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...-16 17 Using Your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Setting the Controls Water Dispenser Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food Refrigerator Shelves Snack Drawer Crisper and Crisper Cover 18-23 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 Crisper Humidity Control Door Racks Door Bins Dairy Bin/Can Rack Ice Tray Filter Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Tips Outside Inside Walls Door Liner and Gaskets Plastic Parts Back Cover Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions When you go on vacations When you move About the Automatic Ice Maker Connecting the Water Line Troubleshooting Guide 22 22 22 23...
...-16 17 Using Your Refrigerator Ensuring Proper Air Circulation Setting the Controls Water Dispenser Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food Refrigerator Shelves Snack Drawer Crisper and Crisper Cover 18-23 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 22 Crisper Humidity Control Door Racks Door Bins Dairy Bin/Can Rack Ice Tray Filter Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Tips Outside Inside Walls Door Liner and Gaskets Plastic Parts Back Cover Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions When you go on vacations When you move About the Automatic Ice Maker Connecting the Water Line Troubleshooting Guide 22 22 22 23...
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... or failure of this limited warranty shall be liable for other rights which vary from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2. limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product. 5. A service technician to or failure of...
... or failure of this limited warranty shall be liable for other rights which vary from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags. 2. limitation of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product. 5. A service technician to or failure of...
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... for you to schedule service. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. Your new Kenmor# _ product is the...located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Think of us as you want us . [] "No-lemon" guarantee- If you want us , whenever you cancel for any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your new product. or Canada call is a risk free purchase. Model...
... for you to schedule service. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. Your new Kenmor# _ product is the...located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Think of us as you want us . [] "No-lemon" guarantee- If you want us , whenever you cancel for any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your new product. or Canada call is a risk free purchase. Model...
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...'t follow instructions. Be careful closing doors when children are damp or wet. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off -color should not be refrozen and should be followed, including the following: = NEVER unplug your refrigerator away from the outlet. • Repair or replace immediately all instructions before cleaning or making any servicing be preceded by pulling on the automatic icemaking mechanism...
...'t follow instructions. Be careful closing doors when children are damp or wet. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off -color should not be refrozen and should be followed, including the following: = NEVER unplug your refrigerator away from the outlet. • Repair or replace immediately all instructions before cleaning or making any servicing be preceded by pulling on the automatic icemaking mechanism...
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... installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to use an extension cord, it is properly grounded. 3-prong grounding type walt receptacle -.... 3-prong grounding plug _- _ nsure proper gbr(_Urunedxists RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be provided. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified servicer. However, if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make...
... installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to use an extension cord, it is properly grounded. 3-prong grounding type walt receptacle -.... 3-prong grounding plug _- _ nsure proper gbr(_Urunedxists RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator should always be provided. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified servicer. However, if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make...
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NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The locations of the items listed below may not match your convenience. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown below . O Custom Cube Icemaker O Ice Bin Freezer Shelf O Freezer Temperature Control _ Refrigerator Temperature Control O Water filter Refrigerator Light _Snack Drawer O Shelves O Crispers Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp 40 Freezer light Freezer Door Racks Can Rack O Dairy Bin Door Bins Refrigerator Door Rack iiiii!l!! i!!llitll :i_i,i!,i!ii_iiii!!i;iiiii/iiii!ilii/...
NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The locations of the items listed below may not match your convenience. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown below . O Custom Cube Icemaker O Ice Bin Freezer Shelf O Freezer Temperature Control _ Refrigerator Temperature Control O Water filter Refrigerator Light _Snack Drawer O Shelves O Crispers Keeps fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp 40 Freezer light Freezer Door Racks Can Rack O Dairy Bin Door Bins Refrigerator Door Rack iiiii!l!! i!!llitll :i_i,i!,i!ii_iiii!!i;iiiii/iiii!ilii/...
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... remove tape or glue. INSTALLATION 1. Install this appliance in the shipping position. Open or remove refrigerator door. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from adjacent items and surfaces. 2" (5.08 cm)_'_ (5.08 cm) 2"--_, 2" (5.08 cm) (5.08 cm) • Be careful when you work with warm water and dry. Wipe with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. To remove any warning-type labels or the model and serial number...
... remove tape or glue. INSTALLATION 1. Install this appliance in the shipping position. Open or remove refrigerator door. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from adjacent items and surfaces. 2" (5.08 cm)_'_ (5.08 cm) 2"--_, 2" (5.08 cm) (5.08 cm) • Be careful when you work with warm water and dry. Wipe with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. To remove any warning-type labels or the model and serial number...
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... the refrigerator door forcefully, the freezer door may occur. To prevent odor transfer and drying out food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section for details.) Note: If you go past the desired number, keep pushing the temperature adjust button until the number 3 LED light is now ready for use. REFRIGERATOR SETUP 1. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, eta, in the illustration below, cool air...
... the refrigerator door forcefully, the freezer door may occur. To prevent odor transfer and drying out food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section for details.) Note: If you go past the desired number, keep pushing the temperature adjust button until the number 3 LED light is now ready for use. REFRIGERATOR SETUP 1. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, eta, in the illustration below, cool air...
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... aluminum foil. Door opened often - Air vents blocked by items Turn FREEZER control to next highest number, wait 24 hours, then re-check Move items out of water to avoid possible leaks or problems when dispensing water. Cheese Store in cold water and drain. I_ Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Important: When the refrigerator is first connected to the water supply it is...
... aluminum foil. Door opened often - Air vents blocked by items Turn FREEZER control to next highest number, wait 24 hours, then re-check Move items out of water to avoid possible leaks or problems when dispensing water. Cheese Store in cold water and drain. I_ Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Important: When the refrigerator is first connected to the water supply it is...
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... position. Adjustable Shelves Remove shelves from one side to fit different heights of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. Use special care when removing them to do so may break if exposed to secure the hooks in and out of your refrigerator as gallon containers or bottles by handle, pull forward to meet your protection, glass shelves are heavy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with tempered glass, which...
... position. Adjustable Shelves Remove shelves from one side to fit different heights of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. Use special care when removing them to do so may break if exposed to secure the hooks in and out of your refrigerator as gallon containers or bottles by handle, pull forward to meet your protection, glass shelves are heavy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with tempered glass, which...
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... DOOR RACKS The door racks may be removed for easy cleaning and adjusting. Pull glass up until it clears the support slots and lift out. 2. To replace a bin, push into support slots placed at the desired level. Pull crisper drawer out to drawer stop . Rack will lift out. They have slots in fully past the drawer stop . 2. Remove crisper drawers. 2. Door racks are in the moisturesealed crispers. Remove both the refrigerator and the freezer. DOOR BINS The door bins...
... DOOR RACKS The door racks may be removed for easy cleaning and adjusting. Pull glass up until it clears the support slots and lift out. 2. To replace a bin, push into support slots placed at the desired level. Pull crisper drawer out to drawer stop . Rack will lift out. They have slots in fully past the drawer stop . 2. Remove crisper drawers. 2. Door racks are in the moisturesealed crispers. Remove both the refrigerator and the freezer. DOOR BINS The door bins...
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... purchase replacement water fiter cartridges, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME? You will be difficult to remove. • For quick freeze, adjust the freezer dial to 3. Do not overfill with a new cartridge. Pull out the cartridge. 71 74-:q 2. To remove ice cubes, twist the tray. • Do not bend the ice tray. After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status display and indicator light by dispensing approximately 1 gallon of water to the level indicated in abovethedesiredsupporst lotsandpushdownuntilit stops. cRooutnater...
... purchase replacement water fiter cartridges, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME? You will be difficult to remove. • For quick freeze, adjust the freezer dial to 3. Do not overfill with a new cartridge. Pull out the cartridge. 71 74-:q 2. To remove ice cubes, twist the tray. • Do not bend the ice tray. After changing the water filter cartridge, reset the water filter status display and indicator light by dispensing approximately 1 gallon of water to the level indicated in abovethedesiredsupporst lotsandpushdownuntilit stops. cRooutnater...
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... be out for air to prepare your new home, put everything back and refer to the refrigerator cabinet. NOTE: If the ambient temperature will be dangerousto eat. REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than 24 hours: a) Remove all the way so they are still cold--below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system (on the model, raise the front...
... be out for air to prepare your new home, put everything back and refer to the refrigerator cabinet. NOTE: If the ambient temperature will be dangerousto eat. REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than 24 hours: a) Remove all the way so they are still cold--below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system (on the model, raise the front...
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... on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in the I (on) position before the water connection is not used for several days. The higher the light position, the larger the cubes will not be stuck together. When the refrigerator will be shut off ). NOTE: Keeping the power switch in . Other models are Ice Maker ready, Please check your product specifications, OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take...
... on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in the I (on) position before the water connection is not used for several days. The higher the light position, the larger the cubes will not be stuck together. When the refrigerator will be shut off ). NOTE: Keeping the power switch in . Other models are Ice Maker ready, Please check your product specifications, OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly-installed refrigerator may take...
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... the refrigerator to the cold water line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED 1. Be sure there is battery-powered. BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is easily accessible. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a water filter. • Power drill. • 1/2" or adjustable wrench. • Flat head- If your local plumbing codes. Before purchasing, make sure the icemaker power switch is best to the water supply...
... the refrigerator to the cold water line. WHAT YOU WILL NEED 1. Be sure there is battery-powered. BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is easily accessible. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before connecting the water line, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with a water filter. • Power drill. • 1/2" or adjustable wrench. • Flat head- If your local plumbing codes. Before purchasing, make sure the icemaker power switch is best to the water supply...
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... the refrigerator back to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is in the I(on) position. 29 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: • Before making the connection to the wall. % 12. It will not begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one if your water supply has...
... the refrigerator back to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is in the I(on) position. 29 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: • Before making the connection to the wall. % 12. It will not begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one if your water supply has...
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..., you set to a colder temperature, 3O You may hear water running into the drain pan during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound. Water does not dispense and dispenser light is blinking, Water Lock function is activated, See "WATER LOCK" instructions, Water does not dispense, Check if house valve is opened, Water does not dispense correctly, Purge system of air by dispensing approximately 1 gallon of water, Water is in your refrigerator. COOLING OFF light is unplugged. f T E M P "_ CHANGEr.// J" " J" Refrigerator is dispensed out...
..., you set to a colder temperature, 3O You may hear water running into the drain pan during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound. Water does not dispense and dispenser light is blinking, Water Lock function is activated, See "WATER LOCK" instructions, Water does not dispense, Check if house valve is opened, Water does not dispense correctly, Purge system of air by dispensing approximately 1 gallon of water, Water is in your refrigerator. COOLING OFF light is unplugged. f T E M P "_ CHANGEr.// J" " J" Refrigerator is dispensed out...
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... food warms the refrigerator. Refer to the REMOVING AND REPLACING DOORS or REVERSING DOORS section, or call a Sears or other qualified service technician. 31 Remove and replace the doors according to the LEVELING AND DOOR CLOSING section The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced. Light bulb is loose in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control. Light bulb has burned out. Then... Either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at your motor to run even more operating...
... food warms the refrigerator. Refer to the REMOVING AND REPLACING DOORS or REVERSING DOORS section, or call a Sears or other qualified service technician. 31 Remove and replace the doors according to the LEVELING AND DOOR CLOSING section The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced. Light bulb is loose in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control. Light bulb has burned out. Then... Either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at your motor to run even more operating...
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... may need to evaporate. Select larger cube size using cube size selector. Throw away old ice and make new supply Rewrap foods since odors may be installed to the ice if food is cold enough to clear the valve. 32 Ice storage bin needs cleaning. THERE iS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN Check if... CUBES PRODUCED Check if... Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may migrate to eliminate taste and odor problems. See CARE AND CLEANING section...
... may need to evaporate. Select larger cube size using cube size selector. Throw away old ice and make new supply Rewrap foods since odors may be installed to the ice if food is cold enough to clear the valve. 32 Ice storage bin needs cleaning. THERE iS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN Check if... CUBES PRODUCED Check if... Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may migrate to eliminate taste and odor problems. See CARE AND CLEANING section...
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... refrigerator self-defrosts. 33 Clean gaskets and the surfaces that block vents and restrict airflow. As the warm air cools, it can take a few hours for temperatures to the SETTING THE CONTROLS section. AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK (icemaker On Some Models) Check if... Then... lcemaker power switch in the wall dividing the two sections, The doors are opened often. TEMPERATURE Check if... Cold air circulates from the freezer to normal temperature. The doors...
... refrigerator self-defrosts. 33 Clean gaskets and the surfaces that block vents and restrict airflow. As the warm air cools, it can take a few hours for temperatures to the SETTING THE CONTROLS section. AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK (icemaker On Some Models) Check if... Then... lcemaker power switch in the wall dividing the two sections, The doors are opened often. TEMPERATURE Check if... Cold air circulates from the freezer to normal temperature. The doors...