Kenmore 60509- Manuals

5 Warranty Information KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will rece...

6 Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agree...

7 Ice Maker Ice Bucket Freezer Shelf Auxiliary Freezer Control Refrigerator Control (Some Models) Deli Drawer Cover Deli Drawer Half Shelf Full Shelf Crisper Cover Crisper Drawers Ice Tray Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door Tall Bottle Retainer Door Bin Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Toe Grille garage te...

8 First Steps 2. Install left toe grille cover onto slot on left side of toe grille. Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The cabinet should be level at the front and rear. • The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from...

9 First Steps 3. Attach toe grille to cabinet. WARNING The anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual. Failure to do so will result in injury. To level the cabinet using the front rollers: 1 Remove the toe grille. 2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or ⅜...

10 NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT Before you begin, turn the refrigerator t...

11 First Steps Door Stop Screw Door Stop Washer Hinge Pin Bottom Hinge Toe Grille Screws A Toe Grille Cover Toe Grille Support Anti-tip Bracket B Toe Grille Cover Toe Grille Support Anti-tip Bracket 7. Remove three screws on bottom hinge and anti-tip bracket (if equipped) with ⅜” socket wrench. 8. R...

12 First Steps Screw Handle Mounting Screw Button Plug Lock Handle Over Mounting Screw Handle Style 1To remove refrigerator handle: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door. 2. Slide handle straight up and pull handle o...

13 Handle Style 2To remove refrigerator metal handle: 1. Loosen the set screw on the rounded part of the handle. 2. Remove the 2 screws from the top of the handle. 3. Remove rounded part of handle from mounting screw on face of door. To attach refrigerator metal handle: 1. Place rounded part of hand...

14 First Steps To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles by inverting the handle removed from the refrigerator door and attaching to the freezer door. Invert the handle removed from freezer door and attach ...

15 Before installing the water supply line, you will need:• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi. • A water supply line made of ¼” (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine t...

16 Setting the Temperature Controls Auxiliary Freezer Control Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls (some models) Cool Down Period To ensure safe food...

17 Refrigerator/Freezer Control Normal Cold Colder Allow 24 hrs for adjustments Temperature Adjustment • Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. • For colder temperatures, adjust the knob towards Colder. • For warmer temperatures, adj...

18 CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers ar...

19 Door Rack Optional Features Crisper Humidity Control (some models) The crisper humidity control, present on the crisper drawers of some models, allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper. This can extend the life of fresh vegetables that keep best in high humidity. Low Humidity High Hum...

20 Crispers (some models) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be...

21 Energy saving ideas • Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the room, out of direct sunlight, and away from heating products or registers. Do not place the refrigerator next to heat-producing appliances such as a range, oven, or dishwasher. If this is not possible, a section of cabinetry...

22 Ice Service ON OFF Wire Signal Arm Turning your ice maker on After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it as far back as possible. Lower the wire signal arm to its “down” or ON position. Turning ...

23 NOTE Rigid foam insulation is very energy efficient, but is not a sound insulator. IMPORTANT During the automatic defrost cycle, you may notice a red glow in the vents on the back wall of your freezer compartment. This is normal during the defrost cycle. Normal Operating Sounds Understanding the ...

24 Care & Cleaning IMPORTANT If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operati...

26 Never Clean Condenser (some models) If your refrigerator is equipped with a “Never Clean” condenser, there’s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in y...

27 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models) Ice maker is not ...

28 Before You Call PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION ODORS IN REFRIGERATOR Interior is dirty. • Interior needs to be cleaned. • Food with strong odors is in refrigerator. • See table of Care and Cleaning Tips in CARE & CLEANING section. • Cover food tightly. OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will ...