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Summary of Contents for 970-4204 Series

Page 1: ...9 4211_ 4213 4215 4228 4233 4296 4585 _ Models Mod61es 970R4210 4212 _ 4220 4352 _ 4354 4372 _ 4374 _ _S Y _O Jwl 7 IIRe f IIn g e lirat e u ii d e C o m pa II t _ m e nt S u pe lit po se s _ _ Colol number e num6ro de couk_ uu P N 807713204 1306 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca ...

Page 2: ...9 31 Record ModeJ Serial Numbers Please read and save these instructions This Use Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model Use your unit only as instructed in this guide These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Please re...

Page 3: ...nts 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 and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties i...

Page 4: ...ronmentally Friendly Appliance Cleaners _J Range Hood Filters D Elements D Bulbs _J Smooth Top Cleaning Kits D _ b _J Stainless Steel Hoses _J Clamps Dishwasher Fittings _J Dishwasher installation Kits _J Rubber Stainless Steel Hoses _J Ducts Clamps Vent Kits Dryer Vent Cleaning Brushes _J Filters Heating Elements D Bags _J Belts _J Hoses _J Wands Brushes Nozzles _J Filters _J Tune up Kits Oil Fue...

Page 5: ...n twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can not be fixed Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manuaF Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any...

Page 6: ...gasoline or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker Remove all staples from the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other...

Page 7: ...zards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer service technician or a qualified person Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the po...

Page 8: ...a soft cloth Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator After you remove all of the package materials clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it See the Care Cleaning section in this manual See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the Opti...

Page 9: ...ANT If you install your refrigerator in a garage or other unheated area you may experience freezer temperature problems during the winter months when temperatures dip below 13 C 55 F Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage Kit part 5303918301 will lower the minimum operating temperature of your unit to 1 C 34 F This kit can be ordered and installed through Sears stores or Sears Parts Repair at a...

Page 10: ...toe grille 2 Use fiat blade screwdriver or 3 8 socket wrench to adjust front rollers Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws J Raise Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw some models NOTE Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway The refrigerator should slope t 4 to 1 2 from front to back Then level the refrigerator from side to side Rai...

Page 11: ...roperly A water supply line made of t 4 inch 6 4 mm OD copper tubing To determine the length of copper tubing needed you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately seven feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to yo...

Page 12: ...ar as it will go 1 4 inch Slide ferrule sleeve into valve 6 Water Valve Bracket L Valve Inlet Water Valve _J _ _Copper water line fro m household water supply inlet and finger tighten compression f nut onto valve Tighten another half turn with a wrench DO NOT over tighten With steel clamp and screw secure water supply line to rear panel of refrigerator as shown Coil excess water supply line about ...

Page 13: ... Wrench Set NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open door swing can be reversed_ from left to right or right to Jeft_ by moving the door hinges from one side to the other Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person IMPORTANT Before you begin turn the refrigerator temperature control to 0 OFF and remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet Remove any...

Page 14: ...e two screws on bottom hinge with 3 8 socket wrench Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step seven Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench Reverse door handles see instructions on next page Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side Before starting screws use an awl t...

Page 15: ... other side moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side To aNach refrigerator handle 1 Place top of handle over mounting screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws removed earlier Over Mounting Screw To remove freezer handle Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off 1 Remove two screwsatt...

Page 16: ...be mounted with set screw facing towards center of door Do not tighten the set screw yet 2 Install the two screws into the top of the handle 3 Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the handle until the handle is flush with the door and then tighten another 1 2 turn _crew Set I Screw Button c Plug To remove freezer handle Loosen the set screw on the rounded part of the handle 2 Remove the tw...

Page 17: ...om corresponding holes to opposite side To attach refrigerator handle 1 Place top of handle over mounting screw pull handle straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on top of door 2 Secure top of handle with two screws removed earlier To remove freezer handle Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off 1 Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door 2 Slide ha...

Page 18: ...igeratar freezer handles Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles by inverting the handle removed from the refrigerator door and attaching to the freezer door Invert the handle removed from freezer door and attach to the refrigerator door ii iiiiiii i i _ 18 ...

Page 19: ...erature to stabilize For colder temperatures turn the knob towards Colder For warmer temperatures turn the knob towards Cold Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures in both compartments For example if the refrigerator control is turned to a colder setting the freezer control may have to be adjusted to a warmer setting Turning the freezer control will change only the freezer tempe...

Page 20: ...or racks or bins that can accommodate gallon sized plastic drink containers and economy sized jars and containers Some racks are adjustable for maximum storage capacity The dairy compartment which is warmer than the general food storage section is intended for short term storage of cheese spreads or butter Door Rock NOTE Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator Cantilever s...

Page 21: ... bin in desired position 4 Lower bin onto supports until locked in place Freezer Tilt Out Door Rock The Tilt Out Door Rack flits out for easy access Pinch the sides and pull out for easy cleaning Crisper Humidify Control some models The crisper humidity control present on the crisper drawers of some models allows you to adjust the humidity within the crisper This can extend the life of fresh veget...

Page 22: ... clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing Wine Rack some models There are two different style Wine Racks See A and B below The Wine Rack stores bottles of wine0 or single two liter plastic bottles of juice or soda pop To install slide Wine Rack A onto the shelf with the curve facing in ...

Page 23: ...loads the freezer slows the rate of freezing and can raise the temperature of frozen foods Leave a space between the packages so cold air can circulate freely allowing food to freeze as quickly as possible Avoid storing hard to freeze foods such as ice cream and orange juice on the freezer door shelves These foods are best stored in the freezer interior where the temperature varies less 23 Energy ...

Page 24: ...rm will hit the ice when the container is full N nal Arm IMPORTANT Your ice maker is shipped from the factory with the wire signal arm in the ON position To ensure proper function of your ice maker hook up water supply immediately or turn ice maker OFF by lifting the wire signal arm until it clicks and locks in the UP position If the ice maker is not turned off and the water supply is not connecte...

Page 25: ... This is normal during the defrost cycle D Automatic ice maker If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin E Cold Control Defrost Timer or Automatic Defrost Control Theseparts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clod F Condenser Fan I...

Page 26: ...s or strong alkaline solutions NOTE If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet _ CAUTION Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections Damp objects s...

Page 27: ...ld bulb Replace light cover Hug in the refrigerator Vacuum dust from front of toe grille Remove toe grille see Installation Instructions Vacuum backside wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia bleach or alcohol to clean handles Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles DO NOT use a dry cloth to dean smooth doors Never use CHLORIDE or...

Page 28: ...id Level Light Cover Removal Short Vacations Long Vacations Moving Vacafion and Movincj Tips Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker of and empty ice bucket even if you will only be gone for a few days Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more Turn off automatic ice make...

Page 29: ... to colder setting to improve performance of the ice maker Allow 24 hours for temperature to stabilize Ice maker will not stop ice maker wire signal arm Move item and release wire signal arm making ice is being held down by Remove any ice cubes that are frozen some item in the freezer together over the wire signal arm Ice cubes are freezing Ice cubes are not being Remove ice container and discard ...

Page 30: ...emperature TOO COLD This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator The defrost cycle occurs periodically lasting about 30 minutes Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet Check replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse Reset circuit breaker Check house lights Call local electric company It is normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions It takes 8 12 hours for the...

Page 31: ...f refrigerator walls Door is slightly open Door is opened too often or too long Open containers Vegetables contain and give off moisture The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases See PROBLEM column OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Open door less often Keep containers covered Water collects on it is not unusual to have moisture on bottom side of the bottom side of the cover drawer c...

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