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Read these instructions completely
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iMPORTANT -Observea,governing

codes and ordinances.
Note to Installer = Be sure to leave these

instructions for the consumer's and local
inspector's use.

Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions
with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

Skill Level - Installation of this refrigerator
requires basic mechanical, carpentry and
plumbing skills. Proper installation is the
responsibility of the installer. Product failure
due to improper installation is not covered
under the Kenmore Warranty. See warranty

information in the Use & Care Guide.

,,This refrigerator is top=heavy and must

be secured to prevent the possibility of

tipping forward. Anti=Tip protection is

required. See page 6 for details.

,, Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose.

• Immediately repair or replace electric
power supply cords that become

frayed or damaged.

,, Set the Master Power switch to the O

(OFF) position before cleaning
or making repairs.

,, Repairs should be made by a

qualified service technician.

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

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Installation Preparation

Hardware Supplied ......................... 2

Hardware Not Supplied ...................... 2

Tools You Will Need ........................ 2

Installation Space .......................... 3

Dimensions and Clearances .................. 3

3. Install Water Filter ......................... 5

4. Install Anti-Tip Brackets .................... 6

(Alternate Anti-Tip Instructions) .............. 6

5. Connect Power ........................... 7

6. Move Into Installation Space ................ 7

7. Level Refrigerator ......................... 7

8. Connect Refrigerator to House Water Supply .... 8

Installation Instructions

Flooring .................................. 4

Grounding the Refrigerator ................... 4

1. Remove Packaging ....................... 4

9. Turn on Power ............................ 9

10. Start Icemaker .......................... 9

11. Install Kickplate .......................... 9

12. Door Alignment .......................... 9

2. Connect Water Dispenser Line ............. 5

HARDWARE SUPPLIED TOOLS YOU WiLL NEED

Water

Anti=Tip Bracket

Filter

Supplied PlasticTubing

Compression

Fitting

Compression Nut

HARDWARE NOT SUPPLIED

Copper Tubing Ferrule

Compression Nut A

Cap=Support Filter

Supplied

Drill and Bits

3/32" Alien Wrench

Level

Pliers

Tubing Cutter

1/2" Open=End

Wrench

Bucket

7/32" and 1/2"

Sockets

Flathead

Screwdriver

Safety Glasses

#2 Philips Head

Screwdriver

2" x 4" Wood Block

(36" long)

Tin Snips

Appliance Doily

Step Ladder

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iNSTALLATiON SPACE

1_ *Finished Width

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

3"

**Case Width

25-3/8" CaseDepth

84-1/2" max.

83-1/2" min.

Finished
Opening

74" From

Floor to

Bottom of

Electrical

3-1/2"

* The finished cutout width must be 47=1/2"

for 48" models.

Water and Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical

and water supply located as shown.

Cutout Depth

The cutout depth for the refrigerator must be at

least 24 inches so that the refrigerator will be flush
with the adjacent cabinets, countertops or wails.

84" From

"81-3/4" Floorto

at Rear TopFrame

Frameto Framefor 48" Models

Depth Including
Handles 26-7/8"

* Shipping Height: front height may be adjusted

from 83-1/2" to 84-1/2" by adjusting front and

rear leveling legs a maximum of 1 inch.

**Case Width: must be 47" for 48" models.

Product Clearances

This refrigerator is equipped with a 2-position door
stop. The factory set 130 ° door swing can be
adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets

or walls is restricted.

Additional Specifications

,, A 115 volt, 60Hz, 15 amp power supply is

required. An individual properly grounded branch
circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install a

properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be

located on rear wall as shown.
NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not

recommended.

,, The refrigerator should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has a
voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

,, Water line can enter the opening through the

floor or rear wall. The water line should be used
to connect the cold water line and the water

connection location. The line should be long
enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shutoff valve
in the water line is required.

• It is recommended that you use a mat to
prevent the floor from any possible damage.

130° Door Swing 90° Door Swing

23-7/8"
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13-7/16" 18-9/16" 28" 4"

Allow minimum clearances for Freezer door
(Dimension A) and Fresh Food door (Dimension B)

for a full 130 ° door swing and to allow for drawer
removal.

Four inch (4") minimum clearance is required when
door swing is adjusted to 90 °. If the 90 ° door stop

position is used, drawer access is maintained, but
drawer removal is restricted.

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FLOORING

1. REMOVE PACKAGING

For proper installation, this refrigerator must be
placed on a level surface of hard material that is

the same height as the rest of the flooring. This

surface should be strong enough to support a

fully loaded refrigerator, or approximately 1,500 Ibs.

(680kg).
NOTE: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a

large section of the cardboard carton and place
under the refrigerator where you are working.

GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT m Please read carefully.

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.

The power supply cord of this appliance is

equipped with a three-pin grounding plug which
mates with a standard three-pin grounding wall
receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.

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

Where a standard 2-pin wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-pin

wall outlet.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE

THIRD (GROUNDING)

PIN FROM THE
POWER CORD.

A CAUTION: Refrigerator is Top-Heavy.

Be careful when moving. When using an appliance
dolly, handle from Freezer side only.

,, Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom;

remove outer carton.

,, Slide out rear corner posts (2).
,, Slide carton off top of cabinet.

NOTE: DO NOT LAY CABINET DOWN IN
ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!

• The unit is secured to the skid with six 3/8" bolts
and six 1/2" nuts.

Remove all six 3/8" bolts that secure metal
brackets to the refrigerator.

Remove the three 1/2" nuts and washers from the
Freezer side.

Remove nut from rear wood block on Freezer side.
Tilt unit up on Freezer side toward Fresh Food side.

Push bolts down, remove metal bracket from
Freezer side. Remove wood block from Freezer side.

Slide the appliance dolly underneath the Freezer side.
Using corner posts (2 on front corners) to prevent

damage, secure unit to appliance dolly.

NOTE: If corner posts are too long, cut the posts

to a shorter length.

,, Lift the unit off the skid with the appliance dolly.
,, Remove kickplate taped to the top of the unit.
,, Set kickplate aside for final installation.

Kickplate Taped

to Topof Unit

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT

THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PIN OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

1/2"

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CAUTION: DONOTATTEMPTTO

ROLL OR DRAG UNTIL UNIT IS OFF SKID.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE

WATER LINE IS CLEAR OF APPLIANCE

DOLLY TO AVOID DAMAGE.

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2. CONNECT WATER DISPENSER LINE

A water dispenser is just one of the helpful features

on your new Kenmore Refrigerator. To help promote
better health, the Kenmore water filter removes

unwanted particles from your water. However,
it does not sterilize or destroy microorganisms.
You may need to purchase a water purifying
system to do that.

In order for the icemaker to operate properly, a
water pressure of 20-125 psi (pound per square
inch) is required.

Under normal conditions, a 6-ounce cup can be

filled in 10 seconds.

If the Refrigerator is installed in an area with low
water pressure (below 20 psi), install a booster
pump to compensate for the low pressure.

Make sure the water storage tank inside the
Refrigerator is properly filled. To do this, press the
water dispenser lever until the water runs from the

water outlet.
NOTE: Water line installation kits are available at

extra cost from Sears. We recommend using
a water supply kit that contains copper tubing.

CAUTION: It is recommended that a

pressure valve be installed by the plumber
(350 kpa).

ColdWater Line

Shutoff

Supplied water line and valve fitting must be
connected to water pipe.

3. INSTALL WATER FILTER

,, The water supply is bypassed automatically if

water filter is removed.

,, To remove or change the water filter, open the

top grille.

Connecting to the water supply line:

1. First, shut off the main water supply line and turn
the icemaker off.

2. Locate the nearest cold drinking water line.

3. After connecting the water supply to the water
filter, turn your main water supply back on and
flush 4 or more gallons into a bucket to clear and

prime the water filter.

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Water Supply Hose

Master Power Switch Water Filter

Rotate Counterclockwise to Remove

,, Rotate the water filter to the left

(counterclockwise) until removed.

,, Insert new water filter and rotate the filter to the

right (clockwise) until tightly secured in place.

4. iNSTALL ANTI=TIP BRACKETS

WARNING: The refrigerator is

Top-Heavy and must be secured to prevent the

possibility of tipping forward.
,, Cut a 2" x 4" wood block 36" long, and secure

the block to the mounting brackets provided,

using #12 or #14 wood screws.

2" x 4"

, Anti-Tip Bracket

Wood Screws

Mounted into

Vertical Wood

Studs

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Wall Stud

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ALTERNATE ANTI=TIP PRECAUTIONS FOR
STEEL WALL STUDS

You may skip this step when using anti-tip
brackets. However, whenever possible, perform
this step for additional anti-tip security.

All Kenmore built-in refrigerators are Top-Heavy.
They must be secured to prevent the possibility
of tipping forward. Use this alternative method
to secure the refrigerator whenever steel wall

studs are encountered.

,, Secure brackets with wood block to back wall, in

alignment with wall studs, so that it is 82" (or the
rear installation height) from the finished floor.

Use #12 or #14 wood screws.

,, Screws must penetrate at least 1" into vertical

wall studs.

Drive Screws Through

Case Trim Int0

Adjacent Cabinets

Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation

cutout opening 83-1/2" to 84-1/2". The
refrigerator must be level and flush with adjacent
cabinets. The top case trim at the front is 2-1/8"
higher than the rear and will overlap upper

cabinets or cabinet trim.

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Open grille panel to access the top case trim.

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Use a 3/16" bit to drill 4 evenly spaced clearance
holes through the metal top case trim.

Use a 1/16" bit to drill pilot holes through the
metal clearance holes and into wood. The holes

should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4"

minimum wood brace. The brace spanning the
enclosure must be securely fastened to cabinets

on both sides.
Install four 1-1/2" drywall screws into the pilot

holes.

5. CONNECT POWER 7. LEVEL REFRIGERATOR

,, Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a

properly grounded receptacle. Set the
Master Power switch to the I (ON) position.

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Master Power II ",Water Filter

Switch 11

,, Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on

by opening refrigerator door to see if interior
lights are on.

CAUTION: After power has been

established, turn the Master Power switch to

the O (OFF) position.

6. MOVE INTO INSTALLATION SPACE
,, Slide unit into the installation space.

All models have 4-point leveling. The front and
back are supported by leveling legs. Both are

accessible from the front of the refrigerator.
,, To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 1/2"

hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn
clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower

the refrigerator.
,, For front leveling, use a 7/16" open-end wrench.
,, Adjust height of refrigerator to match installation

cutout opening 83-1/2" to 84-1/2". The
refrigerator should be level and flush with
adjacent cabinets.

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LevelingLeg

Hex Nut Adjusts

RearLeveling

Legs

,, Place excess slack in power cord on top of the

refrigerator.

,, Use care to ensure that the power cord is not

pinched behind the unit.

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Height

from Floor
to Anti-Tip

Bracket

82"

IMPORTANT NOTE: The refrigerator must be level
for proper food storage. After leveling, if refrigerator
door is higher than freezer door, see Step 12 for

Door Alignment.

CAUTION: The rear leveling legs and

front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height
adjustment of 1". If the installation requires more

than 84-1/2" height, the installer should elevate the
refrigerator on a sheet of plywood or runners.
Cabinet trim could be added across the top of the

opening to shorten the opening. If you attempt to
raise the refrigerator more than 1", you will

damage the front and rear leveling legs.

8. CONNECT REFRIGERATOR
TO HOUSE WATER SUPPLY

Check to make sure Master Power switch is in the
O (OFF) position.

House Water

Supply

1. Locate water lines from refrigerator and house.

2. Assemble Compression Fitting Components.

a. Slip Supplied Compression Nut over Supplied

Plastic Tubing.

Supplied Plastic Tubing

3. Connect Compression Fitting Assembly
to House Water Supply.

a. For houses with copper tubing:

Slip Compression Nut A and Ferrule onto

copper tubing as shown below. Slip copper
tubing into Compression Fitting Assembly and
tighten Compression Nut A. Do not over-
tighten.

CopperTubing Ferrule

(not supplied) (not supplied)

Compression l

NutA Compression

(not supplied) FittingAssembly

b. For houses with plastic tubing:

Insert molded end of Plastic Tubing B into
Compression Fitting Assembly and tighten
Compression Nut A. Do not over-tighten.

Supplied

Compression

Nut

b. Slip Supplied Compression Fitting into

Supplied Plastic Tubing and tighten Supplied
Compression Nut.

Supplied Plastic Tubing

Compression Supplied

Fitting Cornpression

Nut

PlasticTubing B

(not supplied)

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Compression NutA

(not supplied)

4. Turn water on and check for any leakage.
NOTE: Only connect water line to a drinkable water

source. If you have to repair or disassemble water
line, cut off 1/4" of plastic tubing to make sure you
get a snug, leak-free connection.

Compression

Fitting

9. TURN ON POWER

11. INSTALL KICKPLATE

,, Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a

properly grounded receptacle. Set the Master
Power switch to the I (ON) position.

,, Check to make sure power to refrigerator is

on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior
lights are on.

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Master Power

Switch

,, The temperature controls are preset at 38°F (3°C)

for the Fresh Food section and 0°F (-18°C) for the

Freezer section.

Water
Filter

,, Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making

adjustments.

,, Locate the supplied kickplate (shipped taped to

the top of the refrigerator). Install with 2 screws

provided.

Supplied Kickpiate

NOTE: The vented kickplate must remain
unobstructed for proper air flow.

12. DOOR ALIGNMENT

,, Stand back from the refrigerator to inspect the

door alignment.

,, Shipping may have caused the doors to move

slightly out of alignment.

10. START ICEMAKER
,, Press the icemaker test button at the upper part

of the freezer compartment for 2 seconds.

,, The ice tray will rotate, then go back to the

original position. The operation is normal when

the rotation is complete and water is provided
for the supply line.

,, Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes.

_ DoorHinge

_ Case Hinge

Set Screw

Hinge Pin ubber Cap

,, If necessary, refrigerator door may be adjusted up

or down to align with freezer door.

,, Remove rubber cap.
,, Loosen set screw with Phillips screwdriver.

,, Use a 7/32" wrench to adjust hinge pin as shown.
,, Tighten set screw.

,, Replace rubber cap.
NOTE: The addition of food to refrigerator

door bins may require further door alignment
adjustment.

_¢ Wrench

Raise
Clockwise