Kenmore Elite 21.6 cu. ft. French Door Bottom-freezer Refrigerator w/ Water Dispenser - White ENERGY STAR- Manuals

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7 CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL ELECTRICAL & GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system WKDWXVHG&)&VRU+&)&VFKORURpXRURFDUERQVRUK\GURFKORURpXRURFDUERQV&)&VDQG+&)&VDUH believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other ...

8 PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. NOTE: This guide covers several di ff erent models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match ...

9 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING WARNING UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning- type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator, ...

10 INSTALLATION (continued) 1. To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled and installed on a solidly constructed If required, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be turned...

11 HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen wrench. NOTE: Removing the d...

To replace, place the handle on the door by fitting the handle footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening the set screw with a 1/8 in. Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a ¼ in. Allen wrench. REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE/REP...

13 To remove the left refrigerator door: On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out of the collet on the connector by pressing the release ring (see picture below). 1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). Lift up the cover (2). 2. Remove the cover.3. Pull out the tube (...

14 After inserting, pull the tube to make sure that it is secure and reinsert the clip. Tube Scale Mark Collet Clip Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10).2. Line up the holes in the top hinge with the holes in the top of the refrigerator. Insert an...

15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket 1 by lifting the basket from the rail system. Remove the screw 2 from the rail on both sides. Grasp the drawer on each side and pull it up to separate it from the rails. Using two hands, slide both bars in s...

16 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Pull out each rail to full extension. Low er the door into its final position and tighten the screws 3 located on both sides. With the drawer pulled out to full extension, insert the lower basket 4 in the rail assembly. Grasp the drawer on each side and hook door supports...

17 LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing, plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet and push the refrigerator into the oQDOSRVLWLRQ Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the right and one on the left. Adjust the legs to alter the tilt from front...

18 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: The dispenser will not work if any door is left open or if the control lock is engaged. • The Refrigerator Temp Control ranges from 33°F to 46°F (0°C to 8°C). Press the Refrigerator button to cycle through the available temperature settings one i...

19 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CAUTION To reduce the risk of scratching the door or breaking the door mullion, please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in. Door Alarm • When power is connected to the refrigerator, the door alarm is initially set to ON. When you press the Door...

21 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check date code to ensure freshness. STORING FROZEN FOODNOTE: Check a freezer guide...

22 REFRIGERATOR SECTION WATER DISPENSER To dispense cold water, push on the dispenser switch with a glass. WATER TRAY To remove the tray, press down on either of the front corners and pull out. NOTE : There is no drain beneath the tray. You may need to empty the tray of any liquid that collects in i...

24 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR To remove the glass1. Lift up the glass under the crisper cover. 2. Pull the glass up and out. NOTE : Pantry drawer not shown for clarity. PANTRY DRAWER This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items and beverages. (Do not use this drawer for vegetables or items...

25 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 1. To remove the Durabase, open the drawer to full extension 1 . Push the Durabase to the back as much as possible, tilt the front of the Durabase up, and then lift it up and out 2 . 2. To replace, tilt the back of the Durabase into the dra...

26 WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water • Approximately every 6 months. • When the water indicator turns on. • When the water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. • Rotate the water up into position and close the cover. The cover...

27 Performance Data Sheet The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or HTXDOWRWKHSHUPLVVLEOHOLPLWIRUZDWHUOHDYLQJWKHV\VWHPDVVSHFLoHGLQ16)$16,6WDQGDUGDQG6WDQGDUG * Based on the use of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts 6\VWHPWHVWHGD...

28 It is essential that the manufacturer’s recommended installation, maintenance and water replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised. NOTE: While the testing was performed under standard laboratory conditions, actual performance may vary. For estimated costs of...

29 WATER FILTER WATER FILTER WATER FILTER State of California Department of Public Health Water Treatment Device Certificate Number Date Issued: December 15, 2009 2019 09 - Manufacturer: Sears Roebuck and Co. The water treatment device(s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements ...

30 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Explosion Hazard 8VHQRQpDPPDEOHFOHDQHU)DLOXUHWRGRVRFDQUHVXOW LQoUHH[SORVLRQRUGHDWK Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost DXWRPDWLFDOO\KRZHYHUFOHDQERWKVHFWLRQVDERXWRQFHD month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS v Unplug refrig...

31 CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING LIGHT REPLACEMENT NOTE: The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are LED interior lighting, and service should be performed E\DTXDOLoHGWHFKQLFLDQ WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a Compartment Light, either unplug WKHUHIULJHUDWRURUWXUQRçS...

32 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not covered by the refrigerator warranty. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage.Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator part...

33 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ,QVWDOOWKHVKXWRçYDOYHRQWKHQHDUHVWIUHTXHQWO\XVHG drinking water line. 6+872))7+(0$,1:$7(56833/< Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible. It is best to connect...

34 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE )/86+2877+(78%,1* Turn the main water supply on and pXVKRXWWKHWXELQJXQWLOWKHZDWHU is clear. 6KXWWKHZDWHURçDWWKHZDWHU valve after about one quart of ZDWHUKDVEHHQpXVKHGWKURXJKWKH tubing. . CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: Before making the connection to the ref...

35 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Refrigerator and Freezer section are not cooling. The refrigerator control is set to OFF (some models). Turn the control ON. Refer to the Setting the Controls section for proper temperature settings. Refrigerator is set to Demo Mode. Demo Mo...

41 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Clicking The defrost control will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control on some models) will also click when cycling on and Rç Normal Operation Rattling Rattling noises may co...

42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors will not close correctly or pop open. Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear the door and door shelves. Ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins, or baskets are out of position. Push bins a...

Kenmore Connect™ System Kenmore Connect (On some models) 43 Should you experience any problems with your refrigerator, it has the capability of transmitting data via your telephone to the Kenmore Connect Team. This gives you the capability of speak-ing directly to our trained specialists. The specia...

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