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ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR

KENMORE, BUY A SEARS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

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WARNING

For future use, please record the model number, serial

number and the date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the spaces provided below:

Model Number

Serial Number__

Date Purchased

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packing and Door

CAUTION

To Avoid The Risk Of Personal

Injury, Use Caution In Unpacking,

Handling, Removing, Installing

and Cleaning All Parts Of Product

Which May Have Sharp Edges.

ACAUTION

To Avoid The Risk Of Personal

Injury, Wear Protective Hand

Covering.

Remove all tape and packing material To remove tape residue, touch a portion of the tape to the residue and lift it off If adhesive residue still remains, try clean- ing the sticky area with a clean cloth soaked in mild dish washing soap. Wipe

area clean_

if the wood base is still attached, have snmeone help you tilt the unit onto its k, placing a sturdy support under-

._th.Remove the mounting bolts from the base and discard bolts and wood base,

IMPORTANT! Do not leave the cabinet

on itsback longer than it takes to remove the wooden base and do not

connect the power cord until after all the inside packing has been removed and the cabinet has been leveled for proper operation.

IMPORTANTI

Must Install the Defrost Pan As Shown

Sound Reducing Cone

Locating

Stops

Grille

Defrost

n Pan

Located Bottom Right Side.

With the unit upright, pull the grille from the bottom front and make sure the

' "frost drain pan is located underneath defrost water drain tube. Two drain

'_'panside supports (attached to the cabF

net bottom) keep the pan in the proper location, to make the automatic defrost

drain water drop on the sound reducing cone. The drain pan locating stops pre-

Handtle Removal

vent the pan from being installed backwards.

Remove all tape and packing material from inside the unit

SPECIAL NOTE: If Cabinet is unable to

fit through doorway safely, you may have to remove the door handles or

door assemblies Refer to the following chart and diagrams.

To Remove Door Handles

WARNING

To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury, Property Damage Or Death

unplug the refrigerator before attempting to remove the door handle&

REMOVE THE FREEZER TOP DOOR EDGE TRIM PIECE. Remove the screws holding the trim to the top of the door. See Rgure 1, Remove the top door edge trim by sliding the top door edge trim to the right and lifting up. See Figure 2

Trim

I

Face Trim

FIGURE1

FIGURE 2

2oREPLACE TWO SCREWS. Tempo- rarily replace two screws to hold the

second trim strip underneath. DO

NOT REMOVE THE SECOND TRIM STRIP FROM THE DOOR_ See Figure 3o

FIGURE 3

3.REMOVE THE TOP HANDLE CAR Push upward to unsnap the handle cap from the track in the base of the handte. Hold cap to prevent it from

dropping once free from the handle track?? See Hgure 4.

, CAUTION

To avoid the risk of property dam- age DO NOT kink the trim strips.

REMOVE THE HANDLE TRIM STRIR Remove the trim strip from the handle track. Bend the strip gen-

tly if necessary, to clear the ceiling. DO NOT KINK. See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5 i _/

ACAUTION

To Avoid Personal Injury, securely hold onto the door handles while

removing screws.

5REMOVE THE HANDLE, Unscrew the seven exposed handle mounting screws See Rgure 6.

FIGURE 6

6.Handles wilt easily fall away

7.Repeat process for refrigerator door.

8oThe electronic keypad is electrically

connected to the refrigerator door face trim piece. Use care in handling so as not to pull the electrical connection

To Remove The Door'

Assemblies (Do NOT remove

the door handles)

Tools Needed; Phil{ips Screwdriver

and a 51,_Nut Driver

WARNING

TO AVOID THE RISK OF

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

DISCONNECT THE POWER

CORD BEFORE PROCEEDING.

1_Remove the toe grille.

2.Open refrigerator door'to gain access to door closure screw, See

Figure 6A,

3Unscrew bottom refrigerator door

closure screw with a Phillips Screwdriver, See Figure 6A.

FIGURE 6A

BOTTOM OF

REFR}GERATOR DOOR

4.Disconnect wire harness at connector, Push lock tab on underside of connector up and then pull loose. See Figure 7.

FIGURE 7

,,

CAUTION

To Avoid the Risk Of Personal

Injury Or Property Damage tape the top of the doors as

shown in Figure&

(3) SCREWS

SECURE EACH t[TOP HINGE

FIGURI

6,,Remove the top hinge covers, See Figure 9.

F_GURB 8

USE A PHILUPS SCREWDR}VE

REMOVE THE TOP HINGE COY

SCREW I

DRIVER

CAUTION:

The Power

Ce_d must nut be connected

TOP

COVER

FREEZER DOOR TOP

HINGE IS SHOWN

FIGURE 9

7.Disconnect top hinge freezer door wires. See Figure 10..

DISCONNECT THE TOP HINGE WIRES

POWERCORDMUST B:

_k WARNINGTHE

DISCONNECTED.

PH]LUPS

SCREW DRIVER

PH{LL}_$ ECRU.

GROUND WiRE

8.Disconnect freezerdoor bottom hinge water line by disconnecting the 1/4" OO_ plastic tube union nut, Slide the compression nut off the water tube See Figure 11.

TO DISCONNECT WATER TUBE

REMOVE THE TUBE

" CLAMP SCREW

REMOVI

DISCONNECT TRIS PLASTIC

AND PULL THE TUBE

THROUGH THE CLAMP

FIGURE 11

9.Mark around the upper hinge brackets with a pencilto locate them {or reassembly.

{emove the upper door hinges, (3) three screws per upper hinge. See F_gure10.

[ CAUTmON

To Avoid The Risk Of Personal injuryOr Property Damage have two peop{e remove the door,,One to hold the door and one to

remove the safety tape, and help with the tools.

11, Remove tape from top of freezer.

12.The freezer door water _inewill thread through the bottom hinge, lift the door off carefully See Figure 12

FIGURE It

FREEZERDOOR

14.Lift refrigerator door up to pull pin up off the hinge.

15Thread wires through slot in door hinge See Figure 13 Hinge pin and door closures stay attached to

the door,

FIGURE 13

UN_ON

16.

CAUTION

To Avoid The Risk Of Property Damage set refrigerator door down carefully to avoid dam- aging electrical wires.

NOTE: At this point, the refrigerator may fit through the doorway, If not, proceed to steps 17 and 18.

17Mark around the lower hinge brackets with a pencil.

18.Remove the lower hinge bracket

screws. (2) screws per lower hinge?? See Figure 14.

FIGURE 14

\4

OCKET WRENCH TO \_

REMOVE AND iNSTALL

HINGE SCREWS

R TUBE UNION

TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY OR

DEATH, THE GROUND WIRES

MUST BE CONNECTED WHEN THE

DOORS ARE REASSEMBLED,

Connect the Ice and Water'

System to Cold Water

Supply.

Refer to the instructions on the back of the cabinet.

Pilacement and Leveling

i,i i I,IIH

, CAUTION:

To avoid cross threading and water ieaks, you must start alt the water tube fittings several turns by hand before tightening with wrenches. DO NOT OVER- TIGHTEN. Also be sure to double check for water leaks after turning on the water pressure to the refrigerator.

Placement

On some counter tops there is a 1"

overhang If this is the case, the front corners of the counter top must be trimmed off at a 45 ?? angle for the refrig- erator and freezer door clearance (see Figure 15) To build in your refrigerator a Perimeter Trim Kit is available at an additional cost.

A recessed electrical outlet installedon the back kitchen wall atfows for a built-in installation of your refrigerator.

To build in your refrigerator with other options, such as wood or laminate con- sult with a local kitchen designer.

Units have front wheets that can be adjusted by turning a screw as shown in Figure 16.

CAUTION

FIGURE 15

Leveling

Installthe unit on a solid floor that is strong enough to support the combined weight of the unit, approximately 320 tbs.; and the food, maximum of 625 ibs

with an approximate combined weight of 945 tbs.

POWER SWITCH

Located behind the toe grille in the cen- ter is a switch. This switch must be in

the on position before you proceed any further.

SWITCH

k,CAUTION:

To Avoid the Possibility of Per-

sonal Injury, Never Attempt to Operate the lce Dispenser with the Door Open,

Separate dispenser bars control the release of ice cubes and water, They are located in a recessed alcove for safety and convenience The dispenser bars are sculptured to fit the contours of an ordinary drinking glass Depress the appropriate dispenser bar to activate the dispensing mechanism

Small spills wil! be caught in the sump area below the dispenser, The sump cover gdlle is easily removed for cleaning.

NOTE: There is no drain in the sump so water should not purposely be poured into it.

Do not add ice to ice bin=

Do not try to speed ice dispensing by adding cubes of ice that you may have

purchased or made in some other way. The unit has been "matched" to the

automatic ice maker and will not oper-

ate properly with different shaped or sized cubes.

Water Dispenser

water supply system as well as the type of tubing used to connect your unit to your household water supply

3Is the water "fresh" or has it been

left standing unused in the storage reservoir and/or water supply line for any length of time?

To minimize taste and odor problems, it is recommended that the following steps be taken:

lThoroughly rinse out the system after it has been connected to the house-

hold water supply. This can be accomplished by throwing away the

first 10-14 eight-ounce glasses of water that are obtained from the unit

2.If the water dispensing system is not used frequently, the entire water res- ervoir and system should be flushed This wilt ensure a fresh supply of water at all times

if the above suggestions do not entirely eliminate an undesirable taste or odor

condition in your water, your problem most likely a water problem It is recom mended that you contact your Ioca! water treatment company for its spe- cialized kind of help in solving your

problem??

How The Water Dispenser

Works

The water reservoir is located in the

To operate, press glass against the water dispenser bar. Releasing pres- sure shuts the water off,

After the unit is connected to an active household cold water line, it is advisable to fil_and throw out the first 10-14 glasses of water This wilt cleanse the lines of impudtie&

Water taste and odor.

There are many variables which can affect the taste and odor properties of the water that is being dispensed from your Ice and Water model such as:

1Iron and other mineral deposits nor- mally found in water.

2.Type of tubing (copper, galvanized, plastic, etc.) used in the household

refrigerator behind the crisper pan?? The water line to the dispenser bar is routed

in a special way to prevent freeze-ups. The water dispensing lever energizes the water line solenoid valve to add water to the water reservoir.

Thewaterisforcedbyhouseholdwater pressurethroughthetubingandoutthe waterdispenser.

Thiswateriscooledinthewaterreser- voir.Somewaterremainsthewater linetothedispenser,causingthefirst glassofwatertobesomewhatwarmer thanthefolfowingglasses

Ice Dispenser

Overload, if you hold the dispenser bar in the ON position for approximately 4-5 minutes, the dispenser motor may trip out on overload This could occur if you

were trying to fill a large container with ice, The overload will reset automatica!ly

in approximately 3 minutes, after which ice can again be dispensed.

IMPORTANT! UNDER NO CIRCUM-

STANCE SHOULD YOU USE AN ICE

PICK OR SIMILAR SHARP INSTRU- MENT TO BREAK THE ICE To do this could cause damage to the ice bin and/or ice auger.

How the Ice Dispenser Works

To operate apply pressure against the dispenser bar with a glass or other con- tainer. This activates the ice auger and ice wheel which automatically delivers ice to the glass.

;lease pressure on the dispenser _r before glass is full. Do not

remove the glass until the last of the cubes fail.

Normal Operation. Allow 4 to 12 hours after installation for the first ice harvest

The time required will depend on the freezer temperature and the amount of food in the unit

The ice storage bin takes about three or four days to fill, depending on how often you use iL At first, your family will be using it quite frequently

To help meet this demand, you can speed ice production by turning the freezer control to a colder setting.

For best overall operation of the unit, be sure to return the freezer

control to its previous position as soon as possibler

I1you use very littteice over a period of a week or so -- or if you use none at all for that period -- the ice cubes may freeze into a solid mass and the unit wilt not dispense ice. You must then remove ',e ice bin (follow instructions on next

lge), thaw the ice and throw it away.

Safety. All the ice making and dispens- ing mechanisms are enclosed within their own compartment for safety and

for maximum storage space in the freezer section.

Whenever the freezer door is opened, the ice dispenser mechanism is inter- rupted. This prevents the dispensing of ice and also insures that you can serv- ice the ice bucket safely

Water is automatically measured into the ice maker. When the water freezes, a sensor initiates the ejector blades that dump the cubes into the U-shaped harm vester bin, where they are held in stor- age for delivery When you push the Dispenser Bar, a large auger gently, but

firmly, moves cubes from the bin, See Figure 17.

WATER SUPPLY

MAKER

SHUT-OFF ARM

EXTENSION

BIN

AUGER

WATER DISPENSER

BAR

_ICEDISPENSER

BAR

FIGURE17

Servicing The Ice Dispenser

Certain conditions witt require you to service the ice maker and dispenser.

The unit has been designed so that you can do such servicing with a minimum of effort.

Cold dry air has to circulate in the freezer to maintain a safe freezing tem- perature. Thus. cubes stored in the bin will tend to evaporate and flow together if not used regularly

You should remove the bin and empty the contents:

=After the first few harvests of ice have been made by a newly installedunit,

This will allow any impurities in the line to be flushed out,

If you are going to be gone for longer than a week_ Raise the ice maker

shut-off arm to stop ice production and prevent the cubes from freezing into a mass around the ice auger.

if the ice cubes become frozen to each other and around the ice auger,

If the ice cubes become frozen

together on the back ledge of the ice bin, Periodic cleaning of the ice bin may alleviate this occurrence_ Clean with warm water and dry before replacing bin. Do not use an ice pick to break apart ice,

ice maker control arm. The wire con- trol arm on the automatic ice maker has 2 functions:

1_Normal Operation: the wire arm is in the down position; ice will be made, See Fig, 18.

AU'FOMATIC SNUT-OFF ARM

2To stop ice production or to remove the ice bin: take hold of wire arm

near black housing, and lift up, There will be an audible "click" when ice

maker shuts off. The wire arm stays in the upper'position, (See Fig, 19,) As long as the arm is in this position, ice wilt not be made. The unit will

continue to dispense cubes from the ice bin until oil have been used_

SHUT-OFF ARM

TO STOP THE

ICEt,_AKER FIGURE 19

To remove ice bin assembly: Lift up ??? the ice bin assembly _/4",then pull out!

'1"heAutomatic Shut-off stops ice making by raising the control arm when

the ice bin is removed. (See Fig. 20,)

tN THE OFF FOSIT_ON fWHEN

THE =CE STORAG_ SIN HAS

THE AUTOMATIC SHUT*OFF tS SHOWN

SE_NREMOWO)FIGURE 20

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF

Adjustable Freezer,

Door Shelves

Drawer

Adjustable Humidl

Drawer Controls

.k

E- ,

in, the temperature ir_d_cato_lights,wlii" " " "

t_tink.P_'esstile ELECTRONIC.TEM;, -

PERATURE CONTROL Or ACARM

TEMPERATURE SETTINGS

With the Electronic Control, you can precisely control the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections without even opening the doors..The freezer temperature and the refrigerator tem- "erature may be changed independent

one another, The temperature of

To Set Or Change The Temperature

The Control has nine settings, from '1' (the warmest) to '9' (the coldest), The best food storage temperature is in the

38 ?? to 40??F range. Start by program- ming your controls as foIiows:

1.Press the START pad (ELECTRONIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL).

2.Press the REF TEMP pad. This tells the control panel you want to set the temperature in the refrigerator.

++

or

+

or

++

Load food in the refrigerator, Place a thermometer in a glass of water in the middle of the refrigerator section, making sure that air can flow around it. (This will be used later to check food temperatures) Alter the unit is

each can be set at one of nine tempera- ture levels. One (1)being the warmest and nine (9)the coldest.. When chang- ing the temperature, the temperature indicator Dightswill be on. The indicator lights will tell you whether the freezer or refrigerator temperature is being changed and what level the tempera- ture is currently at.

in The Refrigerator

3_ The starting temperature setting in the refrigerator is level 5.

4.Press the WARMER pad or COLDER pad to raise or lower the temperature setting one level at a time?? Continue to hell the WARMER pad or COLDER pad down to raise or Iower the temperature more than one level at a time

installed, allow 24 hours for the refrig- erator to cool Check food tempera-

ture as instructed on page 18 Adjust the control as needed, one level at

a time.

t3

To Set Or Change The Temperature

The control has nine settings, from '1' (the warmest) to '9'(the coldest) The best food storage temperature is in the 0?? to + 2 ?? F range Start by program- ming your controls as follows:

1Press the START pad (ELECTRONIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL)

2 Press the FRZ TEMP pad This tells the control panel you want to set the temperature in the freezer.

++

or

++

or

+

5Loadfood in the freezer.Allow 24 h0urs for the freezerto cooi afier the unit is installed, beforechecking food temperatures After the 24 hour

VACATION MODE

The Vacation Mode is ideal for when you wilt be away from your home for an extended amount of time, but still wish to preserve the food in your refrigerator.

To Start The VACATION Mode 1 Press the START pad (ELECTRONIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL)

In The Freezer

3 The starting temperature selling in the freezer is level 5

4Press the WARMER pad or COLDER pad to raise or'lower the temperature setting one level at a time. Continue to hold the WARMER pad or COLDER pad down to raise or lower the temperature more than one tevet at a time

period check food ternperatur@as instructed on page 18,Adjust the control as needed, one level at

a time.

During this mode the refrigerator will defrost iess often, saving energy

and money

2 Press the VACATION pad The vaca- tion indicator light will come on acknowledging your command

To Cancel The VACATION Mode

1Press the START pad (ELECTRONIC

TEMPERATURE CONTROL),

2Press the VACATION pad again?? OR

3, Open either the refrigeratoror freezer door.

MAX FRZ MODE

. Thlsh_0de lowersthe freezertempera- ture-tothe coldes{ level for 24 hours, Idealfoi'freezi_iglarge amounts of food

", " ???"

quickly After the 24 hour period the freezerwill automatically return to the previous temPeratureSetting.' "

.1,:Pressthe START pad (ELECTRONIC

TEMPERATURECONTROL). 2, Nold theALARM CLEAR pae for

...... o*,.H,..o.????,...

three (3) to !ive(5) seconds, Three (3) short beeps will sound indicating the instructions have been registered

=Audio Alarm Is Deactivated

The indicator light will come on if the freezer and/or refrigerator temperature gets exCeSsively warm for an extended period of time. The FRZ TEMP and/or

the REF TEMP indicator light will blink to indicate which section is too warm An alarm will also sound, Check for

possible food spoilage.

1.Pressthe ALARM CLEAR pad. The audio alarm wil[ also discontinue if

the propertemperature is regained

. Jnthe refrigeratorandlor freezer sec-

DiscontinuesThe

.= High TempA_arm

tions, Check for possible food spoilage,

NOTE: You must press ALARM CLEAR to dear the high temperature indicator light.

The CLEAN cOiL !ndicator light a_arm Wilfcome Oh, without an a_udi0aiarml

eve,three.(3) months tOremind you to clean the condenser coii. The refrigera-

torwill run more efficient!y when the col! is clean For information on how to

dean your condenser COil, refer to page 23:

Twenty-four hours after the unit is installed, check the food temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections. Use a quality thermometer that can reg- ister below zero temperatures

FREEZER: Place the thermometer in

the center of the freezer, surrounded by frozen packages Wait 5 to 8 hours, then check the reading. If temperature is not within 0?? to +2 ?? F,adjust control

as needed, one position at a time and check temperature again after 4 to

6 hours See Figure 21

REFRIGERATOR: Place the thermom- eter in a glass of water and place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section?? Be sure air can flow around it. Wait 3 to 4 hours, check the tempera- ture and adjust the control as needed

Power Miser Control

The 2-Position Power Miser Control lets you save energy by adjusting refrigera- tor operation to humidity level in your house. During hot, humid weather, any refrigeratodfreezer will form moisture around the doors, similar to the way condensate forms on a glass of ice water. The cabinet has special heaters to minimize this condensation. The Power Miser Control lets you turn these heaters higher or lower,

The upper position is for periods of

high humidity,

RefrigeratorFea??ures

Adjustable Cantilever Glass Shelves.

These shelves attach to metal tracks in

the back of the interior. To remove, tap upwards at rear of shelf hooks Lift shelf and putl out. To install, tilt shelf and engage upper hooks in desired track slots. Lower shelf front and tap down- wards near the tracksuntil shelf hooks are securely seated and shelf is level.

one position at a time to achieve the 38 ?? to 40 ?? F range_Wait 3 to 4 hours and check the temperature again. See Rgure 22,

t;

FIGURE 22

The lower position is for maximum energy savings. Use for periods of low humidity. A minimum amount of con- densation is normal?? During extreme high humidity, condensate may also form on the cabinet sides and doors This is normal -__

SAVES

ENERGY

CAUTION:

To Avoid Personal Injury Or Prop- erty Damage test for proper instal- lation by exerting some pressure

downward on the frontedge,. Shelf should not move,

efrigerator Features

The Meat Storage Drawer -- and shelf to which it attaches -- can be relo-

cated within the Fresh Food compart- menL The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of

unwrapped meats, cheese, bacon, hors d'oeuvres,spreads and snacks

Nice 'NFresh Drawers have a control to regulate humidity inside.Set high humidity for leafy vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce, and set low humidity for produce with skins such as apples and tomatoes_

61ide to the left for high humidity and to the right for low humidity.

Drawer' Removal

Drawers stop before coming all the way out, to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor, Drawers can be removed easily by tiltingup slightly and pulling past "stop" location

To remove the crisper drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully, first, remove food and the lower door shelves Empty the drawers and remove them.. Then lift the drawer cover up and ouL

Crisper Drawers can be pulled out fully, even when door isopened at minimum of 90 ?? angle.

.,gg Storage. A removable take-to- counter egg bucket. To clean wash in

soapy water. Store the egg bucket in either the door or on the sheff

Butter storage. Foods stored in the door include butter in the dairy compart- menL For your convenience, there is a sturdy butter dish that can be taken to the table It is dishwasher safe. (Recom- mended placement: top rack of dishwasher.)

Door Shelves, Door shelves can be

moved up or down to fit storage needs. To remove, loosen shelf by tapping upwards gently underneath both ends Lift shelf slightly, then rotate bottom out and up to release mounting hooks from door slots. To install, tilt shelf and insert

upper hooks into any two door slots as shown Rotate shelf bottom towards

door and insert bottom hooks into door

slots. Hold shelf against door and tap down gently on both ends until shelf is seated securely.

1

TO REMOVE

ROTATE TO RELEASE II

F reezeF Features

Freezer Door Shelves

The freezer door has three adjustable shelves (some models). To remove, gently tap both ends up, then pull out.

Large Glide-out Freezer

Basket

Stores odd-shaped, bulky food items

Automatic ice and Water

Dispenser

See instructions beginning on page 7o

i,ii

Removable Door" Dike

Designed for kitchens when space lim- itations restdct opening of door to 90??_ The removable door dike (closest to hinge) will snap out to allow removal of freezer'basket and ice bucket. Simply grasp door dike with both hands and firmly snap door dike ouL To replace door dike, align the four push clips to the holes on the freezer door. Snap in until the door dike is locked into placer

Freezer Shelves

1_To remove, tap shelf gently upward on the right side and slide out.

2oReverse procedure to instailo

ther Features

Automatic Frost Free

Operation

The freezer and refrigerator sections are

completely frost-free. The evaporator coi! in the back walt of the freezer sec-

tion collects the frost Under normal

operating conditions, you'llnever have to defrost the unit, because it'sauto- matic.

Air Circulation

Air to cool the condenser is drawn in the

grille, at the bottom front, passes over the condenser, and is then exhausted

through the same grille. Therefore, the unit is designed to be enclosed com-

pletely at the top, back and sides for the total built-in look. Do not block airflow

through the toe gdlle at bottom front of unit.

Sounds

Your new unit may be replacing a "mailer refrigerator of different design

,d/or a product which operated less efficiently We have taken steps in prod- uct desfgn and operation which will con- tinue to provide our customers the highest quality product, one which is energy efficient and operates as eco- nomically as possible. With this new design, you may hear sounds which are unfamiliar to you, yet quite normal.

Polyurethane foam insulation, while a much better insulator, does not have the sound-absorbing characteristic of fiberglass insulation. Sounds may be amplified further by the wall andtor floor acting as a sounding board.

Because your product is designed to provide greater efficiency, the com- pressor operates at a much higher speed than previously, This results in a high speed hum which will be more noticeable than the sound produced by a s!ower speed compressor. In addition, the compressor's increased torque may cause some vibration during start up or shut down of the unit.

The refrigerant flowing through the ,frigeration tubing may create "water Jnning" or "gurgling" sounds during

operation and shortly after shut down.

You may also hear the ice falling out of the automatic Ice Maker or the activa-

tion of the water solenoid valve during an ice making cycle.

Periodically, your refrigeratorwilt auto_ matically defrost When this happens, you may hear "dripping water" and "sizzling" sounds.

None of these sounds are unusual, and will soon become familiar. They indicate the unit is operating and performing as designed

Remove all food and special compart- ments from the freezer and refrigerator sections.

Exterior. Wash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry. Use appliance polish or wax periodically to keep the exterior looking like new.

Door Gaskets. Clean at least twice a year with mild soap and water. Rinse and dry. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to the gaskets on the hinge side to keep them soft and pliable.

Interior, Wash the liner with warm, soapy water, Rinse and dry. Interior

components such as she_ves and drawers may be washed with 4 table_ spoons baking soda dissolved in

1 quart of warm water to "sweeten" these parts. Rinse and dry thoroughfy

Interior and Exterior. DO NOT USE

abrasive, heavy*duty powders such as AJAX cleanser, COMET cleanser, etc_

when cleaning the interior or exterior of the refrigerator. These can scratch and dull the surface, depending on their abrasiveness and the cleaning pressure applied. Avoid metal pads and abrasive

impregnated plastic, nylon and cloth pads such as CHORE-BOY ?? and

KURLY KATE?? pot cleaners, BRILLO?? metal cleaning pads, SCOTCH-BRITE ?? and PADDY_ soap pads, etc These can scratch the baked enamel exterior and interior surfaces.

Do not use concentrated liquid dish-

washing detergent (dissolve in warm water before using), abrasive cleaners, solvents or polishingagents on plastic parts_ These cleansers may cause cracking or discoloration,

Do not wash plastic parts in an auto- matic dishwasher. They may warp= (The butter dish can be washed in a dish-

washer, if placed on top rack.)

Ice Maker. If your water has a high min- eral content, the ice maker may require periodic cleaning Contact your local water treatment dealer for cleaning instructions An in-line water filter may also be necessary

Clean Defrost Drain Pan. The pan is located underneath the unit behind the

toe grille, Pull the toe grille forward to remove, Every three months, remove the drain pan, wash it with warm soapy water, rinse and dry, When replacing the

pan, make sure it is directly underneath the defrost water tube that extends from

the back of the unit.

Clean Condenser Coil. The condenser coil is located behind the toe grille Use a long-handled bottle brush and a vac- uum cleaner to remove dust and lint from the coil, Dust and lint act as an insulatorand prevent the coil from expelling heat taken from inside the ,nit, Failure to keep the coil clean

ill reduce cooling performance and efficiency

Reconnect Power Cord, After clean- ing, reconnect the power cord

Odors. If an offensive odor appears to be lingering in the refrigerator or freezer, the following procedures may eliminate the problem, Always begin with Method I, Use Method II only if the odor persists,

Method I

1. Unplug the unit,

2 Remove all food

3- Thoroughly wash the inside of the unit, including all shelves, drawers, accessories and gaskets with a mix- ture of 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water. Pay special attention to any corners, crevices or grooves into which odor- causing liquid may have seeped,. Dry

thoroughly

4.Return food to unit washing off all bottles, jars and containers belore

placing them into the refrigerator and freezer.

Plug in the unit. Wait 24 hours before checking to see if the odor has been eliminated, ff the odor is still present, proceed with Method 11

Method II

1. Unplug the unit.

2, Remove all food, making arrange- ments for food storage.. (The inside of the unit should already have been washed as instructed in Method I.)

3, Place crisper drawers on the top shelf of the refrigerator section.

4.Lightly crumple single sheets of newspaper. Loosely pack and fill entire refrigerator and freezer interior

with newspapers, including door shelves, drawers and compartments.

5.Randomly place charcoal briquettes throughout both compartments on

the crumpled newspaper.

6Close the doors and let stand for 24 to 48 hours.

7.Remove the charcoal briquettes and newspapers_ Wash and dry the inside of the unit as described in Method L

8Plug in the unit..Wait for 24 hours before checking to see ifthe odor has been eliminated, then replace the food,

Non-Use Periods

Vacation Time, If you will be away for

vacation, remove perishable foods from the unit. Shut off the ice maker by turn-

ing off the water supply to the refrigera- tor and moving the icemaker wire arm to its uppermost position

Extended periods of non-use, If you

are going to be away for longer periods, empty and unplug the unit This wit! reduce needless operation and assure that food wiII not be spoiled if electrical

service is interrupted.Just clean the unit as instructed in this manual and

prop open the doors so air can circulate inside. Leave the unit unplugged.Turn off the water supply to the refrigerator.

When You Move, Unplug the unit and clean it. Use strapping tape or masking

tape to secure all trays, shelves and other parts to prevent damage during shipment Do not leave the unit closed for an extended period of time.

CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage do NOT use tape that has "perma- nent" type adhesive

if the Refrigerator Will Be

Stored;

If the refrigerator will be stored or remain unused in a sub-freezing envi- ronment, remove the water and protect the water valve from damage as follows: 1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the

electrical power source.

2 Shut off the refrigerator water supply. This can be done at the saddle valve

where the _14"copper suppty tubing

joins the household water line Refer to illustrationon back of cabineL

3 Remove the compressor compart- ment cover from the bottom rear of

the refrigerator to reveal the water

valve coupling, Place a small con- tainer under the valve to catch water

spills, Remove the brass hose fitting

from the valve, Label the two plastic tubes attached to the valve, Unscrew

the compression nuts from the tubes and push the ends of the tubes away

from their valve fittings,

4. Blow the water out of the water dis- penser plastictubing with corn-

TYPICAL WATER VALVE COUPLING

Hose

_Fitting

??" Plastic

._..,p_l,_"_/" _("_ j ??? Fttt{ng

CAUTION

To guard against possible

water damage, if the refrigerator' will be unattended, raise the ice maker wire shut off arm and close the water shut off valve for the

refrigerator.

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pressed air.

Your New RefrigeratorlFreezer is designed to operate efficiently You can help reduce energy consumption by fol- lowing these suggestions:

Power Miser Control?? This control reg- ulates special heaters that help reduce condensation during periods of high humidity. Reduce energy consumption by setting the control according to cur- rent climatic conditions.

Controls. Set the freezer and refrigera-

tor controls so the compartments are not colder than recommended. See

page 13 and 14 for details

Doors. Make sure the door gaskets do not become blocked, dirty or worn. Air

leaks wii[ cause the unit to operate more often

Location. Install the unit away from heating equipment or direct sunlight,

Keep the Condenser Coil Clean. A dirty condenser coil will cause the unit to operate more than necessary. See Care and Cleaning section.

Unnecessary service calls may be avoided by checking for the following

mmon sources of difficulty. The fol-

._ving itemsare considered customer replaceable: defrost drain pan, door and cabinet shelves and drawers, butter

dish, light bulbs, egg bucket, and accessories

If product does not appear to be

operating:

???Does the light work? A dim light indi- cates tow voltage or a weak bulb.

???Is cord plugged in?

??Is a fuse or circuit breaker open? Check by plugging in another appliance or lamp at the same wall outlet.

???Has either of the doors been left open? Make certain food items stored within the refrigerator are not obstructing proper door closure. Check leveling of unit. (See page 6.)

,,if the lights work, but the fan and compressor are not operating, check to see if the power switch is on, (See page 6 or 12,)

???If the power switch is on, then the unit is likely in the defrost cycle. Wait 30 minutes to see if the unit will restart.

If the unit still won'toperate:

??Be sure you have completed the steps listed above

,,Unplug the unit and take the steps necessary to preserve the food stored in the unit. Dry ice may be placed in the freezer section of the unit to pre- serve food until the unit can be ser- viced=Doors should be left closed until the unit has been repaired Your product warranty does not cover food ioss_

,_Call your nearest Sears service center.

If food temperature appears to be warm in the freezer section:

?? See prior sections.

???Have you recently added a large load of food? Allow adequate time for the

food to reach freezing temperature. o Are any shelves covered with foil or plastic, preventing proper air flow?

??ts the condenser area clean? (See page 23.)

??? Adjust freezer control. (See page t4,)

If refrigerator section is too warm:

,,See prior sections

???Adjust refrigerator controI. (See page 13_)

,,Adjust freezer control to a colder set- tinge(See page 14.)

Before Call!ling For Service

If refrigerator food temperature is too cold:

+ Adjust refrigerator control. See

page t3.

??? Check to see the air deflector'is in place on the left side wall of the fresh food compartment.

??? Is condenser area clean? (See page 23+)

+ Are any shelves covered with foil or' plastic, preventing proper air flow?

??? Adjust freezer control to warmer set- ting. Allow several hours for tempera- ture to change.

If the unit runs too much or too frequently:

??? It may be normal to maintain an even temperature.

+ Is condenser area clear]? (See page 23+)

??? Have doors been opened frequently or for an extended period of time?

??? Is freezer running too cold? Adjust freezer control. (See page 14.)

,, Check door alignment and gasket seal for proper closure.

If the unit makes unfamiliar sounds such as popping or cracking; tap-

ping, gurgling, boiling or bubbling; rumbling or rattling on shutdown:

??? These may be normal operating sounds. Refer to page 21 for informa- tion on sounds the unit may make.

If you hear running water in the unit:

??? This is normal when the icemaker fills,

??? This is normal when the unit defrosts and water enters the condensate par].

If you hear periodic buzzing:

??? This is normal in cabinets with an automatic icemaker.The water valve

wilt buzz when energized to refill the icemaker,

if condensate forms on the inside of the unit:

???This is normal during periods of high humidity,

If condensate forms on the outside of the unit:

???Is Power Miser Control on highest set-

ting? This will help reduce condensate..

???Check door alignment and gasket seat for proper closure.

If Crisper or Meat Keeper drawers do not close freely:

=Check for package obstructing proper closure.

???Check to confirm drawer is in proper position in assembly,

=Apply thin layer of petroleum jetty to slide channel track

If there is an odor in the unit or ice cubes:

?? Clean product_ (See pages 22-23+)

. Cover all foods tightly.

??Use freezer containers or freezer wrap.,

if ice forms in the inlet tube to the ice maker:

???Indicates sediment in solenoid valve which has not allowed the valve to close. An in+linewater filter should

be added, if problem persists the solenoid valve will need to be

cleaned or changed.

If light bulb needs replacing.

???Unplug unit from wall outlet to avoid electrical shock. A pair of gloves should be worn as a precaution against broken glass.

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