Kenmore 501-6661 Use & Care Manual Download Page 5

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:

WARNING

CAUTION

You 

can

be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may 

result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.

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.

SAFETY MESSAGES

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury 
to persons 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.
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 

Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. 

NOTE:

We strongly recommend that any servicing be

performed by a qualified individual.

Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, 

unplug

the

refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-
out light bulb may break when being replaced.) 

NOTE:

Setting

either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove 
power to the light circuit.

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
40°F (4°C).”
“...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten.
Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of
any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.”
“Even partial thawing and refreezing 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.”

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
when you open the doors when children are in the area.

For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

The refrigerator-freezer should be so positioned that the supply

plug is accessible for quick disconnection when accident happens.

Do not store bottles in the freezer compartment - they may
break when frozen, causing damage.

This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance
with the 

Attention Installer Instructions

that were taped

to the front of the refrigerator.

DANGER

You 

will

be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

Summary of Contents for 501-6661

Page 1: ...a M5B 2B8 Models Modèles www sears ca BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use Care Guide MFL51854501 Printed in Mexico CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Guide d Utilisation et d Entretien ENGLISH FRANÇAIS R 501 6661 501 6662 501 6671 color number numéro de couleur ...

Page 2: ...tor Shelves Snack Pan Crisper Humidity Control Crisper Cover with Lattice on inner Surface Ice Bin Durabase Door Racks Durabase Divider Glide Out Drawer Basket 22 Care and Cleaning 23 24 General Cleaning Tips 23 Outside 23 Inside Walls 23 Door Liner and Gaskets 23 Plastic Parts 23 Condenser Coils 23 Light Bulb Replacement 23 24 Power Interruptions 24 When you go on vacation 24 About the Automatic ...

Page 3: ...product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than 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 merch...

Page 4: ...ical damage due to power fluctuations Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product 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 someone you can trust will be working on your product 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoila...

Page 5: ...rder to avoid contact with a live wire filament A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit 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 auto...

Page 6: ...ounding 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 Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard FOR PERSONAL SAFETY this appliance must be properly grounded Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualifi...

Page 7: ...s 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 PARTS AND FEATURES H I J K M N L O D P Cool Sense Electronic T emperature Control System Snack Pan Refrigerator Light Refrigerator Shelves Supra Fresh Crisper with Tilt Out Compartment Adjusta Cube Ice Maker A ...

Page 8: ...r Door Bins Wine Rack Freezer Light Glide Out Drawer Basket Freezer Door Rack B C D A F E Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features 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 PARTS AND FEATURES G H I K M J N O L K Refr...

Page 9: ...age during shipment 3 Let your refrigerator run for 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 WARNING Be careful when you work with hinge base grille stopper etc you may be injured Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents base grille or bottom of refrigerator You may be injured...

Page 10: ... hole cover 4 and attach it on the right Loosen the screw 5 remove the stoppers 6 and attach them on the left on the opposite side Loosen the pin 8 and remove it Loosen the 2 screws 9 and the 2 screws 10 and lift off the middle hinge 11 Use a flat tip screwdriver to pry off bottom hole cover 7 and attach it on the right 2 Removing Refrigerator Handle NOTE T o assist in installing the handle on the...

Page 11: ...asping the handle with both hands press it firmly against the front of the door and slide the handle down 6 This may require some force 11 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 3 Installing Refrigerator Door Install the middle hinge 1 on the opposite side with the screws 2 and the screw 3 Install the door 4 so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin 5 Install the top hinge 6 with screws Reinstall top hinge cov...

Page 12: ...on the right side 2 Replacing Refrigerator Handle Place the handle 2 on the door by adjusting handle Turn handle upside down 5 footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws 1 with the 3 32 Allen wrench HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT T o avoid possible injury product or property damage you will need two people to perform the following instructions 1 Removing...

Page 13: ...ls With both hands hold the center of the bar and push it in to let both rails fitted simultaneously 2 Installing Pullout Drawer With both hands hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously Hook door supports 1 into rail tabes 2 Lower door into final position and tighten the screws 3 Remove the screws 2 of the rail on both sides Make sure you ha...

Page 14: ...or Door Remove the top hinge cover 1 Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge 2 Lift the Refrigerator door 3 slightly and remove it Pry off the cover 4 using a slotted screwdriver and attach it on the right Loosen the screw 5 remove the stoppers 6 and attach them on the left on the opposite side Loosen the pin 7 and remove it Lift off the washer 8 Pry off the cover 9 using a slotted screwdri...

Page 15: ...e 4 on the opposite side with the screw 5 and the screws 9 6 Installing Refrigerator Door Place the washer 6 on the middle hinge pin 7 Install the door 8 so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin 7 Install the top hinge 10 with screws Reinstall top hinge cover 11 7 After Completing the Job Make sure that each at the four corners of the door gasket is not folded over on itself T o ensure a good sea...

Page 16: ...using a 5 16 in socket or wrench 3 Have someone hold the door in place with space between doors even or put a spacer between doors to keep space even while you tighten the top hinge screws 4 Replace the top hinge cover 16 ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION In order to ensure proper temperatures air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections As shown in the illustration below air enters a...

Page 17: ...et 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 higher the number 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...

Page 18: ...allow air or moisture in or out If you do 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 Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps Specified freezer grade self sealing plastic bags Follow package or con...

Page 19: ... in the direction of 1 and lift it in the direction of 2 Pull the shelf out To replace a shelf Tilt the front of the shelf up and guide 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 NOTE Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food Sliding Ou...

Page 20: ...E Tilt Out Compartment The tilt out compartment on the front of the crisper is for items stored best in low humidity such as apples and oranges The front of the compartment is transparent to allow you to see compartment contents Push the button on the front of the compartment to open it To remove tilt out compartment 1 Pull crisper drawer out to the stop 2 Open the compartment 3 Grasp side of draw...

Page 21: ...ce the glass cover back onto top of cover frame 1 2 3 DOOR RACKS The door racks may be removed for easier cleaning Snap on Door Racks To remove the racks 1 Remove all items in the door racks 2 Push the rack against the inside wall of the door A and lift up the door rack B To replace the racks 1 Hold either end of the door rack against the inside wall of the door 2 Push down the rack until it locks...

Page 22: ...t up and pull out straight out GLIDE OUT DRAWER BASKET 1 2 2 1 To Install pull both rails out to full extension Hook the basket supports into the rail tabs and push to the back of compartment DURABASE DIVIDER The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections 1 T o remove pull divider staight up 2 T o install hook top corners of divider over top edge of durabase on some mo...

Page 23: ...g soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts PLASTIC PARTS covers and panels Do not use paper towels window sprays abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage the material CONDENSER COILS Remove grille bas...

Page 24: ...igerator off before you leave follow these steps 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Depending on your model set the thermostat control refrigerator control to OFF See the Setting the Controls section 3 Clean refrigerator wipe it and dry well 4 T ape 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 Y...

Page 25: ... indicator moves up one light The higher the light position the larger the cubes will be Pressing at highest position returns indicator to lowest position WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O OFF When the water supply will be shut off for several hours 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 SOUN...

Page 26: ...ater filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Power drill or adjustable wrench Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver Two 1 4 outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules sleeves to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve If your existing copper water line has a flared fitting at the end you will need an adapter available at plumb...

Page 27: ...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 NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing ...

Page 28: ...ten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator First loosen the screw fastening the clamp Next insert the tubing in the groove Finally re fasten the screw 10 TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Tighten any connections that leak Reattach the compressor compartment access cover 11 PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate agains...

Page 29: ...ew refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t make Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle...

Page 30: ...y below The condenser coils are dirty This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder Clean the condenser coils Refer to the Care and Cleaning section 30 FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD 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 DOORS WILL NOT...

Page 31: ...E The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWL Y The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice Wait 24 hours after hook up for ice production See the Setting the Controls Section Door left open Check to see if something is holding the door open THE DOORS ARE DIFFIC...

Page 32: ...r too warm move the dial one number at a time A large amount of food has just been added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few hours to the refrigerator or freezer for 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 repac...

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