Sears Kenmore 52261 Owner's Manual
Sears Kenmore 52261 Owner's Manual

Sears Kenmore 52261 Owner's Manual

With ice and water service

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Contents
- Safety Instructions
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Requirements .......................................... 2, 3
- Starting the ReFrigerator ................................................ 3
• Adjusting lhe Controls ........................................................
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- Energy-Saving Tips ...................................................... 4
. Food Storage Suggestions ..................................... 5-7
. Features ....................................................................... 8
Dispenser ............................................ 9-11
" Care and Cleaning ................................................. 12, 13
° BeFore You Call for Service .................................. 14, 15
° Vacation and Moving Precautions ...........................15
, Warranty
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Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    " Care and Cleaning ... 12, 13 ° BeFore You Call for Service ... 14, 15 ° Vacation and Moving Precautions ...15 , Warranty SerialNumber SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Chicago, iL 60684 U,S A Requirements ... 2, 3 Dispenser ... 9-11 Back Cover Date of Purchase...
  • Page 2: Grounding Requirements

    IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING-When using thisappliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: " Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual, . This refrigerator must be properly in accordance with the Attention Instructions...
  • Page 3: Starting The Refrigerator

    Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig.
  • Page 4: Adjusting Lhe Controls

    Adjusting the Controls Freezer Temperature C ontrols Two controls let you regulate the temperat_re in the fresh food and freezer compartments. At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" control at "C".. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, whether you are setting the controls for the first time or adjusting them later..
  • Page 5: Food Storage Suggestions

    Food Storage Suggestions Suggested Storage Times DAYS Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER after time shown 35 ° to 40°F. Fresh Meats Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ... 3 to 5 Roasts (Pork & Veal) ...3 lo 5 Steaks (Beef) ... 3 to 5 Chops (Lamb) ...
  • Page 6 Food Storage Suggestions Tips on Freezing Foods (continued) To freeze meat, fish and poultry, freezer_weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to lhe shape of the contents This expels air Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal Don't refreeze meat that has compIetely thawed;...
  • Page 7 Multi-Position Freezer Compartment Shelf supports at various levels in the freezer compartment let you reposition the shelves from time to time to better accommodate your variable inventory of frozen foods To reposition shelves: I. While pressing tabs on shelf supports on the right wall, lift the shelf out of the grooves in the supports 2.
  • Page 8: Features

    NUMBER LOCATION You'fi find these numbers here_To order repair parts, see lhe parts listthat came with your refrigerator, or take these numbers to your nearest Sears Service Center and _heywill help you AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVER SYSTEM Warm liquid from the refrigerator's...
  • Page 9: Fee &Water Dispenser

    (Your Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office has a kit available with a saddle- type shutoff valve and copper tubing, Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.)
  • Page 10 Automatic icemaker and ice & Water Dispenser An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide water and ice cubes through the freezer compartment door_ Here's how they work: Water flows from household water supply through (1) dual solenoid valve to (2) water reservoir and to (3) automatic icemaker as needed, Water is frozen in...
  • Page 11 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. To Dispense Ice and Water For ice, set selector...
  • Page 12: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar use a paste of nomprecipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water_.Soak until the...
  • Page 13 For best results, use a brush specially 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,...
  • Page 14: Before You Call For Service

    Call Before You for Service Savetime and money Checkthislist of causesof minoroperating problemsyou can correct yourself Refrigerator does not operate • May be in defrost cyclewhen motordoes not operate for about 30 minutes. • Temperaturecontrol in OFF position • If interior light is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outleL •...
  • Page 15: Vacation And Moving Precautions

    That's why it's a good idea to purify the water with a water Filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter Nor 978488 and it may be instalted in minutes when attached to the inlet water tube connection°...
  • Page 16 This warranty and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by Sears-trained techniclanso.oprofessionaltechnicians...

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