Sears Kenmore Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

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Bottom Freezer Refrigerator*

Use & Care Guide

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* Ver los numeros de modelos en el interior de la contraportada para los modelos respectivos.

PartNo.12828169 Sears Brands, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears,com
FormB/O6/O6 Sears Canada, Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 Au Canada, www, sears.ca

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iMPORTANTSAFETY

RECOGNIZE SAFETY

SYMBOLS, WORDS,

LABELS

Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this manual are

not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must
be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating refrigerator,

Always contact your dealer,distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about

problems or conditions you do not
understand,

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Provides for non-technical and
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Even if you don't need repairs,
provides an annual Preventive
Maintenance Check, at your request,

to ensure that your appliance is in

proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For information
concerning Sears Canada Maintenance

Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665.

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One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and
maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the
product, if this appliance fails due to
a defect in material or workmanship

within one year from the date of
purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®

to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other

than private family purposed, this
warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects
in material and workmanship.

Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear
out from normal use, including

but not limited to filters, belts,
light bulbs, and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct
the user in correct product
installation, operation or

maintenance.

3. A service technician to clean or
maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of this
product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according
to all instructions supplied with
the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this
product resulting from accident,
abuse, misuse or use for other
than its intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this
product caused by the use of

detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensils other than those

recommended in all instructions
supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or
systems resulting

from unauthorized modifications
made to this

product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties;
limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive
remedy under this limited warranty

shall be product repair as provided
herein. Implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are
limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall

not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages. Some

states and provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on the
duration of implied warranties or
merchantability or fitness, so these
exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this

appliance is used in the United
States and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to

state.
Sears Brands, Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto,

Ontario, Canada
M5B 2B8

Reverse Osmosis

Water Systems

Some Reverse Osmosis home

water systems cause low water

pressure. Low water pressure can
affect the water and ice

dispensing system by causing

small or hollow ice cubes and
slow water flow from the

dispenser. Service problems

related to the home's Reverse

Osmosis water system are not
covered by the warranty.

In the space belowrecord the model
and serial numbers and purchase date
of your refrigerator.Youwill find the

model and serial number sticker inside
the refrigerator section on the left wall.

Model Number: 596.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Keep this booklet and your Sears
sales receipt in a safe place for future
reference.

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Important Safety Information .......................................................................................2

What You Needto Know About Safety Instructions...................................................2

Protection Agreements ................................................................................................3

Master Protection Agreements - U.S.A.....................................................................3

Maintenance Agreements - Canada .........................................................................3

Warranty.....................................................................................................................4

Product Record..........................................................................................................4

Installing Your Refrigerator.....................................................................................6-11

Measuring the Opening .............................................................................................6

TransportingYour Refrigerator ...................................................................................6

Selecting the Best Location .......................................................................................6

How to Install and Remove Handles..........................................................................7

How to Removethe Hinges, Doors and Drawer........................................................8

How to Reversethe Hinges, Doors and Drawer........................................................9

How to Replace the Hinges, Doors and Drawer........................................................9

How to Connect the Water Supply...........................................................................10

How to LevelYourRefrigerator ................................................................................11

Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures ........................................................12

Initial Control Settings..............................................................................................12

Adjusting the Controls..............................................................................................12

Fresh Food Storage .................................................................................................12

Frozen Food Storage ...............................................................................................12

Fresh Food Features .............................................................................................13-14

Interior Shelves........................................................................................................13

Door Storage............................................................................................................13

Climate-Controlled Drawers.....................................................................................14

Storage Drawers......................................................................................................14

Freezer Features .........................................................................................................15

Automatic Ice Maker ................................................................................................15

Shelves ....................................................................................................................15

Drawers....................................................................................................................15

Door Storage............................................................................................................15

Hints and Care .......................................................................................................16-17

How to CleanYour Refrigerator ...............................................................................16

How to RemoveOdors from Refrigerator................................................................17

Energy Saving Ideas................................................................................................17

How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs...............................................................17

Normal Operating Sounds .........................................................................................18

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................19-20

Operation............................................................................................................19-20

Ice and Water...........................................................................................................20

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Fran£ais .......................................................................................................................21

EspaSol........................................................................................................................41

Service ...........................................................................................................BackCover

Your refrigerator was packed carefully for

shipment. Remove and discard shelf
packaging and tape. Do not remove the
serial plate.

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A one-half inch (Y2")of air space must be
provided for the top and the back ofthe

refrigerator.When installing your
refrigerator, measure carefully.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e.
carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make
your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using
the levelingprocedure under

How to LevelYour Refrigerator
(page 11).

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be
installed into a recess where top of

refrigerator is comp(ete(ycovered, use
dimensions from floor to top of hinge

cap to verify proper clearance.

Followthese tips when moving the
refrigerator to final lecation:

NEVER transport refrigerator on its
side. If an upright position is not

possible, lay refrigerator on its back,
Allow refrigerator to sit uprightfor

approximately 30 minutes prior to
plugging refrigerator in to assure oil

returns to the compressor. Plugging
refrigerator in immediately may cause

damage to internal parts,
Use an appliance dolly when moving

refrigerator.ALWAYS truck

refrigerator from its side or
back-NEVER from its front.

Protect outside finish of refrigerator
during transport bywrapping cabinet

in blankets or inserting padding
between the refrigerator and dolly.

Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with
straps or bungee cords.Thread
straps through handles when

possible.DO NOT overtighten. Over-
tightening restraints may dent or
damage outside finish.

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Observe these points when choosing the
final location for your refrigerator:

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DO NOT install refrigerator near
oven, radiator or other heat source,if
not possible,shield refrigerator with

cabinet material.

DO NOT install where temperature

falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction

may occur at this temperature.

:_ To assure proper door closure, follow

the }eve}inginstructions in the
section, How to Level Your

Refrigerator (page 11).

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For easier installation, some
refrigerators may have been delivered

with the handles off. Please seethe
interior of the fresh food section to

locate the handle assembly.
Handle design may vary from

refrigerator to refrigerator. Please
reference the instructions for the

appropriate handle design below.
Before handle installation, remove all

packaging and tape.

FRESH FOOD HANDLE

Installing Front-Mounted Handle

1. Remove Y4'_hex head
screws from door face
with hex head driver.

Remove Phillips screw
from top of door.

• If reversing door, remove door plugs

from opposite side of door and
insert in screw holes.

2. Align handle holes with screw // 11
holes on door face

door face screws from

and secure with 2
step 1.

NOTE: Do not reinstall top screw at
this step.

3. Locate handle trim in
literature pack and install

over top and bottom of
handle, as illustrated.

Removing Front-Mounted Handle

Remove top handle trim
by removing top handle

screw.

• Retain trim and screw
for later replacement.

2,

Pry bottom handle trim
from handle with

screwdriver flat blade
wrapped in masking tape.

• Retain trim for later

replacement.

3,

Remove two remaining
handle screws and

remove handle.

• Retain screws for later

replacement.

Installing Side-Mounted Handle
_- Remove screws from the side ofthe

door.*
Install handle by

fastening with the
screws removed

from edge of door.
NOTE: If reversing door, remove door

plugs from opposite side of door and
insert in screw holes.

Removing Side-Mounted Handle

> Remove handle by

removing three
screws* from side of

door.

• Retain screws for later replacement.

FREEZER HANDLE

Installing Partial-Width Handle

:_ Remove screws from

the top of door.

Install handle by

fastening with

screws removed

from the top of door.

• If reversingfreezer
door, remove door

plugs from opposite top edge of
door and insert into screw holes.

Removing Partial-Width Handle

_- Remove handle __ ,

screws.*

• Retain screws for
later replacement.

Installing Full-Width Handle
> Removethe screws ,t

on the top of door.
Install handle by . _,_<T

fastening with _ "_

screws* removed _ .

from edge of door. I

Removing Full-Width Handle "71

Remove handle by _ ,I.
removing screws*

from handle.

• Retain screws for later
replacement.

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• Secure top handle trim
with remaining screw
removed in step 1.

• Snap bottom trim over bottom
portion of handle.

* Fasteners may require either a "i--15Torx_driver or a Phillips screwdriver.

Torx®is a registeredtrademark of Textron Inc. ,_

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REFRIGERATOR,CONT.

Some installations require door removal
to get refrigerator to final location.

5,

Lift refrigerator door from center
hinge pin.

6.

For freezer door only:
Hold freezer door in

place while removing
center hinge pin with a

_Z'hex head driver.
Remove freezer door

from bottom hinge.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

2. Remove lower basket by pressing
inward on basket sides, then lift
basket.

1. Unplug power cord from power

SOUrCe,

2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s) (page 11).

3. Remove top hinge
cover from refrigerator

door by removing
Phillips screw.

• Retain screw and

cover for
replacement.

4. Unscrew ?Z' hex head
screws from top hinge

to remove hinge.

• Retain all screws for

later use.

For freezer drawer only: Remove
center hinge pin with a 5/_,,hex head

driver.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

7.

Remove Phillips
screws to remove

center hinge.

• Retain all screws
for later use.

8.

Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with _/8"hex head driver,

•Retain

screws for
later use.

• Lift out

bottom hinge _"_
pin (some

models).

PULLOUT DRAWER

(SOME MODELS)

1. Pull drawer open to full extension.

PressTab Here

3. Pull upper basket out to full
extension, and lift out to remove.

4. Remove Phillips screwfrom each side
of rail system (some models).

5. Lift top of door to unhook door
supports from rail system. Lift door out

to remove.

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1. Perform all steps listed in How to
Remove the Hinges, Doors and

Drawer (page 8).

2. Transfercabinet
plugs and cabinet

screws to opposite
side of cabinet.

• Remove cabinet

plugs with flat
blade of

screwdriver tip
wrapped in
masking tape.

• Remove center mullion screws with

a %" hex head driver.

• For freezer door only: Remove

bottom mullion screws with %"hex
head driver.

IMPORTANT:When working directly on
doors, place doors on a nonabrasive
surface protected by towels or rugs to
avoid damage to door finish.

3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge
of fresh food door and freezer door

(some models) to
opposite side of

door edge.

• Use a Phillips

screwdriver for
removal and installation.

4, See How to Install and Remove

Handles to removeand reinstall
handles (page 7).

5. Proceed to How to Replace the
Hinges, Doors and Drawer to mount

doors.

1. Install hinge assemblies.

• Install top hinge loosely with ?_6"hex
head screws,

• Install center hinge with Phillips
screws.

• Install bottom hinge with _."hex
head screws.

2.

Insert bottom

hinge pin
(some models).

• Locate bottom
hinge hole

closest to
outside edge

of cabinet,
and insert bottom hinge pin.

Replace any door shims, if present.

3.

Replace toe grille and bracket
cover(s). See markings on inside of

toe grille to insure proper placement.

• Snap bottom portion into place

first, Press down on top part of grille

until top portion snaps into place,

4.

For freezer door
only: Place hinge

side of freezer
door on bottom

hinge pin. Hold
freezer door

upright while installing center hinge
pin with FZ' hex head driver.

• Replace any applicable door shims.

• Make sure the hinge pin is installed

tightly.

For freezer drawer only: Install
center hinge pin with Y,6hex head

5 _

driver.

6. While holding
refrigerator door
upright, tighten
down top hinge

with ?_"hex head
driver and replace
hinge cover (some

models).

PULLOUT DRAWER

1. Pull both rails out to full extension.

2. Hook door supports into rail tabs, as
illustrated, and lower door into final
position.

3. With drawer pulled out to full
extension, insert lower basket by

aligning tabs on both side of lower
basket with notches in rail assembly.

4. Slide upper basket into unit. Make
sure that rear of basket hooks behind

rail catch.

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• Replace any applicable door shims.

• Make sure the hinge pin is installed
tightly.

6,

Place hinge side of refrigerator door
on center hinge pin.

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REFRIGERATOR,CONT.

TOCONNECTTHE

MATERIALSNEEDED

V4"outer diameter flexible copper
tubing

:,- Brass compression nut and sleeve for

Y4"outer diameter copper tubing.
Shut-off valve (requires a Y4"hole to

be drilled into water supply before
valve attachment)

:,- Adjustable wrench

Y4"hex nut driver

NOTE: Add 8' to tubing length needed to
reach water supply for creation of

service loop.

1. Create service loop with tubing using
care to avoid kinks in tubing,

4. Place end of copper tubing into water
valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly -

DO NOT KINK - so that tubing feeds
straight into inlet port.

5. Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw

nut into inlet port.Tighten nut with
wrench.

2. Remove plastic cap from water valve
inlet port.

3. Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on
copper tube end as illustrated.

A

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten.
Cross threading may occur.

6. Pull on tubing to confirm connection
is secure. Connect tubing to frame
with water tubing clamp (C) and turn
on water supply.Check for leaks and

correct, if present.

C

7. Monitor water connection for 24
hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

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TOLEVELYOUR

If your refrigerator requires an ice maker
water supply connection, refer to How to

Connect the Water Supply (page 10)
section before leveling your refrigerator.

2 Remove bottom bracket cover

(if applicable):

Use the eraser end ef a pencil or
similar blunt tool and place in the

notch. Use slight pressure to pry
the cover from the lower hinge

bracket.

Location

Notch

5. Turn stabilizing legs (C) clockwise
until firmly against floor.

6. Turn front adjustment screws (A) 2 to
3 times counterclockwise, so that full

weight of refrigerator rests on
stabilizing legs (C).

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7. Using a level, make sure the
refrigerator is level from side to side
and the front of refrigerator is Y_"
(6 mm) or ½bubble higher than back
of refrigerator.

MATERIALSNEEDED

_" hex head driver
Carpenters Level

1. Remove toe grille:
:_ Grasp toe grille firmly and pull

outward to unclip.

Continue to maintain downward
pressure to the notched side of

the cover while swinging it off.

3. Using hex head driver,turn front
adjustment screws (A) clockwise to

raise and counterclockwise to lower
the front of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Some models only have
adjustment screws "A,"

4. Select models also have rear
adjustment screws (B). Using the hex

head driver, turn each of these
adjustment screws (B) to raise or
lower the rear of the refrigerator.

8, Replace the lower bracket cover

(if applicable):

:_ Position the cover(s)on the outer

edge of the lower hinge. Swing

the cover(s) toward the cabinet

and snap into place.

9, Reinstall the toe grille.

See markings on the inside of

the toe grille to insure proper

placement.

Align the toe grille mounting clips

with the lower cabinet slots and
snap bottomportion into place

first.

Press on the tep part ofthe grille
until it snaps into place.

Push the toe grille firmly and
snap intoplace.

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The controls are located at the top front ofthe refrigerator and freezer compartments. NOTE: The freezer control turns the cooling
system on. Neither section will cool iffreezer control is set to off.

RefrigeratorControl Freezer Control

ifiAL(OHTRO[sETTiNGS

1. Locate refrigerator control at the top
of fresh food compartment and

freezer control at top of freezer
section.

2. The manufacturer's recommended
setting for both compartments is 4.

3. Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to

12 hours before adding food.

4. Allow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.

ADJUSTINGTHE(0NTR0[S

:> 24 hours after adding food, you may

decide that one or both
compartments should be colder or

warmer.If so, adjust the control(s) as
indicated in the TemperatureControl

Guide.

> Do not change either control more

than one number at a time.
Allow 5_8hours for temperatures to

stabilize.

Refrigerator too warm
Refrigerator too cold

Freezer too warm
Freezer too cold

To turn refrigerator OFF

NOTE: Turningfreezer control to OFF stops cooling in both compartments. It does
not shut off power to the refrigerato_

Changing either control will have
some effect on the temperature of the
other compartment.

Turnthe refrigerator control to next higher number.
Turnthe refrigerator control to next lower number.
Turnthe freezer control to next higher number.

Turnthe freezer control to next lower number.
Turnthe freezer control to OFR

Check after 24 hours. If the

temperature is above 40° F adjust the

controls as explained above.

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The fresh food compartment of a
refrigerator should be kept between

34° F and 40° F with an optimum
temperature of 37° E Tocheck the
temperature, place an appliance
thermometer in a glass of water and

place in the center of the refrigerator.

:_ The freezer compartment of a

refrigerator should be kept at

approximately 0° E Tocheck the
temperature, place an appliance
thermometer between the frozen

packages and check after 24 hours. If
the temperature is above0_F,adjust

the control as described above.

After plugging the refrigerator in,set the
controls.

> Pressing the @or _,,pads adjusts the

controls to the desired setting.

> The temperature control range for both

compartments is 1 through 7 (coldest).
initially set the refrigerator control on 4.
initially set the freezer control on 4.

:> Let the refrigerator run at least 8 to 12

hours before adding food.

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Control

Refrigerator too warm

Refrigerator too cold

Freezer too warm

Freezer too cold

To turn refrigerator OFF

NOTE: Turningfreezer control to OFF stops cooling in both compartments. It does
not shut off power to the refrigerato_

Set the refrigerator control to next higher number
by pressing the ,;':pad.

Set the refrigerator control to next lower number by
pressing the pad.

Set the freezer control to next higher number by
pressing the pad.

Set the freezer control to next lower number by
pressing the ,b pad.

Press the refrigerator or freezer "_#pad until a dash
(-) appears in the display.

TERIOR HELYE

SPILLPROOFSHELVES

(SOME MODELS)
Spillproof Shelves hold I_

simple spills for easier
cleaning.

:_ To remove shelves, lift

up and out.
Toinstall shelves, reverseabove

procedure.

Spillproof Slide-out
Shelves feature

the convenience
of easy cleaning

with a pullout
design to reachitems in the back. For

ease of cleaning, glass shelf may be
removedby pulling to full extension and

lifting out of frame.

DAIRY CENTER

The Dairy Center

provides convenient
storage for items

such as butter,

yogurt, cheese, etc.

This compartment is an adjustable

feature located in the door. It can be

moved to several different locations to
accommodate storage needs.

Toremove, open dairy door, pull
upward and tilt out.

Toinstall, reverse above procedure.

DOOR BUCKETS

Door Buckets adjust to meet

individual storage needs.

Toremove,
slide bucket up
and pull
straight out.

Toinstall, reverse above procedure.

DOOR RETAINER

Door Retainers removefor easy

cleaning.
:_ To remove, slide retainer up and pull

straight out.
To install, reverse above procedure.

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FEATURES,(oN[

HUMIDITY-CONTROLLED

CRISPER DRAWERS

keeps produce fresh
longer by providing

The Crisper Drawer / _

an environment with
adjustable humidity.

The crisper

Controls

controls
regulatethe

amount of humidity in the crisper drawer.
Use the low setting for produce with

outer skins. Use the high setting for
leafy produce.

To remove and install drawers:

Toremove drawer, pull drawer out to
full extension.Tilt up front of drawer

and pull straight out.
Toinstall, insert drawer intoframe

rails and push back into place.

To remove and install glass and

frame:

:_ Remove drawers as instructed above.
;_ Place hand beneath frame to push up

glass from underneath. Lift glass out.

WHAT CAN I DO TO PROLONG
THE LIFE OF MY PRODUCE?

Please observe the following rules when
storing produce in humidity-controlled

crisper drawers:
>- DO NOTwash produce before

placing in crispers. Any additional
moisture added to the drawers may

cause produce to prematurely spoil.

_--DO NOT line crispers with paper

towels.Towelswill retain moisture.

:_ Follow control instructions carefully.

Not setting controls correctly may
damage produce.

See below for correct humidity drawer
control settings:

LOW

HIGH

• cauliflower • apples

• corn • oranges

• zucchini • grapes

• cucumbers

• lettuce • asparagus

• spinach • cabbage

• celery • broccoli

• fresh sprouts • fresh herbs

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SNACK DRAWER

(SOME MODELS)

The Snack Drawer
can be used for

storage of food
items or extra

produce.

To remove and install drawers:

_--Toremove drawer, pull drawer out to

full extension.Tilt up front of drawer

and pull straight out.
To install, insert drawer intoframe

rails and push back into place.

CAN RACK

(SOME MODELS)
The Can Rack slides out from

underneath the spillproof stationary
shelf.The can rackholds up to twelve

12-ouncebeverage cans.

To remove and install can rack:

Toremove can rack, pull can rackout
to full extension. Tilt up front of can

rack and pull straight out.

:_ To install, insert can rack into frame

rails and push back into place.

:_ Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails.
:_ To install,repeatabove instructions in

reverse order.

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Using Ice Maker for the FirstTime

1. Confirm ice bin is in
place and ice maker

arm is down.

2. After freezer section reaches
between 0° to 2° F (-18° to -17° C),

ice maker fills with water and begins
operating.

3. Allow approximately 24 hours after
installation to receive first harvest of
ice.

4. Discard ice created within first 12
hours of operation to verify system is

flushed of impurities.

Operating Instructions

1. Confirm ice bin is in place and ice
maker arm is down.

ICE SERVICE RACK

(SOME MODELS)

To install and remove rack:

Toinstall, slide
L-shaped

grooveof shelf
downover back

wallscrew.
Push rack back untilscrew is stopped
in L-shaped groove (1). Slidefront

portion of shelf over front wall screw
(2).

> Toremove,perform abovesteps in

reverseorder.

FIXED FREEZER SHELF

(SOME MODELS)

To remove and install shelves:

:_ Remove shelf

by pulling out
to full

extension.Tilt
up front of

shelf and pull straight out.

:,- Toinstall, insertshelf into refrigerator

liner railsand push to back of
compartment.

PULLOUT DRAWER
BASKETS

(SOME MODELS)

(Door assembly of drawer removed from
illustration for visual clarity.)

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To remove baskets:

;- Follow steps 1-3 of Pullout Drawer

(page 8).

To replace baskets:
:_ Follow steps 3-4 of Pullout Drawer

(page 9).

2. After freezer section reaches 0° to 2°
F (-18°to -17° C), ice maker fills with

water and begins operating.Youwill
have a complete harvest of ice
approximately every 3 hours.

3. Stop ice production
by raisingice maker

arm until click is
heard.

4. Ice maker will remain in the off
position until arm is pushed down.

WIRE BASKET

(SOME MODELS)

To remove and install basket:

basket, pull _ ,
basket out
Toremove

to full
extension.

Tilt up front of basket and pull straight
out.

:_ To install, insert basket into

refrigeratorliner railsandpush back
into place.

DOOR SHELF

(SOME MODELS)

The Door Shelf provides convenient
storage for frozen food items in freezer

door.

To remove and install door shelf:

Toremove shelf,
lift assembly from

side liner tabs
and pull out.

Toinstall, fit ends
of shelf assembly on

liner tabs and slide down.

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TOCLEANYOURREFRIGERATOR

PART

Textured Doors
and Exterior

Cabinet Interior

Stainless Steel Doors
and Exterior*

IMPORTANT: Damage
to stainless steel finish

due to improper use of
cleaning products or

non-recommended
products is not covered
under this product's

warranty.

Door Gaskets

Condenser Coil

Remove base grille to
aCCeSS

Condenser Fan Outlet
Grille

See back of refrigerator
Accessories Shelves,

buckets, drawers,etc.

DO NOT USE

Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Ammonia
Chlorine bleach

> Concentrated detergents or

solvents

> Metal or plastic-textured

scouring pads
Abrasive or harsh cleaners

Ammonia

> Chlorine bleach
> Concentrated detergents or

solvents

Metal or plastic-textured

scouring pads

:_ Vinegar-based products

Citrus-based cleaners

Abrasive or harsh cleaners

;_ Metal or plastic-textured

scouring pads

> A dishwasher

DO

Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart
(1 liter) warm soapy water.

Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately
to avoid water spots.

Use warm, soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge.

:_ Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately

to avoid water spots.

Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.

Use a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle with brush attachment.

> Follow removal and installation instructions from appropriate

feature section.
Allow items to adjust to room temperature.

Dilute mild detergent and use a soft clean cloth or sponge
for cleaning.

> Use a plastic bristle brush to get into crevices.
> Rinse surfaces with clean warm water.

Dry glass and clear items immediately to avoid spots.

* A stainless steel cleaner has been included inside the refrigerator for your use. To purchase additional cleaner, please contact

Sears using the information on the back of your manual.

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ENERGYSAVINGiDEAS

ROMREFRiGERAToR

1. Remove all food.

2. Disconnect refrigerator.

3. Clean the following items-paying
special attention to crevices-using

the appropriate instructions in How to
Clean Your Refrigerator:

Walls,floor and ceiling of cabinet
interior.

Drawers, shelves and gaskets.

4. Wash and dry all bottles, containers
and jars. Discard spoiled or expired
items.

5. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in
tightly-sealed containers to prevent
reoccurring odors.

6. Connect power to refrigerator and
return food.

7. After 24 hours, check if odor has
been eliminated.

If odor is still present,,,

1. Remove drawers and place on top
shelf of refrigerator.

2. Pack refrigerator and freezer
sections-including doors-with

crumpled sheets of black and white
newspaper.

3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly
on crumpled newspaper in both

freezer and refrigerator
compartments.

4. Close doorsand letstand24-48 hours.

5. Repeat steps 5 through 7 above.

If odor was not eliminated, contact Sears
Service Center. Refer to back of manual

for phone number.

:,- Avoid adding too much warm food to

_--A freezer that is 2_full runs most

:_ Locate refrigerator in coolest part of

_--Clean door gaskets every three

:_ Clean condenser coils off as

Avoid overcrowding refrigerator
shelves.This reduces effectivity of air

circulation around food and causes
refrigerator to run longer.

refrigerator at one time.This
overloads compartments and slows

rate of cooling.
Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper,

or paper toweling as shelf liners.This
decreases air flow and causes

refrigerator to run less efficiently.

efficiently.

room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight,
or near heating ducts, registers, or
other heat producing appliances. If
this is not possible, isolate exterior by
using a section of cabinet or an

added layer of insulation.
Refer to section in Use and Care
Guide on temperature controls for

recommended control settings.

months according to Use and Care
Guide instructions.This will assure

that door seals properly and
refrigerator runs efficiently.

Taketime to organize items in
refrigerator to reduce time that door

is open.
Be sure your doors are closing

securely by leveling refrigerator as
instructed in your Use and Care

Guide.

indicated in the Use and Care Guide
every 3 months. This will increase

energy efficiency and cooling
performance.

FRESH FOOD

1. Slide shield toward
back of

compartment to
release from light

assembly.

2. Remove light bulbs.

3. Replace with appliance bulbs no

greater than 40 watts.

4,

Replace light bulb
cover by inserting

tabs on light shield

into liner holes on
each side of light

assembly.Slide shield toward front of
refrigerator until it locks into place.
DO NOT force shield beyond locking
point. Doing so may damage light

shield.

FREEZER

1. Pinch reartabs on
lightcover and pull

straightdown.

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2. Remove light bulb. _ f /

3. Replace bulb with B
appliance bulb no greater than 40

watts.

4,

Insert front tabs of light cover into

freezer liner and snap rear portion

over light assembly until rear tabs

engage.

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Today'srefrigerators use foam insulation and are more energy efficient than refrigerators ofthe past. However,foam insulation is
not as sound absorbent asformer insulated models. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.In time, these sounds will
become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service.

Il[O]",][_] ",,[o],,."[,,.11:] ! =1[_'..1.1_,-1;I [,,"[o]I[Ijl i[o] _I
Clicking > Freezer control (A) clicks when > Normal operation

starting or stopping compressor.

:_ Defrost timer (B) sounds like an :_ Normal operation

electric clock and snaps in and
out of defrost cycle.

Air rushing or whirring > Freezerfan (C) and condenser > Normal operation

fan (D) make this noise while
operating.

Gurgling or boiling :_ Evaporator (E) and heat :_ Normal operation
sound exchanger (F) refrigerant makes

this noise when flowing.

Thumping _ Icecubes from ice maker (select _ Normal operation

models)drop into icebucket(G).

Vibrating noise :_ Compressor (H) makes a :_ Normal operation

pulsating sound while running.

Refrigerator is not level. > See Installing your Refrigerator for details on how to level

your refrigerator.

Buzzing :_ Ice maker water valve (I) :_ Normal operation

hookup (select models) buzzes

when ice maker fills with water.

Humming > Ice maker (J) is in the 'on' > Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to 'off' position. See

position without water Automatic lee Maker section in your Use and Care Guide
connection, for details.

:_ Normal operation:_ Compressor(H)can makea high-

pitched humwhile operating.

Hissing or > Defrostheater(K) hisses,sizzles > Normal operation
popping or pops when operational.

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PROBLEM
Food temperature

appears too warm

Refrigerator has an odor

Water droplets form on
outside of refrigerator

Water droplets form on
inside of refrigerator

Refrigerator or ice maker
make unfamiliar sounds

or seems too loud
Crisper drawers do not Contents of drawer, or positioning of items in Reposition food items and containers to avoid interference

closefreely the surrounding compartment could be with the drawers.

Refrigerator runs too

frequently

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Door is not closing properly,

Controls needto be adjusted.

Condenser coils are dirty,

Rear air grille is blocked,

Door has been opened frequently, or has
been opened for long periods.

Food has recently been added.

Compartment is dirty or has odor-causing
food.

Check gaskets for proper seal.

Humidity levels are high.

Controls require adjustment.

Humidity levels are high or door has been
opened frequently.

Check gaskets for proper seal.

Normal operation.

obstructing drawer.
Drawer is not in proper position.

Refrigerator is not level.

Drawer channels are dirty or need treatment.

Doors have been opened frequently or have
been opened for long periods of time.

Humidity or heat in surrounding area is high.
Food has recently been added.

Refrigerator is exposed to heat by
environment or by appliances nearby.

Condenser coils are dirty.

SOLUTION

See Installing Your Refrigerator-How to Level Your
Refrigerator section on howto properly level refrigerator.

Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if necessary, according
to cleaning instructions.

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (Le.improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstuffs, etc.)

See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
Adjusting the Controls section on how to adjustyour controls.

See section on Hints and Care-How to Clean Your
Refrigerator for instructions.

Check the positioning of food items in refrigerator to make
sure grille is net blocked. Rear air grilles are located under
crisper drawers

Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
assure door is open for as short a time as possible.

Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has
been open.

Allow time for recently added food to reach refrigerator or
freezer temperature.

See section on Hints and Care for instructions.

See section on Hints and Care-How to Clean Your
Refrigerator for instructions.

See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
Adjusting the Controls sectionon how to adjust your controls,

See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
Adjusting the Controls sectionon how to adjust your controls.

See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
Adjusting the Controls sectionon how to adjust your controls.
Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to
assure door is open tor as short a time as possible.

See section on Hints and Care-How to Clean Your
Refrigerator for instructions.

Refer to Normal Operating Sounds.

See section on Fresh Food Features-Climate-Controlled
Drawers to verify drawer positioning.

See Installing Your Refrigerator-How to Level Your
Refrigerator section on howto properly level refrigerator.

Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer

channels,
Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficiently to

assure door is open for as short a time as possible.
Allow interior environment to adjust tor period the door has

been open.
Normal operation.
Allow time for recently-added food to reach refrigerator or

freezer temperature,
Evaluate your refrigerator's environment. Refrigerator may

need to be moved to run more efficiently.
See section on Hints and Care-How to Clean Your

Refrigerator for instructions.

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TROUBLESHOOTING,CONT.

OPERATION,CONT.

PROBLEM
Refrigerator runs too

frequently continued

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Controls needto be adjusted.

Door is not closing properly,

See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
Adjusting the Controls sectionon how to adjust your controls.

See Installing Your Refrigerator-How to Level Your
Refrigerator section on hewto properly level refrigerator.

Checkgasketsforproperseal. Clean,ifnecessarySee sectionon
Hints and Care-How to CleanYour Refrigerator for instructions,

Check for internal obstructions that are keeping door from
closing properly (Le.improperly closed drawers, ice buckets,
oversized or improperly stored containers or foodstufis, etc.)

ANDWATER

Refrigerator is leaking Plastic tubing was used to complete water Sears recommends using copper tubing for installation.

water connection. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Sears is not

responsible for property damage due to improper
installation or water connection,

Ice forms in inlet tube to Improper water valve was installed. See section on Installing Your Refrigerator-How to
ice maker Connect the Water Supply for instructions. Self-piercing and

_6"saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the
line overtime. Sears is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection,

Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per

square inch to function properly.A minimum pressure of
35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators

with water filters.

Water flow is slower than Freezertemperature is too high. See Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures-
normal Adjusting the Controls section on howto adjust your

Water pressure is low. Water pressure must be between 20 to 100 pounds per

Improper water valve was installed. See section on Installing Your Refrigerator-How to

controls. Freezer is recommended to be between 0 to 2° F
(-18 to -17° C),

square inch to function properly.A minimum pressure of
35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators

with water filters.

Connect the Water Supply for instructions. Self-piercing and
_6"saddle valves cause low water pressure and may clog the
line overtime. Sears is not responsible for property
damage due to improper installation or water connection,

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