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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Guia para su uso y cuidado
R_frig_rateur
Compartiments Superposes
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sea Fs.com
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
241858201 (Aug 2007)
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Welcome & Important Safety Instructions Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! Please Read All instructions Before We are very proud of our product and we are completely Using This Refrigerator. committed to providing you with the best service possible. FOR YOUR SAFETY Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou inthe vicinity of this or any other applianc
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KENIVIORE ELITE APPLIANCE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty These Guidelines Must Be FollowedTo EnsureThat When installed, operated and maintained according to all Safety MechaniSmS In This Refrigerator Will instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due Operate Properly. 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 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION repair. LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED • The refrige
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Sears Installation Service Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new For Sears professional installation of home appliances, Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for garage door openers, water heaters, and other major years of dependable operation. But like all products, it home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY- HOME ®. may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can
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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. LEVELING Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid • If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight floor. Your refrigerator is e
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irtst llation - Connecting ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: , Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.Water supply tubing made of W' plastic is not recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if plastic tu
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Door Removal instructions Tools Necessary: 3/8" Fixed Wrench _nc] -lat Head Sockel Screw Driver Wrench Sel DOOR REMOVAL iNSTRUCTiONS: Top Hinge If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area. you can _educe its size by removing the doors. Checkfirst by measunng the entrance. IMPORTANT: Before you begin turn the refrigerator temperature control to "0" and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove food from door shelves. Top Hinge 1. Disconnect electrical supply. Ey
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TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of handle with the 2 holes in bottom of door. Handle should be mounted with set screw facing towards center of door.Do not tighten the set screw yet. 2. Install the 2 screws into the bottom of the handle. 3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door, then tighten another 1/2 turn. TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1 Place
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Maker Freezer Freezer Light Eye Brow Control Ice Freezer Shelf Freezer Pullout Tilt Out Door Racks Refrigerator Control Water Filter Dairy Door Deli Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Retainer Dell Drawer _7 Half Shelfs Door Bins Mid Level Li Container Crisl Crisper Fixed Door Bin Drawers Toe Grille Features may vary according to model
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COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. _ecommenaeo REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, move refrigerator Freezer Control (some models', and freezer controls to Y which is th
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To avoid personal injury Or pr0pertY damagel handle tempered glass shelves carefully, Shelves may break suddenly it= nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change, SHELF ADJUSTMENT ) Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individualneeds. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. To adjust sliding shelves: O Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position. Lift front edge up and pull out. Replace the shelf on any pair of rails in opposite order and manner of removal.
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DOOR STORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. be quickly selected. To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall Bottle Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodat
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CRISPERS DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS) Thecrispers, located underthebottomrefrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage aredesigned forstoringfruits,vegetables, andotherfresh of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. produce. Washitems in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Dell Drawer WiNE RACK (SOME MODELS) Crisper Drawer There are t
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WATER DISPENSER The Filter Reset indicator light above the button will light up each time the Water button is used. The following filter light Your refrigerator includes an automatic water dispenser on indications are: the front of the refrigerator door. The dispenser is designed Green The filter is still operating within its specified life to accommodate containers up to 71/2inches high. cycle. r Amber The filter has reached approximately 80% of its useful life. This is the recommended time to
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TURNINGYOUR iCE MAKER OFF To stop the ice maker, lift the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the "up" or OFF position. _, The ice maker also turns off automatically when the ice container is full. If your model HOWTO PRIMETHEWATER SUPPLY SYSTEM has an adjustable freezer shelf, Thewater tank,located inside therefrigerator door, place the shelf in the lower s_gnal,_rrn position, so that the wire signal automatically fillsaswater isdispensed. arm will hit the ice when the container is ful
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Kenmore Ice and Water Filter (some models) NOTE: if you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice and Water filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right back corner of the fresh food compartment. System Startup: Water supply does not need to be turned off, however, do not use ice and water dispenser while installing filter. The filter cartridge has already been
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FOODSTORAGEIDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° E • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods. Meat • Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped secu rely so leakage and contaminatio
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will B. Evaporator Fan become familiar to you. They also indicate your You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such by the evaporator fan. as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabine
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Always unplug the electricalpower cord from the waftoutlet before cleaning. Keep your refrigeratorand freezer clean to prevent odor build-up.Wipe up any spills immediatelyand clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher When moving the refrigerator,puffstraight out. Do notshift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the fl
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Water replacing light bulbs. REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME MODELS) 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Unsnap light shield as shown. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. Nonremovable Defrost Water Pan 5. Replace light shield. (some models) 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Light Light Socket Bulbs (2) Light Cover Refrigerator Mid-Level Light Cover Removal Freezer Light
