USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SMART GRID
IMPORTANT:
You must connect your Kenmore Smart appliance to the
internet and then register the appliance to your account
in order to use the Smart Grid function.
Consult the Quick Start Guide supplied with the
appliance for instructions on how to register your
appliance using the Kenmore Smart™ application (app).
To use the Smart Grid function, you need to register your
application with your electric utility company, provided
that your electric utility company supports the function. In
other words, the Smart Grid function will not be available
if your electric utility company does not support the
function or does not have the capability to support the
function.
The Smart Grid Button serves two purposes:
1) internet connection or disconnection, 2) enable or
disable/override the appliance Demand Response
capability.
NOTE:
This appliance is a connected-ready appliance,
allowing you to remotely monitor and control it from your
smart phone via the Kenmore Smart™ app.
To connect the refrigerator to the Internet:
Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your smart
appliance for detailed instructions on creating a Kenmore
account and setting up your appliance for connected
operation from your smart phone. This Use & Care Guide
contains information and instructions for operating
your appliance from the appliance control panel. For
additional assistance, visit http://www.kenmore.com/
smart
NOTE:
If no connection is made after 10 minutes the
blinking SMART GRID button LED will turn o
ç
.
Smart Grid Operation:
Once connected and registered, the appliance is capable
of accepting a signal from your electrical company.
The signal, known as a Demand Response (DR) signal,
will adjust refrigerator operation to reduce power
consumption for a period of time ranging from a few
minutes up to a maximum of 4 hours. Ice making will be
delayed during this time. Opening the refrigerator door
may cancel certain DR signals.
The Grid Mode LED (red) will be steadily lit when the
signal is in e
ç
ect. To disable the signal and prevent
further signal acceptance, press and release the Smart
Grid button. Both the Grid Mode and Smart Grid LED will
turn o
ç
. Press and release the Smart Grid button again to
enable DR signal acceptance capability. The Smart Grid
button LED will relight. The Grid Mode LED will light when
another DR signal is sent.