Kenmore 2318589 Use & Care Manual page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 2
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................. 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator .................................... 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4
Unpack the Refrigerator ............................................................... 4
Location Requirements ................................................................ 4
Electrical Requirements ................................................................ 5
Water Supply Requirements ........................................................ 5
Base Grille .................................................................................... 5
Refrigerator Doors ........................................................................ 6
Adjust the Doors ........................................................................... 7
Connect Water Supply ................................................................. 8
Prepare the Water System ........................................................... 9
Normal Sounds .......................................................................... 10
REFRIGERATOR USE ................................................................. 10
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation ................................................. 10
Using the Controls ..................................................................... 10
Water and Ice Dispensers ......................................................... 11
Water Filter Status Light ............................................................ 14
Water Filtration System ............................................................. 14
Ice Maker and Storage Bin ........................................................ 15
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ..................................................... 16
Refrigerator Shelves .................................................................. 16
Dell Drawer ................................................................................ 16
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ....... 16
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control ...... 17
Crisper Humidity Control ........................................................... 17
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ........................................................... 17
Utility Bin .................................................................................... 17
FREEZER FEATURES .................................................................. 18
Freezer Shelf .............................................................................. 18
Freezer Basket or Bin ................................................................ 18
DOOR FEATURES ....................................................................... 18
Tilt-out Freezer Door Bin ........................................................... 18
Chilled Door Bin ......................................................................... 18
Door Rails or Bins ...................................................................... 19
Door Bins ................................................................................... 19
Tilt-out Fruit Bin ......................................................................... 19
REFRIGERATOR CARE ............................................................... 20
Cleaning ..................................................................................... 20
Changing the Light Bulbs .......................................................... 20
Power Interruptions ................................................................... 21
Vacation and Moving Care ........................................................ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 22
Refrigerator Operation ............................................................... 22
Temperature and Moisture ........................................................ 23
Ice and Water ............................................................................. 23
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS .................................................... 24
In the U.S.A ................................................................................ 24
In Canada ................................................................................... 25
ACCESSORI ES ............................................................................. 25
WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS ............................................ 26
PRODUCT DATA SHEET ............................................................ 26
SERVICE NUMBERS ............................................... BACK COVER
KENMORE ELITE ®APPLIANCE WARRANTY
ONE YEAR 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 or workmanship within one year from the date
of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes,
this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is
operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied
with it, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of
refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if
defective in materials or workmanship.
THIS WARRANTY COVERS ONLY DEFECTS IN MATERIAL
AND WORKMANSHIP. SEARS WILL NOT PAY FOR:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product
installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according to all instructions supplied
with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident,
abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of
detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF
REMEDIES
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty
shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied warranties,
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by
law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,
so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the
United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
PRODUCT RECORD
In the space below, record your complete model number, serial
number, and purchase date. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label located on the product.
Have this information available to help you obtain assistance or
service more quickly whenever you contact Sears concerning
your appliance.
Model number
Serial number
Purchase date
Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future
reference.