Read a]ll instructions before using this appliance??

WARNING-- When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

o Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual??

e 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.

o Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

e 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.

e When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be carefu! not to roll over or damage the power cord.

o After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when

hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the

extremely cold surfaces.

e 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.

o Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and llqulds in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed comp|etely. 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 if they are still cold--below 40??F.

'L,.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 eat??

"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 aid refrigerator is still around the house but not in use, be sure to remove the

doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.

a Unplug your refrigerator:

A. Before making any repairs?? Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

B.Before cleaning.

C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced??)

Note: Moving control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Requirements

To connect electricity

For personal safety,

l_portant_Pnease read carefuUy.

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.

this appliance must be

properly grounded.

METHOD

Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly

three-prong (grounding) walt outlet (Fig, 1)to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

grounded three-prong wall 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 wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig?? 2) available at most local hardware stores.

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

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 is absolutely 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

!5 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet--ll5 volt, 60 Hertz,

single phase AC. This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard

from overheating wires.

Starting the Refrigerator

Location

??? Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

o Do not install it where the temperature will go below 60??1:.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 sun will shine directly on it.

Clearances

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

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 just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway.

To adiust the rollers:

o Remove the base grille?? Grasp it at the bottom and pull it out.

o Turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise

the refrigerator, counter- clockwise to lower ito

Use a blade-type screwdriver. Both doors should close properly when bottom front edge

of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" from the floor.

the grille snaps into place??

Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

N

Nom'lal is 5

ColdOst _s 9

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, adjust the controls one letter or number at a time.

Note: Turning 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 milk test for fresh food compartment. Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment. Check it a day later. If the milk is too 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'stoo 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'oCooler

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 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

of electricity required

to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch is pushed to the left position. This turns off the

heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture from forming on the outside.

If 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,

o 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.

o 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'vebeen designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce.

o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness_

= 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 tow cream content.

??? tt wil! be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature

control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature.

o The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front.

Tips on freezing foods

1. Freeze only top.quality foods. Freezing retains

quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.

Fresh Meats

Roasts(Beef & Lamb)

Roasts (Pork & Veal)

Steaks(Beef)

Chops (Lamb) ,

Chops (Pork)

Ground & StewMoats

Variety Meats

Sausage(Pork)

Processed Meats

Bacon ...........

Frankfurters .........

Ham(Whole)

Ham(Half)

Ham(Slices) ....

LuncheonMeats .....

Sausage(Smoked) .

Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry)

Cooked Meats

Cooked Meats and

Meat Dishes ......

Gravy & Meat Broth ....

Fresh Poultry

Chicken & Turkey (Whole)

Chicken (Pieces) .....

Turkey (Pieces) .......

Duck & Goose (Whole)

Giblets .....

To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty 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 r lasting sealo

Don'trefreeze meat that has completely thawed; meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen successfully only once_

Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods

For convenience...

o Store like things together?? This saves both time and electricity because "you can find foods faster,

o Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly,,

??? Use door bins for most often used items.

To save money in energy and food costs.??.

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.

o Place most perishable items, such as milk, cream or cottage cheese, toward the rear of the top shell They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment.

??? Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.

o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film.

o Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at once_

o Open the doors the fewest times possible to save electrical energy.

o When going out of town for several days, leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator. Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (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.

Handi Store

(on models so equlpped)

This removable tilt-out bin made of Lexan ??

To remove a shelf:

Tilt the shelf up at front,

then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear

walt of the refrigerator_

To repRace a shelf: Select desired shelf

height. With the shelf

front raised slightly,

engage the top lugs in the tracks at the rear of

the cabinet. Then lower the front of the shelf

until it locks into position.

[_ Lift up and out

toplug ---_'_

polycarbonate resin 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 storage to keep from drying out,

_\ [] Push up

Removable Door Bins

Bins on both doors keep often-used items handy, can be carried to the work area, and can be relocated on the doors. Dividers can be moved from side to side to keep items such as small jars and bottles so they won't tip, spill or slide_

To remove a bin, lift it straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate a bin, select desired bin height?? Engage the bin'shooks in slots on the tracks on the door, and push in and down. Bin will hook into place.

Handi Dishes

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. Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at temperatures up to 400??I:.

Caution: Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in conventional ovens. Dishes and lids are not designed for range-top cooking or broiler use. Such use can be hazardous.

To open, push the latch up and pull the bin handle forward.

To avoid damaging the refrigerator, make sure the bin is closed and latched before closing the refrigerator door.

To remove the bin, lift up and out of the bin housing,

To relocate the Handi Store unit, lift the bin

housing up and out of the slots on the door, move it to the desired new location, and lower the hooks on the housing into the slots on the door?? You do not

have to remove the bin from the housing when

relocating the Handi Store unit.

Adjustable-Humidity Nice 'NFresh Drawer

This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped

foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as:

As in any refrigerated storage area, foods with strong odors should be stored wrapped--foods such as:

Adjustable-Humidity

Fruits 'NVegetables Drawer

This sealed drawer is designed to provide lower humidity storage for items such as:

The adjustable humidity control on both drawers lets you regulate the amount of cold air entering the drawer.

Slide the control all the way to the VEG setting and the drawer provides higher humidity

levels recommended for most vegetables_

Slide the control all the way to the FRUITS setting to provide lower humidity levels

recommended for most fruits,

Adjustable-Temperature Meat Drawer

You can move the drawer to any location for storage of items other than fresh meats.

lever is all the way down,

the damper is fully closed, Normal refrigerator temperatures will be maintained..

Various in-between settings may be selected,

Handi Freeze Slide-Out Drawer

This convenient drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be located at any level in the

freezer compartment. You can remove and

relocate it in the same manner as you do the

adjustable shelves (see page 6)??

Store 'N Freeze Bin

(on some models)

Adjustable extra-deep bin holds bulky items such as gallon cartons, and tilts out for easy access. Bin can be removed and

relocated on either the freezer or fresh food compartment door??

See separate Wafer Line Installation Requirements induded in both the literature pack and on the back of the refrigeratar.

An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide ice cubes and crushed ice through the freezer compartment door??

Here'show they work:

When selector switch is

set at CUBED iCE...

(1)Automatic icemaker fills the

(2)ice storage bin.

(3)Pressure on ice cradle activates

(4)motor-powered auger and feeds cubes into

glass through the

(5) chute.

When switch is moved to CRUSHED ICE, baffle in housing channels cubes through the

(6)crusher and crushed ice falls into the glass through the chute. Spills are caught in a

(7)recessed area??

Water is supplied automatically to the icemaker by a solenoid valve_ A connection to the household cold

water system is all that's needed_

o Dispense ice before filling glass with soda or other beverage m|xes. 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

o ice other than that produced by your icemaker should not be added to the ice

storage bin_it may not crush or dispense well.

If your refrigerator is

operated before the water connection is

made, remove the ice

storage bin and make sure the icemaker feeler

arm is in the OFF (up) position.

To remove the ice

storage bin, lift the

front of the bin and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and rear.

important Facts about Your Dispenser

e 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_

e 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 11.

e 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_

e To help keep blfs of ice from being sprayed

beyond the glass, place glass close to ice chute--

but not so dose that it blocks outcoming ice_

e Do not dispense ice into thin glasses, fine china or delicate crystalmthey can crack or chip from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into container_

To replace the ice storage bin, slide it back on the ice bin shelf_

If the bin does not go all

the way back, remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn_

Then push the bin back again.

When water supply has been connected to icernaker, move feeler arm to ON (down) position_

The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water 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 into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm?? icemaking 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??

When water supply has been connected to the icemaken remove the ice storage bin, move the icemaker feeler arm to the ON (down) position, and replace the bin.

The ice cube mold automatically fills with water after cooling to freezing temperatures. First cubes normally freeze after several hours.

NOTE: With a newly-installed refrigerator, allow about 24 hours for freezer compartment to cool down to proper icemaking temperatures.

Once your icemaker is in operation, throw

away the first few batches of ice cubes. This will flush away any impurities in the water lineo Do the

same thing after vacations or long periods when ice isn'tused??

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 line which 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.

To Dispense Ice

Set selector switch to CUBED ICE or

CRUSHED ICE.

Grip container gently near the rim and press rim firmly against ice 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 ICE. 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 will eventually evaporate.

To stop dispensing, release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice,

Some slight dripping may occur following

dispensing of crushed ice. If excessive, wipe the spill

dry immediatety_

Do not pour ,water in spill shelf because it is not self- drainingmpour it in the kitchen sink. Clean the spill

shelf and its grille regularly--see page 12.

If ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin.._

If ice is not 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.

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 OFF (Up)

Position When,..

o the home water supply is to be off for several hours.

??? the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.

e going away on vacation_ (Also turn off the valve in the water supply line to the refrigerator.)

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.

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 15,

Energy-Saving Tips

e Don'topen the doors more often than necessary.

o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

o Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid

weather.

o 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.

o Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.

o Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

??? 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,

Care and Cleaning

Outside

The ice dispenser spill shelf 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 is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.

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'twax handles or trim.

Keep the flnlsh 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 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 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, 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 solution--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 parts of the refrigerator--including door gaskets, vegetable drawers and all plastic parts-- can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

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.

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 it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator_

Storage Drawers

Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor?? The drawers can be removed easily by grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while pulling past the "stop" location.

To remove the drawers when the fresh food

compartment door cannot be opened fully:

I.Remove the drawer farthest from the door.

2. Slide the other drawer to the middle and remove it,

3. Reach in, push the front of the cover up and, at the same time, pull it forward as far as it will

come,,

4.Upend, tilt and remove the cover_

5.Remove the drawer slide??

6.Remove the drawer framer Lift the frame off

the supports at each side, putt it forward, upend it, tilt it and take it out_

To replace:

i. Lower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side.

2. Put the drawer slide back on the frame, The

sloped end must be at the front,

3.Slide one side of the drawer onto the drawer slide.

4.Move the slide and

the drawer all the way to

the hinge side and lift drawer until the other side of the drawer rests on the frame.

5. Slide the other drawer into place??

6, Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge firmly into the rear frame channel and gently lowering the front into place.

Handi Dishes and Lids

Clean in automatic dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking them in a bleach-and-water solution--one part chlorine bleach to three parts water_ (Stubborn stains may require two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on soil. Do not use cleansing

powders or other abrasive cleaners_

Handi Store

(on models so equipped)

Clean in automatic dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water.

Light Bulb Replacement

Unplug refrigerator before replacing a light bulb,

Fresh food compartment. An easily-accessible 60-watt butb is located at the top of the fresh food compartment at front, center_ Replace with same- size, same-type bulb.

Freezer compartment. A 40-watt appliance bulb is located at the top left, rear of the freezer

compartment, behind a snap-out light shield, Replace with same-size, same-type bulb.

Before You Call for Service

Savetime and money_Checkthis listof causesof minor

operatingproblemsyou can correct yourself_

Refrigerator does not operate

??? May be in defrostcyclewhen motordoesnot operatefor about35 minutes??

o Temperaturecontrol in OFFposition??

o tf interiorlight isnot on, refrigerator may notbe pluggedin at wall outlet.

o if plugis secureand refri gerator fails to operate,plug lamp into sameoutletto determine if there is trippedcircuit breaker or burnedout fuse_

Motor operates for long periods

??? Modernrefrigerators with more storagespaceand a larger freezer require moreoperating timer

o Normal when refrigerator isfirst deliveredto your home-- usuallyrequires 24 hourstocompletely cool down_

oLargeamountsof foodplacedin refrigerator to be cooled or frozen_

???Hot weather--frequent door openings_

???Door left open??

o Temperaturecontrols set toocold. See page4.

oCondenserneedscleaning. Referto page 12_ oCheckENERGY-SAVINGTIPSon page 12,

Operating sounds

o The highspeed compressor motor required to maintainnear

zerotemperaturesin the largefreezer compartment may producehighersoundlevelsthan your oldrefrigerator??

??? Normalfan air flow--one fan blowscold air throughthe refrigerator and freezercomportments--another fan cools the compressor motor_

oTheseNORMALsoundswill also be heardfrom time to time:

???Defrosttimer switch cricksat defrosk e Defrostwater dripping.

???Temperaturecontrol clicks ON or OFF

???Refrigerantboiling or gurgling??

???Crackingor poppingof cooling coils causedby expansionand contraction duringdefrostand refrigeration followingdefrost,

???Icecubes droppinginto thebin and water running in pipesas icemaker refills??

Motor starts & stopsfrequently

??? Temperaturecontrol startsand stops motorto maintaineven temperatures Thisis normal.

Vibration or rattling

???If refrigerator vibrates,morethan likely it isnot resting solidly on the floor_Thefront roller screwsneed adjusting,or floor isweak or uneven,Referto page 3o

???if dishesvibrateon shelves,try movingthem. Slightvibration isnormal,

oDefrostwater pan rattling, needsto be positionedproperly,

Foodsdry out

??? Foodsnot covered,wrapped or sealed properly.

Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too

warm

oTemperaturecontrol not set cold enough_Referto page4.

???Warmweather--frequent door openings,

???Doorleft openfor longtimer

???Packagemay be holding dooropen.

Frost or ice crystals on frozen food

a Doormay have been left ajar or package holding dooropen, * Toofrequentor too long dooropenings,

o Frostwithin packageis normal_

Slow ice cube freezing

???Doormay have been left ajar_

???Turntemperatureoffreezer compartment colder,

Ice cubeshave odor/taste

??? Old cubes need tobe discarded.Emptyicebin every 30days. oIce storagebin needsto be washed_

??? Unsealedpackagesin refrigerator and/or freezer compartments may be transmittingodor/tasteto icecubes,

oInteriorof refrigerator needscleaning, Referto page 12,

Automatic icemaker does not work

o Icemaker feeler arm in OFF(up) position,

oWater suppJyturned off or not connected??

*Freezercompartment too warm.

*Cubestoosmall--water shutoffvalveconnecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged.

e Sometimescubes fuseto theside of the ice moldand hold the

feeler arm in the OFF(up) position.Removethis ice to restart the icemaker,

o Piledupcubes in storagebinmay cause icemakerto shutoff prematurely_Withicemakerfeeler arm in OFF (up) position,

level cubes in bin byhand_

e Whenreaching for cubes byhand, you may have pushedthe

feeler arm intotheOFF(up) positionby mistake.

Cubedispenserdoesnotwork.

??? No ice cubes_Removestorage container, If cubes arefrozen to wire arm, removecubes_

No icecubes, kemaker or water supplyturned ofL

??? Irregular ice clumps in storagecontainer_Break upas many as you can with fingertip pressure and discardthe remaining clumps.

Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator

???Not unusual during periodsof high humidity.

???Move PowerMiserSwitch tothe right (see page4),

Moisture collects inside

???Toofrequentor too tong door openings.

???in humid weather, air carries moistureintorefrigerator when doorsare opene&

Water on floor

??? Defrost water pan full, missingor not in position,

Hot air from bottom of refrigerator

??? Norma_air flow cooling motor_In the refrigeration process, it isnormal that heat be expelledin the area underthe refrigerator?? Somefloor coveringswill discolorat thesenormal and safeoperating temperatures.Your floor covering supplier shouldbeconsulted if you objectto thisdiscoloration??

Interior light does not work

No powerat outlet.

a Light bulb needs replacing, Seepage 13.

Refrigerator has odor

o Foodwith strong odors shouldbe tightly covered??

???Checkfor spoiled food_

???Interior needs cleaning. Refertopage 12,

???Defrostwater system needs cleaning.

Keepopen box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace every three months_

Water Filter Accessory

(optionalatextracost)

Yourice cubescan only be as fresh-tasting as the water that

producesthem??That'swhy it'sa good idea to purify the water with a water filter.

Thewater filter is an optional part at extra costand is available

fromyour SearsServiceCenter,Order Filter No.978488and it

may be installedin minuteswhen attachedto the inlet water tube connection,

Water Supply Accessory Kit

(optionalatextracost)

A water supplykit containing copper tubing,shut-offvalve, fittingsand instructionsneededto connect the icemakertoyour cold water line isalsoavailable from your Searsstoreor Sears

ServiceCenter,

Moving Precautions

Disconnectthe powercord from the wall outlet, remove all food

and clean and dr'!the interior, Secureall loose itemsby taping them securely in place, Keep the refrigerator in an upright position duringactualmoving and in the van. Securethe

refrigerator in the van to preventmovement, and protect the outsidewith ablanket,.

Vacation Precautions

Forextended vocations or absences, shut offpowerto the refrigerator, turnthe numberedcontrol to the OFFposition, andcleon the interiorwith a baking soda solution of one tablespoonof sodato one quartof water_Wipedry_Toprevent odors,leave an openbox of sodain the refrigerator?? Leavethe doors open.

For shorter vacations, removeperishablefoodsand leave controls at their regular settings.However,if room temperature isexpected to dropbelow 60??F_follow, the sameinstructionsas for extended vacations.

Seticemakertothe OFF(up) position and shut off watersupply to refrigerator_

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specifically trained to see,ice SEARS appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you.,. '5NeService What We SeE'

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 to time_ The Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance

agreement give protection from unexpected repair bills. Contact your salesperson or nearest service center for details_