Kenmore 795.7104 Refrigerator User Manual
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1. P N MFL62184411 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sedrs ca 4 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version 2 Spanish Version 38 French Version 74 Warranty 3 Protection Agreements 4 Safety Instructions 5 7 Grounding Requirements 7 Parts And Features 8 Refrigerator Installation 9 17 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 9 Installation 10 Removing And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors 11 16 Leveling And Door Alignment 17 Base Cover 17 Using Your Refrigerator 18 24 Setting The Controls 18 Adjusting Control Settings 19 Food Storage Guide 20 Storing Frozen Food 20 21 Refrigerator Section Refrigerator Shelves 21 Humidity Controlled Crisper 22 Removing Humidity Controlled Crisp2. WARNING When Moving Your Refrigerator Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Your refrigerator is heavy When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service be sure to protect the floor Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it as UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR floor damage could occur Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using Do not remove any warning type labels the model and serial number WARNING label or the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the refrigerator behind the base cover Explosion Hazard To remove any remaining tape or glue rub the area Keep flammable materials and vapors such as briskly with your thumb Tape or glue residue can gasoline away from refrigerator also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of Failure to do so can result in death explosion or liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers fire Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol To reduce the risk of electric shock do not install flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove the refrigerator in a wet or damp area tape or glue These products can damage the Select a place where a water supply can be easily surface of your refrigerator For more information connected for the automat
3. 2 Remove the cover 3 Rotate the hinge lever 3 clockwise Lift the top hinge 4 free of the hinge lever latch 5 A CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Disconnect electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury Do not put hands or feet or other objects into the air vents base cover or bottom of the refrigerator You may be injured or receive an electrical shock e Be careful when you work with the hinge base cover and stopper You may be injured REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Left Door 1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 9 2 Fit top hinge 6 over hinge lever latch 7 and into place Rotate lever 5 clockwise to secure hinge 3 Install the grounding screw 4 and connect the two wire harnesses 3 4 Hook tab on door switch side of cover 2 under edge of wire opening in cabinet top Position cover into place Insert and tighten cover screw 1 Right Door 1 Lower the door onto middle hinge pin 8 2 Fit top hinge 4 over hinge lever latch 5 and into place Rotate lever 3 counterclockwise to secure hinge 3 Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of 14 wire opening in cabinet top Position cover 2 into place Insert and tighten cover screw 1
4. ON e When either the refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds the alarm tone will sound to let you know the door is open When you close the door the door alarm will stop If you want to disable the door alarm function press the xe button and the indicator above the door alarm button will turn A off A CAUTION Demo Mode Store showroom floor Demostration Mode The Demo Mode disables all cooling in the refrigerator and freezer sections to conserve enegy while on display in a retail store 1 To activate With the door opened press and hold ftg and urie buttons at the same time for 9 seconds The panel will beep to confirm that the Demo Mode is activated 2 To deactivate the PEST ngerar door opened press and hold Rose AN Turme buttons at the same time for 5 seconds The aot panel will beep to confirm that the Demo Mode is deactivated USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Airflow In order to ensure proper temperatures air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections The arrows in the figure indicate air vent locations and direction of airflow Do not block any of the cool air vents with food packages If the vents are blocked airflow will be interrupted and temperature and moisture problems may occur If you add a large amount of food the refrigerator will take longer to cool it At initial start up allow your refrigerator to r
5. Set the icemaker power switch to OFF O and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding from ruptured water lines or connections CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED This water line installation is not warranted by the e Copper Tubing 1 4 outer diameter refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer or retailer to connect the refrigerator to the Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the water supply Be sure both ends of risk of expensive water damage the tubing are cut square Water hammer water banging in the pipes in house To determine how much tubing you need measure plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts the distance from the water valve on the back of the and lead to water leakage or flooding Call a refrigerator to the water supply pipe Then add 8 feet qualified plumber to correct water hammer before 2 4 m Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing installing the water supply line to the refrigerator about 8 feet 2 4 m coiled into 3 turns of about 10 25 cm diameter to allow the refrigerator to move To prevent burns and product damage do not hook out from the wall after installation up the water line to the hot water line If you use your refrigerator before connecting the A cold water supply The water pre
6. The lower the number setting the colder the refrigerator compartment will become Freezer Temp Control 6 F to 8 F 21 C to 13 C The lower the number setting the colder the freezer compartment will become NOTE When changing control settings wait 24 hours before making additional adjustments After 24 hours adjust the compartment temperatures as desired Ultra Ice e When you press the Ultra Ice button the indicator above the button vee will light up in the display and will remain on for 24 hours It will automatically shut off after 24 hours have passed You can stop this function manually by pressing the button one more time This function increases both icemaking and freezing capabilities Temperature Mode F lt gt C If you want to convert F to C or vice versa press and hold the F and the ae buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds or more 18 Energy Saver Press and hold the E button for at least 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the function This function deactivates heaters used to reduce excess exterior moisture and is recommended for increased energy savings The energy saving function is also recommended for periods of time when the doors will not be opened such as vacations Door Alarm When power is connected to aE refrigerator the door alarm is initially set to 2 ON and the indicator above the door alarm button will light up 2
7. HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER IMPORTANT To avoid possible injury or product or property damage you will need two people to perform the following instructions 1 Removing Freezer Drawer Pull the drawer open to full extension Remove the lower basket by lifting basket from rail system rails With both hands grasp the sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails d CAUTION When you remove the drawer do not hold the handle The handle may come off and it could cause personal injury With both hands hold the center bar and push it in to slide both rails in at the same time REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER cont 2 Installing Freezer Drawer Fully extend the rails by grasping the center bar with both hands and pulling straight out e Hook door supports into rail tabs on both sides 16 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 With the drawer pulled out to full extension insert the lower basket in the rail assembly A WARNING If the Durabase divider is removed there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to touch or go near the freezer drawer A WARNING DO NOT step or sit down on fr
8. Durabase divider is removed there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk DO NOT allow them to touch or go near the freezer drawer 24 PULLOUT DRAWER 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension Lift the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out 2 To install slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place CARE AND CLEANING INSIDE WALLS allow freezer to warm up so A WARNING the cloth will not stick To help remove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator A CAUTION While cleaning the inside do not spray water Explosion Hazard Use non flammable cleaner Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS automatically However clean both sections about Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated once a month to prevent odors Wipe up spills detergents bleaches or cleaners containing immediately petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts GENERAL CLEANING TIPS PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Unplug refrigerator or
9. Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover pans shelves and or baskets are out of position baskets into their correct positions See the USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR section on pages 18 24 The gaskets are sticking Clean the gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable Level the refrigerator Refer to the LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT section on page 17 The doors were removed during product To make sure the doors are installed correctly referred to the installation and not properly replaced REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION section pages 13 17 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if Then The door is not closing properly See DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY above The door is opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost ICE HAS BAD TASTE OR ODOR Check if Then The icemaker was recently installed Discard the first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or bad tasting ice The ice has been stored for too long Throw away old ice and make a new supply The food has not been wrapped tightly in either Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not compartment wrapped properly The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems The interior of refrig
10. hours between adjustments CONDITION REASON H REFRIGERATOR section too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature very warm H FREEZER section too warm ice not made fast enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold below 55 F room temperature Compressor does not cycle often enough Heavy ice usage Air vents blocked by items Hi REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions i FREEZER section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT Adjust the REFRIGERATOR temperature Note When changing temperature settings make adjustments one increment at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments Adjust the REFRIGERATOR temperature Note When changing temperature settings make adjustments one increment at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments Move items out of airstream Adjust the REFRIGERATOR temperature Note When changing temperature settings make adjustments one increment at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments Adjust the REFRIGERATOR temperature Note When changing temperature settings make adjustments one increment at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise not
11. in the U S A or Canada call 1 800 4 MY HOME PRODUCT RECORD In the space below record the date of purchase model and serial number of your product You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the right hand side of the refrigerator compartment Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others or cause damage to the product All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions Ay DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions A WARNING All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or product damage only WARNING To reduce
12. is dirty Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time Even though this refrigerator may run more than your older one it will still use less energy The motor will run longer under warm conditions At normal room temperatures expect your motor to run about 40 to 80 of the time Under warmer conditions expect it to run even more often Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down In order to conserve energy try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed See the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE section on page 20 The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely See the ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS section on page 19 Push the doors firmly shut If they will not shut all the way see DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY on page 33 A dirty back cover prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the back cover Refer to the CARE AND CLEANING section on page 25 26 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY Check if Then The refrigerator is not level See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT section on page 17 Food packages are blocking the door open Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves The ice bin crisper cover pans shelves door bins
13. is still more energy efficient than previous models While running you may hear a pulsating or high pitched sound this is normal You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments e As each cycle ends you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise e Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan e You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle e You can hear the noise occurring from the ice compartment fan in the freezer on the left side of the refrigerator when doors are open REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if Then The power supply cord is unplugged Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Check that the tripped house circuit is not overloaded Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end The refrigerator control has been put into the store Demo Demonstration Mode The Demonstration Mode disables the cooling system only the interior lighting and the display will work normally To disable open one door then press Ultra Ice and Refrigerator Temp buttons at the same time for 5 seconds
14. on the door fitting it over the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3 32 2 5mm Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench Mounting Fasteners 2 Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle Place the handle on the door fitting it over the mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws on the bottom of the handle with a 1 8 3 1mm Allen wrench NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench 12 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door A CAUTION Before you begin unplug the refrigerator and remove food and bins from the doors 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 2 Use a flat head screwdriver to pry back the hooks not shown on the front underside of the cover 2 Lift up the cover 3 Disconnect all the wire harnesses 3 4 Remove the grounding screw 4 5 Rotate hinge lever 5 counterclockwise Lift the top hinge 6 free of the hinge lever latch 7 A CAUTION When lifting the hinge free of the latch be careful that the door does not fall forward 6 Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door 7 Place the door inside facing up ona nonscratching surface 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 Lift up the cover 2
15. the front of the drawer up then pull it straight out 3 To install slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR MODULAR DOOR BIN FREEZER SECTION The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and ICE BIN adjusting 1 To remove the ice bin from the upper drawer pull out 1 To remove the bin simply lift the bin up and pull the drawer as far as possible straight out 2 To replace the bin slide it in above the desired 2400 eae PU OME GIES support button and push down until it snaps into 3 To install pull out the drawer as much as possible place and set the ice bin in its correct position then push in the drawer DRAWER Ice Bin DAIRY BIN 1 To remove the dairy bin simply lift it and pull straight out 2 To replace the dairy bin slide it into place and push down until it stops NOTE The dairy bin will only fit in the top space on A CAUTION Pinch hazard Keep hands and feet the right hand door clear of the bottom of the door when opening and closing 23 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE 1 To remove the Durabase push it to the back as much as possible Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out 2 To install insert the Durabase in rail assembly DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections WARNING If the
16. the risk of fire electric shock or personal injury when using your product basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read all instructions before using this appliance NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull it 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 Do not modify or extend the power cord length It could cause electric shock or fire When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance DO NOT allow children to climb stand or hang on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves Keep fingers out of pinch point areas clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small Be careful closing doors when children are in the area e Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before replacing a burned out light bulb unplug the refrigera
17. to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1 4 hole in the water pipe using a sharp bit Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill Failure to drill a 1 4 hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes NOTE The hookup line cannot be white plastic tubing Licensed plumbers must use only copper tubing NDA tubing 49595 or 49599 or Cross Link Polyethylene PEX tubing FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber 29 5 TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell NOTE Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing Washer Pipe Clamp Inlet End Clamp Screw gt k p gt 6 ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Be sure the
18. LOSE COMPLETELY on page 33 The weather is humid In humid weather air carries moisture into the refrigerator when the doors are opened A self defrost cycle was completed It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self defrosts 35 Your Home For troubleshooting product manuals and expert advice managemylife WWW managemylife c com Forn repair in your thome of all major roa appiances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com www sears ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada WWww sears com WWW SGars Ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears ___ 1 800 827 6655 USA _ 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparacion Au Canada pour service en Prr a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 800 LE FOYER c 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 www sears
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20. You will see the previous temperature setting you had on display when Demo Mode is deactivated 31 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK Check if Then The power supply cord is unplugged Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage Light bulb is loose in the socket Unplug the refrigerator Gently remove the bulb and reinsert Then plug in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control Light bulb has burned out Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage size and shape available at your local hardware store See the LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT section on pages 26 Unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement A door has been open for seven minutes Shutting the doors for one second will allow the light bulbs to come back on VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE Check if Then The refrigerator is not resting solidly on Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting the floor See INSTALLATION section on pages 10 and 17 COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if Then The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model The room temperature is hotter than normal The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the refrigerator control was set correctly The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions The doors are not closed completely The back cover
21. and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping 2 Install accessories such as ice cube bin drawers shelves etc in their proper places They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment 3 Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling Your refrigerator is now ready for use REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page 1 Removing Refrigerator Handle e Loosen the set screws with a 3 32 g 2 5mm Allen wrench and remove the handle Set S NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners ee need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench Allen Wrench 2 Removing Freezer Drawer Handle Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of the handle with a 1 8 3 1mm Allen wrench and remove the handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 6 4mm Allen wrench REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page 1 Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle Place the handle
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23. crease the clearance rated for 115 Volts 60 Hz AC only and fused at 15 needed for the back of the refrigerator or 20 amperes This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord 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 PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features Page references are included for your convenience NOTE This guide covers several different models The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below The locations of the features shown below may not match your model Y Refrigerator Light p 26 Pantry Drawer Digital Control Panel p 18 Ice Bin p 23 Modular Door Bins p 23 C9 Pullout Drawer p 24 Fixed Door Bin Durabase p 24 3 Fixed Door Bin D Divider p 24 Q Refrigerator Shelves p 21 Q Dairy Bin p 23 Automatic Icemaker p 27 Humidity Controlled Crisper p 22 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard
24. d Cold air circulates from Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move the freezer to the fresh food section and back all packages that block vents and restrict airflow again through air vents in the wall dividing the two See Airflow section on page 19 sections The doors are opened often When the door is opened warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator The more the door is opened the faster the humidity builds up and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool In order to keep the refrigerator cool try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed The control is not set correctly for the surrounding Refer to the SETTING THE CONTROLS section on page 18 conditions Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out If the temperature is too cold or too warm change the setting one increment at a time A large amount of food has just been added to the Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours for refrigerator or freezer the refrigerator to return to normal temperature The food is not packaged correctly Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation If necessary repackage food according to the guidelines in the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE section on page 20 The doors are not closing completely See DOORS WILL NOT C
25. disconnect power Do not use window sprays abrasive cleansers or Remove all removable parts such as shelves flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the crispers etc Refer to sections in USING YOUR material REFRIGERATOR for removal instructions e Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or CONDENSER COILS harsh cleaners Hand wash rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power Use a vacuum cleaner with an attachment to clean the condenser cover and vents OUTSIDE Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax or auto paste wax Apply wax with a clean soft cloth For products with a stainless steel exterior use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth 25 CARE AND CLEANING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before replacing a Light Bulb either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box NOTE Refrigerator light is LED interior lighting and service should only be perfomed by a qualified technician Change Freezer Compartment Light Bulb 1 Unplug refrigerator power cord from outlet 2 Remove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver 3 Gra
26. e refrigerator should be slightly higher than the back 3 Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily If not tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise It may take several more turns and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount 4 Re adjust if necessary 5 Replace the base cover NOTE Your new refrigerator is uniquely designed with two fresh food doors Either door can be opened or closed independently of one another You may have to exert slight pressure on doors to get them to close completely Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven follow the instructions below to align the doors Use the wrench Included with the Use amp Care Guide to adjust the nut in the door hinge to adjust the height counterclockwise to raise or clockwise to lower the height USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature Your refrigerator has a digital control panel above the refrigerator compartment that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments The refrigerator control is preset at 37 F 3 C and the freezer control is preset at O F 18 C These are the recommended temperatures settings for normal use and conditions Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to reach these temperatures Refrigerator Temp Control 33 F to 46 F 1 C to 8 C
27. ed This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check date code to ensure freshness ltems How to Butter or p Keep opened butter in a covered margarine dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf not on door shelf Eggs Store in original carton on interior shelf not on door shelf Fruit gt Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or in the crisper Do not wash or hull berries until you are ready to use them Sort and keep berries in their original container in a crisper or store in a closed and sealed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Leafy vegetables p Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper peppers Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used 20 STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE For further information about preparing food
28. eezer drawer REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling After installing secure the stability of the product with the leveling legs Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs _ one on the right and one on the left Adjust legs to alter tilt from front to back or side to side If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier adjust the refrigerator s tilt using the instructions below 1 Plug the refrigerator s power cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet Move the refrigerator into its final position Remove the base cover To remove the base cover 1 Open the Freezer Drawer Drawer not shown for clarity 2 Once the drawer is open and there is sufficient clearance remove screws on the top of the cover To replace base cover Place cover into position and insert and tighten the screws 2 Turn the leveling leg clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator NOTE Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs This makes it easier to adjust the legs Level the refrigerator by using an 11 16 inch 18mm wrench or a flat blade screwdriver Turn the leveling legs counterclockwise to raise or clockwise to lower the height of the front of the refrigerator NOTE The front of th
29. er Modular Door Bin Dairy Bin Freezer Section Ice Bin Durabase Durabase Divider PullOut Drawer Care And Cleaning General Cleaning Tips Outside Inside Walls Door Liner And Gaskets Plastic Parts Condenser Coils Light Bulb Replacement Power Interruptions When You Go On Vacation When You Move About The Automatic Ilcemaker Connecting The Water Line Troubleshooting Guide 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 26 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 28 30 31 35 ym BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY TM Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product if any non consumable part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair This coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not
30. er connection is made to the icemaker set the power switch to OFF O When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply set the power switch to ON 1 The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Discard the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the Automatic Shut off Arm When the bin fills to the level of the Automatic Shut off Arm the icemaker will stop producing ice lt is normal for several cubes to be stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink 27 WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF 0 When the water supply will be shut off for several hours e When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two When the refrigerator will not be used for several days NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water NOTE If the house water supply cold water only is not hooked up or not turned on fully turn the icemaker to the Off O position to prevent noise and possible damage Do not turn the icemaker On I until an adequate water supply is connected You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills PREPARING FOR VACATION
31. erator needs cleaning See CARE AND CLEANING section on pages 25 26 Ice storage bin needs cleaning Empty and wash bin Discard old cubes THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN Check if Then The refrigerator is defrosting The water will evaporate It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan It is more humid than normal Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate This is normal when it is hot or humid 33 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE Check if Then The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR section on page 31 THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR NOT ENOUGH ICE Check if Then New installation Wait 24 hours after ice maker installation for ice production to begin Wait 72 hours for full ice production The refrigerator is not connected to a water Connect refrigerator to the water supply and turn water shutoff supply or the supply shutoff valve is not turned valve fully open on Reverse osmosis water filtration system is Reverse osmosis filtration systems can reduce the water connected to your cold water supply pressure below the minimum amount 20 psi and result in icemaker issues Kink in the water source line A kink in the line can reduce water flow Straighten the water source line Large amount of ice recently has been Allow 24 hours for ice maker to produce more
32. food in dry ice 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean wipe and dry thoroughly 4 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they do not shift and rattle during the move Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for removable instructions 5 Depending on the model raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they don t scrape the floor See the Door Closing section 6 Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to the Installing Your Refrigerator section for preparation instructions ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WARNING Personal Injury Hazard DO NOT place fingers or hands in the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice Power Switch Automatic Shut off Arm NOTE The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 psi on models without a water filler and between 40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter to produce the normal amount and size cubes The icemaker will produce 12 cubes per cycle approximately 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other operating conditions If the refrigerator is used before the wat
33. for freezing or food storage times check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When you close and seal the package it must not allow air or moisture in or out If it does you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food Packaging recommendations Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic bags Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers e Containers without tight lids e Wax paper or wax coated freezer wrap Thin semi permeable wrap A CAUTION Do not keep beverage cans or plastic food containers in the freezer compartment They may break or burst if they freeze USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moistu
34. frozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable dispose of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces 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 quality as you can SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 DANGER risk oF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents Child entrapment and suffocation BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER _ Take off the doors e Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that If you are throwing away your old refrigerator make used CFCs chlorofluorocarbons CFCs are sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper believed to harm stratospheric ozone disposal by a qualified servicer If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT Please read carefully Do not under any circumstances cut o
35. ic icemaker see the Important Safety Instructions section A CAUTION Avoid placing the unit near heat Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping sources direct sunlight or moisture position Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION To minimize noise and vibration the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor e Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended Never install the refrigerator on a platform or weakly supported structure 1 To avoid vibration the unit must be leveled If required adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness of the floor The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing Leveling legs can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly Turn the leveling legs clockwise a gt to raise the unit counterclockwise to lower it See Leveling and Alignment on page 17 2 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55 F 13 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adversely affected 3 Too small a distance from adjacent items may result in lowered freezing capability and increased electricity consumption charges Allow at least 24 inches 61 cm in front of the refrigerator to open the doors 10 PRIOR TO USE 1 Clean your refrigerator thoroughly
36. ice removed The icemaker is not turned on Locate the icemaker on off switch and confirm it is in the On I position The temperature setting for the freezer is too Below 0 F is the recommended temperature for the freezer warm compartment for normal ice production If the freezer temperature is warmer ice production will be affected The doors are opened often If the doors of the unit are opened often the cold air will escape which will prevent the unit from maintaining the set temperature Lowering the temperature can help as well as not opening the doors as frequently The doors are not closing properly If the doors are not properly closed ice production will be affected Ultra Ice is not selected With this option the cold air in the compartment is increased as is ice production 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if Then The gaskets are dirty or sticky Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning The door is reopened within a short time after When you open the door warmer air enters the refrigerator having been opened As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP Check if Then The air vents are blocke
37. in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable opera tion But like all products it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product Here s what the Agreement includes if Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use not just defects Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty No deductibles no functional failure excluded from coverage real protection V Expert service by a force of more than 10 000 authorized Sears service technicians which means someone you can trust will be working on your product v Unlimited service calls and nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us Y No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months wf Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed w Annual Preven
38. limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags 2 A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance 3 A service technician to clean or maintain this product 4 Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used
39. r remove TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY the third ground prong from the power cord Do not use an adapter plug WARNING NOTE Before performing any type of installation cleaning or removing a light bulb disconnect the Electrical Shock Hazard refrigerator from the electrical source FOR PERSONAL SAFETY this appliance must NOTE Some models have LED interior lighting and be properly grounded Have the wall outlet and service should be performed by a qualified the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to technician make sure the outlet is properly grounded When you are are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control Thermostat Refrigerator Control or Freezer st ae Control depending on the model to the desired wall receptacle I 5 setting 3 prong grounding j j USE OF EXTENSION CORDS Because of potential safety hazards under certain Ensure proper conditions we strongly recommend against the use ground exists of an extension cord However If you still elect to Use before use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed USA 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the The refrigerator should always be plugged into its cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts own individual properly grounded electrical outlet Use of an extension cord will in
40. re is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 diameter to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation 7 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve Tighten the compression nut securely Saddie Type Shutoff Valve Packing Nut Outlet Valve Ferrule sleeve NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8 FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing 9 CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE Before making the connection to the refrigerator be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet 1 Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water 11 valve 2 Place the compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing as shown 3 Insert the end of the copper tubing into the connection as far as possible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting d CAUTION Check to see if leaks occur at water line connections T
41. re proof and the storage temperature Ice crystals inside a sealed package are normal This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed creating ice crystals NOTE Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then package and freeze Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy REFRIGERATOR SECTION REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs Your model may have glass or wire shelves Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open saving energy IMPORTANT Do not clean glass shelves with warm water while they are cold Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping For your protection glass shelves are made with tempered glass which will shatter into small pebble sized pieces NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them 21 Adjusting Shelves Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want To remove a shelf Tilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of and lift it in the direction of Pull the shelf out To reinstall a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and g
42. sp the light cover pull the cover downward CAUTION Make sure the bulb is cool to the touch 4 Rotate the bulb counterclockwise to remove 5 Replace with a new 60 watt appliance bulb 6 Insert tabs on back of cover into slots in freezer ceiling Push cover up to snap front into place 7 Tighten the screw using a Phillips screwdriver When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1 If the power will be out for 24 hours or less keep all refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen 2 If the power will be out for more than 24 hours remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave 1 Use up any perishables and freeze other items 2 Turn off icemaker and empty the ice bin If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 3 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up WHEN YOU MOVE When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home follow these steps to prepare it for the move 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen
43. ssure must be water line make sure the icemaker power switch is between 20 and 120 p s i on models without a in the Off O position water filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where j temperatures fall below freezing Power drill When using any electrical device such as a power 1 2 or adjustable wrench drill during installation be sure the device is double Straight and Phillips insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the blade screwdriver hazard of electric shock or is battery powered Two 1 4 outer diameter If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is compression nuts and connected to your cold water supply this water line 2 ferrules sleeves to installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or connect the copper tubing icemaker manufacturer or retailer Follow next to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve instructions carefully to minimize the risk of If your existing copper water expensive water damage line has a flared fitting at the If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is end you will need an connected to your cold water supply the water adapter available at pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be plumbing supply stores to a minimum of 40 to 60 psi 2 8 kgf cm 4 2 kgf cm connect the water line to the refrigerator OR you less than 2 0 3 0sec to fill a cup of 70z capacit
44. tive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge x Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone sup port from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual V Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations V 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer v Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised V 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service You can call anytime day or night or schedule a service appointment online The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase If you can cel for any reason during the product warranty period we will provide a full refund Or a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today Some limitations and exclusions apply For prices and additional information in the U S A call 1 800 827 6655 Coverage in Canada varies on some items For full details call Sears Canada at 1 800 361 6665 Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances garage door openers water heaters and other major home items
45. tor 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 Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician e When you are finished reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the controls Thermostat Refrigerator Control and or Freezer Control depending on the model to the desired setting This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces In refrigerators with automatic icemakers avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in DO NOT 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 4 C Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be re
46. uide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots A CAUTION Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or food spilling Folding Shelf You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing the front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf Pull toward you to return to a full shelf USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The crispers provide fresher tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture sealed crispers by adjusting the control to any setting between VEGETABLE and FRUIT VEGETABLE keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh leafy vegetables e FRUIT lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits HUMIDITY SETTING VEGETABLE SS FRUIT REMOVING HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension 2 Lift the front of the crisper up then pull it straight out 3 To install slightly tilt up the front and insert the drawer into the frame and push it back into place 22 To remove the glass 1 Lift up the glass under the crisper cover 2 Pull the glass up and out 1 To remove pull the drawer out to full extension 2 Lift
47. un for 2 or 3 hours before placing food in it Caution When Closing the Door A CAUTION To reduce the risk of door scratches and breaking the door mullion please make sure that the refrigerator door mullion is always folded in lf moisture gathers on the refrigerator door mullion at any point turn off the Energy Saver mode until the issue is resolved ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS It is best to wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down completely before making any adjustments to the temperature settings The initial settings mentioned in SETTING THE CONTROLS section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when Ice cream is firm The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance refrigerator and freezer sections The colder the setting the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the freezer compartment to make it colder If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer start by adjusting the refrigerator and allow 24 hours for the temperatures to stabilize If it is still too warm or too cold then adjust the freezer control Always remember to wait at least 24
48. usmg lamp lt 1 4 Tubing 1 4 Compression 12 Nut j Ferrule sleeve Refrigerator Connection A CAUTION Check to see if water dripping occurs at water line connections 30 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall START THE ICEMAKER Set the icemaker power switch to the On I position NOTE A newly installed refrigerator may take several hours to start producing ice TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A clicking noise may come from the electronic Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old control switching the cooling system on and off one did not make Because the sounds are new to Rattling noises may come from the flow of you you might be concerned about them Most of refrigerant the water line or items stored on top of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the the refrigerator floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently louder than they actually are The following list to keep your food items at the desired temperature describes the kinds of sounds and what may be The high efficiency compressor may cause your making them new refrigerator to run longer than your old one but
49. y can cut off the flared fitting with a tube cutter and If the water pressure from the reverse osmosis then use a compression fitting system is less than 21 psi 1 5 kgf cm more than e Shutoff valve to connect 4 0sec to fill a cup of 7o0z capacity to the cold water line The shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5 32 at the point of Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse osmosis system is blocked Replace the filter if necessary BOW Ne Oleg ean Con me Nise omens connection to the COLD WATER LINE Saddle type system to refill after heavy usage shutoff valves are included in many water supply If the issue about water pressure from reverse kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type osmosis remains call a licensed qualified plumber valve complies with your local plumbing codes All installations must be in accordance with local NOTE Self Piercing Saddle Type Water Valve plumbing code requirements should not be used NOTE Wear eye protection 28 CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line 1 SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It is best to connect into the side of a vertical water pipe When it is necessary
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