Kenmore 59771 User's Manual
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1. Ree Contents ee Safety instructions E E T ies Aa ie Grounding e Ee ey eee eee 2 3 ee o Starting the Refrigerator 8 o o Adjusting the Controls es TEE eee ve Energy Saving Tips ee PES R o nike Food Storage Suggestions EEEE ETE EE gt T ER ie Features a ii A A A ET ee a AES Ice amp Chilled Water Bi pensi ERES i E o iiel Care and Cleaning eee er ooo 12 13 l ca oe Before You Call for Sine cee vee 14 15 se Vacation and d Moving Precautions ee os gt Warranty oo oe TETTERE TES Bak Cover pleads on the model number id pee aad a you T your Kenmore refrigerator i in the Parer below See gt pages amp 8 gnd 9 for model and serial number location oa ModelNumber geralNumber 0 Date of Purchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND DCO Chicago It Le 60684 au 2 DA 59771 59778 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following o Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual o This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions before it is used See grounding requirements below and on page 3 o Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace imme2. Turning 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 tes 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 after 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 turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down Turning the lettered control to a colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food compartment However if freezing occurs turn the numbered control one step warmer as from 4 to 3 When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Energy saving Tips e Don t open the doors m
3. usually appearing with a green bluish hue 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 your ice cubes are discolored discard them and contact your Sears Service Center To Dispense Ice and Water For ice set selector EPT to CUBED or CRUSHED For water simply position container beneath words CHILLED WATER Grip container gently near the rim and press rim firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle CAUTION Never put fingers or other objects into the ice crusher discharge opening When dispensing ice some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally 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 The water system provides approximately six successive 6 ounce glassfuls after which it takes several hours for replenished water reservoir supply to cool You probably will not drain all the chilled water from the reservoir on a single occasion The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the f
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5. Defrost water pan rattling needs to be positioned properly Foods dry out e Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature too warm o Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to page 4 o Warm weather frequent door openings Door left open for long time o Package may be holding door open Frost or ice crystals on frozen food o Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open o Too frequent or too long door openings e Frost within package is normal Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar o Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder ice cubes have odor taste e Old cubes need to be discarded Empty ice bin every 30 days o Ice storage bin needs to be washed o Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes o interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Refer to page 12 Automatic icemaker does not work o Icemaker feeler arm in OFF up position e Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment too warm Cubes too small water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged o Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the OFF up position Remove this ice to restart the icemaker Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely With icemaker feeler arm in OFF up po
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7. give protection from unexpected repair bilis Contact your salesperson or nearest service center for details SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 Printed in U S A Part No 5596020 162D3810P001 59771 308 59778
8. natural moisture and freshness of produce e Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness e As a further aid to freshness pre packaged 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 e It 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 continued next page Food Storage Suggestions Tips on Freezing Foods continued 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 pr
9. on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions o 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 on page 11 Avoid overfilling 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 down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon 10 To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice Do not dispense ice into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into container Dispense ice before filling glass with soda or other beverage mixes This will prevent splashing which is annoying and which if the splash reaches the ice selector switch could cause it to stick or bind 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 to malfunction e ice other than that produced by your icemaker should not be added to the ice storage bin it may not crush or dispense well Before Using Your Ilcemaker a
10. on underside of control housing back about 1 2 inch and it will drop inte your hand ereenn Pate z e E A E i 2 Replace with same Balb ar panman size same type bulbs 3 Line up tabs on cover with grooves in contro housing and slide cover forward into place Freezer Compartment 1 Remove shelf just below light panel Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first 2 Pull plastic light panel toward you It will bend to free tabs from grooves 3 After replacing with same size bulb reinstall panel and shelf Before You Call tor Service Save time and money Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself Refrigerator does not operate May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes a Temperature control in OFF position o If interior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet o 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 Motor operates for long periods e Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time o Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down e Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen o Hot weather frequent door openings o Door left open o Te
11. storage bin periodically and wash it in lukewarm water Move feeler arm to OFF up position when the home water supply is to be off for several hours e the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time going away on vacation Also turn off the valve in the water supply line to the refrigerator If this is your first icemaker you will hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar They are normal ice making sounds and are not cause for concern A water filter accessory kit to help purify off fasting incoming water and a water supply accessory kit to help connect the icemaker to the cold water line are optional at extra cost see page 15 Care and Cleaning Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water ieft 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 door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water Dry with a soft cloth Don t use wax on the door handles and trim Keep the finish clean Wipe with a clean
12. to store meats Set it all the way up to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space HANDI BIN 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 WINE RACK Holds a bottle on its side will fit on any shelf See page 6 HANDI DISHES Cooking serving storage dishes with see through lids fit into a slide out tray that together with the shelf to which it attaches can be located anywhere in the fresh food compartment Dishes are safe for use in microwave ovens refrigerators freezers and are dishwasher safe Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at temperatures up to 400 F lids are not Neither dishes or lids are for range top cooking or broiler use Such use can be hazardous ADJUSTABLE TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES These shelves let you arrange and rearrange the interior of your refrigerator to meet your ever changing food storage needs 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 UTILITY BIN Dual usage bin holds two dozen eggs in their cartons or stores an extra supply of ice cubes in the freezer for special occasions DIVIDERS Move them where needed on door bins to keep items su
13. Dishes m 3to4 2103 Gravy amp Meat Broth 7 1 to 2 2103 Fresh Pouliry Chicken amp Turkey Whole lito 2 12 Chicken Pieces l lto 9 Turkey Pieces to 2 6 Duck amp Goose Whole y to 2 6 Giblets 2 nR o Tto2 3 Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth Tto2 amp Pieces Not Covered 3to 4 1 Cooked Poultry Dishes _ 3to4 4to6 Fried Chicken ETa 3to4 4 Other than for meats amp poultry FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables 12 months Lean fish a amp 8 months Fatty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked ice crearn original carton 2 3 months l month max 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 a 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 e 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
14. Leveling Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you io move the refrigerator away from the wail for cleaning These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor with the front raised just enough that the doors close easily when opened about halfway Specially designed door hinges lift both doors slightly when opened the force of gravity helps close them automatically To adjust the rollers e 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 bottom front edge of refrigerator cabinet is about 5 8 from the floor e 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 gt 2 A amp D A Q 3 smga Q if Two controls let you regulate the temperature Peneter 4 annee in the fresh food and freezer compartments At first set the fresh food control at 4 and the freezer control at C 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 letter or number at a time Note
15. and Sy Wen compressor motor free of charge if defective in material or workmanship QS The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which pata are used for storage of food for private household purposes 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 vary from state to state Neel auai f ra f i wee 1 E cit peee E ia Bi Deine aves Fe e te an wae aed ve Sr a watz ae a a eee pes rannta ii zit tari ak 38 atp naaa Tidee aP EA Prt a nee 2 es oats tt sae A egi X YE tae _ vues rEOnT tito 5 risks i eas tt ED rere a s Sets te TRESS et pm Carrere tothe FEER k 1 x k gt lt Ks te AES a Sreae Saree wat at oe SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 698 731A Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 mse att 7 fie 5 se R i att en sak a 7 BESTEA Firs eget ies ydaaas ve at yee eas vee ashy LEEFER E cre k ee Mee AAAS cty ERZA SEMPER NEES Gees a TE pW gt A t t Keia EE pAr ered y E amperes eH pot ut bee AAT SANO CAA TTR RTE PUTER TTT eM LACES ANTE BR NY ES OE ET tha ad aura ck taa i Caran CO el ll RAR Sa eat MR TONS TEET PNA s e ne shor be HEUTE
16. articularly 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 e Unplug your refrigerator A Before making any repairs Note We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual B Before cleaning C Before replacing a burned out light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order te 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Requirements To connect electricity For personal safety this appliance must be Seren properly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped 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 PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE important Please read carefully 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
17. box every three months An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors 12 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 wall pins 4 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 until it clears front corner retainers amp 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 supp
18. ch as small bottles and jars so they won t tip spill or slide NICE N FRESH DRAWER This roomy drawer has been specially designed to help preserve the natural goodness of fruits and vegetables Automatic lcemaker and Ice amp Chilled Water Dispenser See separate Water Line installation Requirements included in both the literature pack and on the back of the refrigerator An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide chilled water ice cubes and crushed ice through the freezer compariment door Here s how they work Water flows from household water supply through 1 dual solenoid valve to _ 2 water reservoir and to 3 automatic icemaker as needed Water is frozen in 4 cube mold and ejected into 5 storage bin where a motor powered auger moves cubes forward into dispensing unit Cubed or crushed ice as selected dispense through chute in door when cradle is pressed When switch is moved to CRUSHED baffle in housing channels cubes through crusher and crushed ice falls through chuie into glass Chilled water from reservoir flows through tubing in door and is dispensed when cradle is pressed Pressure on cradle turns light in dispenser on releasing pressure turns the light off 7 A light switch also turns night light in dispenser on and off important Facts about Your Dispenser e Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 120 cubes in a 24 hour period depending
19. 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 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 rust free for years Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Inside The inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments 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 a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator 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 To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the
20. diately 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 e When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roli over or damage the power cord After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces 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 retrigerator 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 operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes o 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 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 p
21. e bins Select desired bin height engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Bin will lock in place Dividers Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility in door bins on your fresh food door Items such as salad dressings steak sauces and other condiments can now be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent tipping spilling or sliding Place index finger and middle finger on either side of the divider near the front and simply move it back and forth to fit your needs Adjustable Shelves in the Fresh Food Compartment Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to fit your family s food storage needs To remove shelves 2 tilt the shelf up at front A then lift it up and out of Fie ol the tracks on the rear g wall of the refrigerator and out To replace shelves select desired shelf height With the shelf front raised slightly engage the top lugs 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 slide out tray that together with the shelf to which it attaches can be located anywhere in the fresh food compartment Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens refrigerators freezers and are dishwasher safe Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at te
22. eaned at least once a year When reinstalling the pan firmly push it ALL THE WAY IN until it stops 13 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 Light Bulb Replacement Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb Fresh Food Compartment Upper Light i Pull bottom of light panel forward until panel PT eer er ned clears pins on rear wall STAI SEB aon then rotate panel downward until tabs slide a ll alt out of slots in control pi housing a 2 After replacing with standard 60 watt bulb reinstall light panel by 1 sliding tabs at front of light panel into slots in control housing and 2 flexing rear portion of light panel over pins on rear wall seesaw V8 i SA ANNE Fresh Food Compartment Lower Light T Remove light panel See Storage Drawers Step 3 on page 12 2 After replacing the 40 watt appliance bulb with a same size bulb replace light panel by hanging top of panel on upper pins then pushing in at bottom Control Housing Bulb compartment between freezer and fresh food compartment controls contains two 7 watt screw in bulbs 1 Slide bulb compartment cover
23. emaker 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 fo prevent movement and protect the outside with a blanket 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 soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave an open box of 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 OFF position and shut off water supply to refrigerator a arto AAR TE ii pakne Archie Lhe EEEN Ee amr A irure n karte aa A haaati ty ALARA apa sapari itid EME ret agg Graint N S S AERA TAAA ARO a Vrm iin EEA A o ATII AA T LARG EP NE tie ALESTA EE GEILE LURERE ITIN f arene es PE hd CRETE SEKER ES TERR a EA ARSD PL PER REET REL LA AR PATE HS tate ee Poke a en EV Pk Pye ay Cats N yen ee AAS eng DA ety eee DA
24. 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 LADAPTER PLUGS NOT PERMITTED IH CANADA tty ALIGH LARGE T PRONGS SLOTS The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the T i Li wall outlet to provide 4 proper polarity in the T Bee connection of the power eo ae FIRM CONNECTION cord BEFORE USE CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal 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 outiet 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 a
25. mperature controls set foo cold See page 4 o Condenser needs cleaning Refer to page 13 a Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS on page 4 Operating sounds o The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator o Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor o These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time o Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost o Defrost water dripping into drain pan o Temperature control clicks ON or OFF e Refrigerant boiling or gurgling e 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 e Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over To correct put a small amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket 14 Vibration or rattling o 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 page 3 o If dishes vibrate on shelves try moving them Slight vibration is normal o
26. mperatures up to 400 F Caution Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in conventional ovens Dishes and lids are not designed for range top cooking or broiler use Such use can be hazardous Deep Door Shelves in the Freezer Compartment 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 Removable Wine Rack The wine 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 jie lip over either edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from and push it all the way in storage Drawers Nice N Fresh Drawer This drawer has been specially designed to help preserve fruits and vegetables Meats R Vegetables 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
27. nd Dispenser if refrigerator is operated before water connection is made raise ice access door and make sure icemaker feeler armis in OFF up position Z Feeler Arm in OFF pasition Feeler Arm in ON position When water supply has been connected to icemaker move feeler arm to ON down position Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes fo remove trapped air from the water line and to fill water reservoir automatically The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water after cooling to freezing temperature and first cubes normally freeze after several hours When cubes are solidly frozen they will be ejected from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a sweeper arm Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the operation temporarily Be sure nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm For maximum ice storage level the stored cubes with your hand occasionally Once your icemaker is in operation throw away the first few batches of ice cubes This will flush away any impurities in the water line Do the same thing after vacations or long periods when ice isn t used Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the kitchen sink This will eliminate the slight plastic taste temporarily imparted to the water by the water reservoir CAUTION Under certain rare circumstances ice cubes may be discolored
28. ollowing ones This is normal YN Dispensed water is chilled not iced For colder water simply add ice before dispensing water To stop dispensing release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops of water Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water If excessive wipe the spill dry immediately Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self draining pour it in the kitchen sink Clean the spill shelf and its grille regularly see page 12 If Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin If ice is not used often ice clumps can form in the storage bin resulting in temporary malfunction of the dispenser mechanism If this happens remove storage bin from freezer compartment break up ice clumps with fingertip pressure and discard remaining clumps Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse together To remove ice cube storage bin lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while _ supporting it at front and A back To replace bin slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf lf bin does not go all the way back remove it and rotate the drive mechanism 1 4 turn Then push bin back again until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf Rotate Drive mechanism If ice is not used often old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty the ice
29. ore often than necessary e Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather e 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 Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator e If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing be sure to turn them back to regular settings Don t overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool nt Food Storage Suggestions Sead Suggested Storage Times DAYS MONTHS IN IN Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER after time shown AT AT 35 to 40 F O F Fresh Meats Roasts Beef amp Lomb 3to5 amp to 12 Roasts Pork amp Veal 3to5 4to8 Steaks Beef a4 3to5 Gio 12 Chops Lamb bi 3to5 6109 Chops Pork pi 3to5 3to4 Ground amp Stew Meats 7 jto2 Jto4 Variety Meats a 1to2 3to4 Sausage Pork a lto2 tto Processed Meats Bacon ee stag 7 Frankfurters r 7 va Hom Whole ae 7 1 to2 Harn Half 3to5 Tto2 Ham Slices 2 3 lto Luncheon Meats 3to5 Freezing Sausage Smoked 7 not recom Sausage Dry amp Semi Dry 14 to 21 mended Cooked Meats Cooked Meats and Meat
30. orts 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 front corner 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 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 hanging top of panel on upper pins and pushing in at bottom Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment During yearly 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 baking soda and water solution to force the clog through the drain line Continue flushing until the line is clear then empty and replace the defrost water pan immediately 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 that is readily accessible This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year Defrost Water Pan The pan behind the base grille should be cl
31. ottom of the freezer may be clogged Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain Refer to page 13 e Defrost water pan full missing or not in position Hot air from bottom of refrigerator e Normai 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 consulted if you object to this discoloration interior light does not work No power at outlet e Light bulb needs replacing See page 13 15 Refrigerator has odor 9 Food with strong odors should be tightly covered o Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to page 12 Defrost water pan needs cleaning 2 Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months 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 trom 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 cosi A water supply kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the ic
32. ovide a good lasting seal Don t refreeze meat that has completely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen successfully only once Limit freezing of fresh unfrozen meats or seafoods to 29 pounds at a time For Convenience Store like things together This saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster e Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly Use bins on the door for most often used sauces and condiments Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs Place most perishable items such as milk cream or cottage cheese toward the rear of the top shelf They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or foil a Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time e 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 OFF up position and shut off water to the refrigerator Shelves Removable Door Bins in the Fresh Food Compartment To remove bins Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocat
33. ppliance 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 outlei 115 volt 60 Hertz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Starting the Refrigerator Location e Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is 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 e 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 0 Back 1 If built in allow 778 at top for hinge covers Allow a 1 door clearance at refrigerator side 1 at freezer side
34. rs deepen and enclose them Aa AHAAA Ay Ran mam rinna PRET MA g nena i r FREEZER BIN emen This slide out bin holds bulky and odd shaped food packages and makes them easily accessible without loses disturbing frozen food next to or on top of them TEXTURED STEEL DOORS ___________ Touch the textured doors they won t show fingerprints MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS _ _ _ Doors close quietly and gaskets seal tightly when the refrigerator is level see page 3 NO DEFROSTING it is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically 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 weather cies ee MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You ll find these numbers here 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 anmanurewureenze reve aa Oe Sm AAI a MEATS R VEGETABLES DRAWER WITH ADJUSTABLE COLD CONTROL The variable temperature control next to the Meats R Vegetables drawer regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer Set the control lever all the way down to the coldest setting
35. sition level cubes in bin by hand o When leveling cubes by hand you may have pushed the feeler arm into the OFF up position by mistake Cube dispenser does not work No ice cubes Remove storage container If cubes are frozen to wire arm remove cubes No ice cubes Icemaker or water supply turned off o 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 water in regular manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water e Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter Water dispenser does not work e Water supply line turned off or not connected e Supply line may be clogged with sediment Water in first glass is warm Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator is first installed e If water dispenser has not been used for extended period water in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses o If water reservoir has been drained allow several hours for replenished supply to chill Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator e Not unusual during periods of high humidity Moisture collects inside o Too frequent or too long door openings a In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened Water on floor The drain in the b
36. the freezer compartment Set the control lever all the way down the coldest setting to store fresh meats If the lever is left in the meat position for a long period of time some frost may form on the inside of the drawer Set the control lever all the way up to convert the Meats R Vegetables 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 twee TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Set Freezer control at C Fresh Food control at 4 They may need adjusting later See page 4 ICE ACCESS DOOR Lift it fo turn icemaker on or off or to level ice cubes in storage bin from time to time ICE STORAGE COMPARTMENT Ice is made and stored here until called for by pressed cradle in dispenser on front of door WATER AND ICE DISPENSER ae er rere nen eee Located on outside of freezer compartment door it dispenses ice cubes crushed ice and chilled water through the door REMOVABLE FREEZER BASKET SHELVES mereme 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 if to the food preparation area to remove things from it or add things fo it FREEZER DOOR SHELVES Door shelves keep frequently used frozen food items within easy reach Detachable shelf extende
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