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Summary of Contents for KENMORE 53471

Page 1: ...penser 9 1 Care and Cleaning 12 13 Before You Call for Service 4 5 Vacation and Moving Precautions 15 Warranty Back Cover Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the space below See page 8 for model and serial number location Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A_ 53471 53475 54431 57...

Page 2: ...or should not be refrozen and should not be eaten_ Thawed ice cream should be discarded ff the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of iL 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 that of many other foods Use ref...

Page 3: ... The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Location Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded Do not instati it w...

Page 4: ... move the freezer control one slap colder Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less frequently thusoltowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your freezer control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as ong as you keep your thermostat turned down Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should ...

Page 5: ... local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods Fresh Food Storage Tips To stare unfrozen meats fish and poultry Always remove store wrappings Rewrap in foil film or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap weii with wax paper or aIuminum foil or put in a plastlc bag Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold Store pre packaged cheese inits ...

Page 6: ...r feeler arm to the STOP up position and shut off water to the refrigerator Shelves Removable Door Bins in the Fresh Food Compartment Top three bins on the fresh food compartment door are removabfe the uppermost two can be relocated on the door To remove bins Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate bins Select desired bin height engage hooks in slots on the tracks of the do...

Page 7: ...he De_i Pan and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage of meats and cheese bacon hors d oeuvres spreads and snacks Sealed Crisper Drawer This drawer has been specially designed to help preserve fruits and vegetables 1 Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer on some models The convertible meat drawe...

Page 8: ... goodness of fruitsand vegetables NO DEFROSTING It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatically AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVER SYSTEM Warm liquid from the refrigerator s condenser is automatically circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from forming on the outside of t...

Page 9: ... over filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra tall glosses This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut Periodically open the Freezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chule poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the gloss place the glass close to the ice chute but not so close tha...

Page 10: ...l cubes to be joined together However if you don t use the ice very often ice dumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens Remove the storage bin from the freezer Break up ice clumps with your hands Throw away any clumps that you can t break up Replace the bin bdore the remaining cubes melt and fuse together To Dispense Ice and Water Set the selector switch to CUBES...

Page 11: ...VE PACKING NUT OUTLET VALVE I COMPRESSION COMPRESSION SLEEVE ___ 6 Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown above Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable wrench_ Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear Turn OFF shutoffvalve on water pipe You are...

Page 12: ...es odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other refrigerator paris 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 foctory_lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side If the lubricant is excessive wipe itoff but leave a thin film on the gasket t...

Page 13: ...or best resu ts use a brush specially 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 year Behind Refrigerator Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wa_ All b pes of floor coverings can be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces Pull _herefrigerator straight out ...

Page 14: ...lslartsandstopsmotorto maintaineven temperaturesThisis norma Door notclosing properly Door gasketon hingeside stickingor folding over Tocorrect pul a smallamountof petroleumje lyon Face of gaskeL Vibration or rattling ff refrigeralar vibrates more than likelyit is not restingsofidly on the floor Theffonl rollerscrewsneedadjusiing or fbor isweak or uneven Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection If ...

Page 15: ...frostwater systemneedscleaning Keepopen box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every threemonths Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional port at extra cost and is available from your Sears Service Center...

Page 16: ...he United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Dept 817WA 3333 Beverly Rd Hoffman Estates it 60179 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically...

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