Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.6000*, 6002*, 6008*, 6030*, 6040*, 6041*,
6050*, 7008*, 7030*, 7040*, 7050*
P/N A04720801 (1606)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
®
Kenmore
Top Mount Refrigerator
Refrigerador Superior
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
Réfrigérateur à compartiments superposés
®
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Record Model/Serial
Numbers
Record Model/Serial Numbers ................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ............... 2-4
Warranty Information ............................ 5
Master Protection Agreements ................ 6
Features at a Glance ..............................7
First Steps ....................................... 8-14
Connecting the Water Supply ................. 15
Setting the Temperature Control ....... 16-17
Optional Features ........................... 18-19
Food Storage and
Energy-Saving Ideas ........................ 20
Ice Service .......................................... 21
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 22
Care & Cleaning ............................. 23-25
Before You Call .............................. 26-28
Table of Contents
Please read and save these
instructions.
This Use & Care Guide provides specic
operating instructions for your model. Use
your unit only as instructed in this guide.
These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference. This
information is found on the serial plate
located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
253.
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with
a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on
the risk type.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Important Safety
Instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
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For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding
ammability and other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of
automatic ice maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
destroy nishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic
bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the unit is unpacked.
Children should never use these items
to play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap
may become airtight chambers and can
quickly cause suocation.
Important Safety Instructions
Proper Disposal of your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned appliances are still
dangerous–even if they will sit for “just
a few days.” If you are getting rid of your
appliance, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with
Federal and Local regulations. Before you
throw away your old unit:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may
not easily climb inside.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions
before using your new appliance.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
• Refrigerants must be evacuated by
a licensed, EPA certied refrigerant
technician in accordance with
established procedures.
Electrical Information
• The refrigerator must be plugged into
its own dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60
Hz. AC only electric outlet. The power
cord of the appliance is equipped
with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualied
electrician. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
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Important Safety Instructions
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong
Power cord with 3-prong
grounded plug
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug rmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to
avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be aected if
the voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating the unit with insucient
power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your
power company for testing.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord
to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned o accidentally.
• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a
Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have
a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorouorocarbons or
hydrochlorouorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
also cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant
is removed for proper disposal by a
qualied technician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject
to nes and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.
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Warranty Information
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement
at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and
is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
lters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in
correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized
service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house
wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed
by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord
with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it
is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized
modications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot
easily be determined to have the appropriate certication logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties
of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the
appliance and ve years on the sealed system, or the shortest period allowed by
law. Seller 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 limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or
tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or
Canada*.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this
warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located
in a remote area (as dened by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not
available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore
®
product is designed
and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a
Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s
what the Agreement* includes:
Parts and labor not just for repairing defects, but to help keep products operating
properly under normal use. Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.
No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage— real protection.
Expert service by experienced service technicians trusted in millions of homes
every year.
Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever
you want us.
“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered product after three
separate product failures occur within twelve months and a fourth repair is
required. Includes free delivery and installation, if necessary, of replacement
product.
Product replacement if your covered product can’t be xed.
Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge.
Fast help by phone – phone support from a service agent on all products to help
troubleshoot problems. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”
Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power uctuations.
$300 Food Loss Protection for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical
failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.
Service Promise: $50 if rst attempt repair of your covered product can’t be
accomplished and product is not usable while awaiting further repair service.
25% discount o the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related
installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to
schedule service. You can call anytime day or night.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason
during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated
refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master
Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the
U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at
1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-844-553-6667, and in
Canada call 1-800-469-4663.
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Ice Maker
Ice Bucket
Freezer Shelf
Auxiliary Freezer
Control
Refrigerator
Control
Deli Drawer
Cover
Deli Drawer
(Some Models)
Full Shelf
Crisper
Cover
Crisper
Drawers
Ice Tray
Fixed Door
Bin
Door Rack
Dairy Door
Fixed
Door Bin
Door Rack
Toe Grille
Full Width Deli
(Some Models)
Deli Drawer
Cover
Upper Door
Rack
Features may vary according to model
Features At A Glance
IMPORTANT
Cleaning your Refrigerator
Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub
a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your ngers. Rinse with
warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, ammable uids, or abrasive cleaners
to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator
before using it. See the “Care & Cleaning” section in this manual.
See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the “Optional
Features” section of this manual.
IMPORTANT
Moving your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service,
be sure to cover the oor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid oor damage.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the
refrigerator when trying to move it as oor damage could occur.
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First Steps
Guidelines for nal positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
rmly on the oor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm)
from front-to-back (to ensure that doors
close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and
be level.
This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Guide. Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important rst
steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out
of direct sunlight and away from the
range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a
oor that is level and strong enough to
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the
ice maker o.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you
may have to allow additional space for
the handle so the door can be opened
wider.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to
maintain proper temperatures inside
the refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sucient air
circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your refrigerator.
NOTE
For additional instructions on garage
installation, refer to “Setting the
Temperature Controls” section.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top ⅜ inch
Back 1 inch
IMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in a
garage or other unheated area, you
may experience freezer temperature
problems during the winter months when
temperatures dip below 55°F (13°C).
Upgrading your refrigerator with a
Garage Kit will lower the minimum
operating temperature of your unit to
34°F (1° C). This kit can be ordered
through Sears stores or Sears Parts &
Repair at an additional cost (Kit No.
5303918301).
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First Steps
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Remove the toe grille.
9/16"
(14 mm)
Max
Raise
Figure 2
or
3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust
leveling screws. Lower the leveling
screws on each side clockwise until
they contact the oor (Figure 3). Do not
raise the cabinet more than 9/16 inch.
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough
so the doors close freely when opened
halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼
inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then
level the refrigerator from side-to-side.
Figure 3
14 mm
Max
Relevez
2 Use a at-blade screwdriver or ⅜
inch socket wrench to raise or lower
the front rollers (Figure 2). Do not
raise the cabinet more than 9/16 inch.
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First Steps
NOTE
The direction in which
your refrigerator doors
open (door swing) can be
reversed, from left to right
or right to left, by moving
the door hinges from
one side to the other.
Reversing the door swing
should be performed by
a qualied person.
IMPORTANT
Before you begin, turn the
refrigerator temperature
control to “0” and
remove the electrical
power cord from the wall
outlet. Remove any food
from door shelves.
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Bottom
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
Adjustable
Wrench
Socket
Wrench Set
3/8" (10mm)
Fixed
Wrench
Tools Necessary:
Phillips
TM
Head
or
or
Door removal and reversal
instructions:
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around
the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This
makes reinstallation easier. Remove
top hinge and lift door o center
hinge pin. Set door, hinge and hinge
screws aside for later reinstallation.
Door
Stop
Shim
Washer
Hinge
Pin
Center
Hinge
Screws
Hinge
Hole
Plug
Handle
Hole
Plug
Door
Stop
Screw
Washer
Hinge
Pin
Bottom
Hinge
Screws
Toe
Grille
Door Stop
Screw
Door
Stop
Top
Hinge
Cover
Top
Hinge
7. Remove three screws from bottom
hinge with ⅜” socket wrench.
8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with
the three screws removed in step 7.
3. Unscrew center hinge pin using
adjustable wrench and save for
reassembly. Ensure plastic washer
stays on hinge pin.
4. Lift refrigerator door o of bottom
hinge and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by
removing inside screw and loosening two
outside screws enough to allow hinge
and shim to slide out. Reinsert inside
screw and tighten all three screws.
6. On opposite side of refrigerator,
loosen the two outside screws and
remove inside screw. Flip the center
hinge and shim over and slide under
outside screws. Insert inside screw
and tighten all three screws.
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First Steps
9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using
adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to
other hole in hinge and tighten with
adjustable wrench.
10. Reverse door handles (see instruction
on next page).
11. Unscrew and move the freezer
and refrigerator door stops to the
opposite side of the doors. Before
inserting screws, use an awl to
puncture the door foam.
12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom
hinge pin. Remove hinge hole plug
from top of door and insert it on
opposite side. Screw center hinge pin
through center hinge into top of door.
Close refrigerator door to help align
hinge hole.
13. Tighten center hinge pin with
adjustable wrench.
14. Remove top cabinet hole plugs and
freezer door hinge hole plug. Insert
removed hole plugs into corresponding
holes on opposite side of refrigerator.
Do not leave open holes.
15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge
pin.
16. Close freezer door. Lift up on handle
side of door and grasp the thinnest
part of the top hinge cover (which
was removed in Step 2) and insert
the thickest part between the doors
on the handle side approximately 3
inches from the outside edge. This will
ensure proper spacing when the top
hinge screws are tightened.
Look for open areas between the
gasket and the cabinet flange.
Gasket should seal against the
cabinet all the way around including top
and bottom
17. Position top hinge on opposite side of
cabinet from which it was removed.
Insert top hinge screws and tighten
hinge to cabinet. Check door gasket
for open seal condition (gap between
gasket and cabinet ange). Remove
the hinge cover from between the
doors and install it back in place over
the top hinge.
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Handle Style 1 (Plastic Handles)
To attach refrigerator handle:
1. Place bottom of handle over
mounting screw and pull up while
holding the handle at an angle
towards the side of the door.
2. Rotate the handle over the corner of
the door until handle is aligned with
screw holes on top of door.
3. Secure top of handle with two screws
provided.
IMPORTANT
There are instructions for two handle styles
on the following pages. To ensure proper
installation of both handle styles, review
these instructions and pictures thoroughly
prior to handle installation.
Additionally, before installing handles,
make sure the door swing is correct. See
the Door Removal/Reversal instructions
in this Use & Care Guide.
Handle Installation/Removal
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION
when installing these handles. The rounded
end of the handles may be sharp.
First Steps
IMPORTANT
If the condition still exists, try heating the
gasket with a hair dryer with the door
closed. Use Caution and be careful not
to damage the interior door panel or
gasket by applying too much heat.
18. Should open seal condition exist, try
to massage the gasket to make sure it
is seated into the channel.
19. If the open seal condition still exists, it
may be necessary to ip the gasket.
In this case, remove the gasket from
the door by pulling it out. Rotate the
gasket half a turn (180 degrees).
Reinstall the gasket by inserting the
corners rst then work towards the
middle assuring that it is fully seated
in the channel.
20. Flip toe grille and reinstall.
21. Plug in electrical power cord and
turn refrigerator temperature control
to center position. Adjust setting as
necessary.
Handle
Handle
Base
Screws
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First Steps
To remove refrigerator handle:
1. Remove two screws attaching handle
to top of refrigerator door.
2. Rotate handle towards the side of
the door and push down to release it
from the mounting screw.
3. Remove mounting screw from door
and install on other side, moving hole
plugs from corresponding holes to
opposite side.
Handle Style 1 (Plastic Handles)
To attach freezer handle:
1. Place top of handle over mounting
screw and pull down while holding
the handle at an angle towards the
side of the door.
2. Rotate handle over the corner of
the door until handle is aligned with
screw holes on bottom of door.
3. Secure bottom of handle with two
screws provided.
Mounting
Screw
Handle
Screws
Handle
Base
To remove freezer handle:
1. Remove two screws attaching handle
to bottom of freezer door.
2. Rotate handle towards the side of the
door and push up to release it from
the mounting screw.
3. Remove mounting screw from door and
install on other side, moving hole plugs
from corresponding holes to opposite side.
4. Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models:
Use plastic putty knife to gently peel
o nameplate from door and reapply
over old holes.
To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while
doors are o.
Reverse freezer
and refrigerator
handles by
inverting the
handle removed
from the
refrigerator door
and attaching
to the freezer
door. Invert the
handle removed
from freezer door and attach to the
refrigerator door.
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Handle Style 2 (Metal Handles)
To attach refrigerator metal handle:
1. Place rounded part of handle onto
mounting screw on face of door and
align the 2 holes in top of handle with
the 2 holes in top 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 top of the
handle.
3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded
part of the handle until the handle is
ush with the door, and then tighten
another ½ turn.
To remove refrigerator metal handle:
1. Loosen the set screw on the rounded
part of the handle.
2. Remove the 2 screws from the top of
the handle.
3. Remove rounded part of handle from
mounting screw on face of door.
Mounting
Screw
Screw
Handle
Set
Screw
Button
Plug
To attach freezer handle:
1. Place rounded part of handle onto
mounting 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.
Mounting
Screw
Set
Screw
Nameplate
Screw
Handle
To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while
doors are o.
Reverse freezer
and refrigerator
handles by
inverting the
handle removed
from the
refrigerator door
and attaching
to the freezer
door. Invert the
handle removed
from freezer door and attach to the
refrigerator door.
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
ush with the door, and then tighten
another ½ turn.
To remove freezer handle:
1. Loosen the set screw on the rounded
part of the handle.
2. Remove the 2 screws from the bottom
of the handle.
3. Remove rounded part of handle from
mounting screw on face of door.
First Steps
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Before installing the water supply line,
you will need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, at-blade
screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with
water pressure between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼” (6.4 mm)
OD, copper tubing. To determine the length
of copper tubing needed, you will need to
measure the distance from the ice maker inlet
valve at the back of the refrigerator to your
cold water pipe. Then add approximately 7
feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be
moved out for cleaning (as shown).
• A shuto valve to connect the water supply
line to your household water system. DO
NOT use a self-piercing type shuto valve.
• Do not re-use compression tting or use
thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve)
for connecting the water supply line to
the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice
Maker Inlet Valve:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric
power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink
or bucket. Turn ON water supply and
ush supply line until water is clear. Turn
OFF water supply at shuto valve.
3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve
inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, and then
ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve
inlet as far as it will go (¼”). Slide
ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and
nger tighten compression nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a
wrench; DO NOT overtighten.
6. With steel clamp and screw, secure
water supply line to rear panel of
refrigerator as shown.
7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½
turns) behind refrigerator as shown and
arrange coils so they do not vibrate or
wear against any other surface.
8. Turn ON water supply at shuto valve
and tighten any connections that leak.
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical
power source.
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal
arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/
OFF position of arm).
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
Tube
Steel
Clamp
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
Wire Line
Water
Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper Water Line
from Household
Water Supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Brass
Compression
Nut
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections
comply with all local plumbing codes.
NOTE
A water line kit is available from Sears stores
or Sears Parts & Repair at an additional cost.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper tubing is recommended for the
water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of ¼” plastic is not recommended
since it greatly increases the potential for
water leaks. Manufacturer nor retailer
will be responsible for any damage if
plastic tubing is used for supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker.
If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator
NOTE
These instructions do not cover after
market installation. Instructions in after
market ice maker kit should be used.
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Setting the Temperature Controls
Cool Down Period
To ensure safe food storage, allow the
refrigerator to operate with the doors
closed for at least 8 hours before loading
it with food.
Refrigerator & Freezer Controls
(some models)
NOTE
When rst turning refrigerator on, adjust
the refrigerator control to recommended.
This is the recommended initial setting.
After 24 hours, adjust the controls as
needed.
Temperature Adjustment
• Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the
knob in small increments, allowing the
temperature to stabilize.
• For colder temperatures, adjust the
knob towards coldest.
• For warmer temperatures, adjust the
knob towards cold.
IMPORTANT
Adjusting the refrigerator temperature
control to “0” turns o the compressor
and prevents the refrigerator from
cooling, but does not disconnect the
power to the light bulb and other
electrical components. To turn o power
to your refrigerator, you must unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
Auxiliary Freezer Control
Adjusting the refrigerator control
will change temperatures in both
compartments. The auxiliary freezer
control can be left at the factory pre-set
(Mid Position) or adjusted as desired; it
has no eect on electrical power to the
refrigerator.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates
air in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. For good circulation, do
not block cold air vents with food items.
Refrigerator Control
Allow 24 hrs for adjustments
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Setting the Temperature Controls
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the
temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or
rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in a
garage or other unheated area, you
may experience freezer temperature
problems during the winter months when
temperatures dip below 55°F (13°C).
Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage
Kit will lower the minimum operating
temperature of your unit to 34°F (1°C). This
kit can be ordered through Sears stores or
Sears Parts & Repair at an additional cost
(Kit No. 5303918301).
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CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers
with warm water when they are
cold. Shelves and covers may break
if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces.
This is normal. Glass shelves and
covers are heavy. Use both hands when
removing them to avoid dropping.
Shelf Adjustment
Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to
suit individual needs. Before adjusting the
shelves, remove all food.
To adjust sliding shelves:
1. Remove shelf by pulling forward to
stop position.
2. Lift front edge up and pull out.
To replace shelf, rest side edges on any
pair of shelf rails and carefully push shelf
back into position.
Sliding Glass Shelf
Sliding Wire Shelf
Optional Features
Door storage
Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided
for convenient storage of jars, bottles,
and cans. Frequently used items can be
quickly selected.
The dairy compartment, which is warmer
than the general food storage section, is
intended for short term storage of cheese,
spreads, or butter.
Door rack
Some models have door racks or bins that
can accommodate gallon-sized plastic
drink containers and economy-sized jars
and containers.
To remove door rack:
1. Push on rack sides to release from
locking tabs.
2. Pull straight out.
To install door rack:
1. Push rack straight ahead.
2. You will hear the sides lock into the
tabs.
Door Rack
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Optional Features
Crisper Humidity Control (some
models)
The crisper humidity control, present
on the crisper drawers of some models,
allows you to adjust the humidity within
the crisper. This can extend the life of
fresh vegetables that keep best in high
humidity.
Low
Humidity
High
Humidity
Higher Humidity Lower Humidity
NOTE
Leafy vegetables keep best when stored
with the Humidity Control set on High
Humidity, or in a drawer without a
Humidity Control. This keeps incoming
air to a minimum and maintains
maximum moisture content. Store non-
leafy vegetables and fruits still in their
skins at the low humidity setting.
Crispers (some models)
The crispers, located under the bottom
refrigerator shelf, are designed for
storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh
produce. Wash items 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.
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Energy saving ideas
• Locate the
refrigerator in
the coolest part
of the room, out
of direct sunlight,
and away from
heating products
or registers.
Do not place
the refrigerator next to heat-producing
appliances such as a range, oven, or
dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section
of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation
between the two appliances will help the
refrigerator operate more eciently.
• Level the refrigerator so that the doors
close tightly.
• Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the
suggested temperature control settings.
• Periodic cleaning of the condenser
will help the refrigerator run more
eciently. See the Care and Cleaning
Chart.
• Do not overcrowd the refrigerator or
block cold air vents located at upper
rear of refrigerator compartment. Doing
so causes the refrigerator to run longer
and use more energy.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry
before placing them in the refrigerator.
This cuts down on moisture build-up
inside the unit.
• Organize the refrigerator to reduce
door openings. Remove as many items
as needed at one time and close the
door as soon as possible.
Food storage Ideas
Fresh Food Storage
• The fresh food compartment should be
kept between 34°F and 40°F with an
optimum temperature of 37°F.
• 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 helps
preserve the fruit and vegetable quality
for longer time periods.
Meat
• Raw meat and poultry should be
wrapped securely so leakage and
contamination of other foods or
surfaces does not occur.
Frozen Food Storage
• The freezer compartment should be kept
at 0°F or lower.
• A freezer operates most eciently when
it is at least ⅔ full.
Packaging Foods for Freezing
• To minimize dehydration and quality
deterioration, use aluminum foil,
freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight
containers. Force as much air out of the
packages as possible and seal them
tightly. Trapped air can cause food to
dry out, change color, and develop an
o avor (freezer burn).
• Wrap fresh meats and poultry with
suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing.
• Do not refreeze meat that has
completely thawed.
Loading the Freezer
• Avoid adding too much warm food to
the freezer at one time. This overloads
the freezer, slows the rate of freezing,
and can raise the temperature of frozen
foods.
Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas
• Leave a space between the packages,
so cold air can circulate freely, allowing
food to freeze as quickly as possible.
• Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods such
as ice cream and orange juice on the
freezer door shelves. These foods are
best stored in the freezer interior where
the temperature varies less.
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Ice Service
ON
OFF
Wire
Signal Arm
Turning your ice maker on
After the plumbing connections have been
completed, the water supply valve must
be opened. Place the ice container under
the ice maker, pushing it as far back as
possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its
“down” or ON position.
Turning your ice maker o
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 o automatically when the ice
container is full. If your model has an
adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf in
the lower position, so that the wire signal
arm will hit the ice when the container is full.
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, it will provide a sucient supply
of ice for normal use. During the initial
startup of your refrigerator, however, no
ice will be produced during the rst 24
hours of operation. Air in new plumbing
lines may cause the ice maker to cycle
two or three times before making a full
tray of ice. With no usage, it will take
approximately one to two days to ll the
ice container.
New plumbing connections may cause
the rst production of ice cubes to be
discolored or have an odd avor. Discard
ice made during the rst 24 hours.
NOTE
Automatic ice makers are also optional
accessories that may be installed in
most models at any time.
Call 1-844-553-6667 for information.
Ice Production: What To Expect
The ice maker will produce 2 to 3 pounds
of ice every 24 hours depending on usage
conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 8
cubes every 75 to 160 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is shipped from the factory
with the wire signal arm in the ON position.
To ensure proper function of your ice maker,
hook up water supply immediately or turn
ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm
until it clicks and locks in the UP position.
If the ice maker is not turned o and the
water supply is not connected, the water
valve will make a loud chattering noise.
• Wash the ice container in warm water
with mild detergent. Rinse well and dry.
Ice Maker Tips
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop
an odd avor. Empty the ice container
and ensure that the wire signal arm is
in its “down” or ON position. The ice
maker will then produce more ice.
• Occasionally shake the ice container to
keep ice separated.
• Stop the ice maker when cleaning the
freezer and during vacations.
• If the ice maker will be turned o for
a long period of time, turn the water
supply valve to a closed position.
CAUTION
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker.
If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
NOTE
For information on ice maker noises, see
Normal Operating Sounds section.
CAUTION
DO NOT place the ice container in your
dishwasher.
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NOTE
Rigid foam insulation is very energy
ecient, but is not a sound insulator.
IMPORTANT
During the automatic defrost cycle, you
may notice a red glow in the vents on the
back wall of your freezer compartment.
This is normal during the defrost cycle.
Normal Operating Sounds
Understanding the sounds you
may hear
Your new, high-eciency refrigerator
may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These
sounds normally indicate your refrigerator
is operating correctly. Some surfaces on
oors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may
make these sounds more noticeable.
D Automatic ice maker When ice has
been produced, you will hear ice
cubes falling into the ice bin.
E Automatic defrost control These parts
can produce a snapping or clicking
sound when turning the cooling
system on and o. Control box may
dier from the one shown.
F Condenser fan You may hear air
being forced through the condenser.
G Compressor Modern, high-eciency
compressors run much faster than in
the past. The compressor may have a
high-pitched hum or pulsating sound.
H Water valve If your refrigerator is
equipped with an automatic ice
maker, you will hear a buzzing sound
as the water valve opens to ll the ice
maker during each cycle.
I Drain pan (not removable) You may
hear water dripping into the drain
pan during the defrost cycle.
J Condenser May create minimal
sounds from forced air.
Following is a list of major components in your
refrigerator and the sounds they can cause:
A Evaporator Refrigerant through the
evaporator may create a boiling or
gurgling sound.
B Evaporator fan You may hear air
being forced through the refrigerator
by the evaporator fan.
C Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water
dripping onto the defrost heater may
cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After
defrosting, a popping sound may occur.
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Care & Cleaning
IMPORTANT
If you store or move your refrigerator
in freezing temperatures, be sure to
completely drain the water supply
system. Failure to do so could result in
water leaks when the refrigerator is put
back into service. Contact a service
representative to perform this operation.
CAUTION
Pull the refrigerator straight out to
move it. Shifting it from side to side
may damage ooring. Be careful not
to move the refrigerator beyond the
plumbing connections.
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
NOTE
If you set your temperature controls
to turn o cooling, power to lights
and other electrical components will
continue until you unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
Protecting Your investment
Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains
appearance and prevents odor build-up.
Wipe up any spills immediately and clean
the freezer and fresh food compartments
at least twice a year. When cleaning, take
the following precautions:
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with
bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Do not wash any removable parts in a
dishwasher.
• Always unplug the electrical power cord
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Remove adhesive labels by hand. Do
not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments which can scratch the
appliance surface.
• Do not remove the serial plate.
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as
window sprays, scouring cleansers,
brushes, ammable uids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleansers containing petroleum products
on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets or
cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels,
metallic scouring pads, or other abrasive
cleaning materials or strong alkaline
solutions.
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Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Tips
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
Interior &
Door Liners
• Soap and water
• Baking soda
and water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of
warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of
sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls,
light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers &
Bins
• Soap and
water
Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
Glass
Shelves
• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
Allow glass to warm to room temperature before
immersing in warm water.
Toe Grille • Soap and water
• Mild liquid sprays
• Vacuum
attachment
Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove
toe grille (see Installation Instructions). Vacuum
backside, wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
and dry.
Exterior &
Handles
• Soap and water
• Non Abrasive
Glass Cleaner
Do not use commercial household cleaners
containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean
handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
• Soap and water
• Stainless Steel
Cleaners
Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to
clean stainless steel.
Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-
abrasivesoapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with
clean water and a soft cloth. Use a non-abrasive
stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can be
purchased at most home improvement or major
department stores. Always follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Do not use household cleaners
containing ammonia or bleach.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain
to prevent scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet
with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse
well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Replacing
Light Bulbs
• Unplug
refrigerator
• Wear gloves
• Remove light
cover (some
models)
• Replace old bulb
• Replace light
cover (some
models)
• Plug in the
refrigerator
CAUTION: Wear gloves when replacing light
bulbs to avoid getting cut. Use same wattage when
replacing bulb
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Never Clean Condenser (some models)
If your refrigerator is equipped with a “Never Clean” condenser, there’s no need to
clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated
under particularly dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is signicant pet trac in
your home, it may be necessary to periodically clean the condenser for maximum
eciency.
Care & Cleaning
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short
Vacations
• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker o and empty ice bucket, even if you will
only be gone for a few days.
Long
Vacations
• Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn o automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed
position.
• Turning control knobs to “0” on the refrigerator (fresh food) control box
only controls your refrigerator’s cooling system. To turn o power to
your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block
doors open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using handcart, load from side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet exterior to avoid scratching surface.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and
expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the
result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models)
Ice maker is not making
any ice.
• Ice maker wire signal
arm is in the “up” or
OFF position.
• Household water line
valve is not open.
• Freezer is not cold
enough.
• Saddle valve on cold
water pipe is clogged
or restricted by foreign
material.
• Move wire signal arm to the
“down” or ON position (side
mounted).
• Turn on household water line
valve.
• See PROBLEM column
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM.
• Turn o household water line valve.
Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not
a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean
valve. Replace valve if necessary.
Ice maker is not making
enough ice.
• Ice maker is producing
less ice than you
expect.
• Freezer is not cold
enough.
• Household water line
valve is not completely
open.
• The ice maker will produce 2 to
3 pounds of ice every 24 hours
depending on usage conditions.
Ice is produced at a rate of 8
cubes every 75 to 160 minutes.
• See PROBLEM column
TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM.
• Turn on household water line
valve.
Ice maker will not stop
making ice.
• Ice maker wire signal
arm is being held
down by some item in
the freezer.
• Move item and release wire signal
arm. Remove any ice cubes that
are frozen together over the wire
signal arm.
Ice cubes are freezing
together.
• Ice cubes are not
being used frequently
enough.
• Freezer control is set
too warm.
• Very little food in freezer.
• Remove ice container and discard
ice from container. Ice maker will
produce fresh supply.
• Set freezer control to colder
setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
• Add more food to freezer.
Ice has bad odor and
taste.
• Ice has picked up
odor or avor from
strong food stored in
refrigerator or freezer.
• Water running to ice
maker has poor taste
or odor.
• Ice not used frequently
enough.
• Cover foods tightly. Discard stale
ice. Ice maker will produce fresh
supply. Replace air lter (available
in select models).
• Add lter to water supply
line. Consult a water purifying
company.
• Discard stale ice.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Light bulb is not on. • Light bulb is burned
out.
• No electric current is
reaching refrigerator.
• See Replacing Light Bulbs in
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS
section.
• See PROBLEM column RUNNING
OF REFRIGERATOR.
Before You Call
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Before You Call
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR
Interior is dirty. • Interior needs to be
cleaned.
• Food with strong odors
is in refrigerator.
• See table of Care and Cleaning
Tips in CARE & CLEANING section.
• Cover food tightly.
OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS
Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed too
hard, causing other
door to open slightly.
• Refrigerator is not
level. It rocks on the
oor when moved
slightly.
• Close both doors gently.
• Ensure oor is level and solid,
and can adequately support the
refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to
correct a sagging or sloping oor.
Drawers are dicult to
move.
• Food is touching shelf
on top of drawer.
• Track that drawers
slide on is dirty.
• Remove top layer of items in
drawer.
• Ensure drawer is properly installed
on track.
• Clean drawer, rollers, and track.
See table of Care and Cleaning
Tips in CARE & CLEANING section.
RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR
Compressor and/or fan
does not run.
• Refrigerator is in
defrost cycle.
• Plug at electrical
outlet is disconnected.
• House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• This is normal for a fully automatic
defrost refrigerator. The defrost
cycle occurs periodically, lasting
about 30 minutes.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into
outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp
time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local
electric company.
Refrigerator runs too
much or too long.
• Room or outside
weather is hot.
• Refrigerator has recently
been disconnected for a
period of time.
• Automatic ice maker is
operating.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Fresh Food/freezer
door may be slightly
open.
• Fresh Food/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly
tted.
• It is normal for the refrigerator to
work longer under these conditions.
• It takes 8-12 hours for the
refrigerator to cool down
completely.
• Ice maker operation causes
refrigerator to run slightly more.
• Warm air entering the refrigerator
causes it to run more. Open doors
less often.
• Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food
and containers from blocking door.
See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Clean or change gasket. Leaks in
door seal will cause refrigerator
to run longer in order to maintain
desired temperatures.
Compressor goes o and
on frequently.
• Thermostat keeps
the refrigerator at a
constant temperature.
• This is normal. Refrigerator goes
on and o to keep temperature
constant.
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Before You Call
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
TEMPERATURE TOO COLD IN REFRIGERATOR (FRESH FOOD) OR FREEZER
Freezer temperature
too cold. Fresh
Food temperature is
satisfactory.
• Freezer control is set
too cold.
• Set freezer control to a warmer
setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Fresh Food temperature
too cold. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
• Fresh Food control is
set too cold.
• Set fresh food control to a
warmer setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Food stored in drawers
freezes.
• Fresh Food control is
set too cold.
• See solution above.
TEMPERATURE TOO WARM IN REFRIGERATOR (FRESH FOOD) OR FREEZER
Freezer/Fresh Food
temperature is too warm.
• Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
• Door is slightly open.
• Warm air enters the refrigerator
whenever the door is opened.
Open the door less often.
• See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/
DRAWERS.
Freezer temperature
is too warm. Fresh
Food temperature is
satisfactory.
• Freezer control is set
too warm.
• Set freezer control to a colder
setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
Fresh Food temperature
is too warm. Freezer
temperature is
satisfactory.
• Fresh Food control is
set too warm.
• Set Fresh Food control to a
colder setting. Allow 24 hours for
temperature to stabilize.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
inside of refrigerator
walls.
• Weather is hot and
humid.
• Door is slightly open.
• Door is opened too
often or too long.
• Open containers.
• The rate of frost buildup and
internal sweating increases.
• See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS.
• Open door less often.
• Keep containers covered.
Water collects on
bottom side of drawer
cover.
• Vegetables contain
and give o moisture.
• It is not unusual to have moisture
on the bottom side of the cover.
• Move humidity control (some
models) to lower setting.
Water collects in bottom
of drawer.
• Washed vegetables
and fruit drain while in
the drawer.
• Dry items before putting them in
the drawer. Water collecting in
bottom of drawer is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR
Moisture collects on
outside of refrigerator or
between doors.
• Weather is humid.
• Door is slightly open,
causing cold air from
inside refrigerator to
meet warm air from
outside.
• This is normal in humid weather.
When humidity is lower, the
moisture should disappear.
• See PROBLEM column OPENING/
CLOSING OF DOORS/
DRAWERS.
