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Summary of Contents for 5882 - Elite 26.5 cu. Ft. Refrigerator

Page 1: ..._RATEUR COTE A COTE Models Modelos ModUles 795 5882 color number nOmero de color num6ro de couleur i Z 0 I Z Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com MFL62219801 Printed inMexico Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...ls 13 Adjusting Control Settings 15 Food Storage Guide 15 Storing Frozen Food 16 Water Dispenser 16 Refrigerator Shelves 17 Crisper and Crisper Cover Freezer Compartment Shelf Ice Storage Bin 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 Icema...

Page 3: ...t is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 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 ...

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: ...irs 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 ...

Page 6: ...s we 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 clearan...

Page 7: ...below may not match your model O utomatic Icemaker For storage of ice cubes made by the icemaker Do not store anything except ice in the ice bin O Freezer Shelf steel t_ Freezer Lamp O Door Rack O Drawer Wire Plastic t_I Freezer Door Rack O Base Grille O Dairy Corner For storage of dairy products such as butter and cheese O Refrigerator Lamp OWater Filter O Refrigerator Door Rack O Refrigerator Sh...

Page 8: ...l 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 ite...

Page 9: ... handle NOTE If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1 4 Allen wrench 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 Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so...

Page 10: ...ainer 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 in...

Page 11: ...rt 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 open...

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: ... to prevent possible damage during shipment 3 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 Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments R...

Page 14: ...d NOTE Hold your cup in place for a couple of seconds after dispensing water or ice so that the last few drops or fragments go in your cup instead of on the floor Lock The Lock button L_ deactivates the temperature controls and dispenser functions Press and hold L_ button for 3 seconds or until the Lock indicator light is lit To disable the Lock function press and hold L_ button for 3 seconds or u...

Page 15: ...t highest number wait 24 hours to reach new temperature Move items out of airstream REFRIGERATOR section too cold Controls not set correctly for your conditions Set REFRIGERATOR control to next lower number wait 24 hours to reach new temperature Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material unless otherwise noted This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughou...

Page 16: ...compartment They may be break if they freeze Freezing Your freezer will not quick freeze any large quantity of food Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours no more than 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot of freezer space Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close ti...

Page 17: ...tal while removing otherwise it may drop Fixed shelf Lightly lift up the front part of shelf to pull it ahead then take it out while lifting the rear part of shelf Lift the door rack holding both sides and pull it out to direction CRISPER AND CRISPER COVER To remove the crisper compartment cover pull out the crisper compartment a bit to the front lift the front part of the cover as shown by and ta...

Page 18: ...ol will be lined up with the indicator arrow Removing the water filter 1 For first time installation remove filter substitute cap by turning it counterclockwise a quarter turn and pulling it down The substitute cap must be retained for the future If the filter is removed and not replaced it is necessary to reinstall the substitute cap to prevent water leaks from the filter housing 2 For subsequent...

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 litre 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: ... VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator ON while you are away follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave 1 Use up any perishables and freeze other items 2 Empty the ice bin 3 Turn OFF the Icemaker NOTE If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing have a quailed service technician drain the water supply system on some models to prevent serious property damage ...

Page 22: ... arm the icemaker will stop producing ice It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together If ice is not used frequently old ice cubes will become cloudy taste stale and shrink WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO 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 s...

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: ...ng Pipe 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 ...

Page 25: ...ubing 1 4 III Compression _ III Nut Ferrule _ _ Sleevep _ 1 4 Tubing J Refrigerator Connection DFasten 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 acc...

Page 26: ...t 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 REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if Then The power supply cord is unplugged Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace...

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: ...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 29: ...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 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 ...

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