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o Safety Instructions ............................ 2
• Grounding Requirements .................. 2, 3
o Starting the Refrigerator .................... 3
o Adjusting the Controls .............................. 4
o Energy-Saving Tips ............................... 4
o Food Storage Suggestions ........................ 5-7
oFeatures ..................................... 8, 9
e Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser ................ 10, 11
e Care and Cleaning ......................... 12, 13
e Before You Call for Service ................. 14, 15
oVacation and Moving Precautions ............. 15
eWarranty ........................... Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in
the spaces below° See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number
Date of Purchase
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 LJ_S.A..
50771
50778
DMPORTANTSAFETY 8NSTRUCTUONS
Read aH instructio.s before using
thls appBiance,
WARNING-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
e Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
o This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance wlth the Attention Installer
Instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3_
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet°
o Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end°
e When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power cord.
o After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the
extremely cold surfaces.
o Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating etement that
releases the cubes°
o Don't refreeze frozen foods which hove
thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"., You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°F.
".,_Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor
or questionable, get rid of it, The food may be
dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quatity of red meats
is affected tess than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
of their eating quality as you can°°'
e if your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure 1o remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
e Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb. the
refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light
bulb may break ,when being replaced,)
Note: Turning control to OFF position does not
remove power to the light circuit.
e Do not operate your refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements
Important--P|ease read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
PREFERRED
METRO0
INSUREPROPEE
GROUNOEX_STB
BEFOREUSE
three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1)to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded,
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong walt outlet°
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE
POWER CORD.
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Starting the Refrigerator
Use of adapter plug
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plug_ However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong walt outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.
The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide
proper polarity in the
connection of the power
cord.
TEMPORARYMETHOD
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FIRMCONNECTION
Flg, 2 BEFOREUSE
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through
the house wiring° You should have circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded°
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand°
If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is
very likely 1obreak with repeated use.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord_ However, if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 "volts.
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outletwll5 volt, 60 Hertz,
single phase AC. This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent overloading house
wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires.
Location
a Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
o Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°Fobecause it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures.
q'Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on ira
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides ...... 5/8" Top ....... 0" Back ...... 1"
(If built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers,)
Allow a 1Y2"door clearance at refrigerator side,
13/4" at freezer side.
Rollers
Adjustable rotters behind the base grille enable you to
move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning_
These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests
firmly on the floor° Toassure that the doors will close
automatically from a halfway-open position, there is
a builtoin tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet.
Side-by-side refrigerators also have specially
designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly
when opened, allowing the force of gravity to help
close them securely.
To adjust the rollers:
• Remove the base grille_
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out.
o Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
ciodcwise to lower it_Use
an adjustable wrench or
pliers on the 3/8" bolts,
Both doors should close
properly when bottom
front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor.
- 1"oreplace the base
grille, line up the
prongs on the grille with
the clamps on the
refrigerator and push
forward until the grille
snaps into place.
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AdBusfing the Controls
Two controls let you
regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.
At first, set the fresh
food control at "4"' and
the freezer control at "C"
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one letter or number at a time°
Note: Turning the fresh food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments--fresh food and
freezer--but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
Use the milk test for the fresh food
compartment. Place a container of milk on the top
shelf in the fresh food compartment, Check it a day
later° If the milk is too warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer
compartment. Place a container of ice cream in
the center of the freezer compartment. Check it
after a day. If it's too hard or too soft, adjust the
temperature controls.
Turning Your Household Thermostat
Below 60°F. at Night?
You may want to turn the lettered control one step
colder, as from "C" to "D'.' Cooler temperatures in the
house may cause the compressor to operate less
frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat.
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your
lettered control at this new, colder setting for the
entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.
Turning the lettered control to a colder setting
should have no effect on your fresh food
compartment. However, if freezing occurs,
turn the numbered control one step warmer,
as from "4" to "3'.'
When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings,.
Energy-Saving Tips
e Don't open the doors more often than necessary,
= Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in
hot, humid weather,
o Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally°
• Store only those foods requiring Yefrigeration in
your refrigerator.
e Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before
putting them in the refrigerator°
o Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator.
o If you turn the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back
to regular settings.
= Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool.
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Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage 'Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
iN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°h 0°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef_Lamb)..... 3 to 5
Roasts(Pork 8,Veal) .... 3 to5
Steaks(Beef) ........... 3 to5
Chops(Lamb) ........ 3 to5
Chops(Pork) .......... 3 to5
Ground &StewMeats ..... 1to 2
Variety Meats ........... 1to 2
Sausage(Pork).......... 1to2
Processed Meats
Bacon............... 7
Frankfurters ......... 7
Ham(Whole) ........... 7
Ham(Half) ........... 3 to5
Ham(Slices) ......... 3
Luncheon Meats ......... 3 to5
Sausage (Smoked) ....... 7
Sausage(Dry&Semi-Dry) 14to21
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .......... 3to 4
Gravy &MeatBroth ..... ] to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces) ......... I to2
Turkey(Pieces)...... i to2
Duck &Goose(Whole) . 1to2
Giblets ................. 1to2
6to 12
4 to8
6to 12
6to9
3t04
3 to4
3 to4
1 to2
t
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1to2
1to2
1to2
Freezing
not recom-
mended
2t03
2t03
12
9
6
6
3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Pieces(NotCovered)...... 3 to4 1
Cooked Poultry Dishes .... 3 to4 4to6
Fried Chicken .......... 3to4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables .............. 8-12months
Lean fish .......................... 6-8 months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ............. 2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
Ice cream (original carton) ............ 1month max,
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage
times in your refrigerator wilt vary_
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
• Always remove store wrappings,
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately°
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag°
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold.
o Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish_
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of producer
o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
e As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping_
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already*
packaged brands with low cream content.
o It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature_
• The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
colder than the front_
Tips on freezing foods
There are three essential requirements for efficient
home freezing.
1. Initial quality. Freeze only top-quality foods.
Freezing retains quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality°
2. Speed, The quicker fruits and vegetables are
frozen after picking, the better the frozen product
wilt be, You'll save time, too, with less culling and
sorting to do.
3. Proper packaging. Use food wraps designed
especially for freezing: they're readily available at
most food stores°
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Food Storage Suggestions
Shelves
Tips on Freezing Foods
(continued)
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy+duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air+ Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seal
Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods
to 29 pounds at a time.
For Convenience.+.
o Store like things together, This saves both time and
electricity because you can find foods faster.
• Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
up promptly+
+Use bins on the door for most often used sauces
and condiments+
o Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze.
ToSave Money in Energy and Food Costs
+ Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream
or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shelf°
They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food
compartment.
e Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil
o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will
last longer when stored in closed plastic containers
or wrapped in plastic film.
o Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
compartment with a lot of ,warm food at one timer
• Open the door the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy,
o When going out of town for several days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator°
Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up)
position and shut off water to the refrigerator.
Removable Door Binsinthe Fresh Food
Compartment
To remove bins: Lift bin
straight up until mounting
hooks disengage.
To relocate bins: Select
desired bin height, engage
hooks in slots on the
tracks of the door, and
push in. Bin will lock in place..
Dividers
Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility
in door bins on your fresh food door. Items such as
salad dressings, steak sauces and other condiments
can now be kept securely against the door liner to
help prevent tipping, spilling or sliding.
Place index finger and
middle finger on either
side of the divider near
the front and simply
move it back and forth to
fit your needs.
Divider
Adjustable Shelves in the Fresh Food
Compartment
Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment
enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to
fit your family's food storage needs.
e To remove shelves,
tilt the shelf up at front,
then lift it up and out of
the tracks on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
To replace shelves, select desired shelf height°
With the shelf front raised slightly, engage the top
lugs in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet. Then
lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position,
Storage Drawers
Handi Dishes
Cooking-serving-storage
dishes with durable see-
through lids fit into a
slide-out tray that,
together with the shelf
to which it attaches, can
be located anywhere in the fresh food compartment°
Note: Reach in and support the rear of the tray with
one hand when pulling the tray out past the second
"stop" location. Otherwise the tray may slip out of
your grasp and dishes may fall out of the tray,
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe.
Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at
temperatures up to 400°F.
Caution: Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in
conventional ovens. Dishes and lids are not designed
for range-top cooking or broiler use. Such use can be
hazardous.
Deep Door Shelves in the Freezer
Compartment
Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose
three fixed door shelves, providing more storage
room and greater storage
flexibility.
To remove, lift shelf
extender straight up until
mounting hooks come
out of slots in door.
To replace, line up hooks
with slots in door, then
push in and down.
Removable Freezer Basket Shelves
Shelves in the freezer compartment will stop before
coming all the way out of the freezer to help prevent
contents from spilling onto the floor. They can be
removed easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past
the "stop" tocation,_
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its
side and will fit on any
shelf. To relocate it, pull
it straight out, position its
lip over either edge of
the shelf you want to
suspend it from, and
push it all the way in.
Nice 'N Fresh Drawer
This drawer has been
specially designed to
help preserve fruits
and vegetables.
Meats 'R Vegetables
Drawer
The convertible meat
drawer has its own cold
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air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer
compartment to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the air
flow from the freezer compartment.
Set the control lever
all the way down--the
coldest settingMto store
fresh meats. If the lever
is left in the meat position
for a long period of time,
some frost may form on
the inside of the drawer.
Set the control lever all
the way up to convert
the Meats 'R"Vegetables
drawer to normal
refrigerator temperature
and provide extra
vegetable storage space.
The cold air duct is
turned off.
Variable settings between
these extremes can be
selected.
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Features
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Set Freezer control at "C," Fresh Food control at "4."
They may need adjusting latero See page 4,
ICE ACCESS DOOR
Lift it to turn |cemaker on or off. or to level ice cubes
In storage bin from time to time,
1¢
Ice ts made and stored here until calIed for by
pressed cradle tn dispenser on front of door.
WATER AND ICE DISPENSER"
Located on outside of freezer compartment door, it
dispenses rce cubes, crushed ice and chilled water
through the door.
REMOVABLE FREEZER BASKET SHELVES
Pull a basket sheff forward to the "'stop" position and
toad at the back of the shelf becomes easter to
reach, Lift the shelf up slightly and you can pull it ati
the way out and take it to the feed preparation area
_o remove things from it or add things to it,
FREEZER DOOR SHELVES
Door shelves keep frequently*used frozen food flems
within easy reach. Detachable shelf-extenders
deepen and enclose them.
FREEZERBIN
This slide-out bin holds bulky and odd-shaped food
packages and makes them easily accessible without
disturbing frozen toad next to or on top of them.
TEXTURED STEEL DOORS
Touch the textured doors; they won't show
fingerprmts_
MAGNETIC DOOR GASKEI_
Doors close qu|efly, and gaskets seal tightly when
the refrigera_.ar ts tevet_see page 3.
NO DEFROSTING
it is not necessary to deirost the freezer or fresh food
compartments. Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself outomoticcflJy,
AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVER SYSTEM
Warm liquid from the refrigerator'S condenser is
at._.tomolicaIly circulated around the front edge of the
freezer compartment to help keep moisture from
forming on the outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather,
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
You'll find these numbers here. To order repair parts,
see the parts tist that came with your refrigerator, or
take these numbers to your nearest Sears Sea/Ice
Center end they will help you.
MEATS _R VEGETABLES DRAWER WITH
ADJUSTABLE COLD CONTROL
The variable temperature controt next to the
Meats 'R Vegetables drawer regulates the flow o|
cold air from the freezer. Set the centre[ lever a_l the
way down to the cotdest setting to store meats. Set it
all the way up to convert the drawer to normal
refrigerator temperature and provide extra
vegetable storage space.
HAND|-BIN
Door stays open whffe bin is in use. provides easy
access to dairy products.
USE AND CARE LABEL
information you'l_ want to know =sright on the
refrigerator, including everyday care.
WINE RACK
Hotds o bottle on its side, wiil fit on any shelf.
See page b.
HANDI DISHES
Cooking-serving-storage dishes with see-through
iids fit into a slide-out tray that, together with the
shelf to which it attaches, can be located anywhere
in the tresh toad compartment. Dishes ere safe Jar
USe la microwave ovens, re|rigerators, freezers_ and
are dlshwasher-sate. Dishes only ere so|e in
conventiono| ovens at temperatures up to 400=F., lids
are noL Neither dishes or lids are tar range-top
cooking or broffer use, Such use can he hazerdaus.
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES
These shelves let you arrange,_and rearrange--
the interior at your refrigerator to meet your ever-
changing food storage needs.
DOOR BINS
Portable, lightweight bins adiust easily to
accommodate items of various heights, can he
used to carry contents directIy to counter_ap or table
for preparation or serving.
UTILITY BIN
Dual-usage bin holds two dozen eggs m their
cartons, or stores on extra supply o} _cecubes m
the treezer |or special occasions,
DIVIDERS
Move them where needed on door bins to keep
Uems such as small bottles and jars so they won't
tip, spill or slide.
NICE 'N FRESH DRAWER
This roomy drawer has been specially designed to
he_p preserve the neturol goodness of frults and
vegetables.
Automatic Bcernaker and Oce& Chi!OedWater Dispenser
See separate Waler Line Installation Requirements
induded in both the literature pack and on the back
of the refrigerator.
An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide
chilled water, ice cubes and crushed ice through the
freezer compartment door.
Here's how they work:
Water flows from I-
household water
1
supply through
(1) dual solenoid valve to
(2) water reservoir and to
(3) automatic icemaker
as needed.
Water is frozen in
(4) cube mold and
ejected into
(5) storage bin ,where a
motor-powered auger
moves cubes forward into dispensing unit°
Cubed or crushed ice, as selected, dispense through
chute in door when cradle is pressed.
When switch is moved to CRUSHED, baffle in
housing channels cubes through crusher and
crushed ice falls through chute into glass.
Chilled water from reservoir flows through
(6) tubing in door and is dispensed when cradle
is pressed.
Pressure on cradle turns light in dispenser on,
releasing pressure turns the light of L
(7) A light switch also turns night light in dispenser
on and off_
Important Facts about Your Dispenser
o Your icemaker will produce eight cubes
per cycle--approximately 120 cubes in a 24-hour
period--depending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door
openings and other use conditions_
o intermittent dispensing of ice is normal.
if ice flow interruption is more than brief, ice
clump(s) may be the cause and should be removed
following instructions on page 11.
o Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using
narrow or extra.tall glasses. This can jam the
chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut.
Periodically open the freezer compartment door and
look down into the chute, if ice is blocking the chute,
poke it through with a wooden spoon.
. To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed
beyond the glass, place glass close to ice chute--
but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice°
• Do not dispense ice into thin glasses, fine
china or delicate crystai_they can crack or chip
from combined pressure of hand pressing them
against cradle and ice dropping into container.
" Dispense ice before filling glass with soda or
other beverage mixes. This will prevent splashing
which isannoying and which, if the splash reaches
the ice selector switch, could cause it to stick or bind_
= Beverages and foods should not be quick.
chilled in the ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or
food packages in the storage bin may cause the
icemaker to maffunctiom
• Ice other than that produced by your
icemaker should not be added to the ice
storage bin_it may not crush or dispense welt.
Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser
If refrigerator is
operated before
water connection is
made, raise ice access
door and make sure
icemaker feeler arm is
in OFF (up) position.
- Ice occess
door
- Icemakbr
ler Arm Feeler Arm
'_"L /_/" in QFF in ON
position position
When water supply has been connected to
icemaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position.
Depress water dispenser cradle for about two
minutes to remove trapped air from the water line
and to fill water reservoir automatically°
The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water
after cooling to freezing temperature, and first cubes
normally freeze after several hours.
When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be ejected
from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a
sweeper arm. Icemaking will continue until the
feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the
bin and halts the operation temporarily° Be sure
nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm°
For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes
with your hand occasionally.
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Once your icemaker is in operation, throw
away the first few batches of ice cubes. This will
flush away any impurities in the water line. Do the
same thing after vacations or long periods when ice
isn't used.
Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the
kitchen sink. This will eliminate the slight "plastic"
taste temporarily imparted to the water by the
water reservoir.
CAUTION: Under certain rare circumstances, ice
cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with
a greembluish hue° This unusual discoloration is
apparently due to a combination of factors such as
certain characteristics of local waters, household
plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an
inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker0
Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes
may be injurious to health. If your ice cubes are
discolored, discard them and contact your Sears
Service Center°
To Dispense Ice and Water
For ice, set selector switch to CUBED or CRUSHED°
For water, simply position container beneath words
"CHILLED WATER'.'
Grip container gently near the rim and press rim
firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle.
CAUTION: Never put fingers or other objects
into the ice crusher discharge opening.
When dispensing ice, some crushed ice may be
dispensed even though you selected CUBED. This
happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally
get channeled to the crusher.
Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door
in the ice chute. This condition is normal, and
usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice
repeatedly_ The snow will eventually evaporate.
The water system provides approximately six
successive 6.ounce glassfuls, after which it takes
several hours for replenished water reservoir supply
to cool. You probably wilt not drain all the chilled
water from the reservoir on a single occasion.
The first glass of water dispensed may be
warmer than the following ones. This is normal.
Dispensed water is chil|ed, not iced, For colder
water, simply add ice before dispensing water_
To stop dispensing, release pressure from cradle
and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops
of water_
Some slight dripping may occur following
dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water° If
excessive, wipe the spill dry immediately.
Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self-
draining--pour it in the kitchen sink. Clean the spill
shelf and its grille regularly--see page 12o
If ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin.0.
If ice is not used often, ice clumps can form in the
storage bin, resulting in temporary malfunction of
the dispenser mechanism. If this happens, remove
storage bin from freezer compartment, break up ice
clumps with fingertip pressure and discard
remaining dumps.
Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse
together.
To remove ice cube
storage bin, lift the left
corner to free the bin
from the shelf, and pull
the bin straight out while
supporting it at front and
back.
To replace bin, slide the bin back until the tab on
the bin locks into the slot in the shell Rotate
tf bin does not go all the way back,
remove it and rotate the drive
mechanism 1/4 turin Then push bin
back again until the tab on the bin
locks into the slot in the shelf.
if ice is not used often, old cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin
periodically and wash it in lukewarm water,
Move feeler arm to OFF (up) position when:
* the home water supply is to be off for several hours.
the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period
of time.
o going away on vacation_ (Also turn off the valve in
the water supply line to the refrtgerator_)
If this is your first icemaker, you will hear
occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They
are normal ice-making sounds and are not cause
for concern.
A water filter accessory" kit to help purify off-tasting
incoming "water and a water supply accessory kit
to help connect the icemaker to the cold water
line are optional at extra cost_see page 15.
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Care and Cbaning
Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water
left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can
remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar. You can also
use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such
as Catgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric
acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim°
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don't use wax on the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish
with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator
with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These
may leave a residue that can harm the paint_ Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach because these products
can scratch and weaken the paint finish°
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside
of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked_on paint
finish. With proper care, it will stay newdooking and
rust-free for years_ Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least
twice a year,
Inside
The fresh food and freezer compartment
interiors should be cleaned at least once a year.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry_
Other refrigerator parts--including door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all
plastic parts--can be cleaned the same way° Do not
use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Door gaskets are factory-lubricated with petroleum
jelly on the hinge side. If the lubricant is excessive,
wipe it off but leave a thin film on the gasket to help
insure a proper hinge-side seak When you clean the
door gaskets, relubricate them_
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
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Change the box every three months. In addition, put
an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb
stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Storage Drawers
Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will
stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling onto floor. The
drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly
and pulling past the "stop" location.
To remove storage drawers when fresh food
compartment door cannot be opened fully:
1. Remove food from shelf above top drawer and
take out sheifo
2. Take food off glass cover and out of drawer.
3. Grasp top of light
panel above the top
drawer, flex and rotate
upper surface of panel
until it clears the upper
pin on each side wall. Then, keeping panel upright,
pull bottom of panel toward you until it clears the
lower side-wall pins.
4, Put your fingers
behind the gasket at the
rear of the drawer and
pull forward. Remove
the gasket_
5. Pull the drawer
partway out_ Reach in,
push the rear of the
glass up: at the same
time, push it back until
it clears front-corner
retainers.
6. Tilt and remove the
cover,
7. Pull the drawer
forward, lift the front to
clear stops, and pull the
drawer out until it hits
the door. Then lift the
drawer up until it ishigher
than the drawer supports,
tilt it and take it out_
l
8. If tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer
supports, remove the tape, PuRldrawer partway out.
Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the
same time, back, until it clears front-corner retainers_
9. Tilt and remove the cover.
10. Tilt and remove the drawer.
After cleaning, replace drawers and covers in
reverse order° Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the
top drawer. Fit the end of
the plastic drawer support
into the slot on the gasket,
with the rubber gasket
flap facing you_ Make
sure the gasket snaps
into place.
Then replace the light
panel by hanging top of
panel on upper pins and
pushing in at bottom.
Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment
When cleaning, remove
the freezer bin and flush
a solution of baking soda
(one teaspoon) and two
cups of hot (not boiling)
water through the drain
line with the help of a
meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and
reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line.
tf drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking-soda-and-water solution to force the clog
through the drain line.
Condenser
The condenser is located
behind the base grille. For
most efficient operation,
remove the base grille
(see page 3) and sweep
away or vacuum up dust
that is readily accessible. For best results, use a
brush specially designed for this purpose. It is
available at your Sears store or service center. This
easy cleaning operation should be done at least
once a year,
Behind Refrigerator
Take care moving your refrigerator away from the
wallo All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces° Pull the refrigerator straight out
and return it to position by pushing it straight [no
Moving refrigerator in a side direction may damage
floor covering or refrigerator°
Light Bulb Replacement
Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb.
Fresh Food Compartment--Upper Light
I. Pull bottom of light
panel down about 1/4"-
just enough to disengage
lip at rear from grooves
inretainerson rearwall.
2. Lift panel to
disengage top from pins
on side walls, and
remove panel.
After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel
(hang top on pins; pull bottom down, push it back and
release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers).
Fresh Food Compartment--Lower Light
1. Remove light panel, See Storage Drawers, Step 3,
on page 12.
2. After replacing the 60-watt bulb with a same-size
bulb, replace light panel by hanging top of panel on
upper pins, then pushing in at bottom,
Freezer Compartment
1. Remove shelf just
below light panel. (Shelf
will be easier to remove
if it is emptied first.)
2. Pull plastic light panel toward you (It will bend to
free tabs from grooves.)
3. After replacing with same size bulb, reinstall panel
and shelf°
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Be{ore You Call {or Service
Savetime and money,,Checkthis list of causesof minor
operating problems youcancorrectyourselL
Refrigerator doesnot operate
oMaybe indefrostcyclewhenmotordoesnotoperatefor
about 30minutes.
• Temperaturecontrol inOFFposition,
• If interiorlightisnoton,refrigerator may notbe pluggedinat
wall outlet.
• Ifplug issecureand refrigerator failstooperate, plug lamp
intosomeoutlet to determine if there istripped circuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
• Modernrefrigerators with morestorage spaceand a larger
freezerrequire more operatingtimer
• Normalwhenrefrigerator isfirstdeliveredtoyourhome--
usually requires 24hours tocompletely cooldown°
• Largeamountsoffoodplacedinrefrigerator to becooledor
frozen.
oHotweather--frequent dooropenings,
• Doorleftopen_
• Temperaturecontrolssettoo cold. Seepage4.
• Condenserneedscleaning, Refertopage 13.
oCheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPSonpage44
Operating sounds
• Thehigh speedcompressor motor required to maintain near
zerotemperaturesinthelargefreezercompartment may
produce higher sound levelsthanyouroldrefrigerator_
• Normalfan airflow--one fanblows cold air throughthe
refrigeratorandfreezercompartments--another fan coo_sthe
compressormotor,
oTheseNORMALsoundswill also beheardfromtimeto time:
oDefrosttimer switch clicks at defrost,
• Defrost water dripping°
• Temperaturecontrol clicks ONor OFE
oRefrigerantboiling or gurgling.
• Crackingor popping of cooling coils causedbyexpansionand
contraction during defrost endrefrigeration following defrost,
o Icecubesdroppingintothebin and waterrunning inpipesas
icemaker refills,
Motor starts & stopsfrequently
* Temperaturecontrol startsandstopsmotortomaintaineven
temperatures. Thisisnormal.
Door not dosing properly
• Doorgasket on hinge sidesticking or biding over.Tocorrect,
puta smallamountofpetroleumjellyonfaceofgasket.
Vibration or rattling
oIf refrigerator vibrates, more thanlikely it isnot resting
solidly on thefloor,Thefrontroller screwsneedadjusting, or
floor isweak or uneven, Referto page3.
oIf dishesvibrate onshelves,try moving them. Slightvibration
isnormal
Foodsdry out
o Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealedproperly.
Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too
warm
• Temperaturecontrol notset coldenough. Refertopage4o
oWarmweather--frequent dooropenings.
• Doorleft openfor long time.
• Packagemay beholdingdoor open.
Frostor ice crystalson frozen food
* Doormay havebeenleftajar or packageholding dooropen.
oToofrequentor toolong dooropenings_
oFrostwithin packageisnormal.
Slowice cube freezing
oDoor may havebeenleft ajar.
oTurntemperatureoffreezercompartment colder,
Icecubeshave odor/taste
• Old cubesneedto bediscarded.Emptyicebin every 30days.
• Icestoragebinneedsto bewashed,
Unsealedpackagesin refrigerator and/or freezer
compartments may betransmittingodor/tastetoicecubes.
oInteriorofrefrigerator needscleaning, Referto page12o
Automatic icemaker does not work
* Icemakerfeeler arm in OFF(up)position_
* Watersupplyturnedoffor notconnected.
oFreezercompartment toowarm,
Cubestoosmall-_woter shutoff valve connecting refrigerator
to homewater linemay beclogged,
oSometimescubesfusetothe sideof theice mold and hold the
feeler arm in theOFF(up)position. Removethisicetorestart
the icemaker.
oPiled up cubesinstorage bin maycauseicemakerto shut off
prematurely. Withicemakerfeeler arm in OFF(up)position,
levelcubes inbin byhand.
oWhenleveling cubesbyhand, youmay havepushedthefeeler
arm intothe OFF(up) positionbymistake.
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Cubedispenserdoes not work.
• Noicecubes Removestorage container°If cubesare frozento
wire arm, remove cubes,
+Noicecubes,icemakeror water supply turned off,
• Irregulariceclumpsin storage container,Breakup asmanyas
youcanwith fingertip pressureanddiscardthe remaining
clumps.
Water haspoor taste/odor
If water dispenser hasnot been usedfor an extended period,
dispensewater in regular manner until all water in reservoir is
replenished with fresh water,
• Poor-tastingincoming water. Installa water filter
Water dispenserdoes not work
oWatersupply line turned off or not connected.
+Supplyline may beclogged with sediment.
Water in first glassis warm
, Allow about 24 hoursfor water tocool to proper temperature
after refrigerator isfirst installed.
• If water dispenser hasnotbeen usedfor extendedperiod,
water in first glasswill not be ascoolasin succeedingglasses,
+tf water reservoir hasbeen drained, allow severalhoursfor
replenished supplyto chill.
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
* Not unusualduringperiodsof highhumidity_
Moisture collectsinside
oToofrequentortoo long dooropenings_
* in humidweather,air carries moistureintorefrigerator when
doorsareopened.
Water on floor
* Thedraininthebottom of thefreezermaybe clogged.
Removeanyiceonthefreezerbottom and cleanthe drain, Refer
to page t3.
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
, Normalairflow cooling motor.Inthe refrigeration process,
itisnormalthatheatbeexpelledinthearea underthe
refrigerator_Somefloorcoveringswill discolor at these normal
andsafeoperatingtemperatures.Yourfloorcoveringsupplier
shouldbeconsultedifyou objecttothisdiscoloration°
Interior light does not work
• Nopower at outlet_
• Lightbulb needsreplacing..Seepage13.
Refrigerator hasodor
oFoodwith strong odorsshouldbe tightlycovered
* Checkforspoiled food,
oInterior needscleaning. Referto page 12,
* Defrost water systemneedscleaning.
+Keepopen box ofbaking sodain refrigerator: replaceevery
threemonths.
Water Filter Accessory
(optionalatextracost)
Youricecubescanonrybeasfresh+tastingasthewater that
producesthem_That'swhyit'sa good ideatopurify thewater
with a waterfilter.
Thewaterfilterisanopiionalpartat extra costandisavailable
fromyourSearsServiceCenter.Order FilterNo_978488andit
may beinstalledinminutes whenattachedto theinletwater
tube connection.
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optionalatextracost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing,shut-off valve.
fittingsand instructions needed toconnecttheicemaker toyour
cold water line isalsoavailable from yourSearsstore or Sears
ServiceCenter_
Moving Precautions
Disconnectthe powercordfrom thewall outlet, removeall food
and cleanand dry the interior,Secureall loose itemsbytaping
themsecurelyinplace, Keeptherefrigerator in an upright
position duringactual moving and in thevan+Securethe
refrigerator in thevantoprevent movement,and protect the
outside with a blanket.
Vacation Precautions
Forextended vacations or absences,shut off power tothe
refrigerator, turn thenumberedcontrol to theOFFposition,
andcleanthe interiorwith a baking sodasolutionofone
tablespoonofsodatoonequart ofwater.Wipedry.Toprevent
odors,leavean open boxofsodain therefrigerator. Leavethe
doorsopen_
Forshorter vacations, remove perishable foodsandleave
controlsat theirregular settings.However,if roomtemperature
isexpectedtodrop below 60°E,followthesameinstructions as
forextendedvacations°
SeticemakertotheOFFpositionand shut offwatersupply to
refrigerator.
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Before You Call {or Service
Savetime and money.Checkthis list of causesofminor
operating problems youcancorrect yourself_
Refrigerator does not operate
oMay be in defrost cyclewhenmotor does notoperate for
about30 minutes.
• Temperaturecontrol in OFFposition°
oIf interiorlight isnoton,refrigerator may notbe plugged in at
wall ouflet_
oIf plug issecure and refrigerator foi_sto operate°pluglamp
intosame outlet todetermine if there istrippedcircuit breaker
or burned out fuse.
Motor operates for long periods
• Modernrefrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger
freezerrequire more operating time_
oNormal when refrigerator isfirst delivered toyour home--
usually requires 24 hoursto completely cooldown.
• Largeamountsof food placedin refrigerator to becooledor
frozen.
• Hot weather--frequent door openings.
• Doorleftopen.
• Temperaturecontrols set toocold, Seepage4.
• Condenserneedscleaning. Refertopage 13.
• CheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPSon paqe 4.
Vibration or rattling
oif refrigerator vibratos, more than likelyitis not resting
solidly on the floor. Thefront roller screwsneed adjusting, or
floor isweak or uneven.Referto page3,
oIf dishesvibrate on shelves,try moving them. Slightvibration
isnormal
Foodsdry out
, Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealed properly,,
Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too
warm
, Temperaturecontrol notsetcold enough,Refertopage4.
* Warmweather--frequent dooropenings°
eDoorleft openforlong time,
Packagemay be holding dooropen,
Frostor ice crystalson frozen food
* Door may hovebeen left ajar or package holding dooropen_
* Toofrequent or tooiong dooropenings_
Fros_withinpackageis normal,
Slow ice cubefreezing
oDoor mayhavebeen left ajar.
o TurntemoeratHrp, nf fr_mT_r rmmnnrfmanl rnl_r
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 will repair this
refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
FULLFIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
ON SEALEDREFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and
maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the product,
Sears wilt repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing and
compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which
are used br storage of food for private household purposes°
WARRANTY SERVICEISAVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES,
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, tL 60684
SEARS SERVICEISAT YOUR SERVICE
Your Kenmore has added value when you consider
that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by
Sears-trained technicians,., professional technicians
specifically trained to service SEARSappliances,
having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that
we meet our pledge to your., '"eVeService What We SelE'
ADD TO THE "VALUEOF YOUR KENMORE,
BUY A SEARSMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and
tested for years of dependable use. Yet any modern
appliance may need service from time to time. The
Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance
agreement give protection from unexpected repair
bills. Contact your salesperson or nearest service
center for details.
j Part No. SR6068
090 CG
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