TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Removing Humidity Controlled Crisper Spanish Version Glide‘N’Serve French Version Modular Door Bin Warranty Dairy Bin ❿¤Freezer Section Protection Agreements Safety Instructions 5–6 Tilting Door Grounding Requirements Extra Ice Bin Parts And Features Durabase Refrigerator Installation 8–15 Durabase Divider Unpacking Your Refrigerator...
WARRANTY BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®...
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment Kenmore ®...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use drier to dry the inside, nor light a candle to • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including remove odor. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been •...
PARTS AND FEATURES Use this page 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.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION w w WARNING • To minimize noise and vibration, the refrigerator MUST be installed on a solidly constructed floor. Excessive Weight Hazard • Carpeting and soft tile surfaces are not recommended. Use two or more people to move and install •...
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION NOTE: It is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary, follow the directions below to remove the door handles. HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32"...
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION REMOVING AND REPLACING 6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8). REFRIGERATOR DOORS w w CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be To remove the left refrigerator door: careful that the door does not fall forward.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION ❿ Left Door Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door ❿ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). Rotate lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge.
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REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. FREEZER DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. FREEZER DRAWER Right Rail Cover IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more Leveling to the rear by turning both leveling legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs—one on the leveling legs the same amount.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SETTING THE CONTROLS Filter • Filter Reset : When the FILTER RESET indicator light turns Temperature on, you have to change the water filter. Press the FILTER • Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that RESET button for 3 seconds to turn the indicator light off.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR IN-DOOR ICE BANK 2. To remove the in-door ice bank, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as w w CAUTION shown. • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bank door and dispenser chute.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This before doing this.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD REFRIGERATOR SECTION NOTE: For further information about preparing food for WATER DISPENSER freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. Tray can be easily removed by pressing down and pulling out it.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR SHELVES w w CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet falling or spilling food. your individual storage needs.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER GLIDE‘N’SERVE The crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables The Glide‘N’Serve provides storage space with a variable by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. temperature control that keeps the compartment colder The crispers include: than refrigerator.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN 1. To remove the ice bin from the upper drawer, pull out the TILTING DOOR drawer as far as possible. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. 2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. How to use 3.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABASE PULLOUT DRAWER 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and direction to pull up and remove.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad remove protective cover from the o-rings. Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably.
CARE AND CLEANING CONDENSER COILS w w WARNING Remove Back cover. Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils. Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. Explosion Hazard LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Use non-flammable cleaner.
CARE AND CLEANING To change freezer Compartment Lamp WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you service should be performed by a qualified technician. are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER w w WARNING Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes Personal Injury Hazard at a time, 80–130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment mechanism, or with the heating element that releases...
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ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER w w CAUTIONS POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF) • The first ice and water may include particles or odor from • When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. the water supply line or the water tank.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN WHAT YOU WILL NEED This water line installation is not warranted by the • Copper Tubing, 1/4" outer refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these diameter to connect the refrigerator instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive to the water supply.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used begins to swell. drinking water line. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing. 1.
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CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 8. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the Tighten any connections that leak. water is clear. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR • The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost 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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if… Then… The refrigerator that was replaced was an older Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more model. 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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 either Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not compartment.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if… Then… The gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning. The door is reopened within a short time after When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator.
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