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Summary of Contents for KENMORE 50471

Page 1: ...ter Dispenser 10 11 o Care and Cleaning 12 13 BeforeYou CallforService 14 15 Vacationand Moving Precautions 15 Warranty Back Cover Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the spaces below See pages 8 and 9for model and serial number location Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 UoSoA 50471 50478 ...

Page 2: ...t have any off odor or off color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color 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 less than t...

Page 3: ...lectrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet lib volt 60 Hertz single phase AC This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires 3 Location Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded e Do not instal...

Page 4: ...atures in the house may cause the compressor to operate tess frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your lettered control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned dowm Turning the lettered control to a colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food compartment Howe...

Page 5: ...test information on freezing and storing foods Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry e Always remove store wrappings e Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil or put in a plastic bag e Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold0 e Store pre packaged cheese in its own wrapping if you wis...

Page 6: ...possible to save electrical energy o When going out of town for several days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF up position and shut off water to the refrigerator Sheaves Removable Door Bins in the Fresh Food Compartment All four bins on the fresh food compartment door are removable the uppermost two can be relocated on the door To remo...

Page 7: ...ruits and vegetables Meats RVegetables Drawer The convertible meat drawer has its own cold 1 air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Set the control lever all the way down the coldest setting to store fresh meats If the lever is left in the meat position for a ...

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Page 9: ...o the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spool a To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to ice chute but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice_ o Do not dispense ice into thin glasses fine china or delicate crystal they can crack or chip from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into contai...

Page 10: ... following ones This is normal Dispensed water is chilled not iced For colder water simply add ice before dispensing water To stop dispensing release pressure from cradle and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops of water Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water If excessive wipe the spill dry immediately Do not pour water in spill shelf beca...

Page 11: ... both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other refrigerator parts including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Door gaskets are factory lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge sider If the lubricant is excessive wipe it off but leave...

Page 12: ... designed for this purpose It is available at your Sears store or service center This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a yearn Behind Refrigerator Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushi...

Page 13: ...y oTemperature control startsandstops motor to maintain even temperatures_Thisisnormal Door not closing properly o Door gasket onhinge side sticking or foldingoven Tocorrect puta small amount of petroleum jelly on faceof gasket_ Vibration or rattling If refrigerator vibrates more than likely it isnot resting solidly on the floor_ The front roller screwsneed adjusting or floor is weak or uneven_Ref...

Page 14: ...ht doesnot work eNo power at outlet oLight bulb needs replacing Seepage 13 Refrigerator has odor Food with strong odors should betightlycovered Checkforspoiledtoo o Interiorneedscleaning Referto page12_ o Defrostwater systemneedscleaning Keepopenboxof bakingsodain refrigerator replace every threemonths Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extracost Youricecubescanonlybe asfresh tastingas...

Page 15: ...S This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which 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 ...

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