Kenmore Sears Top-mount refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 7

5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any
connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that
leak.
6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If
your water conditions require a second water strainer, install
it in the 1/4"(6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection.
Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.
Complete the Installation
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard
the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to
completely fill ice container.
TOOLS NEEDED: %d' hex-head socket wrencH, #2 Phillips
screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, %d' open-end wrench, flat
2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug
refrigerator or disconnect power.
• Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.
• If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the
"Remove Doors and Hinges" and "Replace Doors and
Hinges" sections.
Depending on your model, you may have standard (Style 1)
or contour (Style 2) doors. If you are also going to reverse the
door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door
style.
Remove Doors and Hinges
1.
2.
5/16" Hex-Head Hinge Screw
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until
you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets
to hold the doors in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center
Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
5. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Doors (optional)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open
in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Replace Doors and Hinges" later in this
section.
Style I - Standard
Graphics follow these instructions.
Door Stop Screw
Door Handle Sealing Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet
1.
2.
Door Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Screw Cover
Round-Head Handle Screw
Remove %6" hex-head hinge screws from handle side and
move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and
move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown.
See Graphic 1-2.