Kenmore 70443- Manuals

Page 2 - Numbers; throughout this manual are labeled with a; Definitions; This is the safety alert symbol. It is used; Important Safety

2 Record Model/Serial Numbers Please Read and Save these Instructions This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation tha...

Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions (Continued); Proper Disposal of Your Appliance; Risk of Child Entrapment; WARNING; Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and; NEVER; use these items to play. Cartons

3 Important Safety Instructions (Continued) Proper Disposal of Your Appliance Risk of Child Entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your appli...

Page 4 - Electrical Information; into a properly grounded three-prong

4 Important Safety Instructions (Continued) Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Electrical Information • The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electr...

Page 5 - Warranty Information; KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY; Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies

5 Warranty Information 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 installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective produ...

Page 6 - Master Protection Agreements; Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.; Sears Installation Service

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 Agreem...

Page 7 - Features at a Glance; *Features may vary according to model

7 Features at a Glance *Features may vary according to model Ice Bin *Fresh Food Ice Maker Flipper Guide *Incandescent Light Water Filter Dairy Compartment Spill-Proof ® Shelves Flipper Mullion Crisper Drawer*Door Bin Freezer Baskets Adjustable Hinges Deli Drawer Crisper Drawer Spill- Proof ® Shelve...

Page 8 - CAUTION; front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air; Installation; This Use & Care Guide provides general; Location

8 CAUTION Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C). The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator.Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulat...

Page 9 - Door Opening; Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors; Guidelines for final positioning of your; Toe Grille Must; To raise; Leveling Freezer Door; To level the freezer door:; NOTE; shut by themselves within a 20 degree

9 Door Opening Installation A B Grab Drawer at Center from Both Sides Then Pull Drawer Out Push Against Freezer Drawer 4. Tighten four drawer screws. 5. Recheck gasket seal. Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary) Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners...

Page 10 - until it contacts the floor.; Install the toe grille by fitting into place.; To adjust the door stop:; Rotate door stop until it makes contact

10 Installation (Continued) 4. After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the floor. Raise Lower Anti-tip Leg Door Door 5. Install the toe grille by fitting into place. NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door. To adjust the door stop: Door stop is adjust...

Page 11 - To adjust the flipper mullion:; Loosen the screw located on the flipper; Raising/Lowering Door; Adjust flipper mullion height. For; Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height

11 To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select models): 1. Remove all food items from door bins on door being adjusted. 2. Open doors to 90 degrees. Open Door 90 Degrees Bottom of Door Installation (Continued) NOTE Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been leveled wi...

Page 12 - Door Removal Instructions; To remove the refrigerator doors:; you press inward on the outer sleeve while; Getting Through Narrow Spaces; To prepare for removing the doors:

12 NOTE DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge. Door Removal Instructions Press Press Approximately 5 feet Water Line To remove the refrigerator doors: 1. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. 2. Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides o...

Page 14 - Installing Door Handles; Mounting Freezer Handles; with supplied Allen wrench.; Door Handle Mounting Instructions

14 CAUTION Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles may be sharp. NOTE All set screws should be tightened so that the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to freezer and refrigerator doors...

Page 15 - IMPORTANT; Ensure that your water supply line; Connecting the Water Supply; water supply and

15 IMPORTANT Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes. CAUTION To Avoid Property Damage:• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼ inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tu...

Page 16 - Figure 2; With steel clamp and screw, secure; ON; water supply at shutoff valve

16 Connecting the Water Supply Steel Clamp Stainless Steel water Line Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Water Valve 6 ft. Stainless Steel water line from household water supply Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Figure 2 Figure 1 Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Steel Clamp Brass C...

Page 17 - Controls; Enlarged view of user interface; or; Options May Vary; on off

17 Controls User Interface (options may vary) Enlarged view of user interface display menu (options may vary) options ( ∧ or ∨ ) Used to enter and exit the options menu and make selections. exit Toggles the options and run modes. control locked While in the locked state, you will not be able to chan...

Page 18 - Setting cooling temperatures; ) indicator to adjust; power off; light will be illuminated; cube; crush; illuminated above the

18 Controls (Continued) Setting cooling temperatures 1. Down ( v) and Up (^ ) indicators are located beside the displayed temperatures. 2. Press the ( v) or (^ ) indicator to adjust the temperature to the desired setting. The temperature display will begin to blink with the first touch. After five s...

Page 19 - and refrigerator “; Power Failure; temp alarm may also be illuminated until; Freezer Temp; an alarm will sound and the door ajar; Flapper

19 NOTE Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated. The ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes can be made with standard trays. Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and i...

Page 20 - Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser; Begin filling the tank by pressing and; filter to malfunction.; On and Off; This signal arm should not be used to

20 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser Priming the Water Supply System 1. Begin filling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking glass against the water dispenser paddle. 2. Keep the glass in this position until water comes out of the dispenser. It may take about 1½ minutes. 3. Continue dispensin...

Page 21 - Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips; water supply or the water supply is turned; Cleaning the Ice Maker; and

21 Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (Continued) Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by holding the On/Off soft-touch icon for three seconds. • The following sounds are normal when the ice make...

Page 22 - Adjusting Ice Bin Auger; When removing or replacing the ice bin,; DO NOT; rotate the auger in the ice bin.

22 Adjusting Ice Bin Auger Auger IMPORTANT When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated, you must realign the auger by turning it in 45 degree turns (see below) until the ice bin fits into place with the drive mechanism. If the ...

Page 23 - Storage Features; Your refrigerator includes; glass; To Change the Position of a Shelf:; Replace by inserting the mounting; Shelf features; Crisper Humidity Control; with the Humidity Control set on Higher; Shelf; Features may vary according to model.

23 Storage Features Your refrigerator includes Spill-Proof TM glass shelves that are designed to catch and hold accidental spills.You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting brackets that attach to slotted supports at the rear of...

Page 24 - Deli Drawer; Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese.; Adjustable Door Bin

24 To Remove the Crisper Drawer for Cleaning: 1. Pull the drawer out until it stops. 2. Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer. Adjusting Crisper Humidity Removing Crisper Drawer Higher Humidity Lower Humidity humidity control Storage Features (continued) Deli Drawer Ideal for storage of deli...

Page 25 - to their full extension and lift out.; and lifting it from the retainer clips.

25 Storage Features (Continued) Dairy Compartment Freezer Features (varies by model) To Remove Upper Basket 1. Remove all items from basket. 2. Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full extension and lift out. Removing Upper Basket To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retaine...

Page 26 - Dividers; Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out.; To reposition the pivoting divider (some; Lower Basket Pivoting Divider; Spill Guard Tray should be hand

26 Storage Features (Continued) Dividers Lift up on the front of the divider and pull out. Basket Divider Basket Divider Retainers Stabilizer Bar To reposition the pivoting divider (some models), lift up and slide to desired location. The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed. Lower Basket ...

Page 27 - Storing Food and Saving Energy; Ideas for Storing Foods; Wash items and remove excess water.; Ideas for Saving Energy

27 Storing Food and Saving Energy Ideas for Storing Foods Fresh Food Storage • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34°F and 40°F with an optimum temperature of 37°F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • St...

Page 28 - You may hear air; Normal Operating Sounds and Sights

28 Understanding the Sounds You May Hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. The following is a lis...

Page 29 - Changing the Filter; Water Filter Status; • Maximum Rated Pressure - 100 pounds; The

29 Changing the Filter Locating the Filters Your refrigerator is equipped with water filtering system. The water filter system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. Water Filter The water filter is located at the top right side of the fresh food compartment....

Page 30 - Protecting Your Investment; Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.; plumbing connections.

30 Care & Cleaning Protecting Your Investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. • Remove adhesive labels by hand. Do not use razor blades or ...

Page 32 - Short

32 Care & Cleaning (continued) Ice Chute Extension (some models) The ice chute extension is designed to better direct ice flow into containers. Push Upward Until the Extension Snaps in Place Pull Down Press Here Firmly Installing the Ice Chute Extension 1. Turn the refrigerator off using the but...

Page 33 - Replacing LED Lights; To Replace LED Lights:; Unplug your refrigerator’s power; LED Light Board Removal

33 Care & Cleaning (continued) Replacing LED Lights (select models) The fresh food compartments of your refrigerator may have LED lights. Always use Frigidaire parts for replacement. To Replace LED Lights: 1. Unplug your refrigerator’s power cord. 2. Remove light cover by pushing up and out. 3. ...

Page 34 - Ordering Replacement LED Lights; To Replace Light Bulbs:; Freezer Light; Refrigerator Light

34 Care & Cleaning (continued) Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs through the dealer where you bought the refrigerator. Replacing Light Bulbs (select models) Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include incandescent light bulbs that will need replacing fr...

Page 35 - Before You Call; CONCERN; Ice maker is

35 Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice maker is not making any ice. • Ice maker is turned off. • Refrigerator is not connected to water line or water valve is not open. • The water supply line is kinked. • The water filter is not seated properly. • The wat...

Page 38 - Drawers are; RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR; Compressor; • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into; Refrigerator; • Room or outside

38 CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. • Door was closed too hard, causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. It rocks on the floor when moved slightly. • Refrigerator is touching a wall or cabinet. • Close both door...