Important Notice - Kenmore Compact refrigerator Sears 461.90482 Owner's Manual

Cleanlng
Toclean the inside, use a soft cloth and a sofution of
a tablespoon of baking soda to one quart of waler, or
a mild soap suds solution, or some mild detergent,
Wash ice cube tray, drip tray, and glide out shelves in
a mild detergent solution, then dry and wlpe with e
soft cloth. Clean the outside with a soft damp cloth
and some mild detergent or appliance cleaner.
Defrosting
o Push Button Defrost
This refrigerator is equipped with a "Push Button"
(semi-automatic) defrost thermostat system.To
activate the defrost cycle, simply push (in) the red
defrost button located in the center of the control
knob/dial. (do not turn the control knobldia! to
zero = off) The defrost cycle is initiated immediately..
When defrosting is complete, the "Push Button" will
release (pop-out) automatically and resume normal
operating conditions at the same temperature
setting.
IMPORTANT: You must remember to close the
refrigerator door before the defrost cycle terminates
and normal operating conditions resume
automatically° 'The drip tray should be in position
directly below the freezer compartment to catch
evaporated water during defrosting
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Never use sharp or pointed
instruments to defrost/remove Ice from the
evaporator/freezer compartment. The
evaporator/freezer compartment contains
refrigerated gas lines and if accidentlly
punched/pierced, will render the refrigerator
inoperable and "void" the manufacturers warranty.
DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO
CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER
COMPARTMENT IS PIERCED.
Alter defrosting is complete, set the control to
maximum for 2 to 3 hours before turning to the
desired position. When the refrigerator is not to be
used for a long period of time, disconnect the
appliance from the electrica! supply and leave the
door partially open_ This w!ll help to reduce mold
and mildew build-up.
NOTE; Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to
restart the refrigerator if operation has been
interrupted
NOTE: If the "Push Button" is activated (pushed-in)
accidentally, it will not be possible to "manually"pull-
out the push button_(deactivate the defrost cycle)
You must either let the defrost cycle run It's course
or;
' Apply (hold) a dishcloth soaked in hot water against
the thermostat capillary iine and bracket, located on
1heunderside of the freezer compartment. The heat
transfer from the dish cloth will cause a temperature
rise on the thermostat capillary, (sensing line)
causing the internal contacts to close. This will
resume normat operating conditfons.
it may take several minutes and/or repeat
applications before the push button will release.
Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place
whenever Ice build-up inside the freezer
compartment reaches 174" (6mm) thlck. Defrosting
may take a few hours, depending on the amount of
accumulated ice and ambient indoor temperafure_ To
speed-up the defrosting process, remove el{ frozen
foods Item the freezer section. Leaving the door
padlally ajar for a "short" period of time will also
speed-up the process.
if You Move
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items
inside 1he refrlgerator,, To avoid damaging the
leveling screws, turn them all the way into the base
Some Important Rules for the Correct
Use of the Refrigerator
• Never place hot foods in the refrigerator,,
• Beverages should be stored in
sealed containers.
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Foods to be stored for a long lime should be
wrapped in celtophane or polyethylene, or kept
in glass containers.. Never place spoiled foods in
the cabinet.
I_on't overload the cabinet.
Don't open the door unless necessary..
Should the refrigerator be stored without use
for long pedods it is suggested, after a careful
cleaning, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to
circulate Inside the cabinet in order to avoid
possible formations of condensate, mold or odors.