from your nearest appliance dealar, Install at either tube connection

4. Plug in refdgerator or reconnect powe_

Please read before using the water system. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below te make

sure that the water system is properly cleaned. 1, Turn offthe ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting

up the wire shut-off arm as shown

2. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gallons (approximately 6 to 7 minutes) of water through the dispenser. This will clean the system and help clear atr from the lines Additional flushing may be required in some

households,

Turnontheicemakerbyopeningthefreezerdoorand

loweringthewireshut-offarmasshown.Allow24hoursto producethefirstbatchofice Discard the first three batches

of ice produced.

For normal ice production, set the switch on the front of the ice maker to NORMAL. In the normal ice production mode,

the ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period,

For maximum ice production (on some models), if your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, set the

switch on the front of the ice maker to MAX In max ice production mode, the ice maker should produce

approximately 10 to 14 batches of ice in a 24-hour period.

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Door Closing

1. Remove all shipping and packing materials,

2. Plug in refrigerator & Move the refrigerator into its final position,

4. Place a level inside the refrigerator at the back of the top sheffr

till

5. Remove the base grille. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the

refrigerator on either side,

6, Use ascrewdriver to adjust the rear rotfer leveling screws until

the refrigerator is level,

NOTE: Open and close both the refrigerator and freezer doors after each adjustment.

,, Turn the rear roller leveling screw to the right to raise that

side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side

NORMAL

To remove the base grille: 1, Open both refrigerator doors

2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs along the top. Push in with your thumbs and puli up on the

bottom.

NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille

after cleaning To replace the base grille:

1. Open the doors.

2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.

3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.

7, Check the door alignment after leveling the refrigerator,.

Door Alignment

If the doors are uneven after leveling the product, foltow the steps below,

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