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Summary of Contents for Kenmore 52261

Page 1: ... 12 13 BeFore You Call for Service 14 15 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 i i Model Number SerialNumber i kik_ i i_ ki i _ Date of Purchase _ H k L SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago iL 60684 U S A 52261 52268 with Ice and ...

Page 2: ...E ffhawed ground meats poultry or fishthat 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 eaL Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of Foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating qualit...

Page 3: ...d 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet 115 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_ Location Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded Do ...

Page 4: ...to D Cooler temperatures 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 freezer control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should have no effect on your fresh food c...

Page 5: ...l Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry Always remove store wrappings 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 Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold_ Store pre packaged cheese in itsown ...

Page 6: ...s with tight lids plastic film or foil Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film_ Do not overload your fresh food or freezer compartment with a lot of warm food at one time Open the door the fewest times possible to save electrical energy When going out of town for several days leave as few perishables as possi...

Page 7: ... the right walt do not have tabs merely lower the shelf into place on the supports_ Storage Drawers Freezer Bin You can store bulky and odd shaped food packages in this slide out bin and remove them easily when you want them without disturbing foods stored above or next to them i J LLLL I I I III_ i_iLLIIII_2 I I ILLL iii _222L_ Crisper This drawer has been specialIy designed to help preserve the ...

Page 8: ...use provides easy access to dairy products AND CARE LABEL information you ll want to know is right on the refrigerator including everyday Care ep frequently_used food items within easy reach NICE N FRESH DRAWER This sealed drawer is desig maintain higher humidit recommended and most vegetables See Storage Drawers STABLE SHELVES These shelves let you arrange and rearrange the interior of your refri...

Page 9: ...e ready to connect the copper tubing SHUTOFF f _ VALVE _ PACKING NUT OUTLET VALVE i 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 O...

Page 10: ... or chip from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into container Dispense ice before filling glass with soda or other beverage mixes This will prevent splashing which is annoying and which if the splash reaches the ice selector switch could cause it to stick or bind Beverages and foods should not be quick chilled in the ice storage bin Cans bottles or food packa...

Page 11: ... of water Some slight dripping may occur following dispensing of water If excessive wipe the spill dry immediately Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self draining pour it in the kitchen sink Clean the spill shelf and itsgrille regularly see Care and Cleaning section If ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin _ IFice is not used often ice clumps can form in the storage bin resulting in temp...

Page 12: ...hes lights or controls_ Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water_ This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other parts of the refrigerator 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 cleane...

Page 13: ...lly Condenser 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 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 posit...

Page 14: ...tsand stopsmotorto maintaineven temperatures Thisisnormal Door not closingproperly Door gasketonhingesidestickingor Foldingover Tocorrect put a smallamountof petroleumjelly on faceof gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigeratorvibrates morethan likely it is not restingsolidly on the floor Thefrontrollerscrewsneedadjusting or floorisweak or uneven Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection If dishesvi...

Page 15: ...section Refrigerator has odor Foodwith strongodors shouldbe tighf ycovered Check for spoiled Food Interiorneeds cleaning Referto Care and Cleaning section Defrostwater systemneedscleaning Keepopenbox of baking soda in refrigerator replace every threemonths Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresh tasting as the water that produces them That s wh...

Page 16: ...other rights which may 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 techniclanso oprofessionaltechnicians specifically trained to service SEARSappliances having the parts tools and equipment to insure that we mee...

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