Sears 8EAIRS User's Manual
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1. All panel lights come on for five seconds a beep sounds and lights go off except as follows PF flashes in the display Touch SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad to erase it Word NORMAL glows Red WARM TEMPERATURE light glows if freezer compartment temperature is higher than normal It goes off when proper foodkeeping temperature is reached Door alarm beeper is activated and light on DOOR ALARM pad glows CRUSHED ice selection light glows Red DOOR OPEN light flashes if either door is open goes out when doors are shut Night light in water and ice dispenser is off How to Set the Door Alarm You don t have to set the visual alarm As long as either door is open the red DOOR OPEN signal light Hashes DOOR OPEN ep If the signal light on the DOOR ALARM pad is glowing the beeper alarm is set IF it s not touch the pad to turn it on DOOR ALARM ON OFF If either door is open for more than 30 seconds a recurring beep sounds The light goes out and the beeping stops when you close the door There are times when you ll want the Door Alarm beeper turned off When you re rearranging a lot of food for example Just touch the pad The light will go out and the beeping will stop Deactivating the Door Alarm beeper does not turn the red DOOR OPEN light off it keeps flashing until the door is closed Why the Red Warm Temperature Light Glows At first it s probably because your newly instal2. SE EARS Kenmore Refrigerator Owner s Manual Contents e Safety Insti cons nanasi erensia neiti eurustaee ara mn vurn sane i e Grounding a einenn E EAL AE EIS e Refrigerator Location Clearances Rol ian IT Electronic Alert amp Diagnostic System oe aue 477 Ice amp Waiter Dispenser isse ernorm uoun B10 Features sse os EEN D Adjusting Temperat Controls uneotan LL 3 Food Storage Suggestions ere Energy Saving Tips asme eaiencduiniawanmwravecaniaa VO e Convenience Center oo ccc cccussemrnsestesracwanuens PA Care and Cleaning senean eannan m tO 7 Before You Coll for Sanes Saimaa caa a 18 AF Vacation and Moving Precadieni PA ERES L e Worteinity de atin toting Dak Cover Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space below See page 11 for model and serial number location 7 Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 USA 53781 53785 53782 53788 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose os described in this Owner s Manual This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions before it is used See grounding requirements be
3. Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls set too cold Condenser needs cleaning Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS Operating sounds The high speed compressor motor required fo maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compariment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to lime Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost Defrost water dripping Temperature control clicks ON or OFF Refrigerant boiling or gurgling Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost e Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Motor starts amp stops frequently Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures This is normal Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over To correct put a small amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to Starting Your Refrigerator section If dishes vibrate on shelves try moving th
4. fo or on top of them TEXTURED STEEL DOORS Touch the textured doors they won t show fingerprints DIVIDERS Move them where needed on door bins to keep items such as small bottles and jars so they won t tip spill or slide MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS Doors close quietly and gaskets seal tightly when the refrigerator is level NO DEFROSTING Itis not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ADJUSTABLE TEMPERED Set both controls at INITIAL GLASS SHELVES SETTING They may need These shelves let you arrange and rearrange the interior of your refrigerator to meet your ever pes changing food storage needs PrE DAIRY BIN adjusting later Door stays open while bin is in use provides easy access to dairy products USE AND CARE LABEL Information you ll want to know is right on the refrigerator including everyday care HANDLSHELF This swing down shelf provides extra shelf space when needed WINE RACK Holds a boitle on its side will fit on any shelf CONVENIENCE CENTER COMPARTMENT Lif up door on inside of fresh food compartment door and pulldown door on outside make frequently used items in this between the door convenience center easily accessible When down outer door doubles as an extra convenient counter high work surface HANDI DISHES Cooking serving storage dishes with
5. off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit Do not allow children to climb stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Do not allow anyone to climb stand or hang on the Convenience Center Compartment door They could damage the refrigerator and maybe tip it over causing severe personal inju
6. or auger to jam Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage bin It may not crush or dispense well Before Using Your lcemaker and Dispenser If you use your refrigerator before the water connection is made raise the ice access door and make sure the icemaker feeler arm is in the STOP up position Feeler arm in ON down position Feeler arm in STOP up position When the water supply has been connected to the icemaker move the feeler arm to ON down position Select WATER then press the dispenser pad for about two minutes to remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the water system The ice cube mold automatically fills with water alter cooling to freezing temperatures First cubes normally freeze after several hours NOTE With a newly installed refrigerator allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to cool down to the proper ice making temperature Once Your Icemaker amp Dispenser are in Operation Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes 16 or 24 cubes This will flush away any impurities in the water line Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isn t used To clean out the line pour the first six glassfuls of water in the kitchen sink The first water through the system picks up a slight plastic taste from the water tubing To make sure the bin fills with ice level the cubes occasionally When cubes fall into the bin they may pile up c
7. or cubes before dispensing water CAUTION Never put fingers or other objects into the dispenser opening To Stop Dispensing Release pressure from the dispenser pad and wait a few seconds to catch the last bits of ice or drops of water There may be some dripping after dispensing of crushed ice or water If there is a lot of dripping the spill should be wiped dry right away Do not pour water in the spill shelf because if is not self draining pour it in the kitchen sink The shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly Press here to according to Care and Cleaning instructions ramova ga The grille is easily removed by pressing on the back right corner If Ice Clumps Form in the Storage Bin The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of eight and it is normal for several cubes to be joined together However if you don t use the ice very offen ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens e Remove the storage bin from the freezer a Break up ice clumps with your hands Throw away any clumps that you can t break up e Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together To Remove Ice Storage Bin Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf Pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Storage Bin Slide the bin back until the tab on the Rotate bin locks into the slot in the shelf ifthe
8. weather Adjusting the Controls FREEZER CONTHOL sicessnounsettercr anaes FRESH FOOD CONTROL i CEEI CE coo COLDEST mo tt me me INITIAL SETTING Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments At first set both controls at INITIAL SETTING Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later Then if you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment adjust the controls one step at a time Note Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off cooling in both compartments fresh food and freezer but does not shut off power to the refrigerator How to Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check it a day later If the milk is too warm or too cold adjust the temperature controls Use the ice cream test for the freezer compartment Place a container of ice cream in the center of the freezer compartment Check it afer a day If it s too hard or too soft adjust the temperature controls Turning Your Household Thermostat Below 60 F at Night You may want to move the freezer control one step colder Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect you
9. ard you It will bend to free tabs from grooves Freezer Compartment 1 Remove shelf just below light panel Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first 3 After replacing with same size bulb reinstall panel and shelf Convenience Center 1 Remove top door bin and raise Convenience Center inner door 2 Press sides of flexible light panel to release locking tabs and allow the panel to swing down 3 After replacing with nightlight bulb of same wattage place rear tab of light panel into door and rotate panel up until tabs lock into slots above Before You Call for Service Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself No panel touch pad response IFinterior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate plug lamp into same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse Refrigerator does not operate May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes Temperature control in OFF position Motor operates for long periods Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen
10. askets relubricate them To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the box every three months In addition put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water You can remove stains by soaking them in a bleach and water solution one part chlorine bleach to three parts water Stubborn stains may require two or more hours of soaking Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned on soil Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher Storage Drawers Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor The drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly and pulling past the stop location To remove storage drawers when fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully 1 Remove food from shelf above top drawer and take out shelf 2 Take food off glass cover and out of drawer 3 Grasp top of light panel above the top drawer flex and rotate upper surface of panel until it clears the upper pin on each side wall Then keeping panel upright pull bottom of panel toward you until it clears the lower side wa
11. bin does not go all the way back remove it and turn the drive mechanism 1 4 turn Then push the bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf Drive Mechanism if Ice Is Not Used Often Old ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water Be sure to allow storage bin to cool before replacing it otherwise ice cubes will stick to the metal auger Move Feeler Arm fo STOP up Position when Home water supply is fo be turned off for several hours e Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time e Going away on vacation at which time you should also turn off the valve in the water supply line to your refrigerator Ice Service continued Icemaker Water Line Installation Requirements You wiil need a shutoff valve two 1 4 O D compression nuts wo compression sleeves and enough 1 4 O D copper tubing to connect refrigerator to water source Your Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office has a kit available with a saddle type shutoff valve and copper tubing Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes CAUTION Do not install icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing 1 Find a 3 8 to 1 vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather t
12. can find foods faster Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up prompily Use the bins on the door for most offen used sauces and condiments Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze To save money in energy and food costs e Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or foil e Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film e Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy e When going out of town for several days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP up position and shut off water supply to the refrigerator Energy Saving Tips Don t open the doors more often than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors haven t been left open accidentally Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator e Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator e Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing be sure t
13. consulted if you object to this discoloration Interior light does not work No power at outlet Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning section Refrigerator has odor Food with strong odors should be tightly covered Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to Care and Cleaning section Defrost water system needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter No 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when attached to the inlet water tube connection Water Supply Accessory Kit optional at extra cost A water supply kit containing copper tubing shutoff valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available from your Sears store or Sears Service Center Moving Precautions Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place Keep the refrigerator in an upright position during actual moving and in the van Secure the refrigerator in the van to Bat movement and protect
14. containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Protect the paint finish The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality baked on paint finish With proper care it will stay new looking and rustfree for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Inside Convenience Center compartment door inside Wipe up spills right away Use one tablespoon of baking soda in one quart of water to clean the inside door surface refreshment center bin and inside access door Rinse wipe dry The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other refrigerator parts including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Door gaskets are factory lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side If the lubricant is excessive wipe it off but leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper hinge side seal When you clean the door g
15. cribed on page 9 If water supply to the icemaker is not connected or not turned on make sure manual icemaker switch is in the STOP position Code stops flashing when problem is corrected or SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad is touched Signal Lights and System Codes What they mean and what to do when they alert you is summarized on this panel on the inside of the freezer compartment door DISPLAY EXPLANATION RECOMMENDED ACTION 4ECK ICE BIN FOR BLOCKAGE TOUCH RI S AGAIN CALL FOR SERVICE SEE YOUR USE AND CARE BOOK FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS Panel located on the inside of the freezer compartment door Automatic Icemaker amp Ilce Water Dispenser How it Works Your refrigerator has an automatic 7 icemaker and a 3 dispenser that dispenses water ice cubes and crushed ice on some models through the freezer compartment door Here s E how they work Water flows from the household supply through a 1 dual solenoid valve to the 2 water tubing and to the 3 automatic icemaker as needed Water is frozen in the 4 cube mold and ejected into the 5 storage bin where a motor powered auger moves cubes forward Cubes dispense through the chute in the door when the dispenser pad is pressed When CRUSHED is selected on some models a baffle channels cubes through the crusher and crushed ice falls through a chute into the glass Water flows through the 6 tubing in the door and is dispens
16. d Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth Pieces Not Covered 0 0 Cooked Poultry Dishes 0000 3to4 Ato Fried Chicken 0 3to4 4 Other than for meats amp poultry FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables aa 8 12 months Lean fish bea G8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles o o o oaoa Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked ice cream original carton oo aoea 2103 2to3 Sto 4 lto2 Tto2 Tto2 Tio2 lto2 Ttoe2 Tito 2 3to4 2 3 months 1 month mox Meats fish and poultry purchased from the store vary in quality and age consequently safe storage times in your refrigerator will vary New techniques are constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods Fresh food storage tips To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry e Always remove store wrappings e Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag e Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish To store vegetables use the vegetable drawers they ve been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce e Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness As a further aid to freshness pre packa
17. e one with the highest priority will be displayed first Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad will evaluate all other coded functions If the NORMAL display is lit during the displaying of a code that function is operating properly Pressing the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad will erase two codes immediately PF and Cl The DE and FF codes can only be erased by touching the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad after the condition that caused the code to flash has been corrected This flashing code tells you the power to the refrigerator has been interrupted for more than 2 seconds Check the condition of food in both the fresh food and freezer compartments Touch SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad to erase code There is no fault with the refrigerator when PF code flashes This flashing code tells you something s wrong with the defrost system keep doors closed to retain cold and call for service Code flashes until problem is corrected This flashing code tells you to check your frozen food Has any of it started to thaw A package may be holding the freezer compartment door open Don t open the door more often than absolutely necessary while this code is displayed Touching the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad after the freezer compartment temperature has returned to normal will erase the code This flashing code tells you to check the automatic icemaker Ice clumps in the storage bin may have stalled the icemaker Follow corrective measures des
18. ection of the power cord a vas gt a INSURE PROPER FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground ferminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand if this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should the adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Use of Extension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Starti
19. ed when the pad is pressed 7 A light switch on some models turns the night light in the dispenser on or off The light also comes on when the dispenser pad is pressed The light in the dispenser should be replaced with a 7 watt maximum bulb when it burns out Important Facts about Your Ice amp Water Dispenser If this is your first icemaker you ll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar These are normal icemaking sounds and are not cause for concern Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 120 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal If ice flow interruption is more than brief ice clump s may be the cause and should be removed following instructions in this section Avoid over filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra tall glasses This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut Periodically open the freezer compartment door and look dawn into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place the glass close to the ice chute but not so close that it blocks out coming ice Beverages and foods should not be quick chilled in the ice storage bin Cans bottles or food packages in the storage bin may cause the icemaker
20. em Slight vibration is normal Foods dry out Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature too warm Temperature control not set cold enough Warm weather frequent door openings Door left open for long time Package may be holding door open Frost or ice crystals on frozen food Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open Too frequent or too long door openings Frost within package is normal Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar Set temperature of freezer compartment colder Ice cubes have odor taste Old cubes need to be discarded Empty ice bin every 30 days Ice storage bin needs fo be washed Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Automatic icemaker does not work lcemaker feeler arm in STOP up position Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment foo warm Cubes too small water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the STOP up position Remove this ice fo restart the icemaker Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely With icemaker feeler arm in STOP up position level cubes in bin by hand When leveling cubes by
21. f tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear Turn OFF shutoff valve on water pipe You are now ready to connect other end of 1 4 copper tubing to water valve on back of refrigerator Through wali to utility room cald water pipe 7 4 TUBE TO SHUTOFF VALVE 1 T A COMPRESSION NUT REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION 7 The water valve supplied in the icemaker kit if not already on your model has a compression fitting protruding through the compressor compartment cover at the rear of the refrigerator Assemble compression nut on compression fitting as shown above Insert end of tubing into connector and tighten compression nut Be sure end of tubing is square in connector and is inserted as far as it will go Do not overtighten Be sure there is enough extra tubing coiled into three turns of about 10 diameter to allow refrigerator to move out from wall after installation Secure tubing in metal clamp at top right corner of compressor compartment cover 8 Turn shutoff valve ON TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK 9 Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard 10 Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why itis a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional par
22. fully until it stops Storage Drawers Sealed Crisper Drawer This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods ana such as Artichokes Celery Lettuce Radishes Asparagus Cherries Parsley Rhubarb Beets topped Corn Peas green Spinach Blueberries Currants Plums Tomatoes ripe Carrots Greens leafy Asin any refrigerated storage area foods with strong odors should be stored wrapped foods such as Cauliflower Green Onions Broccoli Cabbage Brussels Turnips Sprouts Parsnips Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Set the control lever to MEATS the coldest setting fo store fresh meats If the lever is left in the meat posifion for a long period of time some frost may form on the inside of the drawer Set the control lever to VEG to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space The cold air duct is turned off Variable settings between these extremes can be selected Care and Cleaning Outside The Convenience Center door lmportant use a damp cloth to clean the outside surface of this d
23. ged vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping To store ice cream Fine quality ice cream with high cream content will normally require slightly lower temperatures than more airy already packaged brands with low cream content jt will be necessary to experiment to determine the freezer compartment location and temperature control setting to keep your ice cream at the right serving temperature e The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder than the front Tips on freezing foods There are three essential requirements for efficient home freezing 1 initial quality Freeze only top quality foods Freezing retains quality and flavor it cannot improve quality 2 Speed The quicker fruits and vegetables are frozen after picking the better the frozen product will be You ll save time too with less culling and sorting to do 3 Proper packaging Use food wraps designed especially for freezing they re readily available at most food stores To freeze meat fish and poultry wrap well in freezer weight foil or other heavy duty wrapping material forming it carefully to the shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good lasting seal Don t refreeze meat that has completely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen successfully only once For convenience Store like things together This saves both time and electricity because you
24. han at the bottom to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe 2 Measure from INLET on rear of refrigerator to water pipe Add 7 feet to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning This is the length of 1 4 O D copper tubing you will need for the job length from water valve to water pipe PLUS 7 feet Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square 3 Turn OFF main water supply Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water CAUTION When using any electrical device such as a power drill to facilitate installation be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electrical shock 4 Using a grounded drill drill a 3 16 hole in the vertical cold water pipe you have selected Typical ways fo connect to water supply Under sink to cold water Through floor to basement cold water pipe pipe VERTICAL COLD WATER PIPE 5 Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet end is solidly in 3 16 drilled hole in water pipe and washer is under pipe clamp Tighten packing nut Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight connection Do not overtighten or you may crush copper tubing especially if soft copper tubing is used Now you are ready fo connect the copper tubing COMPRESSION COMPRESSION SLEEVE 6 Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown above Insert end o
25. hand you may have pushed the feeler arm into the STOP up position by mistake No ice cubes Remove storage container If cubes are frozen to wire arm remove cubes No ice cubes Icemaker or water supply turned off Cube dispenser does not work Irregular ice clumps in storage container Break up as many as you can with fingertip pressure and discard the remaining clumps Water has poor taste odor If water dispenser has not been used for an extended period dispense several glassfuls of water to eliminate taste temporarily imparted by the water line Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter Water dispenser does not work Water supply line turned off or not connected Supply line may be clogged with sediment Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator e Not unusual during periods of high humidity Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too long door openings e In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened Water on floor The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain Refer to Care and Cleaning section Hot air from bottom of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures Your floor covering supplier should be
26. ine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side and will fit on any shelf To relocate it pull it straight out position its lip over either edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from and push if all the way in Deep Shelves on Freezer Compartment Door Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose three fixed door shelves providing more storage room and greater storage flexibility To remove lift shelf extender straight up until mounting hooks come out of slots in door To replace line up hooks with slots in door then push in and down Removable Freezer Basket Shelves Shelves in the freezer compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the freezer to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor They can be removed easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the stop location Deli Pan The Deli Pan and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks Handi Shelf Swing Down Shelf on some models This swing down shelf provides extra shelf space when needed When you want to use it pull the shelf forward as far as it goes then lower it Be careful not to force it down before it is pulled out all the way To raise it back into position pull the shelf forward push it up and slide it back
27. ition Shelves Adjustable Shelves Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements To remove a shelf Tilt the shelf up at front f eyed ou X then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator FA Tit up 4 To replace a shelf Select desired shelf height With the shelf front raised slightly engage the top hooks in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet Then lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position Handi Dishes Cooking serving storage dishes with durable see through lids fit into a rack that hangs on and can be relocated on the fresh food compartment door Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens refrigerators freezers and are dishwasher safe The dishes should not be used for cooking high fat foods such as bacon and high sugar foods such as candy and syrup The high temperatures of the fat and sugar can cause bubbles to form on the inside of the dish Caution Dishes and lids are not designed for use in the regular oven on the range top or in the broiler Such use can be hazardous Removable Door Bins Bins on the fresh food compartment door keep offen used items handy can be carried to the work area and can be relocated on the door Dividers can be moved from side to side to keep items such as small jars and bottles so they won t tip spill or slide Removable Wine Rack The w
28. king soda and water solution to force the clog through the drain line Behind Refrigerator Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side direction may damage floor covering or refrigerator Condenser The condenser is located behind the base grille For most efficient operation remove the base grille see page 3 and sweep away or vacuum up dust thatis readily accessible For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at your Sears store or service center This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year Light Bulb Replacement Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb Fresh Food Compartment Upper Light 1 Pull off temperature control knobs light shield down and forward then rotate the top up and off After replacing with same size bulb reinstall light shield Fresh Food Compartment Lower Light on some models This light is located behind a shield at the rear of the fresh food compartment 1 Grasp the top edge of the shield and lift it up and forward to free its top edge 2 After replacing with same size bulb hook the top of the shield back in place kz ERM R NEES 2 Pull plastic light panel tow
29. led refrigerator hasn t completely cooled down WARM TEMP yet Wait a few hours for it to cool ED and then the light will go out From then on the red light will glow whenever temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage If this happens open the doors only when absolutely necessary and close them as quickly as possible As soon as inside temperatures return to normal the light goes oul if the WARM TEMP light reappears and stays on for longer than 4 hours call for service How the Electronic Alert and Diagnostic System Works The word NORMAL is lighted except when a failure has been detected NORMAL The SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad has two functions 1 You can touch the SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad and geta review of the electronic diagnostic codes in order of their priority 2 You can touch the SYSTEM CHECICRESET pad to erase three flashing codes immediately and two codes after the condition that caused them to flash has been corrected see the next page SYSTEM CHECK RESET continued next page Electronic Alert amp Diagnostic System continued The Electronic Alert and Diagnostic System alerts you when something starts to go wrong If a system code appears on the display something needs special attention To get your attention the display code Hashes until you erase it The first 6 flashes are accompanied by beeps If more than one coded function requires attention at the same time th
30. ll pins A Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward Remove the gasket 5 Pull the drawer partway out Reach in push the rear of the glass up at the same time push it back uniil it clears front corner retainers 6 Tilt and remove the cover 7 Pull the drawer forward lift the front to clear stops and pull the drawer out until it hits the door Then lift the drawer up until it is higher than the drawer supports tilt it and take it out 8 If tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer supports remove the tape Pull drawer partway out Reach in push the rear of the glass up and at the same time back until it clears frontcorner retainers 9 Tilt and remove the cover 10 Tilt and remove the drawer After cleaning replace drawers and covers in reverse order Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the top drawer Fit the end of the plastic y drawer support into the slot on the gasket with the rubber gasket flap facing you Make sure the gasket snaps into place Then replace the light panel by honging top of panel on upper pins and pushing in at bottom When cleaning remove the freezer bin and flush a solution of baking soda one teaspoon and two cups of hot not boiling water through the drain line with the help of a meat baster This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line If drain becomes clogged use a meat baster and ba
31. lose to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the STOP position before the bin gets full Keeping the cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin Caution Under certain rare circumstances ice cubes may be discolored usually appearing with a green bluish color The cause of this unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as certain characteristics of local waters household plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes and contact your Sears Service Center To Dispense Ice and Water e Select CUBES CRUSHED ICE on some models or WATER o Grip the glass or other container near the rim and press the rim against the center of the dispenser pad When Dispensing Ice e Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBES This happens occasionally when a few cubes get channeled to the crusher Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute This condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly The snow will eventually evaporate When Dispensing Water e The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following ones This is normal e Dispensed water is cool not iced For colder water simply add crushed ice
32. low and on page 3 Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you from possible injury It will also prevent interference with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Vaarma ammam rE aaan n aana an aaa a a a a e Don t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No 69 says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any
33. ng the Refrigerator Location e Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when itis fully loaded e Do not install it where the temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do not install it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sides 5 8 Top aoco 07 Backseat If builtin allow 7 8 at top for hinge covers Allow a 114 door clearance at Convenience Center side Rollers Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor To assure that the doors will close automatically from a halfway open position there is a builtin tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet Side by side refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely To adjust the rollers Remove the base grille Grasp it at the bottom and pull it out e Turn the roller adjusting screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator counter clockwise to lower it Use an adjustable wrench or pliers on the 3 8 bolts Both doors should close properly when bott
34. o turn them back to regular settings Don t overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool Convenience Center The Convenience Center consists of an automatic icemaker an ice amp water dispenser and a special compartment with its own door that becomes a counter when you open it Frequently used items stored on the fresh food door are readily accessible through the Convenience Center Compartment door without having to open the main refrigerator door An extra counter high work surface with its own light becomes available right at the refrigerator when the Convenience Center Compartment door is opened Note Be sure to close the door after use The work surface on the Convenience Center counter is durable stain and scratch resistant but do not use it as a cutting board Sharp utensils can damage it Cold air entering from the freezer compartment keeps the temperature in the Convenience Center Compartment at proper food keeping levels The Convenience Center Compartment is also accessible through a lift up door on the inside of the fresh food compartment door To remove the Convenience Center door bin open the outer door to free the lip on the bin from the overlapping door Then raise the inner door and lift the bin straight up until hooks on bin come out of tracks on door Note The Convenience Center door bin must be replaced in its original pos
35. om front edge of refrigerator cabinet is about 5 8 from the floor To replace the base grille line up the prongs on the grille with the clamps on the refrigerator and push forward until the grille snaps into place Electronic Alert amp Diagnostic System NORMAL DOOR OPEN Q Red signal light Hashes to tell you when either door is open 2 Signal light tells you that the Door Alarm beeper has been set to sound after either door has been open 30 seconds Red signal light tells you when freezer foodkeeping temperature is above normal 4 Lighted word normal indicates that no failure has been detected by the diagnostic system 5 Flashing diagnostic codes in the display warn you when PE maa power has been interrupted BLS defrost system has failed frozen foods should be checked Li What these codes mean and what to do when they appear is summarized on the inside of the freezer compartment door and explained more thoroughly on the following pages icemaker may not be operating properly System Check pad puts a review of the electronic diagnosis of four coded functions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes from display Electronic control allows you to select ice cubes crushed ice or chilled water and signal light confirms your choice PE POWER d DEFROST FF FREEZER Cl ICEMAKER SYSTEM CHECK RESET When your refrigerator is first plugged in
36. oor Do not wax the Convenience Center door Electronic monitor and diagnostic system panels Clean the panels on the outside and inside of the freezer compartment door with a soft clean cloth lightly dampened with water Do not use cleaning sprays or large amounts of water the liquid can run down and damage the control mechanisms The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand and water or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are woxed every few months Use a household wax such as Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles Soil will then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or a non abrasive all purpose cleaner Keep the finish clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can harm the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners
37. oses WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 731CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained to service SEARS appliances having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed built and tested for years of dependable use Yet any modern appliance may need service from time to time The Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance agreement give protection from unexpected repair bills Contact your salesperson or nearest service center for details SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 This book is printed on recycled paper Printed in U S A 53781 Part No SR4l 13 162D3811P009 53782 392 co 53785 3788
38. r frozen food supply leave your freezer control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food compartment However if freezing occurs move the control one step warmer When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night move the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Food Storage Suggestions Suggested Storage Times DAYS MONTHS IN IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER AT 35 to 40 F Eating quality drops after time shown Fresh Meats Roasts Beef amp Lamb a aa Roasts Pork amp Veal 0 Steaks Beef oo a an Chops Lamb aaa Chops Pork AE Ground amp Stew Meats aaa Variety Meals a cee oa Sausage Pork Processed Meats BOGGN ceeds where ee tall 7 Frankfurters a a cece oe 7 Ham Whole 2 000 7 Ham Half eces aein a 3105 Ham Slices oa a a s a 3 Luncheon Meats o a l acua 3105 Sto 5 3to5 310 5 3105 3to5 lie 2 lto2 lto 2 tog Sto 12 lo 3to4 310 4 3to4 tto 1 2 lto2 lto2 lto2 Freezing not recom mended Sausage Smoked ene 7 Sausage Dry amp Semi Dry eres 14 to 21 Cooked Meats Cooked Meats ond Meat Dishes oo ea Gravy amp Meat Broth Fresh Poultry Chicken amp Turkey bidii nua Chicken Pieces T Turkey Pleces 0 ee Duck amp Goose ve a RN Giblets R Cooke
39. ry SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Requirements Important Please read carefully To connect electricity prerepren METHOD For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped ii with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall outlet Fig 1 to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance INSURE PROPE GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded Where a standard two prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA ALIGN LARGE PRONG SLOTS The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the conn
40. see through lids fit into a removable rack that hangs on and can be relocated on the fresh food compartment door DOOR BINS Portable lightweight bins adjust easily to accommodate items of various heights can be used to carry contents directly to countertop or table for preparation or serving DELI PAN This drawer provides high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheeses bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You ll find these numbers either on the side wall or on the bottom front of the cabinet To order repair parts see the parts list that came with your refrigerator or take these numbers to your nearest Sears Service Center and they will help you TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED MEATS DRAWER The variable temperature control next to the drawer regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer Set the control lever all the way down to the coldest setting to store meats Set it all the way up to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space SEALED CRISPER DRAWER This roomy drawer has been specially designed to help preserve the natural goodness of fruits and vegetables AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVER SYSTEM Warm liquid from the refrigerator s condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator during humid
41. t at extra cost and is available from the Sears Service Center Order Filter No 978488 and install at the inlet water tube connection 11 Water Pressure Limitations Not below 15 PSL or above 125 PS L Ifa problem occurs call your Utility Company IMPORTANT It may take up to 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice The first few batches of ice cubes should be thrown away so that remaining impurities in the water line will be flushed out Features ICE ACCESS DOOR Lift it to turn icemaker on or off orto level ice cubes in storage bin from time to time ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT Ice is made and stored here until called for by pressing the dispenser pad on the front of the door WATER AND ICE DISPENSER Located on outside of freezer compartment door it dispenses ice cubes crushed ice and water through the door REMOVABLE FREEZER BASKET SHELVES Pull a basket shelf forward to the stop position and food at the back of the shelf becomes easier to reach Lift the shelf up slightly and you can pull it all the way out and take it to the food preparation area fo remove things from it or add things to it FREEZER DOOR SHELVES Door shelves keep frequently used frozen food items within easy reach Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose them FREEZER BIN This slide out bin holds bulky and odd shaped food packages and makes them easily accessible without disturbing frozen food next
42. the outside with a lanket Vacation Precautions For extended vacations or absences shut off power to the refrigerator turn the numbered control to the OFF position and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at their regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow the same instructions as for extended vacations Set icemaker to the STOP position and shut off water supply to refrigerator FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from date of purchase when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears will repair this refrigerator free of charge if defective in material or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM For five years from date of purchase when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner s instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears will repair the sealed system consisting of refrigerant connecting tubing and compressor motor free of charge if defective in material or workmanship The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household purp
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