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Summary of Contents for 5881 - 26.5 cu. Ft. Refrigerator

Page 1: ...S RI_FRIGI_RATEUR COTE A COTE Models Modelos ModUles 795 5881 color number nOmero de color num6ro de couleur Z 0 I Z Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com MFL62155401 Printed inMexico Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ... Adjusting Control Settings 14 Food Storage Guide 15 Storing Frozen Food 15 Water Dispenser 16 Refrigerator Shelves 16 Crisper and Crisper Cover Freezer Compartment Shelf Ice Storage Bin Removal Door Rack and Support Water Filter Care and Cleaning General Cleaning Tips Outside Inside Walls Door Liners and Gaskets Plastic Parts Back Cover Power Interruptions When you go on vacation When you move Ic...

Page 3: ...for other than its intended with the product 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 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 ...

Page 4: ...Food Lqss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any Covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised 10 discount off the regular price of any non covered repair service and related installed parts Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedu...

Page 5: ...rs 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 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 c...

Page 6: ...strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord However if you still elect to use an extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed in the United States 3 wire grounding 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 ne...

Page 7: ...hefeatures shown belowmaynotmatch yourmodel O Freezer DoorRack O utomatic Icemaker For storage of ice cubes made by the icemaker Do not store anything except ice in the ice bin Freezer Lamp O Freezer Shelf O Drawer O Base Grille Dairy Corner For storage of dairy products such as butter and cheese O Refrigerator Lamp O Water Filter O Refrigerator Shelf Snack Pan For storage of meat or fresh food al...

Page 8: ...the refrigerator on a platform or a weakly supported structure 5 Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 41 F 5 C and 110 F 43 C If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high cooling ability may be adverseley affected NOTE For proper air circulation best cooling and energy consumption results maintain a minimum distance of 2 inches 5 08cm from adjacent items...

Page 9: ...mounting screws 3 If your refrigerator is not level insert a flat blade screwdriver into the grooves of the leveling legs shown in picture below Rotate legs clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the front of the refrigerator Left leveling Right leveling leg leg Keyhole slots Screws _ _ on back of mounted handle on door r Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freel...

Page 10: ...tainer at end of tube to prevent water from draining onto the floor ill 2 1 6 7 1 Open the door Remove the top hinge cover screw 1 2 Use a flat head screwdriver to pry back the hooks not shown on the cabinet underside of the cover 2 Lift up the cover 3 Rotate the hinge lever 3 clockwise Lift the top hinge 4 free of the hinge lever latch 5 4 Lift the door from the lower hinge pin 5 Place the door i...

Page 11: ...t and tighten cover screw 1 1 2 6 7 Reinstalling the right Freezer door 1 Feed the water tube through the lower hinge pin and place the door onto the lower hinge pin 2 Fit top hinge 6 over hinge lever latch 7 and into place Rotate lever 5 clockwise to secure hinge 3 Install the grounding screw 4 and connect all the wire harnesses 3 4 Hook tab on door switch side of cover 2 under edge of wire openi...

Page 12: ... door align them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise iiiiii_iiiiiil Height difference Right leveling leg If rotating the leveling legs does not result in satisfactory door alignment you may fine tune the alignment by adjusting the right door adjustment hinge pin Tools you need Wrench 5 16 in 8 mm Height difference Using a 5 16 i...

Page 13: ...Let your refrigerator run for at least 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 SETTING THE CONTROL REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CONTROLS The refrigerator and freezer controls are preset to the middle setting level 3 when it is first plugged in These are the recommended temperature setti...

Page 14: ...ld be correct for normal household refrigerator use The controls are set 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 colder the setting the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow f...

Page 15: ...ng or food storage times check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging When you close and seal the package it must not allow air or moisture in or out If it does 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 Stra...

Page 16: ...ront part of the cover as shown in and take it out WARNING Do not put your hands into the water ice dispenser opening Doing so may cause an injury to your hand REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that you can place it at a height according to space requirement of foods Slide shelf Pull the shelf ahead then lift both front and rear while taking out d FREEZER COM...

Page 17: ...lace easily twist the drive device slightly Hold the ice storage bin as shown in the right figure and pull it out while slightly lifting it Before removing or installing water filter 1 Take out the top shelf and move it to the lowest level 2 Remove the lamp cover by pressing the tab under the cover and pulling cover to the front 3 IMPORTANT Turn off household water supply To replace the ice storag...

Page 18: ...lter a Replace the cover lamp and shelf to the initial position b After installing filter turn on household water supply c Dispense at least 1 gallon of water to purge trapped air from the system Open the refrigerator door and check the shelf area for leaks To purchase replacement water filters call 1 800 4 MY HOME and ask for replacement part no 5231JA2002B F Installing the water filter Remove re...

Page 19: ...ervice flow 0 5 gpm 1 89 ipm Water pressure 20 125 psi 138 862 kPa Water temperature 33 F 100 F 0 6 C 38 C WARNING Toreducethe risk associatedwith ingestionof contaminantsdueto usewith waterthat is microbiologicallyunsafeor of unknownquality Do not usewith waterthat is microbiologicallyunsafeor of unknownquality withoutadequatedisinfectionbeforeor afterthe system Systems must be installed and oper...

Page 20: ...ove odors you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water 26 g soda to 1 liter water Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes concentrated detergent bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on pl...

Page 21: ...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 4 C Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any off odor or off color should not be frozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color...

Page 22: ...et the power switch to O off When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply set the power switch to I on The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm When th...

Page 23: ...ow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet 2 4 m as described above A cold water supply The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p s i on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p s i on models with a water filter Power drill or adjustable wrench Fiat head and Phillips screwdrivers Two 1 4 outer diameter...

Page 24: ...pe Clamp Clamp Screw _ Washer _lntet End ROUTE THE TUBING Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or floor behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet as close to the wall as possible NOTE Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10 diameter to allow the refrigerator to move...

Page 25: ...sible While holding the tubing tighten the fitting 1 4 Tubing 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 against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall Push the refrigerator back to the wall 12 START THE ICE MAKER Set the ice...

Page 26: ... popping noise Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle Then Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end...

Page 27: ...gerator at once keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed The refrigerator was recently plugged in and The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool the refrigerator control was set correctly completely The refrigerator control was not set correctly for the surrounding conditions See the ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Section Push the doors firmly ...

Page 28: ...mer air enters the refrigerator As the warm air cools it can create a vacuum If the door is hard to open wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize then see if it opens more easily AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK Check if Then Icemaker power switch in the O off position Move the switch to the I on position Water supply turned off or not connected See the CONNECTING THE WATER LINE sectio...

Page 29: ...avored ice The ice has been stored for too long Throw away old ice and make new supply The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food either compartment is not wrapped properly A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur odor problems The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning See CARE...

Page 30: ... added Adding food warms the refrigerator It can take a few to the refrigerator or freezer hours 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 repackage food according to the guidelines in the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE section The doors ...

Page 31: ...ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call anytime for the location of the nearest Sears Parts Repair Service Center 1 800 488 1222 U S A 1 800 469 4663 Canada www sears com www sears ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour service ...

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