Sears 51271 User Manual
you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
model and serial number location.
/ Serial Number Date of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND CO., Chicago, 1L60684 U.S.A. withIceService
51271, 51278
51241, 51248
with Ice and Chi|]ed Water Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read aH ns ructlons before uslng
thls app fiance.
WARN|NG_ When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
. Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual°
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Attention Installer
Instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3_
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet.
o Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become 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.
• When moving your refrigerator away from
the wail, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
o After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces_
o Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes,
o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
':.oYou may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°E
'_ 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 any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it_The food may be
dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce 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 eating quality as you can'.'
e If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children°
o Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs° Note: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual
B. Before cleaning r
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light
bulb may break when being replaced.)
Note: Moving control to OFF position cloes not
remove power to the light circuit.
o Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements Important--P easerecsdcarefuffy.
Toconnect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this apptiance_
METHOD
PREFERRED _il
_ ENSURE PROPER
F}g 1 L{EFOI(E USE
GROUND EXISTS
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.
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.
Starting the Refrigerator
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
(ADAPTER PLUGS HOT
PERMITTED IN _NAOA) _ ". _'_
ALIGN LAffGE H_(_ I 1
PRONGSISLOTS _t,IIL_) _ I
wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord.
Fig 2 y _ FIRM CONNECTIO/_
} I BEFORE USE
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through
the house wiring. You should have circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand.
If this isnot done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely to break with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
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 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be
I5 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts°
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet--!15 volt, 60 Hertz,
single phase ACoThis is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires.
Location
• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fufly loaded..
= Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°1=.because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
o Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on ito
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides ....5/8" Top .......1" Back ......I"
(If built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)
If refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow
3/4" for door clearance.
Rollers
Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable
you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning. These rollers should be set so the refrigerator
rests firmly on the floor. Toassure that the doors will
close automatically from a halfway-open position,
there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the
cabinet, Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly
when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely.
To adiust the rollers:
* Remove the base grille.
Grasp it at the bottom
and pu!! it out,
o Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it_ Use
an adjustable wrench or
pliers on the 3/8" bolts.
Both doors should close
properly when bottom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor.
• To replace the
bose grille, line up
the prongs on the grille
with the clamps on the
refrigerator and push
forward until the grille
snaps into placeo
Adiusfing the Controls
COLDER NORM COLD
FREEZER CONTROL
Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh food and freezer controls at the
center of the "NORM" range.
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one step at a time_
Note: Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments--fresh food and
freezer--but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
OFF COLD NORM COLDER
FRESHFOODCONTROL
How to Test Temperatures
Use the rnillk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day
later° If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer
compartment. Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment. Check it
after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls,
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below 60°1=. at Night?
You may want to move the freezer control one step
colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause
the compressor to operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment to warm
somewhat.
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter
or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned
down.
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment_
However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered
control one step warmer.
When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, move the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings.
Energy-Saving Tips
= Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather.
• Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally.
• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in
your refrigerator.
• Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before
putting them in the refrigerator°
• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator,
• If you move the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back
to regular settings.
=Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. O°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef g Lamb) ...... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Veal) ....... 3 to S 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) ............. 3 to S 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ........... 3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ............... 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground 8, Stew Meats ..... 1 to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats .............. 1 to 2 3 to 4
Sausage (Pork) ........... 1 to 2 1 to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ................. 7 1
Frankfurters ............ 7 _/=
Ham (Whole) ............. 7 1 to 2
Ham (Half) .................. 3 to S 1 to 2
Ham (Slices) ............... 3 I to 2
Luncheon Meats .......... 3 to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) .......... 7 not recom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi_Dry) , 14 to 21 mended°
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes ........... 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy 8, Meat Broth ........ 1 to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken 8,Turkey (Whole) , I to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ......... I to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ............ I to 2 6
Duck 8' Goose (Whole) .... ! to 2 6
Giblets ................... 1 to 2 3
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen me=is, f_sh and poultry:
Always remove store wrappings°
e Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately.
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag,
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
• Stere pro-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish_
To store roger=hies, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce,
oCovering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness,
• As a further aid to freshness, pro-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping,
3"ostore ice ere=m--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low cream content.
o It wilt be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving femperatureo
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front_
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) I to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ...... 3 to 4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes , _ _ 3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ............ 3 io 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables .............. 8-12 months
Lean fish ................................ 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ............ 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ........... I month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator will vary.
New techniques are constantly being developed,
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
............... o"
1. Initial qu=llty. Freeze only top-quality foods,
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
will be. You'll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to do,
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing; they're readily available at
most food stores.
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