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you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
model and serial number location.
/ Serial Number Date of Purchase
51271, 51278
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., Chicago, 1L60684 U.S.A. withIceService
51241, 51248
with Ice and Chi|]ed Water Service
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have Read aH ns ructlons before uslng thawed completely. The United States Department of thls app fiance. Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: WARN|NG_ When using this appliance, always ':.oYou may safely refreeze frozen foods that have exercise basic safety precautions, including the thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are following: still cold--below 40°E . Use this appliance only for its intende
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Starting the Refrigerator Location Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain • Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to conditions, we strongly recommend against use of support it when it is fufly loaded.. an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an = Do not install it where the temperature will go adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY below 60°1=.because it will not run often enough to CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded main
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Adiusfing the Controls Turning Your Household Thermostat COLDER NORM COLD OFF COLD NORM COLDER Below 60°1= . at Night? You may want to move the freezer control one step colder. Cooler temperatures in the house may cause FREEZER CONTROL FRESHFOODCONTROL the compressor to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat. Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. To protect your frozen food supply, leave your freezer At
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Food Storage Suggestions Suggested Storage Times Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen me=is, f_sh and poultry: DAYS MONTHS IN IN Always remove store wrappings° Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER e Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate after time shown AT AT 35 ° to 40°F. O°F. immediately. Fresh Meats To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or Roasts (Beef g Lamb) ...... 3 to 5 6 to 12 aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag, Roasts (Pork & Veal) ....... 3 to S 4 to 8 • C
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Dividers Food Storage Suggestions Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility Tips on Freezing Foods in door bins on your fresh food door. Items such as (continued) salad dressings, steak sauces and other condiments can now be kept securely against the door liner to To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in help prevent tipping, spilling or sliding, freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of the Place index finger and contents.
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Multi-Position Freezer Compartment Shelves Crisper (on models so equipped) Shelf supports at various levels in the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from This drawer has been time to time to better specially designed to accommodate your help preserve the variable inventory of natural goodness of frozen foods° fruits and vegetables. To reposltlon shelves: Nice 'N Fresh Drawer 1. While pressing tabs on shelf supports on the This sealed drawer right wal!, lift the shelf is designed
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Features TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Set both controls to "NORM'/They may need adjusting later. See page 4. ICE ACCESS DOOR Lift it to turn icemaker on or off, or to levei ice cubes in storage bin from time to time. ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT Ice is made and stored here until called for by pressed cradle in dispenser on front of door. WATER AND gCEDISPENSER Located on outside of freezer compartment door, it dispenses ice cubes, crushed ice and (on models so equipped) chilled water through the door, MULTI-
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HANDI-BIN Door stays open while bin is in use,provides easy access to dairy products. USE AND CARS LABEL Information you'll want to know is right on the refrigerator, including everyday care_ UTILITY BIN Dual-usage bin holds two dozen eggs in their cartons, or stores an extra supply of ice cubes in the freezer for special occasions. BINS OR SHELVES Door shelves (or bins on some models) keep frequently-used food items within easy reach. ADJUSTABLE SHELVES These shelves let you arrange--and rearra
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Automatic lcemaker and Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser (Models 51271 and 51278 with Ice Service, models 51241 and 51248 with Ice & Chilled Water Service) See separate Water Line Installation Requirements • To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed included in both the literature pack and on the back beyond the glass, place glass close to ice chute-- of the refrigerator. but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice. An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide o Do not dispense ice into thin gl
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Once your icemaker is in operation, throw Some slight dripping may occur following away the first few batches of ice cubes. This will dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water, If flush away any impurities in the water liner Do the excessive, wipe the spill dry immediately, same thing after vacations or long periods when ice Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self- isn't used° draining--pour it in the kitchen sink. Clean the spitl Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the
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Care and Cleaning Oulside Change the box every three months, In addition, put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be stale freezer odors. wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting° Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can | Do not wash any plastic parts from your | remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar° You can also refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher. use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such ] as C
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After cleaning, replace drawers and covers in Behind Refrigerator reverse order. Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the Take care moving your refrigerator away from the top drawer. Fit the end of wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, the plastic drawer support particularly cushioned coverings and those with into the slot on the gasket, embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out with the rubber gasket and return it to position by pushing it straight Jno flap facing you, M
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Before You Call for Service Savetime and money Check this list of causes of minor Vibration or rattling operating problems you can correct yourself. • If refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is notresting solidly on the floor. The front roller screws need adiusting, Refrigerator does not operate or floor is weak or unevem Referto page3_ o May be indefrost cycle when motor doesnot operate for • If dishesvibrate on shelves,try moving them_Slight about30 minutes° vibration is normal • Tempera
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Cube dispenser doesnot work. Refrigerator hasodor • No ice cubes. Remove storage container. If cubesare frozento • Foodwith strong odors should betightlycovered. wire arm, remove cubes. aCheckfor spoiled food. oNo ice cubes. Icemaker or water supplyturned off. • Interiorneedscleaning. Referto page12, • Irregular ice clumps in storage container°Break up as manyas • Defrostwatersystemneeds cleaning° you can with fingertippressure and discardthe remaining • Keepopenboxof baking soda in refrigerator
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FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears wil! repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON CCAI pr_ Dr'rDif"_-r'D ATI/'_kl CV_T_AA For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or f
