Sears 63426, 63421, 63428, 63621, 63626 Owner's Manual

Contents

" Safety Instructions...............................................................2

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

° Starting the Refrigerator ..........................................................3

• Adjusting the Controls ......................................................3

• Food Storage Suggestions ......................................4, 5

• Energy-Saving Tips .......................................................................5

. Ice Service ..................................................................................6-8

• Features ......................................................................................9

" Care and Cleaning .................................................10, t 1

oVacation and Moving Precautions ......................................t 1

° Before You Call for Service ................................................12

° Reversing Door Swing .........................................13-15

° Warrant,/ .......................................................Back Cover

Piease record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space
below, See page 9 for model and serial number location,

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND COn, Hoffman Estates, IL60179 USA

63421,63426,63428,6362t,63626,63628,63651,
63656,63658,66421,66428,67421,67428,68421,68428
equipped brfulure Aulematiclcemakerlnstallation

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

V'¢ARNING_When using this appliance, always

exercise basic sabty precautions, including the
following:

" Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as

described in this Owner's Manual r

" This refrigerator must be properly installed in

accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
before it is used. See grounding requirements in

this book

• 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 in the freezer compartment,

particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin
may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces

- If your refrigerator has an icemaker, 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 Itwill also prevent
interference withthe moving parts of theejector mechanism,
or with the heating element thatreleasesthecubes

• 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 No. 69 says:

"_You may safety refreeze frozen Foodsthat have

thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-below 40 ° F.

"_,Thawed 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 is poor or questionable, get

rid of iL 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 reffozen

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.

• Do not allow children to climb, sit, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure

themselves

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that

any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug

the refrigerator or'turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire

filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced ) NOTE: Turning control to OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuiL

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 is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which

PREFERRED

/]1 iNSURE PROPER

/// GROUND EXISTS

• " BEFORE USE

mates with a standard three-prong (grounding} wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified

electrician to make sure outlet isproperly 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
outlet

DO NO1, 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

available at most local hardware stores..

The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the

connection of the
power cord.

Location

- Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.

" Do not install it where the temperature wilt go below

60°E 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 sunwilt shine directly on it

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides ........ 3/4" Top ......... 1" Back ..........1"

CAUTION: Attaching the 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 while

pulling the power cord plug with the other 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 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 15 amperes (minimum)

and ! 20 volts.

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage

rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the

best performance and also prevents overfoading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from

overheating wires

Rollers/Leveling Legs

Leveling legs near each front corner of the
refrigerator are adiustable. They firmly position the
refrigerator and prevent it from opening when the
doors are closed They should be set so the front is
raised iust enough that the doors close easily when
opened about halfway

Turn the leveling legs

clockwise to raise
the refrigerator,

counterclockwise
to lower it.

Rollers next to the leveling
legs enable you to move the refrigerator away from the
wall for cleaning. Turn the legs counterclockwise until the

weight of the refrigerator istransferred from the legs fo

the rollers After rolling the refrigerator back into place,
turn the legs clockwise until the legs again support the
refrigerator.

Temperature Control

The temperature control
dial has nine settings plus
OFF. "1" isthe warmest,
"9" is the coldest.. Initially
set the temperature

control dial at "5:'

AFter using the refrigerator, adjust the temperature control

if necessary, lnserta coin into the slot in the middle of lhe
dial and you can turn the dial to the setting that is best
suited to your needs.

Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
NOTE: Turning the temperature control dial to

OFF stops cooling in both compartments-fresh
hod and freezer

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) ............ 3to5 6to 12

Roasts (Pork & Veal) .......... 3 |o 5 4 to 8

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 & Stew Meats ......... I to 2 3 to 4

Variety Meats .................... 1 to 2 3 to 4

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

Processed Meats

Bacon ................. 7 t

Frankfurters ................ 7 t/2

Ham (Whole) ................ 7 1to 2

Ham (Haft} ................... 3 to 5 1to 2

Ham (Stices) ....................... 3 t to 2

Luncheon Meats ................. 3 to 5 Freezing

Sausage (Smoked) .......... 7 not recom-

Sausage (Dry & Semi_Dry) . , 14 to 2 _ mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ............. 3 to 4 2 to 3

Gravy & Meat Broth ......... 1 to 2 2 to 3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ...... 1 to 2 ] 2

Chicken (Pieces} ............. i_to 2 9

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

Duck & Goose (Who_e) .......... t to 2 6

Giblets ...................... I to 2 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) . . _to 2 6

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

Cooked Pouffry Dishes ........ 3 to 4 4 to 6

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

(Other' than for meats & poultry) FREEZER

Most fruits and vegetables ................. 8-1 2 months

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

Fatty fish, ro!ts and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) .......... t month max

Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your' refrigerator wilt vary

New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the CoJlege or County Extension Service or
your Ioca! 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

o Pre-packaged cheese can be stored in its own

wrapping
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 further aid to freshness, pre-packaged

vegetables can be stored in their' original wrapping.

Tips on freezing foods

1. Freeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality

2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better Ihe frozen
product will be, with lessculling and sorting to do.

3. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in

freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping

material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seal

Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.

Limitfreezing of fresh (unFrozen) meats or seafoods to 12
pounds at a time

To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with

high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with tow cream content.

• 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 front.

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For corlvenience ....

* Store tikethings together' Thissaves both time and

electricity because you can find foods faster.

Shelves

° Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up
promptly,

• Use door shelves for most often used items

To save money in energy and food costs

Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil_

° Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last
longer when stored in closed plastic containers or

wrapped in plastic film..

• Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at once

•Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy

•When going out of town for severat days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator ff your
refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemoker feeler
arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water to the
refrigerator_

Energy-Saving Tips

Location of your refrigerator isimportant Avoid locating
it next to your range, a heating vent or where the sun will
shine directly on it

' In order for the refrigerator to work properly, air must
circulate around it, See page 3 for recommended

minimum clearances°

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

• 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_

r If you turn the control to the coldest position for quick

chifiing or freezing, be sure to turn it back to regular
setting

Keep the condenser dean (see Care and

Cleaning section)
" Don't overcrowd your refrigerator_ Overcrowding can

require extra electrical energy to keep everything coot_

Adjustable Shelves

Shelf supports at various levels enable you to reposition
the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your

variable inventory of refrigerated foods

Half-Width Shelves

(on models so equipped)

One end restson a

molded side-wall support;

a bracket on the other end
hooks into a track on the
rear cabinet wall

To remove, fift the shelf

up at front, then off the
support and out of
the track

;nd out

To replace, select desired
sheff heightr With shelf front
raised slightly, hook the

bracket's top lug into the
track, then lower the shelf

onto the support,
Tempered glass shelves

(on models so equipped)
are adjustable in the same

manner°

Note: The shelf to the right of the track isdesigned to
hook into the right-hand slot; the shelf to the left is
designed to hook into the teft_hand sloL

Ful!-Width Shelves

(on models so equipped)
Some models have a

steel wire sliding shelf, a
stationary tempered glass

shelf or two steel wire
stationary shelves, These

shelves can be relocated
elsewhere in the fresh food "_
compartment

The full-width sliding

shelf has stop-locks

When placed correctly

on the shelf supports,
the shelf will stop before

coming completely out of the refrigerator and will

not lilt when you place food on it or remove

food from it
To remove any full-width shelf, lift the rear of the shelf and

pull forward

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