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• Grounding
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o Starting the Refrigerator
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o Adjusting
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o Energy Saver Switch ...........................
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o IceService..................................
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Tips .......................
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o Vacation and Moving Precautions
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o Warranty
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Back Cover
Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator
in
the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location.
Model
Number
Serio{ Number
Date of Purchase
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°
70141, 70148, 70t51_ 70158, 7017t, 70178.
79871, 79878 with Automatic
Icemaker
60141, 60148, 60151, 60158.60171, 60178.
69871, 69876, 69878 equipped
for future
Automatic
Icemaker
installation
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Summary of Contents for Kenmore Sears 70141
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
13-15 o Warranty ......Back Cover Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location. Serio{ Number Date of Purchase Model Number SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°... - Page 2 SAFETY RUC1FBONS Read aH instrucHons before uslng • Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. The United States Department this appUia.ce. Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says: WARNING-- When using this appliance, always "_ You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have exercise basic safety precautions, including...
- Page 3 S ar ing the Refrigerator Location Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain • Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to conditions, we strongly recommend against support it when it is fully loaded.. of an adapter plug.
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Page 4: Energy Saver Switch
S ar me Refrigerator (continued) Energy Saver Switch This switch is on the temperature control panel, ENERGY SAVER COLDER 9 iS COLDEST To reduce the amount s_"_"_'_°_"_"_"_°"'_'°"tL_-J\l_'_' FREEZER COHTROL FRESH FOOD CONTROL of electricity required to operate your refrigerator, be sure switch Temperature Controls... - Page 5 Tips on freezing foods Suggested Storage Times 1. Freeze only top.quality foods. Freezing retains DAYS MONTHS quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality. REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 2. Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after Eating quality drops after time shown picking_ The sooner you do, the better the frozen 35 °...
- Page 6 Shewes Storage D 'awers Adjustable Shelves Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient sheff arrangements_ To remove shelves: Tilt the shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator..
- Page 7 Automatic Icemaker Move feeler arm to OFF (up) position when: (on icemaker-equipped model) • the home water supply is to be off for several hours. See separate Water Line Installation Requirements o the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period included in both the literature pack and on the back...
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Page 8: Features
Features FLEXfDLE 1CE CU_E TRAYS Typist bet_ et_ds el those trays and i_e ¢_bas empty h_o o container or cubo_ c_n b_ II_le_ out on_ by _ne. A_i_o_lo only on m_dol_ wtlhout an au{om_llC icemokor... -
Page 9: Energy-Saving Tips
EnergyoSaving Tips o Don't open the doors more often than necessary. refrigerator before cleaning, If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly cleaning around switches, lights or controls. hot, humid weather. - Page 10 To remove the drawers Light BuJb Replacement when the fresh food compartment door A light bulb and socket are located at the top of the cannot be opened fully: fresh food compartment opposite the temperature 1. Remove the drawer control dial_ To replace a farthest from the door.
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Page 11: Before You Call For Service
Before You CaN for Service Foods dry out Save time andmoney_ C heck this list of causes of minoroperating problems you cancorrectyourseff oFoods notcovered, w rappedor sealed properly Refrigerator does notoperate Fresh foodor freezer compartment t emperature too warm eMaybe indefrostcyclewhenmotordoesnotoperatefor about35 oTemperature controF notsetcoldenough. -
Page 12: Reversing Door Swing
Reversing Door Swing Step 3--Removing the fresh food door Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door opening can be changed to suit "four particular (a) Tape door shut with needs, These instructions tell you how to change the masking tape, PLASTIC WASHER hinges from the right side to the left side. - Page 13 Reversing Door Swhqg (continued) Reversing hardware on cabinet Transferring fresh food door handle to the right Step 1--Transferring bottom hinge bracket the left side (continued)° To remove handle_ __ (c) Reinstall the hinge PLASTIC (a) Remove handle plug bracket (and shim glued using putty knife under to it) and plastic washer edge, and remove screw...
- Page 14 Transfering the freezer door handle to Rehanging the fresh food door the right (a) Lower bottom socket of fresh food door onto pin on bottom hinge LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE bracket. Be sure washer is in place. (b) Tilt door towards cabinet and gently push door under center hinge bracket and align with...
- Page 15 SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COn, Dept_ 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR KENMORE, BUY A SEARSMAINTENANCE AGREEMENT that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by Sears-trained technicians ..