Sears 52261, 52268 User Manual

Contents

- Safety Instructions ................................................................

- Grounding Requirements ..........................................2, 3

- Starting the ReFrigerator ................................................3

• Adjusting lhe Controls ........................................................,4

- Energy-Saving Tips ......................................................4

. Food Storage Suggestions .....................................5-7

. Features ....................................................................... 8

" fee &Water Dispenser ............................................9-11

" Care and Cleaning .................................................12, 13

° BeForeYou Call for Service ..................................14, 15

° Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................15

, Warranty .........................................................Back Cover

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space below. See page 8 for model and serial number location

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Date of Purchase

52261, 52268
with Ice and Water Service

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

WARNING-When using thisappliance, always

exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:

" Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described inthis 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

- 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 wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.

•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

- Do not place fingers or hands on the

automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. Thiswill help protect
you from possible injury. Itwill also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector

mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance°

• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed

completely. The United States Department of Agriculture
in Home and Garden Bulletin Nor 69 says:

"t .Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still

cold-below 40 ° E
".,ffhawed ground meats, poultry or fishthat 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 ispoor or questionable, get

rid of it The food may be dangerous to eaL
"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"

- 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_

• Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs Note: We strongly

recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual,

B° Before cleaning,
C, Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the

refrigerator should be unphJgged 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 does not remove
power to the tight circuit.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements Important--Please read carefully.

To connect electricity

For personal safety,
this appliance must be

properly grounded.
The power cord of this

appliance isequipped
with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig t ) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance_

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SURE PROPER

Have walt outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet isencountered,

it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall

outleL

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_.

TEMPORARYMETHOD

The larger slot in the adapter

mustbe aligned with the

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larger slot in the wall outlet to
provide proper polarity in the

connection of the power

cord.

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Fig 2 L._ FIRM CONNECTION,

GROUND AND

BEFORE USE I

CAUTION: Attaching on 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 isgrounded through the house wiring.. You

should have circuit checked by a qualified elec|rician 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 is not 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 isabsolutely 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

15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own

individual electrical outlet-115 volt, 60 Hertz, single

phase AC This 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 fully loaded.

• Do not install it where the temperature will go

below 60°F. because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.

• Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent

or where the sunwill shine directly on it.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides ........5/8" Top ...................1" Back .................1"

(If buibin, allow 7/8" attop for hinge covers.)

If refrigerator is against a walt on either side, allow
3/4" for door dearance_

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
restsfirmly on the floor. To assure that the doors will
close automatically from a halfvvay-open position,

there is a built-in tilt from the front to the back of the
cabineL 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.

"!"oadjust the rollers:

• Remove the base grille_
Grasp it at the bottom and
pull it out.

° 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

base grille, line up
the prongs on the grille

with the clamps on the

refrigerator and push
forward until the grille

snaps into place.

Adjusting the Controls

Freezer TemperatureControls F_ _od

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Two controls let you regulate the temperat_re in the fresh
food and freezer compartments.

At first, setthe Fresh Food control at "5" and the Freezer
control at "C"..

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 reffigerator_

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk 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°E at Night?

You may want to move _hefreezer control one step
cotder, as from "C" to "D". Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to operate tess
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 compartmenL
However, if freezing occurs, move the numbered control

one step warmer, as from "5" to "4"_

When you stop turning the household thermostat down at

night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings.

Energy-SavingTips

• 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 dosed tightly Before leaving the

house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally,

oStore 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 reffigerator_

Ifyou move the controls to the coldest position Forquick

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

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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 & Lamb) ..................... 3 to 5 6 to 12

Roasts(Pork & Veal) .............................3 lo 5 4 to B

Steaks (Beef) ................................... 3 to 5 6 to 12

Chops (Lamb) ................................. 3 to 5 6 to 9

Chops (Pork) ..................................... 3 to 5 3 to 4

Ground & Slew Meats ................. t to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats ................................ I to 2 3 to 4

Sausage (Pork) ................................. 1 to 2 ] to 2

Processed Meats

Bacon ........................................... 7 I

Frankfurters ................................ 7 1/2

Ham (Whole) ................................... 7 I to 2

Ham (Half) .................................. 3 to 5 I to 2

Ham (Slices) ....................................... 3 1 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 & Meat Brolh ......................... I to 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) .......... ] to 2 12

Chicken (Pieces) ........................ I to 2 9

Turkey (Pieces) ................................. 1 to 2 6

Duck & Goose (Whole) ............... I to 2 6

Giblels ........................................ 1 to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) ......... 1 to 2 6

Pieces (Not Covered) ....................... 3 to 4 1

Cooked Poultry Dishes ................ 3 to 4 4 to 6

Fried Chicken .................................. 3 to 4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fluffs and vegetables ............................... 8-12 months

Lean fish ............................................................. 6-8 months

Fattyfish, rolls and breads,

soups, stew, casseroles .................................. 2-3 months

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original cation) ............................. 1 month max,

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in

quality and age; consequently, safe storage times inyour

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,

Fresh Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

"Always remove store wrappings,

• 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_
" Store pre-packaged cheese in itsown wrapping if you

wish_
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers-

they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of produce,

" Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain

crispness.

• As a Furtheraid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables

can be stored in their original wrapping,
To store ice cream-Fine-qua)ity ice cream, with high

cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures than more "airy" already-packaged

brands with low cream contenL

• Itwill be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature control
setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving

temperature,

• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder
than the fronL

Tips on freezing foods

There are three essential requirements for efficient home
freezing,

1. Initial quality. 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

especia}ly for freezing; they're readily available at most
food stores,

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