Sears 7T278, 60588, 71968, 60581, 71271 User Manual

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Kenm

erator Owner's ManuaB

Contents

• Safely Instructions

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

Staffing the Refrigerator ............................................. 3

Adjusting theControls ........................................... 4

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

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

Ice Service ............................. 9, I0

oCare and Cleaning ....................................................11, 12

- Vacation and Moving Precautions ........................ 13

" Energy-Saving Tips ......................................... I4

- Before You Cal for Service .............. 14, 15

• Reversing Door Swing ................................ 16-18

" Warranty ..............................................................Back Cover

............................. •............ 2

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space below. See page 8 for model and serial number location.

Model Number Serial Number Date oFPurchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO, Chicago, 1L60684 USA

70581,70588, 71271,7t278, 71961,71968

with AutomaticIcemaker_

60581,60588, 61271, 6t 278, 61961, 61968

equippedfor future AutomaticIcemakerinstallation

RMPORTANTSAFETY aNSTRUCTIONS

Read aH nstructions before usl.g his appKa.ce.

WARNIIINIGm When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

o Use this appliance only for its intended

purpose as described in this Owner's Manual,

e 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.

e 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.

e 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.

e If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaklng mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This wi II 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.

e 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: 'L**_Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have

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

'L_,.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 tess 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.

e 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 shoufd be unplugged 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 circuit.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements nmportant--Please read ¢arefugly.

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 mates with a standard

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig°I) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance°

METHOD

PREFERRED [_

_ tNSURE PROPER

Fig 1 B_EFORE 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 wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the connection of the power

cord.

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the

appliance uhless 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 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 appffance until a proper

ground has again been established.

(ADAPTER PLUGS NOT _-_

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- / 1 BEFORE USE

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°K 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 sun will 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 ....... I" Back ........... 1"

Leveling

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 with the front

raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

To adjust the rollers: = Remove the base grille.

Grasp it at the bottom and pull it out_

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 120 volts,

Electrical Requirements

115volt, 60 Hertz, single phase AC is required. The refrigerator should always be plugged into its

own individual electrical outlet. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading

house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires.

o Turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counter. clockwise to lower it.

Use a blade-type screwdriver. Both doors

should close properly when bottom front edge of refrigerator cabinet isabout 3/4" 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.

Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

Cgfd0_! is 9

Temperature Controls

Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and

freezer compartments. At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" and the

Freezer control at "C'L

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 letter or number at a time.

Note: Turning 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.

How to test temperatures: Use milk test for fresh food comportment. 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 ice cream test for 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°F. at night? You may want to move the Freezer

control one step colder, as from "C" to "D". 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, turn the numbered

control one step warmer, as from "5" to "4". When you stop turning the household thermostat

down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings°

Power Miser Switch

This switch is on the er,whenmoistureappearson exleri_ temperature control panel.

To reduce the amount of electricity required

to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch

is pushed to the left position. This turns off the heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture

from forming on the outsider

If moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator, push the Power Miser Switch to the right. The low-wattage heater will warm the

outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions, prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets.

Food Storage Suggestions

Fresl_ Food Storage Tips

To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

e 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 o plastic bag. e Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold_

e Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if

you wish, TOstore 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.

e As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged

vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping. 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 low cream content_

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

e The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front.

Suggested Storage Times

Tips on freezing foods

DAYS MONTHS

IN IN

Eating quality drops after time shown

REFRIGERATOR FREEZER

AT AT

35 ° to 40°F. O°F.

Fresh Meats

Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ..... 3 to 5

Roasts(Park&Veal). . . 3 to 5

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

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

Chops (Pork) .............. 3to5

Ground & Stew Meats ..... I to 2

Variety Meats ............. t to 2

Sausage (Pork) ............ I to 2

6to 12

4 to8

6 to 12

6to9

3to4 3to4 3to4 1 to2

Processed Meats

Bacon...................... 7

Frankfurters ........... 7

Ham (Whole) .......... 7

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

Ham (Slice_) ........... 3

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

Sausage (Smoked) ....... 7

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14to 21

1 to2 1 to2 1 to2

Freezing

not recom-

mended.

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

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

Gravy 8,Meat Broth ...... 1 to 2

2to3 2to3

Fresh Poultry

Chicken& Turkey(Whole) , I to 2

Chicken (Pieces) .......... 1to 2

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

Duck& Goose (Whole) , , 1to2

Giblets ................. 1to2

6 3

Cooked Poultry

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6

Pieces(NotCovered)...... 3to 4 1

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

Fried Chicken .............. 3to4 4

(Other than for meats & poultry) FRI_EZER

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

Leanfish .............................. 6-8months

Fatty fish, rolls and breads,

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

Cakes, pies, sandwiches,

leftovers (cooked),

Ice cream (original carton) ......... 1month 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.

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 the frozen

product will be, with less culling and sorting to do.

3. Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap welt 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.

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods to number of pounds at a time as follows:

Models Lbs.

61961,61968, 71961, 71968 ...........................t6

61271,61278, 71271, 71278 ............................ t9

60581, 60588, 70581, 70588 .............................. 22

For convenience., .

o Store like things together° This saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster.

e Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly.

o Use door bins for most often used items.

Tosave money in energy and food costs, _.

o 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 filmo o 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 several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and

shut off water to the refrigerator.

Shelves and Storage Drawers

Adjustable Shelves

Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf

arrangements°

To remove a shelf:

Tilt the shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of

the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.

To replace o shelf:

Select desired shelf height. With the shelf

front raised slightly, engage the top lugs in

the tracks at the rear of the cabinets Then lower

the front of the shelf

until it locks into position.

[]Lift up

and out

[_ Engage ,,['_

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Removable Bins on the Doors

Bins on the doors keep frequently-used items

within easy reach_ Bins can be carried from the

refrigerator to the work area, and can be relocated on the doors_ Divider on some models can be

moved from side to side to keep items such as small jars and bottles so they won't tip, spill or slide in the

bin.

Handi Dishes

(on some models) Cooking-serving-storage

dishes with durable see- through lids fit into a rack

that hangs on the fresh food or freezer compartment

door. Dishes can be removed from and returned to

the rack as needed, and the rack can be removed

and relocated on either door in the same manner as

the adjustable shelves_

Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safer Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at

temperatures up to 400°F. Caution: Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in

conventional ovens. Dishes and lids are not designed for range-top cooking or broiler user Such use can be

hazardous.

Tilt 'N Store Bin (on some models)

Adjustable extra-deep bin holds bulky items such as gallon cartons, and tilts

out for easy access. Bin can be removed and

relocated on either the freezer or fresh food compartment door.

Handi Store Bin

(on some models)

This removable tilt-out bin can be located on the fresh

food or freezer compartment door_ It has been designed

for convenient storage of those frequently-used

items that do not fit easily into a door bin or soon-to-

be-used items that require covered storage to keep from drying out.

To open, push the latch up and pull the bin handle forward.

To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin isclosed and latched before closing the

refrigerator door.

Handi-Storebin _--__l__ [ Binhousing _ _,_

To remove the bin, lift it up and out of the bin housing.

To relocate the Nandl Store unit, lift the bin housing up and out of the slots on the door, move

it to the desired new location, and lower the hooks on the housing into the slots on the door° You do not have to remove the bin from the housing when

relocating the uniL

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