Sears 302124 User Manual

IGERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL _

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!

IT CONTAINS:

• START/ADJUST CONTROL ,', USE AND CARE INFORMATION

• FOOD STORAGE TIMES AND TIPS

• CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE USE

Kenmore

Part No. 302124

Start/Adjust Control

Use and Care Information

Food Storage Times and Tips

Your refrigerator must be reasonably level

Use the screw-type adjustable

teveling togs on the front corners

of the refrigerator.

Leveling makes refrigerator more efficient, quieter

Your Kenmore refrigerator needs three inches of air space at the top and a one inch between the wall and the condenser on the back of the refrigerator,

CAUTION: Do not operate refrigerator near inflammables,

such as gasoline. Do not use for storage of inflammables.

Your refrigerator must be grounded. Use 120 Volts, 60 Hz

outlet. Do not use extension cord,

Use 3-prong plug with 3 prong grounded wall outlet.

(Only this method complies with National Electrical Code, local codes and ordinances,)

UNLESS THE ABOVE GROUNDING METHOD IS

FOLLOWED, YOU ARE NOT PROTECTED AGAINST SEVERE OR LETHAL SHOCK IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OR WIRING OF REFRIGERATOR.

TO START

Set the refrigerator temperature control on "3", Wait 24

hours. Check food. Adjust control if needed.

ADJUST

The control is made to be adjusted. DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE THEM. Adjust the refrigerator temperature control

to suit your climate and household needs.

MIN position is the warmest setting on each. For ordinary use, set the temperature control in the "3"

position.

• If either section is not cold enough, turn its control toward MAX.

• If either section is too cold, turn its control toward MIN. After adjusting control, wait 24 hours, Then make another

change, if needed.

In the summer, or when the refrigerator door is opened often, you may need to turn the control in the refrigerator toward MAX so more cold air will enter the refrigerator

section.

DON'T TURN THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE

CONTROL OFF UNLESS both freezer and refrigerator sections are completely empty. The control will shut off refrigeration in both sections.

For future use, please record the model number, serial number and the date you

purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the spaces provided below They are on a small label on the back of the refdgerator.

Just about everything you could wan[ to know Is right on the refrigerator. Where you use it. Where it's easy to find when you need it. Everyday care is listed on the inside door. Special cleaning instructions are on individual parts.

Here's where to find what you need:

Attention: : "How To SetTemperature"

Before you move your Kenmore to a new location

Remove all food (pack dry ice around any food you're

keeping). Unplug the refrigerator and tape the power cord

securely to the back.

Take out all removable shelves and storage drawers.

Pack carefully. Clean and dry your refrigerator thoroughly. Tape all doors, drawers and shelves that you didn't remove.

Move your refrigerator in an upright position. Never

on its back or side.

Door Handles

The door handles are stored

inside the refrigerator.

Pleaseinstall them properly.

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Use these storage times as a guide. Actual storage

FREEZER STORAGE TIMES

times vary, since food quality always varies.

For the Refrigerator Sectibn

Moving air is the best way to cool food, but it can carry odors and dry out food, If not wrapped, most food becomes limp, stale and unappetizing To protect food from air. cover it or place it in a freezer container or bag before refrigerating,

Wrap allfood unless you're putting it in the storage

drawers.

Bread: Refrigeration slows molding. But bread still

gets stale with time, so use within 3 days. Dairy products: Keep cartons closed. Use milk, cream or cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap cheese tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Hard cheese (cheddar, etc.) will keep as long as a month. Soft cheeses will keep up to 2 weeks. Wrapped

butter keeps about 2 weeks,

Brt.,ad ....................... 6 Months

Butb.'l, Maryarl_.* ............. 2-9 Months

Cooked D_shes ................ :3 Months

Fish (packaged fro/erd ............ 3 Months

Fruits ..................... t2 Months

tce Cream ..................... 1 Month

Juice Concentrate ............... 6 Months

Meats---

Bacon. other Smoked Meals ....... 1 Month

Beef or Lamb ............. 5 6 Months

Ground Meat ............... 2-3 Months

Liver, other Variety Meats ....... 3-4 Months

Pork or Veal ................ 8-9 Months

Poultry ..................... 4-6 Months

Poultry Giblets ................. 3 Months

Vegetables ................... 12 Manth,,

2-Door

Refrigerator

No longer than

Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within 2 weeks. Fish: Clean. Wrap tightly, Freeze unless you use it

the same day you buy it, Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper. Store fruits

with strong aromas (apples, melons)in plastic bags, Berries keep up to 3 days, if stored unwashed, in a shallow, open bowl,

Leftovers: Let cool before storing. Wrap well. Use within 2 days (or freeze).

Meat: Wrap fresh meats loosely (and seal). Wrap smoked meats tightly. Use foil or plastic wrap. Store

in meat drawer or on lower shelf. For best results, use within recommended times.

REFRIGERATOR STORAGE TIMES

No longer than

Bacon and other Smoked Meats, . . t4 Days Cold Cuts...(Date on Package).. or 3 Days

Ground Meat ............... 1-2 Days

Liver and other Organ Meats ..... 1-2 Days

Steaks and Roasts (Fresh) ....... 2-3 Days

Poultry: Rinse before storing. Wrap loosely in foil

or plastic wrap and seal. (Wrap giblets separately,) Use within 2 days,

Vegetables: Wash, drain and store in crisper. Or store unwashed in plastic wrap.

For the Freezer Section

Food to go in the freezer needs speciat packaging.

Many times supermarket wrappings are not good

enough. Food must have a second wrapping or be

repackaged if it wilt be stored longer than a week

or two.

Wrap carefully and seal. Contact with air

shortens the Life of food, So containers must be

airtight. Fresh foods that are already packaged, such as bread or poultry, should be re-wrapped. Use heavy-duty aluminum foil, freezer paper and

tape or special freezer containers,

Freeze food only when it is fresh and in top

1. Close the door as soon as you can. Make sure the door is fully shut after each use so cold air doesn't escape.

2, Keep the condenser coils clean. Your Kenmore's motor

works harder when colts are dusty. Clean the coils at least every 3 months. They are on the back of your refrigerator. Allow three inches air space above your Kenmore. So air circulates freely.

3. Adjust cold control, Try a warmer setting, Your refrigerator may be colder than needed. Check freezer temperature w_th ice cream, tf it is hard to serve, the freezer is colder than

needed. Check refrigerator temperature with mdk. As long as it keeps well, your refrigerator is cold enough.

Don't put hot foods in refrigerator.

5. Don't allow more than 1/4- of frost to build up in freezing

compartment.

6. Reduce door openings. Especially the freezing Compart-

ment. Your cooling system won't have to run as often.

7. Keep your refrigerator reasonably level. So the door seals

tightly. When the door is closed, the door gaskets should

touch the refrigerator all way around. If not, make your

refrigerator more level. Use the adjustment legs under

the refrigerator.

Keep refrigerator away from stove or other heat sources, A cool and dry place lets your refrigerator work best.

ENERGY SAVING TIPS

Ways to save power.

Save money. And still enjoy your Kenmore.

condition, Do not refreeze.

Label and date each package. Use food with the

oldest date first.

When loading the freezer, allow enough space at

the front to let the door close completely and seal.

MODEL NUMBER DATE PURCHASED SERIAL NUMBER

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