Kenmore 79574023410 Elite refrigerator

Using Your Refrigerator

SETTING THE CONTROLS

Temperature

The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (1°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.

The Freezer Temp Control range is from -6°F to 8°F (-21°C to -13°C). Press the Freezer Temp button to cycle through the available temperature settings one increment at a time.

NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you would like and when ice cream is firm. If the temperature in either compartment is too cold or too warm, change the setting one increment at a time. Wait 24 hours for the change to stabilize before adjusting again.

Airflow

Be sure not to block vents while packing your refrigerator, Doing so will restrict airflow and may cause the refrigerator temperature to become too warm or cause interior moisture buildup, (See air flow diagram below,)

Dispenser

The dispenser will dispense water, cubed ice or crushed ice. Press the appropriate icon of your choice: ((_)) water ((_)) cubed ice ((_)) crushed ice. When pressed the icon will illuminate.

NOTE: The dispenser will not work if any door is left open or if the control lock is engaged.

NOTE: If the Control Lock icon is illuminated, the Dispenser will not work. Disable the Control Lock to use the Dispenser again.

CAUTION: The control display is operated by touch. Excessive moisture on the display may cause a malfunction. Please keep the display clean and dry.

Air Filter ®

The Air Filter helps remove odors from the refrigerator. The Air Filter has two settings, Auto and MAX. In Auto mode, the Air Filter will cycle on and off in increments of ten minutes on and one hundred and ten minutes off. if set to the MAX mode, the Air Filter will stay on continuously for four hours, cycling on and off in increments of ten minutes on and five minutes off. After four hours, the Air Filter will switch to Auto mode.

• Auto mode is the default mode.
• Press the Air Filter button once for MAX mode

Air Filter Reset

When the CHANGE icon turns on, the air filter needs to be replaced. After replacing the air filter, press and hold the Air Filter button for three seconds to turn the icon light off. It is recommended to change the air filter approximately every 6 months.

ice Maker ON/OFF

* To switch the icemaker ON or OFF, press the Ice Maker button.

Ultra ice

• When you press and hold the Ice Maker button for three seconds, the graphic will illuminate in the display and will continue for 24 hours. The function will automatically shut of{ after 24 hours.

NOTE: While you are selecting the Ultra Ice function, the Ice Maker icon will briefly switch to OFF, then return to ON. This is normal.

• You can stop this function manually by pressing and holding the button one more time.
• This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

Water Filter Reset

When the CHANGE icon turns on, you need to change the water filter. After changing the water filter, press and hold the Water Filter button for three seconds to turn the indicator light off. You need to change the water filter approximately every six months.

Dispenser Light

This light has three settings: On, Off: and Dim. Select the Dim option at night. The light will automatically turn on at full brightness when the dispenser pad is pushed.

Articulating Mullion

This feature is a metal strip attached to the left door that articulates (rotates) 90 degrees as the door is closed, forming a mullion (base) for the left and right door gaskets to seal against.

CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion, make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in.

Door Alarm

• When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door Alarm button, the display will change to OFF and the Door Alarm function will deactivate.
• When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm tone will sound to let you know that the door is open.
• When you close the door, the door alarm will stop.

Control Lock

• When power is initially connected to the refrigerator, the Lock function is off. if you want to activate the Lock function to lock other buttons, press and hold the Control Lock button for three seconds or more. The Control Lock button will illuminate and the Lock function is now enabled.
• When the Lock function is activated, no other buttons will work. The dispenser pad is also deactivated.
• To disable the Lock function, press and hold the Control Lock button for approximately three seconds.

Temperature Mode Switch Function (°F °C)

If you want to convert °F to °C or vice versa, press and hold the Freezer Temp and Refrigerator Temp buttons at the same time for approximately five seconds

Demo Mode (For Store Use Only)

The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve energy while on display in a retail store. When activated, OFF will display on the control panel.

To deactivate: With either refrigerator door opened, press and hold the Refrigerator Temp and Ice Maker buttons at the same time for five seconds. The control panel will beep and the temperature settings will display to confirm that Demo Mode is deactivated. Use the same procedure to activate the Demo Mode.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The icemaker will produce 70-182 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.

• It takes about 12 to 24 hours for a newly installed refrigerator to begin making ice. Wait 72 hours for full ice production to occur.
• Ice making stops when the in-door ice bin is full. When full, the in-door ice bin holds approximately 6 to oz or 340-455 cc) glasses of ice.
• Foreign substances or frost on the auto shutoff (feeler arm) can interrupt ice production. Make sure the feeler arm is clean at all times for proper operation.
• To increase ice production, use the Ultra Ice function. This function increases both ice making and freezing capabilities.

WARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

CAUTION

• The first ice and water dispensed may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank.
• Throw away the first few batches of ice. This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time.
• Never store beverage cans or other items in the ice bin for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the icemaker or the containers may burst.
• If discolored ice is dispensed, check the water filter and water supply. If the problem continues, contact a Sears or other qualified service center. Do not use the ice or water until the problem is corrected.
• Keep children away from the dispenser. Children may play with or damage the controls.
• The ice passage may become blocked with frost if only crushed ice is used. Remove the frost that accumulates by removing the ice bin and clearing the passage with a rubber spatula. Dispensing cubed ice can also help prevent frost buildup.
• Never use thin crystal glass or crockery to collect ice.
• Such containers may chip or break resulting in glass fragments in the ice.
• Dispense ice into a glass before filling it with water or other beverages. Splashing may occur if ice is dispensed into a glass that already contains liquid.
• Never use a glass that is exceptionally narrow or deep. Ice may jam in the ice passage and refrigerator performance may be affected.
• Keep the glass at a proper distance from the ice outlet.
• A glass held too close to the outlet may prevent ice from dispensing.
• To avoid personal injury, keep hands out of the ice door and passage.
• Never remove the dispenser cover.
• If ice or water dispenses unexpectedly, turn off: the water supply and contact Sears Home Service at MY HOME ®.

WHEN TO SET ICEMAKER TO OFF

• When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.
• When the ice bin is removed for more than one or two minutes.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied when the icemaker ON/OFF button is turned to the OFF mode.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

• If the icemaker ON/OFF button is set to ON, the valve will buzz even if the icemaker has not het been hooked up to water. To stop the buzzing, switch the button to OFF.

NOTE: Keeping the icemaker ON/OFF button set to ON before the water is connected can damage the icemaker.

• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

PREPARING FOR VACATION

Set the icemaker ON/OFF button to OFF and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.

NOTE: The ice bin should be emptied any time the icemaker ON/OFF button is turned OFF.

If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding caused by ruptured water lines or connections.