:rigerator O ner Manu B
Contents
•Safety Instructions...............................................................2
oGrounding Requirements .................................. 2, 3
°Starting the Refrigerator ................................................3
° Adjusting the Controls ...............................................................4
- Food Storage Suggestions .............................................5-7
" Features ....................................................................... 8
-Ice Service ........................................................ 9, 10
°Care and Cleaning .................................................11, 12
°Vacation and Moving Precautions ..............................! 3
"Energy-Saving Tips ......................................................14
•Before You Call for Service .................................14, 15
•Reversing Door Swing ................................. t6-1 8
oWarranty ...............................................................Back Cover
Please record the model number, Serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
space below. See page 8 for model and serial number location.
Model Number Serial Number Dale of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCKAND COy, Chicago, IL60684 U.SA_
73571,73572, 73575, 73578 with Automatic Icemaker.
63271,63272, 63275, 63278, 63571,63572, 63575,
63578 equipped for future Automatic icemaker installation
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
WARNING--When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safely precautions, including the
bllowing:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in thisOwner's Manual.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with 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
" 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.
•When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful notto roll aver or damage
the power cord.
•After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to the extremely cold surfaces,
.If your refrigerator has an icemaker, 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
element that releases the cubes
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselVes.:_I_:
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other' appliance.
SAVETHESE!NSTRUCTIONS:
Grounding Requirements Important--Please read carefully.
To connect electricily
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 three-
SURE PROPER
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prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig, 1) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from thisappliance
Have walt 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 isyour personal responsibitily 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.
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,
CAUTION: Attaching an
TEMPORARY M ETHOD
ADAPTER PLUGS NOT _.,.,_
PERMITTED IN CANADA} Jl ,_,-,_"'_ ]
A_GNLARGe tlli!['?tI 1
T_I,_ I I fee"INSURE PROPER
GROUND AND
I1 FIRM CONNECTION
F!_ !! BEFOREUSE
adapter ground lerminal to the wall outlet cover screw
does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is
metal, and not insulaled, 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 to
break 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 isabsolutely 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 t5 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts,
Electrical Requirements
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage
rating that matches the rating plate,
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires
Starting the Refrigerator
Location
• Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded
°Do not install it where the temperature will go below
60°F, because it will not run often enough to maintain
proper temperatures
° Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent or
where the sunwill shine directly on it
Clearances
Allow the following clearances Forease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides .............3/4" Top ...............1" Back ................]"
Leveling
Adjustable rollers 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 with the front raised iust enough that the
doors close easily when opened about halfway
To adjust the rollers:
" Remove the base grille,
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out,
" Turn the roller adiusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise to lower it.,Use a
blade4ype screwdriver, Both
doors should close properly
when bottom front edge of
refrigerator cabinet isabout 3/4" from the floor,
•To replace 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,
Starting the Refrigerator (continued)
Temperature Controls
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the
temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments..
At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" 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, adiust the controls
one letter or number at a time._
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments-kesh food and freezer-
but does not shut off power to the refrigerator
How to test temperatures:
Use milk test for fresh food compartmenk Place a
container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food
compartment. Check it a day later If the milk istoo warm
or too cold, adjust the temperature controls
Use ice cream test for 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 move the Freezer control one
step colder", as from "C" to "D" Cooler temperatures in
the house rnay cause the compressor to operate less
frequently, thus allowing the freezer compartment to
warm somewhat
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your Freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as tong as you keep your thermostat turned down
Moving the Freezer 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 "5" to "4".
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings
Power Miser Switch
This switch is on the
temperature control panel.
To reduce the amount of
electricity required to
'owhen moisture appears on exterior
operate your refrigerator, be sur'e the switch is
pushed to the left position. This turns off the heater in
your refrigerator that prevents moisture Fromforming on
the outside
tf moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator,
push the Power Miser Switch to the right. The low-
wattage heater will warm the outside of the cabinet and,
under most conditions, prevent the forming of moisture or
water droplets.
Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:
-Always remove store wrappings
•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
•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 produce.
•Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain
crispness.
• As a further aid to freshness, pre-packaged vegetables
can be stored in theiroriginal wrapping
Suggested Storage Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 ° to 40°F,, O°Fo
FreshMeats
Roasts(Beef& Lamb) ..........
Roasts(Pork& Veal) ............
Steaks(Beef) .................
Chops(Lamb).................
Chops(Park) ...............
Ground & StewMeats ............
VarietyMeats .................
Sausage(Pork)................
Processed Meats
Bacon ........................
Frankfurters.....................
Ham(Whole) ................
Ham(Half) ..............
Ham(Slices) .............
Luncheon Meats ...............
Sausage(Smoked) ............
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry)......
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meatsand
Meat Dishes ................... 3 to 4
Gravy & Meat Broth ........... t to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken& Turkey(Whole} .... 1to 2
Chicken(Pieces).................... 1to 2
Turkey (Pieces) ................... 1to 2
Duck& Goose (Whole) ...... 1to 2
Giblets....................... 1to 2
Cooked Poultry
Pieces(Coveredwith Broth) ..... 1to2
Pieces(Not Covered) ........ 3 to 4
Cooked PoultryDishes......... 3 to 4
Fried Chicken ................. 3to4
(Other than for meats & poultry)
Mostfruitsand vegetables .................
Lean fish ...............................
Fatty fish,rollsand breads,
SOUPS, stew, casseroles ....................
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers(cooked),
Icecream (original carton) ..................
3to5 6to 12
3 to 54 to 8
3 to5 6to 12
3 to5 6to9
3 to 53 to 4
11o2 3to4
! to2 3to4
1to2 1to2
7 1
71/2
7 1to2
3to5 1to2
3 1to2
3 to 5 Freezing
7 not recom-
14 to 21 mended
2to3
2 to3
t2
9
6
6
3
6
1
4to6
4
FREEZER
8-12 months
6-8 months
2-3 months
1month max
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in
quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in your
refrigerator will 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.
Tips on freezing foods
1. Freeze only topquality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do.
3. Use food wraps designed especially for
freezing.
To store ice cream-Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures lhan more "airy" already-packaged
brands with low cream content
•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 isslightly colder
than the front,
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
material) forming itcarefully to the shape of the
contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of
thepackage to provide a good, lasting seal
Don't refreeze meat thathas completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once
Forconvenience ....
"Store like thingstogether 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 door shelves or bins for most often used items
To save money in energy and food costs...
" Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or Foil
" Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last
longer when stored in closed plastic containers or
wrapped in plastic film
• Do not overload your fresh food or Freezer
compartment with a lot of warm food at once
• Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
electrical energy
"When going out of town for several days, leave
as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. If
your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the icemaker
feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut off water
to the refrigerator
Shelves and Storage Drawers
Adjustable Shelves
Shelves in the fresh food and freezer compartments
are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient shelf
arrangements
"I_,remove a shelf:
Tiff the shelf up at front, then
lift it up and out of the tracks
on the rear wall of the
refrigerator
To replace a shelf:
Se!ect desired shelf height
With the sheff front raised
slightly, engage the top lugs
in the tracks at the rear of the
cabinet. Then !ower the front
of the shelf until it locks
into position ' !]Engage l_
top tug
[] Lower to
lock into place
Removable Door Bins (onsome models)
Adjustab!e bins on fresh food
and freezer compartment
doors can easily be carried
from the refrigerator to the
work area,
To remove: Slide bin
forward on molded supports
until it comes completely out of the door_
To relocate: Select desired shelf height, engage bins in
the molded supports of the door, and slide in. Bin wil!
hook in place
Dividers (on some models)
are designed to give you
storage flexibility in removable
bins and on your fresh food
door shelves. 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
Handi Dishes
Cooking-serving-storage
dishes with durable see-
through lids fit into a rack
that hangs on the fresh food
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or freezer compartment door.. Dishes can be removed
from and returned to the rack as needed, and the rack can
be removed and relocated on either door' in the same
manner as the door bins above.
Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens,
refrigerators, freezers, and are dishwasher-safe. The
dishes should not be used for cooking high-fat foods such
as bacon and high-sugar foods such as candy and syrup.
The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause
bubbles to form on the inside of the dish
Caution: Dishes and lids are not designed for use in
the regular oven, on the range-top or in the broiler.
Such use can be hazardous.
Storage Bin
(on some models)
This removable tilt-outbin
can be located on the fresh
food or freezer compartment
door_ It has been designed
for convenient storage of
those frequently-used items
that do not fit easily into a
door bin or soon-to-be-used items that require covered
starage to keep from drying out..
h__
I_],Pullforward _!_ 1
To open, push the latch up and pull the bin handle
forward,
To avoid damaging the refrigerator', make sure
the bin is closed and !atched before closing the
refrigerator door
Bin housing %,
To remove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing
To relocate the Storage Bin unit, lift the bin housing up
and out of the molded supports on the door', move it to
the desired new location, and lower it onto the molded
supports on the door. You do not have to remove the bin
from the housing when relocating the Storage Bin unit.
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Two-Position Freezer Shelf ionsome models)
This shelf can Be relocated
for extra storage flexibility
To relocate the shelf, lift one
side and move it sideways to
free the ends of lhe shelf from
the holes in the walls Then
tilt the shelf and take it out, To reinstall the shelf, first insert
one end and then the other into the second set of holes_
Use of Optional Door Modules
(for some models)
CAUTION-You may purchase optional door modules
for certain models from your Sears store.When you add
them to your refrigerator doors, do not use more than 3 Tilt
'N Store units due to possible tip-over of the refrigerator. You
may useother modules in addition to the Tilt 'N Store units.
Sealed Crisper Drawer (onsome models)
This drawer isdesigned
to keep unwrapped
hods fresh by retaining
the natural moisture
content of foods such as:
oArtichokes "Celery oLettuce •Radishes
"Asparagus *Cherries _Parsley oRhubarb
'Beets,topped °Corn •Peas,green "Spinach
°Blueberries oCurranls ' Plums '_Tomatoes,
0Carrots oGreens,leafy npe
As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong
odors should be stored wrapped-foods such as:
°Brussels •Broccoli oCauliflower *Turnips
Sprouts *Cabbage "Green Onions oParsnips
Crisper Drawer (onsome models)
This drawer isdesigned to provide lower humidity
storage for items such as:
Apples "Nectarines "Raspberries _Strawberries
•Apricots •Oranges • Squash, _Tangerines
Grapes •Peaches Summer
Mushrooms _Pears
Adjustable Humidity Drawers (onsome models)
These drawers have
individual, adjustable
humidity controls that let you
regulate the amount of cold
air entering the drawers
Slide the controls all the way to VEG setting and the
drawer provides higher humidity levels recommended
for most vegetables_
Slide the controls all the way to FRUITS setting
and the drawer provides lower humidity levels
recommended for most fruits,
Adjustable-Temperature Meat Keeper
(on some models)
This drawer is designed for lunch meats, snacks, cheese,
bacon and spreads as well as for temporary storage of
fresh meats you do not want to freeze_ It can be removed
and taken to the food preparation area,, And the drawer
and shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any
level to suit your food storage needs,
When this drawer is
placed in the top 6 slots
on the left side and the
lever is set at COLDEST, air
from the keezer is forced
around the drawer to
keep it very cold_
The variable temperature control lever lets you
regulate the amount of cold air surrounding the drawer
When the lever is all the way up, the damper over the
opening in the drawer isfully open to provide the coldest
storage area
When the lever is all the way down, the damper is
fully closed, Normal refrigerator temperatures will be
maintained,
Various in-between settings may be selected,
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Features
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER
OR PROVISION FOR ONE
If your refrigerator has an automatic
icemaker see operating instructions_
If not, you may add one. An
automatic icemaker accessory kit is
available from your Sears store or
Sears Service Center_
FREEZER SHELVES
Support ice storage bin at proper
level in icemaker-equipped models,
adjust up or down Forextra storage
flexibility in models with ice trays.
Some models have half-width multi-
position shelves, others have a fulF
width two-position shell:.
POWER MISER SWITCH
Reduces amount of electricity
required to operate the refrigerator
when pushed to the left position.
Reduces or eliminates moisture on
outside of refrigerator when pushed
to the righL
USE AND CARE LABEl
Information you'll want
to know is right on the
refrigerator, including
everyday care°
TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS
Set Freezer control at "C"
and FreshFood control at
"5;' They may need
adjusting later.
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MEAT KEEPER
Drawer provides
convenient storage for:
temporary meats you do
not want to Freeze as welt
as snacks, lunch meats,
bacon, cheese and
spreads,. An adjustable
temperature control on
some models lets you
regulate the amount of cold air
surrounding the drawer.
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MODEL AN D SERIAL
NUMBER LOCATION
You'll find these numbers here.To
order repair parts, see the paris list that
came with your refrigerator, or take :
I:jCRISPER DRAWER : :
J This Sealed drawer has been
I designed to allow higher air flow
to provide lower humidity levels for
I: most fruits. An adjustable humidity
I::i: C0ntrol, on models that have one,
I _ lets you regulate the amount of
::i c°ld air entering the drawer"
SEALED CRISPER DRAWER
The left draWer is sealed to l
maintain higher humidity levels
for unwi'apped foods and most
Vegetables. An adjustable humidity
ITILITY BIN
DuaFusage bin holds two
dozen eggs in their cartons,
or stores an extra supply of
ice cubes in the freezer for
special occasions.
Door stays open while bin is
in use, provides easy access
to dairy products.
these numbers to your nearest Sears
Service Center and they will help you.:
FLEXIBLE ICE CUBE TRAYS _ : _ :iii
Twist both ends of these trays and : i:
ice cubes empty into a container Orl :
cubes can be lifted out one by one. control on some models lets you
: _ i_ : regulate the amount of cold air
NO DEFROSTING .... entering thedrawer.
itisnot necessary to defrost the freezer _'_ : _ i: _ :
or fresh food compariments. Your_ :'i_:i:_ii _ii:_iii_i _ii i
refrigerator isdesigned and equipped i: ii : .....
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to defrost itself automatically, i : i .... .....ii:_: i
BINS
Removable bins on the doors
keep frequently used food
items within easy reach.
TEXTURED STEELDOORS
Touch the textured doors; they won't
show fingerprints
MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS
Doors close quietly, and gaskets seal
tightly when the refrigerator is level-.
see "Starting the Refrigerator".
ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
IN REFRIGERATOR
Shelves let you arrange - and
rearrange-the interior ofyour
refrigerator to meet your ever-
changing t:ood storage needs°
Move itwhere needed on
door bins to keep small items
such as small bottles and jars
so they won't tip, spill or slide.
Ice Service
Automatic icemaker
(on icemaker-equipped models)
If your refrigerator is
operated before water is
connected to the
icemaker, keep the
icemaker feeler arm in the
STOP (up) position
When the refrigerator
has been connected to
the water supply and
the water has been
turned on, position the
Icemaker Feeler Arm in
ositian
IceStorageBin
freezer shelf for icemaking Top lugs on the multi-position
shelf should be in the 6th slot up from the bottom of the
track; the 2-position shelf
should be in the lower
position Then move the
ice storage bin into place
under the icemaker and
move the feeler arm to the
ON (down) position
The ice cube mold will
automatically fill with water
FeelerArmin
ON position
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 intothe
ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm lcemaking
will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are
enough cubes in the bin and halts the operation
temporarily Be sure nothing interfereswith the swing of
the feeler arm
For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes with
your hand occasionally
Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away
the first few batches of ice cubes. This wilt flush
away any impuritiesin the water line Do thesame thing
after vacations or long periods when ice isn't used
CAUTION: Under certain rare circumstances, ice
cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with a
green-bluish 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 linewhich feeds the icemaker
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
Move feeler arm to STOP (up) position when:
•the home water supply isto be off for several hours
•the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period
of time
•going away on vacation (Also turn off the valve inthe
water supply line to the refrigerator )
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
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
Ice Trays
(on models without automatic icemaker)
To release ice cubes, turnthetray upside down,
hold itover a container, and h,vistboth ends
For only one or two ice
cubes, leave the tray right-
side up, twist both ends
slightly, and remove as
many cubes as you want
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher°
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Automatic lcemaker Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
If your refrigerator did not come already equipped with
an automatic icemaker, you may add one- contact your
Sears store or Sears Service Center
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting
as the water that produces them That's why
it's a good idea to purify the water with a
water filter.
The water Filteris an optional part at extra
cost and is available from your Sears Service
Center Order Filter No 978488 and it may
be installed in minutes when attached to the
inlet water tube connection
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructionsneeded to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line isalso available From
your Sears store or Sears Service Center,
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Ice Service (continued)
Icemaker Water Line
installation Requirements
You wilt need a shutoff valve, two
1/4" O.D compression nuts, two
compression sleeves and enough
1/4" O..D, copper tubing to connect
refrigerator to water source_ (Your
Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office
has a kit available with a saddle-
type shutoff valve and copper
tubing. Before purchasing, make
sure a saddle-type valve complies
with your local plumbing codes,)
CAUTION: Do not install icemaker
tubing in areas where temperatures
fali below freezing
1. Find a 3/8" to 1" vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
When it is necessary to connect into
a horizontal water pipe, make the
connection to the top or side, rather
than at the bottom to avoid drawing
off any sediment Fromthe water pipe,
2. Measure FromINLET on rear of
refrigerator to water pipe Add 7
Feetto allow for moving refrigerator
for cleaning This isthe length of
1/4" O.D. copper tubing you witl
need for'the job (length from water
valve to water' pipe PLUS7 feet).
Be sure both ends of copper tubing
are cut square,
3. Turn OFF main water supply,,
Turn on nearest faucet long enough
to clear line of water,
CAUTION: When using any
electrical device (such as a power
drill) to facilitate installation, be
sure the device is insulated or wired
in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electrical shock,.
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a
3/16" hole in the vertical cold
water' pipe you have selected,
Typical
ways to
connect
to water
supply
PIPE
SHUTOFF
PIPE
5. Fastenshutoff valve to cold water
pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet
end issolidly in 3/16" drilled hole
in water pipe and washer is under
pipe clamp, Tighten packing nut,
Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully
and evenly so washer' makes a
watertight connection,, Do not
overtighten or you may crush
copper tubing, especially if soft
copper tubing is used. Now you are
ready to connect the copper tubing
SHUTOFF
VALVE _
PACKtNGNuT /
OUTLET
VALVE
COMPRESSION
°uli
COMPRESSION
SLEEVE
6. Slip compression sleeve and
compression nut on copper tubing
as shown above Insert end of
tubing into outlet end squarely as Far
as it will go, Screw compression nut
to outlet end with adjustable
wrench. Do not overtighten, Turn
ON main water supply and flush out
tubing until water is clear, Turn OFF
shutoffvalve on water pipe, You are
now ready to connect other end of
1/4" copper tubing to water' valve
on back of refrigerator.
ThroughFIao_ Under sinkto Throughwall incrawl
lo basement cold water lo uIilily _oom space under
cold woler pipe pipe cold water pipe house
]/4" TUBE TO SHUTOFF
VALVE
t
1/4" COMPRESSION
NUT
TUELNG
CLAMP
REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION
7. The water valve (supplied in the
icemaker kit, if not already on your
model) has a compression fitting
protruding through the compressor
compartment cover at the rear
of the refrigerator Assemble
compression nut on compression
fitting as shown above, Insert end
of tubing into connector and tighten
compression nuL Be sure end of
tubing issquare inconnector and
is insertedas far as it will go Do not
overtighten Be sure there is enough
extra tubing (coiled into three turns
of about 10" diameter)to allow
refrigerator to move out from wall
after installation, Secure tubing in
metal clamp at top right corner of
compressor compartment cover,
8. Turn shutoff valve ON'. TIGHTEN
ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS
THAT LEAK
9. Copper' tubing may now be
fastened to baseboard,
10. Your ice cubes can only be as
flesh-tasting as the water that
produces them That's why it is a
good idea to purify the water with
a water Filter,The water filter isan
optional part at extra cost and is
available Fromthe Sears Service
Center, Order Filter No. 978488
and install at the inlet water tube
conrlectJon
1I. Water Pressure Limitations:
Not below (15 PSI.) or above
(12,5 P_SL) IFa problem occurs,
carl your Utility Company
IMPORTANT: It may take up to 24
hours for your icemaker to begin
producing ice.
The first few batches of ice cubes
should be thrown away, so that
remaining impurities in the water
line will be flushed ouL
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Care and Cleaning
Outside
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 wax handles or 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. They may leave a
residue that can harm the painL 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 outside of the refrigerator
has a high quality, baked-on paint finish_With proper
care, it will stay new-looking 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
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. Ifthisisnot 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
deans and neutralizes odors._Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets,
vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic parts-can
be cleaned the same way. Do not usecleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners. After cleaning door
gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side° This helps keep the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months_.An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors.
IDo not wash any plastic parts from yourrefrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces, Pull the refrigerator straight out
and return itto position by pushing itstraight in. Moving
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in
damage to your floor covering or refrigerator_
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply fine.
Condenser
The condenser islocated behind the base gritle.
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean, Turn temperature control to OFF,
Remove the base grifle.. Sweep away or vacuum dust
that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn
the control back on. For best
results, usea brush specially
designed for this purpose° It
isavailable at your Sears
store or service center, This
easy cleaning operation
should be done at least
once a year,
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Care and Cleaning (continued)
Storage Drawers
Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartmentwill
stop before coming all theway out of the refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor The
drawers can be removed easily by lifting the sides up
slightly while pulling the drawers past the "stop" location
To remove the drawers and their cover when the fresh
food compartment door cannot be opened fully:
_-m_ t _
1. Remove the drawer farthest from the door.
2. Remove the other drawer.
3. Remove the glass
cover. Reach in, push the
front of the glass cover up
and, at the same time, pull
itforward as far as it will
come Tilt itand take itout
4. Remove the drawer
frame. (Always remove the
glass cover before you take
out the drawer frame) Lift
the frame off the supports
at each side and back,
pull itforward, tilt it and
take itouL |
To replace:
1. Lower' the frame until it
rests on the supports at
each side and back.
2. Replace the drawers.
If you removed the drawer
slide, replace itwith the
sloped end at the front,
ao Slide one side oFthe
drawer onto the drawer
slide_
Drawer Slide
(sloped end)
b. Move the slide and drawer air the way to the hinge
side until the other side of the drawer restson the frame_
c. Slide the other drawer into place
3. Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge
firmly intothe rear flame channel and gently lowering
the front into place
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LightBulb Replacement
Unplug refrigerator before replacing a
light bulb.
Fresh food compartment° An easily_accessible
appliance bulb is located at the top of the fresh food
compartment at front, center_ Replace with same-size,
same-type bulb_
Freezer compartment. On some models, an appliance
bulb is located at the top right, rear of the freezer
compartment, behind a snap-out light shield. Replace
with same_size, same-type bufb_
When you go on vacation
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power
to the refrigerator, turnthe control to the OFF position
and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one
tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water. Wipe
dry To prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open_
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop below 55 oF, follow the
same instructionsas for extended vacations
If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and be
sure to shut off thewater supply to the refrigerator_
When you move
Disconnect the power cord from the waif outlet, remove
all food, and clean and dry the interior._
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during actual moving and in the van° It must be secured
in thevan to prevent movement Protect outside of
refrigerator with a blanket_
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Energy-SavingTips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
° Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weather_
- Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless
moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather:
° 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 _e[topen accidentally_
° Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator
•Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in file refrigerotor_
° 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_
o Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool
Before YouCall for Service
Save time and money_ Check this list of causes of minor
operating problems you carl correct yourself°
Refrigerator does not operate
°May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate
for about 3.5 minutes_
°Temperature control in OFF position_
°If interior light isnot on, refrigerator may not be
plugged in at wal{ outlet.
°If plug issecure and refrigerator fails to operate, plug
_amp or small appliance into same outlet to determine if
there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse..
Motor operates for long periods
°Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a
larger freezer compartment require more operating time.
* Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your
home-usually requires 24 hours to completely cool
down_
• Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be
cooled or frozen.
Vibration or' rattling
° If refrigerator vibrates, more than fikety itis not resting
solidly on the floor._The front roller screws need adjusting,
or floor is weak or uneven_
°If dishes vibrate on shelves, try moving them. Slight
vibration isnormal..
Operating sounds
•The high speed compressor motor' required to maintain
near zero temperatures in the large freezer' compartment
may produce higher sound levels than your old
refrigerator_
°Normal fan air flow-one fan blows cold air through the
refrigerator and freezer compartments-another fan cools
the compressor motor°
- These NORMAL sounds wifl also be heard from timeto
time:
-Defrost timer switch clicks at defrosL
-Defrost water dripping
-Temperature control clicks ON or OFF.
°Hot weather-frequent door openings.
oDoor left open_
°Temperature controls are set too cold_
* Condenser needs deaning_
oCheck ENERGY_SAVING TIPS.
Motor starts & stops frequently
-Refrigerant boiling or gurgling_
-Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by
expansion and contraction during defrost and
refrigeration following defrosL
-tce cubes dropping into the bin and water running in
pipes as icemaker refills_
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
° Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain
even temperatures This isnormal_ •Normat air flow coating motor_ in the refrigeration
process, it isnormal that heat be expelled inthe area
under the refrigerator_ Some floor coverings will discolor
at thesenormal and safe operating temperatures. Your
floor covering supplier'should be consulted ifyou object
to this discoloration_
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Before You Call for Service (con,inued)
Foods dry out
o Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly,
Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature
too warm
•Temperature control not set cold enough
•Warm weather-frequent door openings.
•Door left open for long time.
•Package may be holding door open or blocking air
duct in freezer compartmenL
Frost or ice crystals on frozen food
•Door may have been left ajar or package holding
door open,
•Too frequent or too long door openings_
-Frostwithin package is normal.
Slow ice cube freezing
-Door may have been left ajar.
•Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder°
Ice cubes have odor/taste
°Old cubes need to be discarded Empty ice bin
every 30 days
°Ice storage bin needs to be washed
-Unsealed packages in refrigerator and/or freezer
compartments may be transmitting odor/taste to ice
cubes.,
°Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.,
Automatic icemaker does not work
°lcemaker feeler arm in STOP (up) position
°Water supply turned off or not connected
•Freezer compartment too warm_
•Cubes too small-water shutoff valve connecting
refrigerator to home water line may be clogged,
oSometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and
hold the feeler arm in the STOP (up) position_ Remove
this ice to restart the icemaker
o Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to
shut off prematurely With icemaker feeler arm in STOP
(up) position, level cubes in bin by hand
° When reaching for cubes by hand, you may have
pushed the feeler arm into the STOP (up) position by
mistake.
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
•Not Imusuat during periods of high humidity.
° Move Power Miser Switch to the righL
Moisture collects inside
- Too frequent or too long door openings.
oIn humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator
when doors are opened _
Refrigerator has odor
•Food with strong odors should be tightly covered
° Check for spoiled hod.
•Interior needs cleaning.
°Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator;
replace every three months.
Interior light does not work
° No power at outlet.
°Light bulb needs replacing
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Reversing Door Swing
Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door
opening can be changed to suit your particular
needs These instructions felt you how to change the
hinges From the right side to the left side If you ever
want to change the hinges back to the right side,
follow these same instructions-merely reverse all
references to left and right.
•Read these instructions all the way through before
you start
• Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint.
• Set screws down by their related parts to avoid
using them in the wrong places
• Provide a non-scratching work surface for the doors..
• Caution: Do not let either door drop to the floor'.
To do so could damage the door stop.
Tools required
"T20 Torxdriver
• Masking tape
° 3/8" socket and ratchet
(a 6-point socketisrecommended)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Putty knife or thin-bladed screwdriver (end of
tool should be covered with tape to help prevent
scratching paint).
Removing the doors
Step 1-General
(a) Unplug refrigerator from its electrical outlet.
(b) Empty aledoor shelves, including handi-bin and butter
bin
Step 2--Removing the freezer door
(a) Tape door shut with
masking tape.
(b) With Phittips screwdriver,
remove hinge cover.. With
T20 Torxdriver, remove 2
Torx screws that hold the top
hinge to the cabinet.
(c) Lift hinge straight up to
free the hinge pin from the
socket in the top of the door.
Hinge
Relocate I
screws----.:_
with _ I
hinge I
Top
hinge
II
(d) Remove tape, titt door away from cabinet and lift
it to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the
center hinge bracket
(el Set door outside up on a non-scratching surface.
Step 3-Removing the fresh food door
(a) Tape door shut with
masking tape
(b) Remove the hinge pin
with a 3/8" socket and
ratchet
(c) Remove tape and tilt
the door away Fromthe
cabinet. Remove and
save the washer on the
hinge pin.
(d) Liftthe door straight
up to free its bottom
socket from the pin in
the bottom hinge bracket
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PlasticWasher ,&
Hinge Pin_
Transferring the bottom hinge
(a) Remove the base
grille (see page 3)
Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it straight out
(b) Using a T20 Torxdriver,
remove the hinge and
plastic washer from the
bottom right side of the
cabinet.
(c) Reinstall the hinge
and plastic washer to
the bottom left side of
the cabineL
Bottom right
Plastic
washer
Bottom left
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Transferring the center hinge bracket
Donot remove
thisscrew
J
CenlerRight
(a) Remove the hinge bracket from the center right
side of the cabinet by removing the three outermost
Torx screws..
(b) Remove the three outermost Torx screws from the
center left side of the cabinet and screw them into the
holes at the right side uncovered in Step (a) above.
L@
Donot remove
Center LeFt
(c) Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at the
center left side of the cabinet, insert the screws you
removed from the opposite side, and tighten them.,
Transferring the top hinge
Interchange hinge and screws at top right with
screws at top left of the cabinet. Do not tighten
the screws on the hinge side at this time,,
Transferring door handles
Freezer door
I
(a) Remove screw holding handle to top of door
(b) Remove three screws holding handle to bottom of
door,t
(c) Transfer screw from handle hole in top right of door
to opposite side
(d) Transfer plug button in top left of door to opposite
side.
(e) In reverse order, reassemble handle to right side of
door using screws removed in Steps (a) and (b).
Fresh food door
Long Handle Short Handle
(a) Transfer two screws in bottom left of cloor to
opposite side.,(Wait until handle ismoved before
reinstalling front screw,)
(continued nex'/page)
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Reversing Door Swing (continued)
Handle
(b) Remove two screws holding handle to top of door_
(c) Remove handle plug, using a taped putty knife,
and remove screw underneath_
(d) Remove handle,
(e) Transfer two screws from handle holes in top
right of door to opposite side_
(f) Transfer plug button in top left of door to
opposite side,
(g) Transfer plug button on right front of door to
handle hole vacated by removal of screw under
handle plug,
(h) Reassemble handle to right side of door., Use
front screw removed in Step (a) to attach handle to
bottom of door
Transferring doorstops
Rehanging the fresh food door
(a) Lower the bottom
socket of the fresh food
door onto the pin on the
bottom hinge,, Be sure
the washer is in place on
the pin,
(b) Tilt the door towards
the cabinet and gently
push the door under the
center hinge bracket and
align with the hole in the
center hinge bracket,
(c) Reinstall the hinge
pin with a 3/8" socket
and ratchet so it extends
through the hole in the
center hinge bracket and
into the socket on top of
the fresh food door.
PlasticWasher
Plastic Washer
1
Rehanging the freezer door
Center
hinge
Leftside
(a) Remove metal doorstop on bottom right of
each door,.
(b) Replace door stops on left side after handles
have been moved
Right side
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(a) Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto the
center hinge pin, Be sure the washer isin place°
(b) Tilt the door towards the cabinet, lifting the top hinge
so the pin fits into the socket on top of the door,
(c) Tighten the top h_ngescrews after supporting the door
on the handle side and aligning so the gap between the
doors is even all across the front,
(d) Replace the hinge cover,
Notes
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FULLONE YEAR
WARRANTY ON REFRaGERATOR
For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator isoperated 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.
FULLFnVE-YEARWARRANYY
ON SEALEDREFRRGERATnONSYSTEM
For five years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator isoperated and
maintained according to owner_ instructions attached to or furnished with the product,
Sears will 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 for storage of food for private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BYCONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Thiswarranty applies only while this product isin use in the United States.
Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL60684
SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE
Your Kenmore has added value when you consider
that Sears has nationwide service unitsstaffed by
Sears-trained technicians...professional technicians
specifically trained to service SEARSappliances,
having the parts,tools and equipment to insurethat we
meet our pledge to you..."We Service What We Setlo"
ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE,
BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and
tested for years of dependable use. Yetany modern
appliance may need service from time to time. The
Searswarranty plusthe Sears maintenance
agreement give protection from unexpected repair
bills.Contact your salesperson or nearest service
center for details.
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