Contents
•Safety instructions .................................................................2
°Grounding Requirements ................................................2, 3
.Starting the Refrigerator ...................................................3
.Adjusting the Controls ...........................................................4
-Energy-Saving Tips ....................................................................4
"Food Storage Suggestions .................................................5-7
"Features .................................................................................8
"Ice &Water Dispenser ........................................................9-t 1
•Care and Cleaning ....................................................12, 13
•Before You Call for Service ....................................14, 15
"Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................t5
•Warranty ............................................................Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the
space below See page 8 for modef and serial number location,
Model Number Seria! Number Date of Purchase
SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO,, Chicago, IL60684 USA, 52471 52475
52472 52478
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Vv'ARNING-When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner'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. AIways 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 itslength or at either the plug
or connector end
•When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer comp_rtment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to the extremely cold surfaces
"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. Itwill also prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other applia nce.
- Don't refreeze frozen foods which have 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 ifthey 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 eaL
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can."
• If your old refrigerator isstill around the house but
not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a qualified individual,
- Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box 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
•Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements Important-Please read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance isequipped
with o three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
SURE PROPER
Fig' /// G_:j_L_,GROU_%,,_E...,XI_STS
three-prong (grounding)wall outlet (Fig 1} to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from thisappliance.
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet isproperly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it isyour personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.
Startingthe 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 wall outlet by useof a ULlisted 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
ADAPTERPLUGSNor
P_RMITTED IN CANADA) Jj ,,1_ _"
ALIGN LARGE lJi [llx,_I
._ FIRMCO.NECTO"
_' ' !1 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 isproperly 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 ULlisted 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 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
overheating wires_
Location
•, Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fuily loaded.
• Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°F. because it will not run often enough to
maintain proper temperatures
o Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.
Clearances
AHow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides .........5/8" Top .....................1" Back ..................1"
(if built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)
Allow a 1½" door clearance at refrigerator side,
1%" at freezer side.
Rollers
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_ To assure that the doors will
close automatically from a halfway-open position,
there is a built-in 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:
o Remove the base grille
Grasp it at the bottom and
pull it out,
• Turn the roller adjusting
screws clockwise to raise
the refrigerator, counter-
clockwise 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 isabout 5/8"
from the floor,
o 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
Adjusting the Controls
INITIAL
COLDER SETTINGCOLD
_lu M1=3E _IE_i_tW
FREI=TERCONTROL
O_ _._, r. INITIAL
rr _uLu SETTING COLDER
FRESHFOODCONTROL
Two controls iet you regulate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments._
At first, set the Fresh Food control and Freezer control
at the center of the "INITIAL SETTING" range_
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 step at a time_
Note: Moving 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 sheff in the fresh food
compartment. Check it a day later If the milk is too warm
or too co_d, 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 move the freezer control one step
colder._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 freezer
control at this new, colder setting for the entire winter or
for as long as you keep your thermostat turned dowm
Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have
no effect on your fresh food compartmenL However, if
freezing occurs, move the control one step warmer_
When you stop turning the household thermostat down at
night, move the refrigerator temperature controls back to
their regular settings°
Energy-SavingTips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary
o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly 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 left open accidentally_
•Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in
your refrigerator_
" Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator_
"Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator.
° Ifyou move the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to move them back
to regular settings
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool.
Food Storage Suggestions
Suggested Storage Times
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
after time shown AT AT
35 ° to 40°F. 0°F.
Fresh Meats
Roasts(Beef &Lamb) ..... 3to 5 6to 12
Roasts(Pork &Veal) ...... 3to 5 4to 8
Steaks (Beef) .......... 3 to 5 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) ........... :3to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ............ 3 to 5 3 to 4
Ground & StewMeats I to 2 :3to 4
"varietyMeats ......... 1to 2 3to 4
Sausage (Pork) ........ 1to 2 1to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ..................... 7 t
Frankfurters ............ 7 ½
Ham (Whole) .......... 71to 2
Ham (Half) ............ 3 to 5 1to2
Ham (Slices) ........... 31to 2
Luncheon Meats ........ 3to 5 Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ..... 7 notrecom-
Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) 14to 21 mended.
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meot Dishes .......... 3 to 4
Gravy &Meat Broth ...... t to 2
Fresh Poultry
Chicken &Turkey (Whole), Ito 2
Chicken (Pieces) ...... I to 2
Turkey (Pieces) .......... 1 to 2
Duck gGoose (Whole) .... 1 to 2
Giblets ................ t to 2
2to3
2to3
t2
9
6
6
3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) t to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ...... 3 to41
Cooked Poultry Dishes ,..3to44to 6
Fried Chicken ............ 3to 44
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables .............. 8-12 months
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) ............. 1 month 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_
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 welt with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
oCarefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold_
oStore 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.
oCovering vegetables with amoist towel helps
maintain crispness°
o 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.
e 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.
oThe 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
will be. You'll save time, too, with tess 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
Tips on Freezing Foods
(continued)
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-
weight hi{ (or other heavy-dul-y 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 26 pounds at a time..
For Convenience..,
•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 shelves on the door for most often used sauces and
condiments.
• Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze
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 one time.
•Open the door 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- Move the
icemaker feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and shut
off water to the refrigerator,
Shelves
Removable Door Bins in the Fresh Food
Compartment
Top three bins on the fresh Food compartment door
are removable; the uppermost two can be relocated on
the door_.
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.
" 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 cabineL Then lower the front of the shelf
until it locks into position
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
pas! the "stop" Iocation_ i
Handi-Shelf
Swing Down Shelf (onsome models)
This swing-down shelf
provides extra shelf space
when needed..
When yoo want to use it,
pull the shelf forward as far
as it goes, then lower it,,Be
careful not to force it down
before it is pulled out all
the way,
To raise it back into
position, pull the shelf
forward, push itup and slide
it back fully until it stops,
Storage Drawers
Freezer Bin
You can store bulky and
odd-shaped Food packages
in this slide-out bin and
remove them easily when
you want them without
disturbing foods stored
above or next to them.. !
Handi-Snack Pan
The Handi-Snack Pan-and
shelf to which itis attached-
can be relocated within the
Fresh Food compartment
The sealed drawer retains
high humidity Forconvenient
storage of meats and cheese,
bacon, hats d'oeuvres,
spreads and snacks.
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 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
setting-to store fresh meats.
tf the lever is left in the meat
position for a long period of
time, some frostmay Form
on the inside of the drawer.
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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
ttJrned off.
Variable settings between
these extremes can be selected.
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Features
ICE ACCESS DOOR,...o .\
Lift itto turn icemaker on or off, or "\
to level ice cubes in storage bin
from time to time.
ICE STORAGE
Ice ismade and stored
here until called for
by pressing cradle in
dispenser on front
of door.
WATER AND ICE
DISPENSER
Located on outside of
freezer cam partment
door, itdispenses ice
cubes, crushed ice and
water through the door_
FREEZER DOOR
SHELVES
Door shelves keep
frequently used frozen
food itemswithin easy
reach_
REMOVABLE FREEZER
BASKET SHELVES
Pull a basket shelf
forward to the "stop" position and
food at the back becomes easier to
reach_ Liftthe shelf up slightly and
you can pull it afi the way out and
take it to the Food preparation area
to remove things from it or add
things to it
FREEZER BIN
This slide-out bin holds bulky and
odd-shaped food packages and
makes them easily accessible
without disturbing frozen food
next to or on top of them.
TEXTURED STEELDOORS
Touch the textured doors; they
won't show fingerprints.
MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS
Doors dose quietly, and gaskets seat
tightly when the refrigerator islevel-
see "Starting the Refrigerator'L
URE CONTROLS
Set both controls at "INITIAL
SE_ING" They may need
adiusting later. See page 4,
BIN
Dual-usage bin holds two dozen
eggs inlheir cartons, or stores an
extra supply of ice cubes in
the freezer for special
t
occasions_
HANDbBIN
Door stays open while bin is
in use, provides easy access
to dairy products.
AND CARE LABEL
Information you'll want
to know isright on the
refrigerator, incPuding
everyday care
HANDI-SHELF
Thisswing_downshelf provides
extra shelfspace when needed_
- MEATS 'R VEGETABLES
DRAWER WITH ADJUSTABLE
COLD CONTROL
The variable temperature control
next to the Meat 'RVegetables
drawer regulates the flow of cold
air from the freezer.
-- NICE 'N FRESH DRAWER
This roomy drawer has been specially
designed to help preserve the natural
goodness of fruits and vegetables.
NO DEFROSTING
Itisnot necessary to defrost thefreezer
or freshfood compartments_ Your
refrigerator isdesigned and equipped
to defrost itseffautomatically
AUTOMATIC ENERGY
SAVER SYSTEM
Warm liquid Fromtherefrigerator's
condenser is automatically circulated
around the front edge of thefreezer
compartment to help keep moisture
from forming on the outside of the
refrigerator during humid weather_
DOOR BINS
Portable, lightweight bins
adjust easily to accommodate
itemsof various heights, can
be used to carry contents
directly to countertop or table
for preparation or serving
DIVIDERS
Move them where needed
on door bins to keep items
such as small bottles and jars
sothey won't tip, spill or slide,
-ADJUSTABLE TEMPERED
GLASS SHELVES
These shelves let you arrange -and
rearrange- the interiorof your
refrigerator to meet your
everchanging food storage needs.
HANDI-SNACK PAN
--This drawer provides high humidity for
convenient storage of meats and
cheeses, bacon, hors d'oeuvers,
spreads and snacks.
MODEL AND SERIAL
MNUMBER LOCATION
You'll Findthese numbers either on
the side wall or on the bottom front
of the cabinet To order repair parts,
see the parts listthat came with your
refrigerator, or take fhese numbers
to your nearest Sears Service
Center and they will help you_
Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser
An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide
water, ice cubes and crushed ice through the
freezer compartment door_
Here's how they work:
Water flows from
household water
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
Water from reservoir flows through
(6) tubing in door and isdispensed when cradle is
pressed
Pressure on cradle turns light in dispenser on, releasing
pressure turns the Lightoff:
(7) A light switch also turns night light in dispenser on
and off
Important Facts about Your Dispenser
• 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
. 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 tO
• 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 crystal-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 is annoying 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 malfunction
• Ice other than that produced by your
icemaker should not be added to the ice
storage bin-it may not crush or dispense well
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 STOP (up) position
lce access
door
Icemaker
: i
_ l_/! Feeler Arm in
ON 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 firstcubes
normally freeze after several hours.
When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be eiected
from the mold into ihe ice storage bin by means of a
sweeper arm fcemaking 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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Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser (continued)
Once your icemaker isin operation, throw away the
first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away any
impuritiesin 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 green-bluish
hue. This unusual discoloration isapparently 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 icemaker. Continued consumption of such discolored
ice cubes may be injuriousto 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 word
"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 wiII 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 will not drain alt the 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 cool, not iced, For colder water,
simply add ice before dispensing water.
T_ostop dispensing, release pressure from cradFe and
withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops of water,
Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing
of crushed ice or water, if excessive, wipe the spi[I dry
immediately.
Do not pour water in spill shelf because itisnot self-
draining-pour it in the kitchen sink. Clean the spill shelf
and itsgrille regularly-see page 12._
If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin_..
If ice isnot 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 clumps..
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 shelf.
If bin does not go all theway ___R0ta_,,_
back, remove it and rotate the
drive mechanism 1/4 turn..Then
push bin back again until the tab
on the bin locks into the slot in
the shelf, mechanism
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 STOP (up) position when:
•the home water supply isto be off for several hours
•the ice storage bin isto be removed Fora period of time,
•going away on vacation. (Also turn off the valve in the
water supply line to the refrigerator.)
if this isyour 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 t5
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Ice Service
Icemaker Water Line
Installation Requirements
You will 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
fall below freezing,
1. Find a 3/8" tc_1" vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator,
When it isnecessary 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 from the water pipe
2. Measure from INLET on rear of
refrigerator to water pipe, Add 7
feet to altow for moving refrigerator
for cleaning, This isthe length of
1/4" O D copper tubing you wit!
need for the job (length from water
valve to water pipe PLUS7 feet)
Be sure both ends of copper tubing
are cut square
3o Turn OFF main water supply
Turn on nearest faucet long enough
to dear fine 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
4o Using a grounded drill, drilt a
3/16" hole in the vertical cold
water pipe you have selected.,
Typical
ways to
connect
to water
supply
PiPE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
PIPE
5. Fasten shutoff valve to cold water
pipe with pipe clamp. Be sure inlet
end issolidly in 3/16" drilled hole
in water pipe and washer isunder
pipe clamp, Tighten packing nut
Tighten pipe damp screws carefully
and evenly so washer makes a
watertight connection, Do not
overtighten or you may crush
copper tubing, especially ifsoft
copper tubing isused.,Now you are
ready to connect the copper tubing
SHUTOFF I_
PACKINGNuT /
OUTL_I'
VALVE
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 itwill go Screw compression nut
to outlet end with adjustable
wrench_ Do not overtighten Turn
ON main water supply and flush out
tubing until water isclear_ Turn OFF
shutoff valve on water pipe You are
now ready to connect other end of
1/4" copper tubing to water valve
on back of refrigerator
u utu _ u
Throughftoor Under sineto Throughwall In crawl
to basement cold wo_'er to uti{ityroom spaceunder
cold water pipe pipe coldwoler pipe house
1/4 " TUBETO SHUTOFF
VALVE
NUT
TUBING
CLAMP
REFRIGERATORCONNECTtON
7. "/our model has _ water valve
compression fitting coming through
the rear wall of the rekigerator_
Assemble compression nut on
compression fitting as shown above_
Insertend of tubing into connector
and tighten compression nut Be sure
end of tubing is square in connector
and isinsertedas Faras 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 tubingmay now be
fastened to baseboard,
10. Your ice cubes can only be as
kesh-tasting as the water that
produces them That swhy itisa
good idea to purify the water with
a water filter° The water filter isan
optional part at extra cost and is
available from the Sears Service
Center, Order Filter No 978488
and install at the inlet water tube
connection
11, Water Pressure Limitations:
Not below (15 PSI,) or above
(125 PSI,)Ira problem occurs,
call 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 Flushedout
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Care and Cgeaning
Outside
The water and ice daspenser spilillshelf 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 Calgon 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 isadequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
acloth 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 dean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish
with aclean, 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 p_ilnt finish, The finish on the outside
of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked.on paint
finish_ With proper care, it will stay new-looking and
rust-free for years_Apply acoat 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 sotution_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 factoryJubricated 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 seal. 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.
lDo not _=sh any plastic parts from yourrefrigerator 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" iocation_
To re_ove storage drawers when fresh food
compartment door cannot be opened fully:
I. Remove food from shelf above top drawer and
take out shelf_
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 wail. 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
F
8, If tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer
supports, remove the tape_ Pull drawer partway out
Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the same
time, back, until itclears 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
if 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 isreadily accessible
Forbest results, use a 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.
Behind Refrigerator
Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall,
All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces
Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side direction
may damage floor covering or refrigerator
Light Bulb Replacement
Unplug refrigerator before changing alight bulb_
Fresh Food Compartment-Upper Light
1. Pull bottom of light
panel down about 1/4"-
just enough to disengage
lip at rear from grooves
in retainers on rear wall
2. Lift panel to disengage
top from tabs on control
housing, and remove panel,
After replacing with same
size bulb, reinstall panel
(hang top on tabs; pull
bottom down and push
it back, and release it
to let lip engage grooves
one on each side
eachside
Fresh Food Compartment--Lower Light
(on models so equipped)
This light is located behind a shield at the rear of
the fresh food compartment
1. Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up
and forward to free its top edge
2. After replacing with same size bulb, hook the top
of the shield back in place
Freezer Compartment
1_Remove shelf just below
light panel (Shelf will be
easier to remove if itis
emptied first.)
2. Pull plastic light panel toward you (It will bend to
free tabs from grooves )
3. After replacing with same size appliance bulb,
reinstall panel and shelf
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BeforeYouCall for Service
Savetimeand money Checkthislistofcausesof minoroperating
problemsyoucan correctyourseff
Refrigerator does not operate
• May be indefrostcyclewhen motordoesnotoperate forabout
30 minutes,
° Temperaturecontrol in OFFposition
• Ifinteriorlightisnoton,refrigerator maynotbe plugged inat
wall outlet
° Ifplug issecureand rekigerator failstooperate, plug tampinto
sameoutlettodetermineifthereistrippedcircuitbreakeror
burnedoutfuse,
Motor operates for long periods
aModern refrigeratorswith morestoragespaceand a larger
freezerrequire moreoperating time
° Normal whenrefrigerator isfirstdeliveredto yourhome-
usuallyrequires24 hoursto completelycooldown.
° Largeamounlsoffood placed in refrigeratortobe cooled or
frozen,
o Hot weather-frequent door apenings_
• Door leftopen
• Temperaturecontrolssettoo cold
• Condenserneedscleaning
• CheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPS
Operating sounds
*Thehighspeedcompressormotorrequired tomaintainnear
zerotemperaturesinthelarge keezer compartmentmay produce
highersoundlevelsthanyourold refrigerator,
° Normal fanair flow-one fan blowscold air throughthe
refrigeratorand freezercompartments-anotherfancools the
compressormotor,
o TheseNORMAL soundswill alsobe heardfrom timetotime:
,, Defrosttimerswitchclicksatdefrost
,, Defrostwater dripping
,_Temperaturecontrol clicksON or OFF
*Refrigerantboiling or gurgling
o Crackingor popping of cooling coilscausedby expansionand
contractionduring defrostand refrigeralionfollowing defrost.
o lce cubesdropping into thebin andwater runningin pipesas
icemakerrefills.
Motor starts&stopsfrequently
o Temperaturecontrol startsand slopsmotortomaintaineven
temperaturesThisisnormal
Door notclosingproperly
°Doorgasketonhingesidestickingor foldingover Tocorrect,put
a smaftamountof petroleumiellyon faceofgasket
Vibration or rattling
=If refrigeratorvibrates,morethanlikelyitis notrestingsolidlyon
thefloor,Thefrontroller screwsneedadiusting,orfloor isweakor
uneven.Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection
• tf dishesvibrate on shelves,try movingthem.Slightvibrafion is
normal
Foodsdry out
• Foodsnotcovered,wrapped orsealedproperly
Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature
too warm
*Temperaturecontrolnotsetcoldenough,
o Warm weather-frequent door openings
o Doorleftopen forlong time,
* Packagemay be holding door open,
Frostor icecrystalsonfrozen food
° Doormayhavebeenleft aiar or package holding door open
o Toofrequentor toolongdoor openings
oFrostwithin package isnormal
Slow icecubefreezing
*Doormayhavebeen leftaiar
o Settemperatureoffreezercompartmentcolder.
Ice cubeshave odor/taste
°Old cubesneedto bediscarded Emptyicebin every 30 days
• Icestoragebin needslo bewashed,
• Unsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand!or freezer
compartmentsmay betransmittingodor/taste to icecubes.
o Interiorof refrigeratorneedscleaning
Automaticicemaker does notwork
,, lcemakerfeelerarmin STOP(up)position,
aWater supplyturnedoff or notconnected
,, Freezercompartmenttoowarm,
• Cubestoosmall-water shutoffvalve connecting
refrigeratorto homewaterline may be clogged
• Sometimescubesfuse1olhe sideof theicemoldand hold the
feelerarmintheSTOP(up)position.Removethisicetorestartthe
icemaker,
• Piledup cubesin storagebin maycauseicemakertoshut
off prematurelyWith icemakerfeelerarmin STOP(up)
position,levelcubesin bin by hand.
• When levelingcubesby hand,youmay havepushedthefeeler
armintotheSTOP(up)positionby mistake
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Cubedispenser does not work
*No icecubes Removestoragecontainer If cubesare frozento
wirearm, removecubes_
°No ice cubes fcemakeror water supplyturnedoff
o kregular iceclumpsinstoragecontainer.Breakup asmanyas
youcan with fingertip pressureand discardtheremainingclumps
Water has poor taste/odor
Ifwater dispenserhasnotbeenusedfor anextended period,
dispenseseveralglassfulsof waterto eliminatetastetemporarily
imparted bythewater line
° Poor-tastingincomingwater Instafla water filter,
Water dispenser does not work
.Water supplyline turnedoff or notconnected
°Supplyline maybe dogged wilhsedimenL
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
•Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity
Moisture collects inside
• Toofrequentor toolongdoor openings
e in humidweather,air carriesmoistureintorefrigerator when
doorsare opened
Water on floor
• Thedrain inthebottomofthefreezermaybe clogged, Remove
any iceon thefreezer bottomand dean thedrain Referto Care
and Cleaningsection,
Hot air from bottomof refrigerator
o Normal air flow cooling motor,inlherefrigerationprocess,
itisnormalthatheatbe expeIledin thearea underlhe refrigerator,
Somefloor coveringswilt discoloratthesenormaland safe
operating temperaturesYourfloorcoveringsuppliershoutdbe
consullediFyou obiecttothisdiscoloration,
Interior lightdoes notwork
*No power atoutlet
o Lightbulb needsreplacing,SeeCareand Cleaningsection.
Refrigerator has odor
•Foodwith strongodorsshouldbe tightlycovered,
• Checkfor spoiledfood.
•interiorneedscleaning RefertoCareand Cleaningseclion
= Defrostwater systemneedscleaning,
• Keepopenbox ofbaking sodainrefrigerator;replaceevery
threemonlhs_
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the water
that produces them That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water Filter..
The water filter isan 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
icemoker to your cold water line isalso available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center_
Moving Precautions
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, remove all
food and clean and dry the interior. Secure all loose items
by taping them securely in place Keep the refrigerator in
an upright position during actual moving and in thevan.
Secure therefrigerator in the van to prevent movement,
and protect the outside with a blanket.
Vacation Precautions
Forextended vacations or absences, shutoff power to
the refrigerator, turn the numbered control to theOFF
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water_
Wipe dr,/. Toprevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda inthe refrigerator° Leave thedoors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular settings._However, ifroom
temperature isexpected to drop below 60° F..,follow the
same instructionsas for extended vacations
Seticemaker to the STOPposition and shutoff water supply
to refrigerator_
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FULLONE YEAR
"WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
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.
FULL FIVE-YEARWARRANTY
ON SEALED REF:RIGERATRONSYSTEM
Forfive years from date of purchase, when this refrigerator isoperated and
maintained according to owner's 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 IS AVAILABLE BYCONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Thiswarranty applies only while this product is in 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
"YourKenmore has added value when you consider
that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by
Sears-trained technicianso..professlonal technicians
specifically trained to service SEARSappliances,
having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we
meet our pledge to youo,.'We Service What We Sell."
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. Yet any modern
appliance may need service from time totime. The
Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance
agreement give protection from unexpected repair
bills. Contactyour salesperson or nearest service
center for details.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684
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