Crisper Humidity Control Crisper with Tilt-out Feature BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR KENMORE AND KENMORE ELITE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY tONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
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BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If OR FREEZER you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
I_ Freezer Drawer Model Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features, Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
I_ Swing Out Freezer Door Model Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
INSTALLATION Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture. Excessive Weight Hazard To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, Use two or more people to move and install adjust the leveling screws to compensate for refrigerator.
For drawer type models REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat tip screwdriver, 10mm open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
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2. Removing Refrigerator Handle NOTE: To assist in installing the handle on the right side, place a small piece of masking tape near the top of the handle before removing. • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).
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3. Installing Refrigerator Door • Install the middle hinge (1) on the opposite side with the screws (2), and the screw (3). • Install the door (4) so that it fits onto the middle hinge pin (5). • Install the top hinge (6) with screws. •...
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HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE 2. Installing Pullout Drawer PULLOUT DRAWER • Pull both rail (1) out to full extension. IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1.
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For swing type models REMOVING, REVERSING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS TOOLS NEEDED: 10mm hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat tip screwdriver, 10mm open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
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4. Removing and Attaching Freezer Handle • Remove the cap (1) and the 2 caps (2) using a flat tip screwdriver. • Loosen the 2 screws (3), take off the handle (4), and install it on the right. • Attach the caps, (1) and (2) you removed earlier. 5.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the Door Closing instructions below to align the doors: Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws--one 1. Pry off the top hinge cover. the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the 2.
ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION SETTING THE CONTROLS In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow • Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator in the illustration below, air enters at top of freezer and compartments.
ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before Storing Fresh Food adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and food into the refrigerator.
STORING FROZEN FOOD Freezing NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Packaging Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When food.
REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
SNACK PAN CRISPER WITH TILT-OUT FEATURE Tilt-Out Compartment While holding the snack pan with one hand, pull it forward slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. The tilt-out compartment on the front of the crisper is for items stored best in low humidity such as apples and oranges.
CRISPER COVERWITH LATTICE ON INNER DOOR RACKS SURFACE The door racks may be removed for easier cleaning, To remove cover frame: Snap-on Door Racks To remove the racks: 1. Remove both crisper drawers. 1. Remove all items in the door racks. 2.
DAIRY CORNER ICE BIN 1. To remove Ice bin, pull it out as far as it comes. 1. To remove the dairy Bin, simply lift it and pull straight Tilt up the front of the ice bin and pull straight out. out.
DURABASE DiViDER GLIDE=OUT DRAWER BASKETS (On some models) The Durabase divider allows you to organize the Durabase area into sections. 1. To remove, lift basket up, and pull straight out. 2. To Install, pull both rails out to full extension. 1.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base. (See the grille base section on page 8.) Explosion Hazard Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION To change the freezer light: 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. if you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator 2. Reach behind light shield to remove bulb. before you leave.
If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become (Some models) cloudy, taste stale, and shrink. NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button. Personal Injury Hazard Every time you press the cube size button, the indicator Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector...
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and This water line installation is not warranted by the 2 ferrules (sleeves) to refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these connect the copper tubing to instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive the shutoff valve and the water damage.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE (CONTINUED) Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve.
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CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so ,._ _ NOTES: that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be against the wall.
• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also didn't make.
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COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an Modern refrigerators with more storage space require older model, more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
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ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food either compartment,...
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TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP Check if... Then... The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and from the freezer to the fresh food section and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow.
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