Page 1: ...ter Dispenser 9 11 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Before You Call For Service 4 15 Vacation and Moving Precautions 15 Warranty Back Cover Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space below_ See page 8 For model and serial number location Model Number Serial Number Date oFPurchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 UrSA 53071 53078 with Ice ...
Page 2: ...ting 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 eating quality as you can 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 you...
Page 3: ...minimum and 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best perf ormance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard From overheating wires Starting the Refrigerator Location o Install the refrigerator on a flo...
Page 4: ...ove the freezer control one step colder Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhaL 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 ...
Page 5: ...tility 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 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 Store pre packaged cheese in its own wra...
Page 6: ... to fit your family s food storage needs To remove shelves tilt the shelf up at front then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator _ Li I up _ _ 1 s LmSandoutliiI _ L4J _ _ Tilt up To replace shelves select desired shelf height With the shelf front raised slightly engage the top hooks in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet Then lower the front of the shelf until it ...
Page 7: ...ed wrapped foods such as Brussels Broccoli oCauliflower Turnips Sprouts Cabbage Green Onions _Parsnips Temperature Controlled Meats Drawers The convertible meat drawer has its own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the Freezer compartment to flow around the drawer_ The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Set the control lever at the way up...
Page 8: ...shelves keep frequenlly used food items within easy reach _ ADJU STABLETEMPERED GLASS SHELVES These shelves let you arrange and rearrange the interior of your refrigerator to meet your ever changing food storage needs MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION You ll findthese numbers either SEALED CRISPER DRAWER an the side wall or an the bottom front of the cabinet To order repair parts see the parts llst...
Page 9: ...d over filling 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 To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place the glass dose to the ice chute but not so dose that...
Page 10: ...r if you don t use the ice very often ice dumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens Remove the storage bin from the freezer Break up ice dumps with your hands Throw away any dumps that you can t break up Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together To Dispense Ice and Water o Set the selector switch to CUBES CRUSHED ICE on some models or WATE...
Page 11: ...g especially if soft copper tubing is used Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing S PACKING NUT OUTLET VALVE I COMPRESSION COMPRESSION SLEEVE 6 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 nut to outlet end with adjustable wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water suppty a...
Page 12: ...lution 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 aLtplastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Door gaskets are factory lubricated with petroleum jeIty...
Page 13: ...igned for 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 slraight out and return it to position by pushing it...
Page 14: ...startsand stopsmotorto maintaineven temperaturesThisisnormal Door notclosing properly Door gasketon hingesidestickingor folding over Tocorrect put o smallamountof pelroleumjellyon face of gasket Vibration or rattling ff refrigeratorvibrates morethan likely it is notrestingsolidlyon lhefloor The frontrollerscrewsneedadjusting or floor isweak or uneven Referto StarlingYourRefrigeratorsection If dish...
Page 15: ...ostwater systemneedscleaning Keepopen box of baking sodain refrigerator replace every threemonths Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresh4asting 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 optionaI part at extra cost and is available from your Sears Service Center Or...
Page 16: ... 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 may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Depto 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 serviceunits staffed by Sears trained technicians professi...
