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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............................................................2
WARRANTY ...............................................................................2
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................................3

Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................. 4

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................... 4

Unpack the Refrigerator ............................................................... 4

Door Removal, Leveling, and Alignment .................................... 5

Handle Installation and Removal ................................................ 7

Location Requirements .................................................................. 8

Electrical Requirements................................................................. 8

Water Supply Requirements ........................................................ 8

Connect Water Supply ................................................................. 9

Prepare the Water System ...........................................................11

REFRIGERATOR USE .................................................................11

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................11

Using the Controls..........................................................................11

Water and Ice Dispensers ...........................................................12

Water Filtration System ...............................................................14

Ice Maker and Storage Bin .........................................................15

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...................................................... 16

Refrigerator Shelves .....................................................................16

Deli Drawer ...................................................................................16

Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, 

Crisper and Covers .......................................................................16

Crisper Humidity Control .............................................................16

FREEZER FEATURES ................................................................. 17

Freezer Shelf .................................................................................17

Freezer Bin .....................................................................................17

DOOR FEATURES .................................................................... 17

Door Bins ........................................................................................17

Door Rails or Bins ..........................................................................17

REFRIGERATOR CARE ............................................................. 18

Cleaning .........................................................................................18

Lights ..............................................................................................19

Power Interruptions .......................................................................19

Vacation and Moving Care .........................................................19

TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................20
ACCESSORIES .........................................................................24
PERFORMANCE DATA SHEETS ................................................25
NOTES/NOTAS .........................................................................51
SERVICE NUMBERS...................................................BACK PAGE

WARRANTY

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

WITH PROOF OF SALE the following warranty coverage 

applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and 

maintained according to all supplied instructions. 

One Year on Appliance

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted 

against defects in material or workmanship. A defective appliance 

will receive free repair. If the appliance cannot be repaired it will 

be replaced free of charge. This warranty coverage applies for 

only 90 days from the sale date if the appliance is ever used for 

other than private household purposes.

Lifetime on Storage Bins

FOR AS LONG AS IT IS USED from the date of sale, a free 

replacement will be supplied for a defective refrigerator or 

freezer compartment storage bin*. If the defect appears within 

the first year, a new bin will be installed at no charge. If the 

defect appears after the first year, a new bin will be supplied 

but not installed at no charge. This Lifetime warranty covers only 

storage bins, and does not apply to any other related component 

or mechanism. You are responsible for the labor cost of bin 

installation after the first year from the date of sale. This warranty 

coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of sale if the 

appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
*Warranty coverage applies to door bins and drawer bins.

  Defects must be verified by a Sears authorized service

 

  representative.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or 

replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and 

workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1. 

Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including 

but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light 

bulbs. 

2. 

A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to 

instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and 

maintenance.

3. 

Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed 

by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with 

house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or 

gas supply systems resulting from such installation. 

4. 

Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from 

installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, 

including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas 

or plumbing codes. 

5. 

Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration 

or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained 

according to all supplied instructions. 

6. 

Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration 

or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, 

misuse or use for other than its intended purpose. 

7. 

Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration 

or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, 

chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all 

instructions supplied with the product.

8. 

Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from 

unauthorized modifications made to this appliance. 

9. 

Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is 

missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the 

appropriate certification logo. 

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty 

shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied 

warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for 

a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance 

and for as long as used on the storage bins, or the shortest 

period allowed by law. Seller 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 in the 

United States. 

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

06/18

Summary of Contents for 106.5133 Series

Page 1: ...spañol Table of Contents 2 Índice 26 Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Refrigerador de dos puertas Models Modelos 106 5133 P N W11366708A Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com color number número de color ...

Page 2: ... free repair or replacement visit the web page www kenmore com warranty This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship and will NOT pay for 1 Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts bags or screw in base light bulbs 2 A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance or to instruct the user in correct appliance installatio...

Page 3: ...way from the refrigerator Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator Disconnect the power before installing the ice maker on ice maker kit ready models only Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice on some models Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors on some models This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabili...

Page 4: ...urfaces before turning on the refrigerator Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers Wipe with warm water and dry Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator For more information see the Refrigerator Safety section Clean Before Using After you re...

Page 5: ... socket wrenches Phillips screwdriver tip 2 with 4 long as minimum TORX T30 screwdriver WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 9 11 C B C B A 2 12 7 6 Do not remove A screws 5 A C B 4 A A A Wiring plugs B Wiring clip C Grommets A Face of fitting Raise Lower 5 16 wrench Tighten Loosen 11 16 wrench Raise Lower L...

Page 6: ...t or piece of cardboard This will help to avoid scratching or damaging the door If your refrigerator passes through the doorway now then go directly to the Reinstalling Doors Hinges section located in this manual If your refrigerator without doors does not pass through the doorway follow the instruction below 13 Remove one or both hinges using a 5 16 nut driver tool See graphic 9 IMPORTANT Do not ...

Page 7: ...o loosen the locking nut located below the refrigerator door See graphic 11 Accommodate the wrench tool so that it fits in the space 3 Use a 5 16 open ended wrench tool to turn the alignment screw See graphic 12 Depending on how the refrigerator door is misaligned in relation to the freezer door you must turn the screw to the right to raise or to the left to lower the refrigerator door until both ...

Page 8: ...ional 18 45 72 cm of cabinet width is required so a total cabinet opening width of 54 137 16 cm is recommended ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING Before you move your refrigerator int...

Page 9: ...astic tubing connections from the household water line to the refrigerator are acceptable and will help avoid off taste or odor in your ice or water Check for leaks Install tubing only in areas where temperatures will remain above freezing Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst...

Page 10: ...d water line B Nut purchased C Ferrule purchased D Refrigerator water tubing 4 Install the water supply tube clamp around the water supply line to reduce strain on the coupling 5 Turn shutoff valve on 6 Check for leaks Tighten any connections including connections at the valve or nuts that leak Style 2 1 Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power 2 Remove and discard the plastic part that is attached...

Page 11: ...3 gal 11 4 L has been dispensed This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system and prepare the water filter for use Additional flushing may be required in some households As air is cleared from the system water may spurt out of the dispenser 3 Open the freezer door and turn on the ice maker See the Ice Maker and Storage Bin section Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice ...

Page 12: ...ZER again to adjust the set point The setting will increase by one bar with each press of the button returning to one bar after reaching five After 2 minutes of inactivity any changes will be saved and the display will return to the home screen WATER AND ICE DISPENSERS Depending on your model you may have one or more of the following options the ability to select either crushed or cubed ice a spec...

Page 13: ... Dispense Ice 1 Press CRUSHED CUBED for the desired type of ice Cut Hazard Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice Failure to do so can result in cuts WARNING 2 Press a sturdy glass against the dispenser lever Hold the glass close to the ice guide to ensure that the ice dispenses into the glass IMPORTANT You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser ...

Page 14: ...d then be ejected as the door is opened 2 When the door is completely open pull the filter straight out NOTE There may be some water in the filter Some spilling may occur Use a towel to wipe up any spills 3 Take the new filter out of its packaging and remove the covers from the O rings Be sure the O rings are still in place after the covers are removed 4 With the arrow pointing to the left toward ...

Page 15: ...nstructions ON OFF To turn on the ice maker flip the switch to the On up position To manually turn off the ice maker flip the switch to the Off down position NOTE Your ice maker has an automatic shut off to keep the storage bin from overfilling during normal operation As ice is made the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the shut off arm to the Off up position Whe...

Page 16: ... Replace the crisper or meat drawer by sliding it back in fully past the drawer stop Crisper and Convertible Vegetable Meat Drawer Covers To Remove and Replace Covers 1 Remove the crisper and meat drawer Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull to release the stoppers from the ribs Pull the cover forward until it is released Repeat steps to remove the meat drawer cover 2 Replace the meat drawer cov...

Page 17: ...e rods down so it clicks into the hole Identify the front and rear trim of the shelf Place the rear trim on the rear rod and push the shelf so it clicks the rod into the trim rear Keep the front raised while pushing Lower the front of the shelf until the front trim is on the rod and push the shelf down so it clicks the rod into the trim rear NOTE Be sure that both sides of the shelf are positioned...

Page 18: ...eaners designed for stainless steel Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Ultra Satin stainless look finish Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners or cleaners designed for stainless steel Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Stainless steel finish Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water Do not use abr...

Page 19: ...les and freeze other items 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker and is connected to the household water supply turn off the water supply to the refrigerator Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off 3 If you have an automatic ice maker turn off the ice maker NOTE Depending on your model raise the wire shutoff arm to the Off up position or press the switch to Off ...

Page 20: ... used to because the compressor and fans operate at lower speeds that are more energy efficient This is normal NOTE Your refrigerator may run even longer if the room is warm a large load of food is added the doors are opened often or if a door has been left open Refrigerator seems noisy The compressor in your new refrigerator regulates temperature more efficiently and uses less energy than older m...

Page 21: ...nterior moisture buildup NOTE Some moisture buildup is normal Clean with a soft dry cloth Room is humid A humid environment contributes to moisture buildup Use the refrigerator only in an indoor location with as little humidity as possible Doors are opened often or not closed completely This allows humid air to enter the refrigerator Minimize door openings keep the doors fully closed and make sure...

Page 22: ...he water supply shutoff valve is not fully turned on Connect the refrigerator to a water supply and make sure the water shutoff valve is fully open Kink in the water source line A kink in the water line can reduce water flow resulting in decreased ice production small ice cubes and or hollow or irregularly shaped ice Straighten the water line Ice maker is not turned on Turn on the ice maker See th...

Page 23: ...to produce new ice Odor has transferred from food Use airtight moisture proof packaging to store food Use of non recommended water supply line Odors and tastes can transfer from certain materials used in non recommended water supply lines Use only a recommended water supply line See the Water Supply Requirements section There are minerals such as sulfur in the water A water filter may need to be i...

Page 24: ...ly to cool completely Water has not been recently dispensed The first glass of water may not be cool Discard the first glass of water dispensed Refrigerator is not connected to a cold water pipe Make sure the refrigerator is connected to a cold water pipe See the Water Supply Requirements section User interface not responding Pressing user interface too fast Wait 10 seconds before pressing any key...

Page 25: ...dental contaminants are those compounds that have been detected in drinking water supplies at trace levels While occurring at only trace levels these compounds can affect the public acceptance perception of drinking water quality It is important that operational maintenance and filter replacement requirements be carried out for the product to perform as advertised Property damage can occur if all ...

Page 26: ...U S A Impreso en EE UU 2019 Sears Brands LLC Kenmore Customer Care Hotline To schedule in home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 844 553 6667 www kenmore com ...

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