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Before Calling For Service; Energy Saving Tips - Kenmore 60912 Manual

Compact refrigerator 9.5 cu. ft. capacity

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Use and Care Information
on Eros/day Ca_ and Use
1. To €ontrol the temll_rWtum:
Ft_, sel the Cold Conlrol on "3."Wait 24 hoursfor the
enflre cabln_ to cod, Then a_ust the confrof if
necessary, S_ting the Cold Co_rol to MIN is the
WmTne_ selUng; MAX is the cot:lest. The MAX seffing
may reduce the temperature to below freezing, but it
will not coolthe refrigerator taster.
The fresh food sect_
should be as cold as possible
without freezing vegetables or milk. Ad'lustas
necessary.
2.
Defrost:
Defrost when 114 inch of frost forms. Set the tempera-
ture control d'_l to OFF for defrosting. Remove food.
Do not touch the freezing plate with your bare hands,
Do no{ use electric defrost devices or hair dryers to
melt the frost, They may damage the plastic parts.
When defrosting is completed, wipe the freezing plate
dry and reset the control dial. Return food to
refrigerator.
3,
For all cleaning:
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda with I quart warm
water or use a mild soap. Do not use strong cleaners,
scouring powder or pads. For persistent odors, contact
Sears Service Center for odor removal products. Do
not put the drip tray in the dishwasher. Vacuurn the
condensertubing on the back of the refrigerator when
dusty.
Energy Saving Tips
1. Close the door as soon as you can after opening it
to remove food. Make sure the door is fully shut after
each use so that cold air doesn't escape from the
refrigerator cavity.
2.
Keep the condenser coils clean. The motor must
work harder when the coils are dusty. Clean the coils at
least once every 3 months. They are located on the
back of the unit.
3.
AdJu=t,the Cold Control. Try a warmer setting. Your
refrigerator may be colder than necessary. Use the
condition of milk to check refrigerator lemperature. As
long as milk keeps without spoilingyour refrigerator is
cold enough.
4.
Do Not place ho_foods in the refrigerator.
S.
Do Not allow more than 1/4 inch of frost to build up in
the freezer corrq:)artment.
'6.
Redu¢e the number end leng(h of the Ilmee 1F)uopen
the door, Your cooling system won't have to run u
often.
7.
Keep your refdgendor
level, so that the door seals
tightly. When the door is closed, the door gaskets
should touch the relfigerator all the way around. If not,
make yourreldgerator levelby useof the adjustable
leg locatedunderthe unit.
8. Keep your refrigerator my
from stoves or (dher
heat sources. A cool and dry place aflowa your
refrigerator _o operate more efficiently.
Before Calling for Service
Check the plug and fuse.
Test the outlet with a lamp.
Be sure the control is not set to OFF,
Read thiS_rtanual, especially the items under Use and
Care Information. You may f'mdthe answer to your
questions.
If you do not find the answer to your questions in this
manual, find the unit model number (on upper back of
refrigerator) and contact your nearest Sears Service
Center.
When requesting service or ordering parts,
always provide the following information:
Product Name
Part Name
Model Number
Part Number
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ANGER:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect power before servicing.

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