User Manual Kenmore 2537041341C Bottom-Mount Refrigerator

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Table of contents

• Features At A Glance
• Installation
• Door Removal Instructions
• Installing Door Handles
• Connecting the Water Supply
• Controls - Dispenser Models
• Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (select models)
• Care & Cleaning
• Before You Call

Use & Care Guide French Door Bottom Freezer

Features At A Glance

*Features may vary according to model

Installation

Components Provided:

This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

Location

Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI, 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 floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.

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. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.

Installation

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

• Sides & Top ⅜ inch (9.5 mm)
• Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)

NOTE: If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.

Door opening

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened.

CAUTION Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws.

Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator Door Alignment (if necessary)

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly.

Doors should align with each other and be level.

Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe grill is installed. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.

2 Make initial cabinet adjustments by using the front roller height adjusting screws. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).

To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.

To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.

3 Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.

4 After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it firmly contacts the floor.

5 Install the toe grille by fitting into place.

To make final door height adjustments:

1. Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge visible.

2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.

3. Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will lower the door. Turning counterclockwise will raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest height when you receive your appliance.

To adjust the flipper mullion:

1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge.

Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw

2 Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion.

3 Re-tighten screw.

Door Removal Instructions

Getting through narrow spaces

If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.

To prepare for removing the doors:

1. Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2. Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see Installation section).
3. Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors

. To remove the top hinge covers:

1. Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2. Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.

NOTE : DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.

To remove the refrigerator doors

1 Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

2 Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull apart. Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.

3 Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The connector releases when you press inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away.

NOTE: Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be sure that you do not kink the tube.

4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards.

To reinstall the refrigerator doors:

Reverse the above steps.

Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the Installation section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.

Removing Freezer Drawer

CAUTION Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

1 Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.

2 Lift up drawer to remove.

Replacing Freezer Drawer

1 Lower drawer back into place.

2 Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and tighten.

Installing Door Handles

Door Handle Mounting Instructions

CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp.

1. Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.
2. Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into the doors ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
3. While holding handle firmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
4. Repeat steps two and three to install opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the first door.
5. Position freezer handle end over left and right pre-installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down.
6. While holding handle firmly against door, loosely tighten far right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door.
7. Still holding the handle firmly to the door, firmly tighten far left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
8. Return to the far right Allen set screw (B) and firmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench.

NOTE: All set screws should be tightened so that the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation easier. The door handle may loosen over time. If this happens, tighten the set screws on

Connecting the Water Supply

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 flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

3 Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4 If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4 mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 1

If you use braided flexible stainless steel tubing - The nut is already assembled on the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and finger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.

5 With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.

6 Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about 2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. Do not kink tubing.

7 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak.

8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

9 To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice maker’s On/Off power switch to the “On” position (fresh food ice maker).

NOTE: These instructions do not cover after market ice maker installation. Instructions in after market ice maker kit should be used.

IMPORTANT: After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime the Water Supply System” for important information about priming an empty water supply system. Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several tubing lines, a water filter, a water valve, and a water tank. To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this system must be completely filled with water when your refrigerator is first connected to the household water supply line.

Controls - Dispenser Models

User Interface (options may vary)

Setting cooling temperatures (options may vary)

NOTE: The recommended settings for a product installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the fresh food compartment and 0˚F for the freezer.

IMPORTANT: If your product has food freezing in the fresh food compartment, increase the temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees.

IMPORTANT: If you place food within 1 inch in front of the air ports, there may be the chance of freezing food.

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (select models)

Ice maker/dispenser tips If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker as described in the previous section.

The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating:

- Motor running

- Ice dropping into ice bin

- Water valve opening or closing

- Running water

If you need a large quantity of ice at one time, it is best to get cubes directly from the ice bin. Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice bin as explained below.

When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to have a small quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes.

To avoid splashing, dispense ice into your container before adding liquids.

It is normal for ice to fill to the top of the ice bin.

Cleaning the ice maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.

1 Turn off the ice maker.

2 Remove the ice bin by pulling straight out.

3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clear water.

4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer.

5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if:

An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and refreeze together after power is restored, jamming the dispenser mechanism.

You do not use the ice dispenser frequently. Ice cubes will freeze together in the bin, jamming the dispenser mechanism.

Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above.

Cleaning the ice maker

Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals, especially prior to vacation or moving.

1 Turn off the ice maker.

2 Remove the ice bin.

3 Empty and carefully clean the ice bin with mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Rinse with clean water.

4 Allow the ice bin to dry completely before replacing in the freezer.

5 Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.

Remove and empty the ice bin if an extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice cubes in the ice bin to melt and refreeze together after power is restored. Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as explained above.

Change the Position of a Shelf

• 1 Remove all food from shelf.
• 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out.
• 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots.
• 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position.

Reposition the Air Seal

For slide-out shelves & crisper shelves:

1 Remove air seal by pushing down on the flap with a downward rotation.

2 Position the air seal towards the outside end of the shelf to avoid the air tower when shelf is pushed back into place.

3 Install seal by sliding lower tab of seal up into bottom rear slot of shelf with seal at a downward angle then pulling up on seal flap until seal sits snug on back of shelf and flap sits at about a 10 degree angle from shelf surface.

To remove the Crisper Drawer for cleaning:

1 Pull the drawer out until it stops.

2 Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.

Deli drawer

Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese.

Doors

Storage bins

The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy cleaning. Some of them have fixed positions, while others can be adjusted to your needs.

Freezer Features (varies by model)

To Remove Upper Freezer Basket

1 Find the side where the basket frame is aligned to the clip opening. The basket frame should be aligned to both front and rear clips on the same side (either left or right side).

2 If the basket frame is not aligned to the left or right side, push the basket sideways (to either side) until it is aligned.

3 By grabbing the basket wire frame close to the frontal clip, pull up to take the basket frame out.

4 Grab the basket frame close to the rear clip and pull up until it comes out of the clip.

5 Once one side of the basket is off the clips or retainers, slide the basket sideways until the other side of the frame is aligned with the clip openings on the opposite side of the freezer.

6 In the same way, pull up the basket frame from the frontal and rear clips until it is out of the clips.

7 Remove the basket.

Reverse the steps to reinstall the basket.

Replacing your KenmorecleanTM air filter

To ensure optimal filtering of refrigerator odors, you should change the air filter every six months (the filter status light on the Touch Panel prompts you to replace the filter after six months).

1 Open the air filter door.

2 Remove the old filter and discard it.

3 Unpack the new filter and slide it into the housing. The open face of the filter should be installed facing downward.

4 To close the air filter door, push the top and bottom to lock the door closed.

5 Press and hold the Air Filter Reset button on the control panel for three seconds. When the display changes from “Replace” to “Good,” the status has been reset.

6 The Air Filter Reset will turn itself off after a few seconds.

Test & Certification Results:

• Rated Capacity - 200 gallons/757 liters for Kenmorepure!TM ice and water filter

• Rated service flow - .50 gallons per minute

• Operating Temp.: Min. 33°F, Max. 100°F

• Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 pounds per square inch

• Recommended Minimum Operating Pressure: 30 pounds per square inch

To Replace your Kenmorepure!TM Water Filter:

It is not necessary to turn the water supply off to change the filter. Be ready to wipe up any small amounts of water released during the filter replacement.

1. Turn Off ice maker.

2. Remove the filter by pushing on the end/ face of the filter.

3. Slide the old water filter cartridge straight out of the housing and discard it.

4. Unpackage the new filter cartridge. Using the alignment guide, slide it gently into the filter housing until it stops against the snapin connector at the back of the housing.

5. Push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place (you should hear a click as the cartridge engages the snap-in connector). 6. Turn On ice maker.

7. To reset the water filter on your IQ-Touch control, press and hold the water filter icon for three seconds. When the display changes from Red to Green, the status has been reset

Care & Cleaning

Protecting your investment

Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.

NOTE

Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.

• Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.

• 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.

NOTE

If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

• 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. Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty.

• Before moving your refrigerator, raise the anti-tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly. This will prevent the floor from being damaged.

Interior & Door Liners

What To Use

• Soap and water
• Baking soda and water

Tips and Precautions

• Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water. Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls or any electrical part.

Door Gaskets

What To Use

• Soap and water

Tips and Precautions

• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.

Drawers & Bins

What To Use

• Soap and water

Tips and Precautions

• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.

Glass Shelves

What To Use

• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays

Tips and Precautions

• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.

Toe Grille

What To Use

• Soap and water
• Mild liquid sprays
• Vacuum attachment

Tips and Precautions

• 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

What To Use

• Soap and water
• Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner

Tips and Precautions

• 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)

What To Use

• Soap and water
• Stainless Steel Cleaners

Tips and Precautions

• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy 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.

Before You Call

Ice maker is not making any ice.

• Ice maker is turned off.

• Turn on ice maker. For the fresh food ice maker, press ice maker on-off once. For the freezer ice maker, lower the arm to turn the ice maker on, or raise it and snap it in its upper position to turn the ice maker off.

• Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open.

• Connect the unit to the household water supply and ensure the water valve is open.

• The water supply line is kinked.

• Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall.

• The water filter is not seated properly.

• Remove and re-install the water filter. Be sure to push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place.

• The water filter may be clogged with foreign material.

• If water dispenses slowly or not at all, or if the filter is six months old or older, it should be replaced.

• Freezer ice maker wire signal arm is being held up by an item not allowing it to go in the on or down position.

• Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the on or down position. Additionally, the ice bin itself may be out of position so that it prevents the signal arm from dropping all the way down. Be sure the bin is pushed all the way to the rear of the shelf. See Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer section in manual.

Ice maker is not making enough ice.

• Ice maker is producing less ice than you expect.

• The ice maker will produce approximately 2.3 pounds of ice (fresh food ice maker) and 2.5 pounds of ice (freezer ice maker) every 24 hours depending on usage conditions.

• The water filter may be clogged with foreign material.

• If water dispenses slower than normal, or if the filter is six months old or older, it should be replaced.

• The water supply line is kinked.

• Ensure that the supply line does not kink when the refrigerator is pushed into place against the wall.

• Saddle valve on cold water pipe is clogged or restricted by foreign material.

• Turn off household water line valve. Remove valve. Ensure that valve is not a self-piercing saddle valve. Clean valve. Replace valve if necessary.

• Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively.

• Press Express Chill to temporarily increase ice production rate. (Freezer ice maker only.) Press Quick Ice for Non Dispenser models.

• Freezer control is set too warm (freezer ice maker).

• Set freezer control to colder setting to improve performance of the ice maker (freezer ice maker). Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize.

• Water pressure is extremely low. Cut-off and cut-on pressures are too low (well systems only).

• Have someone turn up the cut-off and cut-on pressure on the water pump system (well systems only).

• Reverse osmosis system is in regenerative phase.

• It is normal for a reverse osmosis system to be below 20 psi during the regenerative phase.

Freezer ice maker will not stop making ice (select models).

• Ice maker wire signal arm is being held down by a package in the freezer that has fallen against ice maker.

• Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the off or upward position. See Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer section in manual.

Ice cubes are freezing together.

• Ice cubes are not being used frequently enough or interruption of power for prolonged time.

• Remove ice container and discard ice. The ice maker will produce fresh supply. Ice should be used at least twice weekly to keep the cubes separated.

• Ice cubes are hollow (shells of ice with water inside). The hollow cubes break open in the bin and leak their water onto existing ice, which causes it to freeze together.

• This generally occurs when the ice maker does not get enough water. This is usually the result of a clogged water filter or restricted water supply. Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve, water valve not turned on all the way or kinked water supply line.

Dispenser will not dispense ice.

• There is no ice in the bin to be dispensed.

• See the “Ice maker is not making any ice” section above.

• The refrigerator doors are not completely closed.

• Be sure the refrigerator doors are completely closed.

• Dispenser paddle has been pressed too long and the dispenser motor has overheated.

• The motor overload protector will reset in about three minutes and then ice can be dispensed.

Ice dispenser is jammed.

• Ice has melted and frozen around auger due to infrequent use, temperature fluctuations, and/or power outages.

• Remove ice container, thaw, and empty the contents. Clean container, wipe dry, and replace in proper position. When new ice is made, dispenser should operate.

• Ice cubes are jammed between ice maker and back of ice container.

• Remove ice cubes that are jamming the dispenser.

Dispenser will not dispense water.

• Water filter not seated properly.

• Remove and reinstall the water filter. For KenmorepureTM, be sure to push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place.

• Water filter is clogged.

• Replace filter cartridge. Be sure to push firmly until the cartridge snaps into place.

• Household water line valve is not open.

• Open household water line valve. See CONCERN column AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER.

Water not cold enough.

• The water dispensing system is not designed to chill water.

• Add ice to cup or container before dispensing water.

Water has an odd taste and/ or odor.

• Water has not been dispensed for an extended period of time.

• Draw and discard 10-12 glasses of water to freshen the supply.

• Unit not properly connected to cold water line.

• Connect unit to cold water line that supplies water to the kitchen faucet.

Ice maker is not making enough ice.

• Heavy traffic, opening or closing of the doors excessively.

• Press Quick Freeze to temporarily increase ice productions rate.

Moisture collects on inside of refrigerator walls.

• Weather is hot and humid.

• The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases.

• Flipper mullion

• Adjust flipper mullion. (See “To adjust the flipper mullion” in the Installation section.)

Water collects on bottom side of drawer cover.

• Vegetables contain and give off 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.

Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors.

• Weather is humid.

• This is normal in humid weather. When humidity is lower, the moisture should disappear.

Food is freezing.

• Temperature setting is too low.

• Move the setting to a higher degree.

• Temperature sensor is covered by food (right side of fresh food area).

• Allow space for air flow to the sensor.

• Food is covering the air ports.

• Allow space between the air ports and the food.

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