Kenmore KENMORE 60581 Owner'S Manual Download | Manualshive

Page: 1 / 20

background image

1
2
3
...
»

Summary of Contents for KENMORE 60581

Page 1: ...g Tips I4 Before You Cal for Service 14 15 Reversing Door Swing 16 18 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 oFPurchase SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago 1L60684 USA 70581 70588 71271 7t278 71961 71968 with AutomaticIcemaker_ 60581...

Page 2: ... L_ Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that 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 qual...

Page 3: ...t it be a UL listed 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 Electrical Requirements 115volt 60 Hertz single phase AC is required The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overl...

Page 4: ...rs turn the numbered control one step warmer as from 5 to 4 When you stop turning the household thermostat down at night turn the refrigerator temperature controls back to their regular settings Power Miser Switch This switch is on the er when moisture appears on exleri_ temperature control panel To reduce the amount of electricity required to operate your refrigerator be sure the switch is pushed...

Page 5: ... foods 1 Freeze only top quality foods Freezing retains quality and flavor it cannot improve quality 2 Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after picking The sooner you do the better the frozen product will be with less culling and sorting to do 3 Use food wraps designed especially for freezing To freeze meat fish and poultry wrap welt in freezer weight foil or other heavy duty wrapping material f...

Page 6: ... and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens refrigerators freezers and are dishwasher safer Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at temperatures up to 400 F Caution Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in conventional ovens Dishes and lids are not designed for range top cooking or broiler user Such use can be hazardous Tilt N Store Bin on some models Adjustable extra deep bin holds bul...

Page 7: ...ature Handi Keeper on some models This drawer is designed for lunch meat snacks cheese bacon and spreads as well as for temporary storage of fresh meats you do not want to freeze It can be removed and taken to the food preparation area And the drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be relocated at any level to suit your food storage needs When this drawer is placed in the top 6 slots on the lef...

Page 8: ...e cubes empty into a container or cubes can be lifted out one by one_ Available only on models without an automatic icemaker HO DEFROSTING It is not necessary to defrost the freezer or fresh food compartments You rrefrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself automatica ly_ FRUITS N VEGETABLESDRAWER This sealed drawer has been designed to allow higher air flow to provide lower humidity l...

Page 9: ... the icemaker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to health If your ice cubes are discolored discard them and contact your Sears Service Center Move feeler arm to OFF up position when the home water supply is to be off for several hours the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time going away on vacation Also turn off the valve in the water supply line t...

Page 10: ...SSION SHUTOFF _ NUT PACKING OUTLET J COMPRESSION VALVE J 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 shutoff valve on water pipe You are ...

Page 11: ...water_ This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator including door gaskets vegetable drawers ice trays and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the top shelf Change the box every...

Page 12: ...ass cover up and at the same time pull it forward as far as it will come_ 4 Upend the cover tilt it and take it out 5 Remove the drawer slide 6 Remove the drawer frame Lift the frame off the supports at each side pull it forward upend it tilt it and take it out To replace 1oLower the frame until it rests on the supports at each side 2 Put the drawer slide back on the frame The sloped end must be a...

Page 13: ..._ Wipe dry To prevent odors leave an open box of baking soda in the rekigerator_ Leave the doors open For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and leave controls at their regular settings However if room temperature is expected to drop below 55 F follow the same instructions as for extended vacations If your refrigerator has an icemaker move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF up position and ...

Page 14: ...red to your home usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down o Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to page 4 Condenser needs cleaning Refer to page 11 Check ENERGY SAVING TIPSon page 14 Motor starts stops frequently Temperature control starts and stops motor to mainta...

Page 15: ...arm in OFF up position Water supply turned off or not connected Freezer compartment too warm Cubes too small water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water line may be clogged_ Sometimes cubes fuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in the OFF up position Remove this ice to restart the icemaker Piled up cubes in storage bin may cause icemaker to shut off prematurely Wit...

Page 16: ...in Step 2 Removing the freezer door a Tape door shut with masking tape b With Phillips screwdriver remove hinge cover With T20 Torxdriver remove 2 Torx screws that hold the top hinge to the cabineL c Lift hinge and shim glued to it straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door _ Hinge I Relocate screws _ with hinge I d Remove tape tilt door away Fromcabinet and lift it t...

Page 17: ...them Transferring the top hinge Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at top left of the cabinet Do not tighten the screws on the hinge side at this time Transferring door handles Freezer door Handle I_ a Remove screw holding handle to top of door b Remove three screws holding handle to bottom of door c Transfer screw from handle hole in top right of door to opposite side_ d Transf...

Page 18: ...Rehanging the fresh food door a Lower the bottom socket of the fresh food door onto the pin on the bottom hinge_ Be sure the washer is in place on the pin b Tilt the door towards the cabinet and gently push the door under the center hinge bracket and align with the hole in the center hinge bracket c Reinstall the hinge pin with a 3 8 socket and ratchet so it extends through the hole in the center ...

Page 19: ...Notes t9 ...

Page 20: ...use in the 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 731CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has nationwide service unitsstaffed by Sears trained technicians professional technicians specifically tra...

Reviews:

No comments

Related manuals for KENMORE 60581

Brand: Frigidaire Pages: 1

Brand: Engcon Pages: 24

Brands by name

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Popular brands

Load more brands