Sears Kenmore Top-mount Refrigerator- Manuals

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.Read all instructions before using this appliance. • NEVER unplug your refriger...

6 WARNING DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced exposing...

7 CFC DISPOSAL ELECTRICAL & GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS WARNING Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone. IMPORTANT: Please read carefully. TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD The refrigerator s...

8 PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of...

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 Shock Hazard: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the refrigerator in a wet or damp area. WARNING 2” (5.08 cm) 2” (5.08 cm) 2” (5.08 cm) 2” (5.08 cm) INSTALLATION The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 V...

11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Disconne ct the el e ctrical supply to the refriger ator befor e installing. Failu r e to do so could r esult in serious inju r y or d e ath. • Do not put hand s , f e et or other obj e cts into the air vents , base grill e , or bottom o...

12 REPLACING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR Lower the door onto the bottom hinge pin. Place the hinge pin of the middle hinge bracket inside of the hinge pin insert on top of the door. Hold the door in place and line the middle hinge bracket with the holes in the refrigerator housing. Use the two bolts and p...

13 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REVERSING THE DOORS WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Remove food and any Adjustable Shelves or Door Bins from doors. Failure to do so could result in serious injury...

14 Using 10mm or 13 / 32 inch socket wrench, remove the three bolts and lift off the top hinge. Set parts aside. Top Hinge Slightly lift up the refrigerator door and remove it. Middle Hinge Bracket Hinge Pin Turn the freezer door upside down on a non-scratch surface. Loosen the screw to remove the D...

15 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Loosen the handle mounting fastener with a ¼” hex wrench. Fastener Unscrew the plug button with your fingers by rotating it counterclockwise; it will loosen and fall free. Plug button Install the plug button on the left side and install the handle mounting fastener on th...

17 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Insert the Decorative Screw into the outer hole on the right side of the housing. Attach cover on the right side. Cover is force-fitted. Decorative Screw REATTACHING THE DOORS Place the freezer door down over the Hinge Pin on the Middle Hinge Pin Bracket. Place the Upper...

18 Install the refrigerator handle by adjusting the handle footprints to fit the mounting fasteners. Tighten the set screws with a 3/32” hex wrench. Screw Wrench Handle Install the Hinge Hole Pug and the two screws on the top of the handle with a screwdriver. Screws Handle Hinge Hole Plug After swit...

19 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING To avoid vibration, the unit must be leveled. If necessary, adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Your refrigerator has two Front Leveling Screws - one on the...

20 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS AIRFLOW In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at the top of the freezer and circulates down. Air enters through the top vent of the refrigerator, t...

21 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 FOODNOT...

23 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The glass shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier. Doing so will also reduce the amount of time the refr...

24 To remove the crisper cover: 1. Remove both crisper drawers.2. Remove the crisper glass.3. While holding the support and crisper cover, pull up and out. DOOR BINS The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjustment. 1. To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2. T...

25 WATER FILTER WATER FILTER It is recommended that you replace the water filter:• Approximately every 6 months. • When the Filter Exchange indicator turns on. • When the water dispenser output decreases. • When the ice cubes are smaller than normal. Remove the old water filter NOTE: Replacing the w...

26 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Performance Data Sheet Models Number ADQ72910907 Use with replacement cartridge ADQ72910907 This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standards 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the ...

27 CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL C...

28 POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen. 2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. WHEN YOU GO ON VACATIONIf you choose to lea...

29 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...

30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY 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 c...

32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the k...

34 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Doors will not close completely. The refrigerator is not level. See the Leveling and Door Alignment section. Food packages are blocking the door open. Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves. The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins o...

36 Problem Possible Causes Solutions Temperature is too warm or there is interior moisture buildup. The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections. Locate air vents by using your hand to...

37 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Causes Solutions The doors are difficult to open. The gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. The door is reopened within a short time ...

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