Page 1: ...sed your Kenmore refrigerator in model and serial number location Serial Number Date of Purchase 51271 51278 SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO Chicago 1L60684 U S A withIceService 51241 51248 with Ice and Chi ed Water Service ...
Page 2: ... poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it_The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods_ The eating quality of red meats is af...
Page 3: ... 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet 15 volt 60 Hertz single phase ACo This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Location Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fufly loaded Do no...
Page 4: ...reezer control one step colder 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 e...
Page 5: ... your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen me is f_sh and poultry Always remove store wrappings e Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold Stere pro packaged cheese...
Page 6: ...rm to the OFF up position and shut off water to the refrigerator Shelves Removable Door Bins To remove bins Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate bins Select desired bin height engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Bin will lock in place Dividers Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility in door bins on your fresh food door Items such as ...
Page 7: ...specially designed to help preserve the natural goodness of fruits and vegetables Nice N Fresh Drawer This sealed drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as Artichokes 0Celery Lettuce 0Radishes Asparagus 0Cherries Parsley Rhubarb Beets 10pped o C0rn 0 Peas green oSpinach Blueberries 0Currants Plums Tomatoes Carrots Greens leafy ripe ...
Page 8: ...elves keep frequently used frozen food items within eas_ reach FREEZER BIN This slide out bin holds bulky and odd shaped food packages and makes them easily accessible without disturbing frozen food next to or on top of them_ TEXTURED STEELDOORS Touch the textured doors they won t show fingerprintsl MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS Doors close quietly and gaskets sea tightly when the refrigerator is level se...
Page 9: ...them where needed on door bin or shelf to keep items such as small bottles and jars so they won t tip spill or slide NICE N FRESH DRAWER This sealed drawer is designed to maintain higher humidity levels recommended for unwrapped foods and most vegetables_ See page 7 MEATS R VEG_TABILES DRAWl R on some models The variable temperature control next to the Meats R Vegetables drawer regulates the flow ...
Page 10: ... chute poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice o Do not dispense ice into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into container o Dispense ice before filling gla...
Page 11: ...owing ones This is norma Dispensed water is chilled not iced For colder water simply add ice before dispensing water To stop dispensing release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops of water Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water If excessive wipe the spill dry immediately Do not pour water in spill shelf because it...
Page 12: ...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 jelly on the hinge side If the lubricant is excessive wipe it off but leav...
Page 13: ...this purpose It is available at your Sears store or service center This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year 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 ...
Page 14: ...frequently Temperaturecontrol starts and stopsmotor to maintain even temperatures_Thisis normal Door not closing properly Door gasket on hingesidesticking or foldingove_ Tocorrect put a small amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it is notresting solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adiusting or floor is weak or une...
Page 15: ...ght does not work o No power at outlet Light bulb needs replacing Seepage 13 Refrigerator hasodor Foodwith strong odors should betightlycovered aCheckfor spoiled food Interiorneedscleaning Referto page12 Defrostwatersystemneeds cleaning Keepopenboxof baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months_ Accessories Wafer Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Youricecubescanonlybe asfresh4asfin...
Page 16: ...This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 731CR W Sears Tower Chicago iL 60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by Sears trained tec...
