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Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual
Contents
o Safety _nstructions .................................................................. 2
- Grounding Requirements ..................................... 2, 3
- Starting the Refrigerator .................................. ................ 3
• Adjusting the Controls .......................................................... 4
• Energy-Saving Tips .............................................................. 4
- Food Storage Suggestions ...............
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS • Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed Read all instructions before using completely. The United States Department of Agriculture this appliance. in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: WARNING-When using this appliance, always "..You may safety refreeze frozen foods that have exercise basic safety precautions, including the thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they ore still following: cold-below 40 ° E ".,Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish th
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Starting the Refrigerator Location Use of adapter plug Because of potential safely hazards under certain o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an support it when it is fully loaded adapter plug However, if you still elect to use an ,, Do not install it where the temperature will go adapter, where local codes permit, o TEMPORARY below 60 ° F.because it will not run often enough to CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded maint
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Adjusting the Controls ALLOW 24HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS FRESH FOOD CONTROL FREEZER CONTROL COLD INITIAL COLDEST OFF COLD INITIAL COLDEST SETTING SET[TING Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh Turning Your Household Thermostat food and freezer compartments Below 60°E at Night? At first, set both controls at "initial Setting". You may want to move the freezer control one step Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may
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Fresh Food Storage Tips Food Storage Suggestions To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry: • Always remove store wrappings Suggested Storage Times • Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately. DAYS MONTHS To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or aluminum IN IN foil, or put in a plastic bag Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER after time shown AT AT • Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold. 35° to40°F. 0°F, • Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
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To replace shelves, select desired shelf height With the Food Storage Suggestions shelf front raised slightly, engage the top hooks in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet Then lower the front of Tips on Freezing Foods the shelf until it ]ocks into position (continued) To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap welt in Multi-Position Freezer Compartment Shelves freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping Shelf supports at various levels in the freezer material) forming it carefully to the sha
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Storage Drawers Freezer Bin You can store bulky and odd-shaped food packages in this slider out bin and remove them easily when you want them without disturbing foods stored above or next to them Sealed Crisper Drawer This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods suchas: •Artichokes •Celery " Le_uce "Radishes • Asparagus oCherries • Parsley "Rhubarb oBeets,topped •Corn " Peas,green _Spinach •Blueberries "Currants oPlums °Tgmatoes,
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Features LITY BIN _ERATURE CONTROLS ICE ACCESS DOOR Dual-usage bin holds two dozen both controls to Lift it to turn icemaker on or off, or eggs intheir cartons, or storeson They may need adjusting to level ice cubes in storage bin extra supply of ice cubes in the See "Adjusting the Controls" from time to time. freezer for special occasions. ICE STORAGE CO/V Door stays open while bin is Ice is made and stored •n use, provides easy access here until called for to dairy products° by pressing the di
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Automatic Icemaker & Ice/Water Dispenser How it Works Your refrigerator has an • Avoid over filling glasses with ice and using automatic icemaker narrow or extra-tall glasses. This can jam the chute or and a dispenser that cause the door in the chute to freeze shut Periodically dispenses water, ice open the freezer compartment door and look down into cubes and crushed ice the chute If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with (on some modelsl a wooden spoon through the freezer • To help ke
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Once 'four Icemaker & Dispenser To Stop Dispensing Are in Operation Release pressure from the pad and Throw away the first few botches of ice cubes (] 6 or 24 wait a few seconds to catch the last cubes) Thiswill flush away any impurities in the water line bits of ice or drops of water There Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when may be some dripping after ice isn't used dispensing of crushed ice or water if there is a lot of dripping, the spill To clean out the line, pour the
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-WASHER Icemaker Water Line PtPE _I t--'- t/4" TUBE TO SHUTOFF VALVE Installation Requirements SHUTOFF N UT You will need a shutoff valve, two 1/4" O D compression nuts, two VALVE_"i compression sleeves and enough 1/4" OD copper tubing to connect VERTICAL COLD WATER refrigerator to water source (Your PiPE Sears Stare or Catalog Sales Office TUBING CLAMP has a kit available with a saddler 5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water type shutoff valve and copper REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION pipe with pipe da
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Care and Cleaning Outside Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be cause them to break wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (su
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7o if tapeholdsbottom drawer cover to drawer supports, Behind Refrigerator remove the tape Pull drawer partway out. Reach in, Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back, All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly until it clears front-corner retainers, cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces 8, Tilt and remove the cover Pull the refrigerator slraight out and return it to position by 9. Tilt and remov
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Before You Call for Service Vibration or rattling Savetimeand money CheckthisIistof causesof minoroperating problemsyou can correct yourself • ff refrigeratorvibrates,morethan likely it is notrestingsolidlyon lhefloor The frontrollerscrewsneedadjusting,or floor isweak or Refrigerator doesnot operate uneven Referto StarlingYourRefrigeratorsection • May be indefrostcycMwhen motordoes not operate for about • If dishesvibrate on shelves,try movingthem Slightvibration is 30 minutes normal .,Temperatu
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Cube dispenserdoes not work Refrigerator has odor • Foodwith strongodors shouldbe tightlycovered • No icecubes Removestoragecontainer tfcubesare frozento wire arm,removecubes • Checkfor spoiled Food • No ice cubes lcemoker or water supplyturnedoff • interior needscleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section • Irregular ice clumpsinstoragecontainer Breakup asmanyas • Defrostwater systemneedscleaning you can with fingertippressureanddiscard theremainingclumps • Keepopen box of baking sodain refriger
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. FULL RVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM For five years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the pr
