Sears 52268 Owner`s manual
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1. Contents s Safety Instructions o Grounding T Energy Saving Tips Features ice amp Waler Dien e Care and Cleaning 9 VV ORY ien Naa Food Storage TAA EET Before You Call for Service so coo searen e Vacation and Moving Precautions oere a Starting the Refrigerator c meremas Adjusting the Controls 0 uccacesecscnenn a DEEE E a SA n t eeu At ret EE Sef K PERSER gt 1 aa gel a pe 2 3 14 15 15 ow Back Cover Please ae the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space BE See page 8 for model and serial number location Er Model Number Serial Number ae we SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 USA Dote of Purchase 2261 52268 with lee and Water Service IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance WARNING When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner s Manual This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions before it is used See grounding requirements below and on page 3 Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords2. Water supply line turned off or not connected Supply line may be clogged with sediment Water in first glass is warm Allow about 24 hours for water to cool fo proper temperature alter refrigerator is first installed f water dispenser has not been used for extended period water in first glass will not be as cool as in succeeding glasses if water reservoir has been drained allow several hours for replenished supply to chill Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Not unusual during periods of high humidity Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too long door openings In humid weather air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened Water on floor The drain in the bottom of the freezer may be clogged Remove any ice on the freezer bottom and clean the drain Refer to Care and Cleaning section Hot air from bottom of refrigerator Normal air flow cooling motor In the refrigeration process it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator Some floor coverings will discolor at these normal and safe operating temperatures Your floor covering supplier should be consulted if you object to this discoloration Interior light does not work No power at outlet Light bulb needs replacing See Care and Cleaning section Refrigerator has odor Food with strong odors should be tightly covered e Check for spoiled food Interior needs cleaning Refer to Care a
3. door clearance Rollers Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor To assure that the doors will close automatically from a halfway open position there is a builtin tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet Side by side refrigerators also have specially designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly when opened allowing the force of gravity to help close them securely To adjust the rollers Remove the base grille Grasp it at the bottom and pull it out 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 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 Adjusting the Controls Temperature Controls Freezer C initial Setting initial Setting E Coldest 8 Coldest Automatic Energy Saver System Aiton 74 Honet for Temparstere ta Stabilize Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments At first set the Fresh Food control at 5 and the Freezer control at C Allow 24 hours for the
4. off water to the refrigerator Shelves 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 tilt the 2 shelf up at front then lift it up f up and outs e a nE a 5 and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator 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 Multi Position Freezer Compartment Shelves Crisper This drawer has been specially designed to help preserve the natural goodness of fruits and vegetables Shelf supports at various levels in the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods Nice N Fresh Drawer This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods To reposition shelves 1 While pressing tabs on shelf supports on the right wall lift the shelf out of the grooves in the supports such as 2 Pull shelf sideways until shelf rods come out of holes Artichokes Celery Lettuce Radishes on left wall Asparagus gt Cherries Parsley gt Rhubarb 3 Select desired shelf height and ins
5. A et A r ataa te anya ad panaan aa gata reamed irereraneunnmunnrenurenrenuliiiiiNINish AMA mnt mene TT RTT NNNN EA AA cee a A A A A A w cana AAAA AAA Sys A d nen we vegetables or fresh food compartments Your i l unin LITY BIN OE tne ee ae Dualusage t bin hd iwo o dozen eggs in their cartons or stores an extra supply ofice cubes inthe S ii o A e keezen for special o occasions E HANDIBIN Door stays open while s bin is is in use provides a access 7 ae oto dairy products 7 USE AND CARE LABEL Information you ll want to know is right on the refrigerator including everyday care DOOR SHELVES _ Door shelves fore lt frequently used food items within easy e These shelves let you o atrange and rearrange the interior of your refrigerator to storage needs In some models they are made of 225 tempered glass in other 7 ee made steel wire shelves are boc TEn with Dynawhite Epoxy to make them gt ce scratch resistant and Gates to clean MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Si 2 Youl find these numbers feo To eee ee order repair parts see the parts list that k lt came with your refrigerator ortake u these numbers to your nearest Sears 0 ae Service Center and they will ney yOu a compartment to help keep moisture _ Fat Mee from forming on the outside ofthe 000 cs i refriger
6. N CLAMP REFRIGERATOR CONNECTION 7 Your model has a water valve compression fiting coming through the rear wall of the refrigerator Assemble compression nut on compression fitting as shown above Insert end of tubing into connector and tighten compression nut Be sure end of tubing is square in connector and is inserted as far as it will go Do not overtighten Be sure there is enough extra tubing coiled into three turns of about 10 diameter to allow refrigerator to move out from wall afer installation Secure tubing in metal clamp at top right corner of compressor compartment cover 8 Turn shutoff valve ON TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS OR NUTS THAT LEAK 9 Copper tubing may now be fastened to baseboard 10 Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why itis a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is available from the Sears Service Center Order Filter No 978488 and install at the inlet water tube connection 11 Water Pressure Limitations Not below 15 P S 1 or above 125 PS1 Ifa problem occurs call your Utility Company IMPORTANT it may take up fo 24 hours for your icemaker to begin producing ice The first few batches of ice cubes should be thrown away so that remaining impurities in the water line will be flushed out Automatic lcemaker and Ice amp Water Dispenser An automatic icemaker
7. TMENT IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States o This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other nae which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 7 731CRW Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically trained to service SEARS appliances having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed built and tested for years of dependable use Yet any modern appliance may need service from time to time The Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance agreement give protection from unexpected repair bills Contact your salesperson or nearest service center for details SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 731 CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 This book is printed on recycled paper Printed in U S A Part No SR6088 162D3823P001 52261 52268 161 cG
8. ak DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Use of Extension Cords Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord itis absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3 wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet 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 Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded Do not install it where the temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures Do not install it next to your range a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on it Clearances Allow the following clearances for ease of installation proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical connections Sidet awe5 8 Wetuscawe BOCK urimet If builtin allow 7 8 at top for hinge covers if refrigerator is against a wall on either side allow 3 4 for
9. and a dispenser provide water and ice cubes through the freezer compartment 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 Water from reservoir flows through 6 tubing in door and is dispensed when cradle is pressed Important Facts about Your Dispenser Your icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 120 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use conditions Intermittent dispensing of ice is normal IF ice flow interruption is more than brief ice clump s may be the cause and should be removed 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 gt 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 cradie and ice dropping into c
10. ator during humid weather oe ADJUSTABLE SHELVES r meet your ever changing food n Ice Service lcemaker Water Line Installation Requirements You will need a shutoff valve two 1 4 O D compression nuts two compression sleeves and enough 1 4 O D copper tubing to connect refrigerator to water source Your Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office has a kit available with a saddle type shutoff valve and copper tubing Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes CAUTION Do not install icemaker tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing l Find a 3 8 to 1 vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator When it is necessary to connect into a horizontal water pipe make the connection to the top or side rather than at the bottom to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe 2 Measure from INLET on rear of refrigerator to water pipe Add 7 feet to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning This is the length of 1 4 O D copper tubing you will need for the job length from water valve to water pipe PLUS 7 feet Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square 3 Turn OFF main water supply Turn on nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water CAUTION When using any electrical device such as a power drill to facilitate installation be sure the device is insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard of electrical sh
11. ded Empty ice bin every 30 days Ice storage bin needs to be washed Unsealed packages in refrigerator and or freezer compartments may be transmitting odor taste to ice cubes e Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning Automatic icemaker does not work lcemaker feeler arm in OFF up position 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 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 position level cubes in bin by hand 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 e No ice cubes icemaker or water supply turned off 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 It 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 Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter Water dispenser does not work
12. e and money Check this list of causes of minor operating problems you can correct yourself Refrigerator does not operate e May be in defrost cycle when motor does not operate for about 30 minutes Temperature control in OFF position finterior light is not on refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet If plug is secure and refrigerator fails to operate plug lamp into same outlet to determine if there is tripped circuit breaker or burned out fuse Motor operates for long periods Modern refrigerators with more storage space and a larger freezer require more operating time Normal when refrigerator is first delivered to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls set foo cold Condenser needs cleaning Check ENERGY SAVING TIPS Operating sounds e The high speed compressor motor required fo maintain near zero temperatures in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound levels than your old refrigerator Normal fan air flow one fan blows cold air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments another fan cools the compressor motor These NORMAL sounds will also be heard from time to time e Defrost timer switch clicks at defrost Defrost water dripping Temperature control clicks ON or OFF Ref
13. ert rods into holes Beets fopped Corn Peas green Spinach on left wall Blueberries gt Currants Plums Tomatoes Carrots Greens leafy i If the shelf supports at the desired level on the right wall have tabs lower the shelf into the grooves on the i ing the tabs B the shelf wire i 6 abo gr Rage E rom Brussels Broccoli Cauliflower Turnips Sprouts Cabbage Green Onions lt Parsnips s in any refrigerated storage area foods with strong odors should be stored wrapped foods such as If the shelf supports at the desired level on the right wall do not have tabs merely lower the shelf into place on the supports Storage Drawers Freezer Bin You can store bulky and odd shaped food packages in this slide out bin and remove them easily when you want them without disturbing foods stored above or next to them aoinne EPEAN AAAA APANA NNA AAEN AAN AAAA AANSA NNR eee ee RET cals snmmesivebsanaptanieb slain svaasinsdadhdie sideshow AN UPPARA ning AAA i A ad RRR AEE Cae rind Cindi DEEE A EEE i ES eto oron top of them jon is made and stored a H here until called for by pressed cradle i in S i nao on front lt a _ofd door ee WATER AND ICE _ DISPENSER ie Located on outside af ae freezer compartment door it dispenses ice cubes and on moet 5 so equipped water an through the door _FRezzenc DOOR SHELVES odd s
14. f foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can gt If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to children Unplug your refrigerator 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 to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced Note Moving control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Grounding Requirements Important Please read carefully To connect electricity For personal safety this appliance must be properly grounded PREFERRED 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 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 e
15. haped food packages and makes them easily accessible without disturbing frozen n food n next TEXTUUR RED STEELDOORS ce Touch the textured doors hey won t tho ae ae ove DEFROSTING Itis not necessary t to ae the aa ae Ge 2 condenser is automatically circulated lt se S renra is designed and quipped round the front edge of the freezer Me defrost itself Spee show fingerpri ints MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS Doors close quietly and ana oe y tere RE CONTRO Is Set both controls to 5 Theyr may x a a need Saluang lo later See 0 Adjusting HEANAS the Controls A NICE N FRESH DRAWER This sealed drawer is ded lo aoj maintain higher humidity levels 9 00 svecommended for unwrapped foods zand most vegetables See y oe Drawers a ee ee L CRISPER O ee This roomy ave te ae specialy e a designed to help preserve the 05 2 naturell goodness of fruits and ee aa oe ee T auromanc ENERGY 0 ES C SAVER SYSTEM 0S i Warm liquid from the a e tightly when the refrigerator i is level See Starting t the Retiigerator s oe a a A i a EER 4 See E TAL AR MAA Yee VYE AVE ye a ae A wee ey nena es Ai il i l LSU vanan na N A E TO iat aaa a A ke aah a a i VRTE E EENES ERR ERA hing a PAN a a a i AN a r r r r m Va Claeane ctr tek Arner Ete neta HU renere Aee Oyen mmm mammal a maaana m
16. igerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wish To store vegetables use the vegetable drawers they ve been designed to preserve the natural moisture and freshness of produce Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps maintain crispness 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 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 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
17. it and take it out E or 7 If tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer supports remove the tape Pull drawer partway out Reach in push the rear of the glass up and at the same time back until it clears front corner retainers 8 Tilt and remove the cover 9 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 appa 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 When cleaning remove the freezer bin and flush a solution of baking soda one teaspoon and two cups of hot not boiling water through the drain line with the help of a meat baster This will help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line If drain becomes clogged use a meat baster and baking soda and water solution to force the clog through the drain line 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 For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose itis available at your Sears store or service center This easy cleaning operation should be done at least o
18. ly on the hinge side If the lubricant is excessive wipe it off but leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper hinge side seal When you clean the door gaskets relubricate them 12 To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the box every three months In addition put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors 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 Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward Remove the gasket 4 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 5 Tilt and remove the cover 6 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 itis higher than the drawer supports tilt
19. n old cubes will become cloudy and taste stale Empty the ice 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 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 asting incoming water and a water supply accessory kit to help connect the icemaker to the cold water line are optional at extra cost see Accessories section Care and Cleaning Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non precipitating water softener such as Calgon brand and water or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim The 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 o
20. n the door handles and trim Keep the finish clean Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can harm the paint Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners 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 fresh food and freezer compartment interiors should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning IF this is not practical wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about 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 Door gaskets are factory lubricated with petroleum jel
21. nce a year Condenser 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 Interior 1 To align the control knob properly note position of numbered control for proper reassembly and pull off knob 2 Pull bottom of light panel down about 1 4 inch just enough to disengage lip at rear from grooves in retainers on rear wall 3 Lift panei to disengage top from pins on side walls and remove panel After replacing with same size bulb reinstall panel hang top on pins pull bottom down push it back and release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers Replace temperature control knob in OFF position turn it to previous setting and plug refrigerator back in Freezer Compartment 1 Remove shelf just below light panei Shelf will be easier to remove if it is emptied first nS ee A a MM Se ed MSE lll 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 for Service Save tim
22. ncountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug However if you still elect to use an adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter Fig 2 available at most local hardware stores TEMPORARY METHOD ADAPTER PLUGS NOT The larger slot in the adapter ioe sued must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to PPONG SIOR a B provide proper polarity inthe nal connection of the power in aA 07 INSURE PROPER cord X GHOUND AND FIRM CONNECTION BEFORE USE ALIGN LARGE CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and notinsulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring You should have circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should the adapter ground terminal bre
23. nd Cleaning section e Defrost water system needs cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter No 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when attached to the inlet water tube connection Water Supply Accessory Kit optional at extra cost A water supply kit containing copper tubing shut off valve fittings and instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your cold water line is also available from your Sears store or Sears Service Center Moving Precautions Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet remove all food and clean and dry the interior Secure all loose items by taping them securely in place Keep the refrigerator in an upright position during actual moving and in the van Secure the refrigerator in the van to preven movement and protect the outside with a lanket Vacation Precautions For extended vacations or absences shut off power to the refrigerator turn the numbered control to the OFF position and clean the interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave an
24. ock 4 Using a grounded drill drili a 3 16 hole in the vertical cold water pipe you have selected Typical ways fo connect to water supply Under sink fo cold water Through floor lo basement cold water pipe pipe PIPE WASHER CLAMP r A NEEN SHUTOFF a VALV Esme a Ae h VERTICAL COLD WATER PIFE 5 Fasten shutoff valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp Be sure inlet end is solidly in 3 16 drilled hole in water pipe and washer is under pipe clamp Tighten packing nut Tighten pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washer makes a watertight connection Do not overtighten or you may crush copper tubing especially if soft copper tubing is used Now you are ready fo connect the copper tubing COMPRESSION NUT Aes AO SS i i PACKING NUT OUTLET VALYE SHUTOFF VALVE COMPRESSION SLEEVE Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown above Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go Screw compression nui to outlet end with adjustable wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear Turn OFF shutoff valve on water pipe You are now ready to connect other end of 1 4 copper tubing to water valve on back of refrigerator Through wall to utility room cold water pipe space under house 1 4 TUBE TO SHUTOFF VALVE 1 4 COMPRESSION NUT nae Y
25. ontainer 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 if 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 Ice other than that produced by your icemaker should not be added to the ice storage bin it may not dispense well Before Using Your Ilcemaker and Dispenser if refrigerator is operated before water connection is made raise ice access door and make sure icemaker feeler arm is in OFF up position j ice access door icemaker 4 Feeler arm in eeler arm in OFF up ON down position position When water supply has been connected to icemaker move feeler arm to ON down position Depress water dispenser cradle for about two minutes to 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 lcemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the bin and halts the operation temporarily Be sure nothing inte
26. open box of baking soda in the refrigerator Leave the doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at their regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 60 F follow the same instructions as for extended vacations Set icemaker to the OFF position and shut off water supply to refrigerator FU LL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from date of purchase when this refrigerator i is operated and moiniained Ena according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears willrepairthis as refrigerator free of charge if defective i in material or eget FULLI FIVEYEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM F jo E tipe F DUNE SY aa NEE ai Gs Tas ya r 3h ite A Ye TESS as THA ee ATRN 443 RIEF For five years from date of purchase when this refrigerator i is ave Pe and maintained according to owner s instructions attached to or furnished with the product Sears will repair the sealed system consisting of refrigerant connecting tubing and compressor motor free of charge if defective in material or workmanship SUES Hie YSA EJ f fe at Sy ESE at Fot The above warranty coverage a pplies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household purposes re WARRANTY SERVICE iS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPAR
27. reservoir on a single occasion The first glass of water dispensed may be warmer than the following ones This is normal Dispensed water is cool not iced For colder water simply add ice before dispensing water To stop dispensing release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last ice cubes or drops of water Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of water If excessive wipe the spill dry immediately H1 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 Care and Cleaning section if Ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin If ice is not used offen 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 lif the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To replace bin slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shelf If 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 Drive slot in the shelf mechanism if ice is not used ofte
28. rferes 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 fo the water by the water reservoir CAUTION Under certain rare circumstances ice cubes may be discolored 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 that 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 switch to CUBED ICE For water simply position container beneath word WATER Grip container gently near the rim and press rim firmly N against dispenser cradle We 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 water from the
29. rigerant boiling or gurgling Cracking or popping of cooling coils caused by expansion and contraction during defrost and refrigeration following defrost Ice cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Motor starts amp stops frequently e Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures This is normal Door not closing properly Door gasket on hinge side sticking or folding over To correct put a small amount of pefroleum jelly on face of gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to Starling Your Refrigerator section f dishes vibrate on shelves try moving them Slight vibration is normal Foods dry out Foods not covered wrapped or sealed properly Fresh food or freezer compartment temperature foo warm Temperature control not set cold enough Refer to page 4 Warm weather frequent door openings Door left open for long time Package may be holding door open Frost or ice crystals on frozen food Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open Too frequent or too long door openings Frost within package is normal Slow ice cube freezing Door may have been left ajar Set temperature of freezer compartment colder Ice cubes have odor taste Old cubes need to be discar
30. 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 provide 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 19 pounds at a time For Convenience Store like things together This saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promplly e Use shelves or bins on the door for most often used sauces and condiments Use the meat drawer if your refrigerator has one for meats you do not freeze To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs Cover moist foods with tight lids plastic film or Foil 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 Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy 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
31. temperature to stabilize whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later Then if you want colder or warmer temperatures in either compartment adjust the controls one step ata time Note Moving the fresh food control to OFF turns off cooling in both compartments fresh food and freezer but does not shut off power to the refrigerator How to Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food compartment Place a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food compartment Check ita day later If the milk is foo 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 move the freezer 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 freezer control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food compartment However if freezing occurs move the numbered control one step
32. that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end When moving your refrigerator away from the wall be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord After your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces particularly when hands are damp or wet Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in This will help protect you from possible injury It will also prevent interference with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism or with the heating element that releases the cubes Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance gt 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 sately refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40 F Thawed ground meats pouliry 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 o
33. urters a ua o oa waar 7 1 2 Ham Whole acen 7 i lo 2 Hom Hal acuucsentemuscs 6105 l to2 Ham Slices a acas sae 3 lto2 Luncheon Meats oo SHO S Freezing Sausage Smoked oo 7 nol recom Sausage Dry amp Semi Dry l4 o2 mended Cooked Meats Cooked Meats and Meat Dishes 00 es SB tO SF 2to3 Gravy amp Meat Broth ou Eto 2 to 3 Fresh Poultry Chicken amp Turkey eer ines Tied 12 Chicken Pieces baeas creed 9 Turkey Pieces Mie Ane 6 Duck amp Goose Whole ares TIEZ Giblets Eae ea Weare 3 Cooked Poultry Pieces Covered with Broth 0 lto2 Pieces Not Covered 0 000 3o44 1 Cooked Poultry Dishes 00 0 0 Fto4 4to Fried Chicken 0 00 3io 4 4 Other than for eats amp poultry FREEZER Most fruits and vegetables 00 0000 0 0 0 8 12 months Lean fish j 6 8 months Faty fish rolls and breads soups stew casseroles u u iw 2 3 months Cakes pies sandwiches leftovers cooked ice cream original carton oa 1 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 Always remove store wrappings Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refr
34. warmer as from 5 to 4 When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night move the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Energy Saving Tips Don t open the doors more offen than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors haven t been left open accidentally Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator lf you move the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing be sure to move them back to regular setings Don t overcrowd your refrigerator Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool Food Storage Suggestions 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 Lamb ou B05 610 12 Roasts Pork amp Veal ww 3o55 Ato8 Steaks Beef oo ee doS 6to 12 Chops flame e cccnwesrewionm alos bto9 Chops Pork atest SIS 3 to 4 Ground amp Stew Meats oo lto2 3to4 Variety Meats 0 dD to 3to4 Sausage Pork oo dD 02 lio 2 Processed Meats BOGOR cys ek aaa 74 Fronkf
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