Page 2 - Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 ; • I Warranty and Protection Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 I Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions; What You Need to Know About; Labels
I Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference, it provides the proper use and maintenance information. In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our applia...
Page 4 - A WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
I Important Safety Instructions A WARNING To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read a!! instructions before using the refrigerator. 2. Observe ail local codes and ordinances. 3. Be su...
Page 5 - Q Warranty; Warranty; Full One Year Warranty on Refrigemtor; Product Record
Q Warranty Warranty Full One Year Warranty on Refrigemtor For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with it, Sears wiil repair it, free of charge, if defective in materiai or workmanship. The ice and w...
Page 6 - Protection Agreements; Master Protection Agreements; In Canada; Maintenance Agreements
Protection Agreements In the IJ,S.A. 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 whe...
Page 7 - Instollation; Location; Measuring the Opening; Leveling; A CAUTION
Instollation Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipm ent. Rem ove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not rem ove the serial plate. Location • Do not Install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material. • Do not inst...
Page 8 - Installation; Note; Door and Drawer Removal
Installation 4 Using the hex head driver, turn each of these adjustment screws CB) to raise or lower the rear of the refrigerator. 5. Using the carpenter’s level, make sure front of refrigerator Is 'A" [ 6 mm) or lA bubble higher than back of refrigerator and that the refrigerator is level from ...
Page 9 - Pullout Freezer Drawer; A DANGER
Installation Pullout Freezer Drawer A DANGER To prevent accidental child entrapment or suffocation risk, do not remove the divider in the top freezer basket. A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. A...
Page 10 - Door Reinstallation
Installation Door Reinstallation 1 . Install hinge assem blies; • Install top hinge loosely with hex head screws. • Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 2 . Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin. 3. W hile holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top hinge with hex h...
Page 11 - Freezer Handle; Notes
I Installation Freezer Handle Materials Needed • Gloves to protect hands.• Phillips screwdriver.• Plastic handle removal card [or '/ 3 2 " thick plastic card). Retain the card. Notes • There is a slight curve to the freezer handle. • For proper installation, be sure handle is oriented as shown. ...
Page 12 - Connecting the Water Supply; AWARNIN
Instollation Connecting the Water Supply AWARNIN To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before installing ice maker. • Do not attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level....
Page 13 - Opening and Closing Your; WARNING; CAUTION
I Instollation Opening and Closing Your Fresh Food Doors Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors. Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another. There is a vertically-hinged section on the left fresh food door called the SmartSeal. When the left door i...
Page 14 - Temperature Controls; Touch Temperature Controls; Warm Cabinet Surfaces; Moisture Control Switch
Temperature Controls Touch Temperature Controls The controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator compartment. Note • The freezer control turns the cooling system on. Neither section will cool if freezer is set to OFF. Control Initial Control Settings After plugging the refrigerator in, ...
Page 15 - Fresh Food Features; Shelves; Door Storage; Dairy Center
Fresh Food Features Shelves A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Never attempt to adjust a shelf that is loaded with food. • Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf. • Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nick...
Page 16 - Temperature-Controlled Drawer; Freezer Features; DANGER
Fresh Food Features Crisper Drawers The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetabie storage. Controls The Crisper Controls reguiate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawer. Siide the control toward the LOW setting for produce with outer skins. Siide the c...
Page 17 - Automatic Ice Maker; Operating Instructions
Automatic Ice Maker Connect the ice maker to the water supply as instructed on page 12. Proper water flow and a level refrigerator are essential for optimal ice maker performance. Operating Instructions • Confirm ice bin is in place and ice m aker arm is down. • After freezer section reaches between...
Page 18 - Food Storage Tips; Fresh Food Storage; Fruits and Vegetables; Frozen Food Storage; Packaqinq Foods for Freezinq
Food Storage Tips Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food com partm ent of a refrigerator should be kept between 34°-40° F [1°-4° C) with an optim um tem perature of 37° F [3° C). To check the tem perature, place an appliance therm om eter in a glass of water and place in the center of the refrigerator....
Page 21 - Care and Cleaning; Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Care and Cleaning A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power. A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Read and follow manufacturer’s direc...
Page 22 - Removing Odors From; Energy Saving Tips
Care and Cleaning Removing Odors From Refrigerator A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power. 1. Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF. 2 . Disconnect power to the ref...
Page 23 - I Care and CIcaninj; Replacing Light Bulbs; Freezer
I Care and CIcaninj Replacing Light Bulbs A WARNING To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect power. A CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the...
Page 24 - Preparing for Vacation
Care and Cleaning Preparing for Vacation For short vacations or absences (three months or less): 1 . Rem ove all perishables. 2 . If no one will be checking in on the refrigerator during your absence, rem ove all frozen item s also. 3. Since your refrigerator has an automatic ice m aker: • Shut off ...
Page 25 - Operating Sounds
Operating Sounds Improvements in refrigeration design may produce sounds in your new refrigerator that are different or were not present in an older model. These improvements were made to create a refrigerator that is better at preserving food, is more energy efficient, and is quieter overall. Becau...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO Freezer control and lights are on, but compressor is not operating • Refrigerator is in defrost mode. • Normal operation. Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. Crisper drawer temperature is too • Refrigerator controi settings are too iow. • S...
Page 27 - ibleshootinj
ibleshootinj PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator • Humidity ievels are high or door has been been opened frequently. • Check gaskets for proper seai. • See page 14 or 16 to adjust your controis. • Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficientiy ...
Page 28 - Ice
Troubleshooting Ice PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Refrigerator is leaking water • Plastic tubing was used to complete water connection. • The manufacturer recommends using copper tubing for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause leakage. Sears is not responsible for property damage...
Page 29 - Your Home; In your home; Our Home; maintenance agreement (Canada) on a product serviced by Sears:; «il
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