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Page 1: ...Food Storage Suggestions 12 15 Energy Saving Tips 13 Convenience Center 14 Care and Cleaning 6 17 Before You Call for Service 8 19 Vacation and Moving Precautions t9 Warranty Back Cover Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space below_ See page 1t for model and serial number location Model Number Serial Number DaJe of Purchase SEARS R...

Page 2: ...lor 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 affected lessthan that of many other bods_ Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can If your old refrigerator...

Page 3: ...s a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents over oading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Starting the Refrigerator Location Instal the refrigerotor on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully Ioadedo o Do not install it where the temperature will go below 60 F because it wilt not run o...

Page 4: ...or and explained more thoroughly on the following pages _ System Check pod puts a review of the electronic diagnosis of four coded functions at your fingertip and also allows you to erase codes from display _ Electronic control allows you to select ice cubes crushed ice or chilled water and signal light confirms your choice CUBED cE DOOR 1 l w oN on t When your refrigerator is first plugged in All...

Page 5: ...stalled refrigerator hasn t completely cooled down yet Wait a few hours For it to cool and then the light will go out WARM TEMP From then on the red light will glow whenever temperatures inside get too high for proper food storage If this happens open the doors only when absolutely necessary and dose them as quickly as possible As soon as inside temperatures return to normal the light goes out If ...

Page 6: ... been interrupted for more than 2 seconds Check the condition of food in both the Freshfood and freezer compartments Touch SYSTEM CHECK RESET pad to erase code There is no fault with the refrigerator when PFcode flashes This flashing code tells you something s wrong with the defrost system keep doors closed to retain cold and call for servicer Code flashes until problem is corrected This flashing ...

Page 7: ...o do when they alert you is summarized on this panel on the inside oJ the freezer compartment door DISPLAY EXPLANATION RECOMMENDED ACTION ECK FOR SEEYOUR USE AND CARE BOOK FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS Panel located on the inside of the freezer compartment door ...

Page 8: ...ntermittent dispensing of ice is normal If ice flow interruption is more than brief ice clump s may be the cause and should be removed following instructionsin thissecfiom Avoid 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 ff ice i...

Page 9: ...der water simply add crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water CAUTION Never put fingers or other obiects into the dispenser opening To Stop Dispensing Release pressure kom the dispenser pad and wait a few seconds to catch the Lastbits of ice or drops af water There may be some dripping after dispensing of crushed ice or water_ If there is a lot of dripping the spill should be wiped dry right a...

Page 10: ...tubing is used Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing SHUTOFF r_ VALVE _ PACKING NuT OUTLET VALVE I 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 supply and flushout tubing unt...

Page 11: ...E AND CARE LABEL Information you lf want to know is right on the refrigerator including everyday care PERATURE CONTROLLED MEATS DRAWER The variable temperature control next to the drawer regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer Set the control lever all the way down to the coldest setting to store meats Set it aft the way up to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provi...

Page 12: ...ood compartment However if freezing occurs move the control one step warmer When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night move the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Food Storage Suggestions Suggested Storage Times DAYS MONTHS IN IN Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER after time shown AT AT 35 to 40 R 0 Fo Fresh Meats Roasts Beef Lamb 3 _o5 Roasts...

Page 13: ...arefully to the shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good lasting seat Don t refreeze meat that has completely thawed meat whether raw or cooked can be frozen successfully only once Forconvenience 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 p...

Page 14: ...artment are adjustable enabling you to make efficient shelf arrangements To remove a shelf Tilt the shelf up at front then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator To replace a shelf 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 locks into positio...

Page 15: ...d out alf the way To raise it back into position pull the shelf forward push it up and slide it back fully until it stops Storage Drawers Sealed Crisper Drawer Thsseoed Ii is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods suchas Artichokes Celery Lettuce Radishes Asparagus Cherries Parsley Rhubarb Beets topped Corn Peas green Spinach Blueberries Currants ...

Page 16: ...food and freezer comportment 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 one tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with wate...

Page 17: ...mbossed 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 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 readity accessible For best results use a brush spec...

Page 18: ...control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures This is normal Door not closing properly Door qasket on hinge side sticking or Folding over To correct put a smat_amount of petroleum jelly on face of gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it isnot resting solidly on the floor The front roller screws need adjusting or floor is weak or uneven Refer to Star...

Page 19: ...g Refer to Care and Cleaning section 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 an...

Page 20: ...y while this product is in use in the United States Thiswarranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may 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 technicians professional ...

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