Kenmore 41002 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 41002 Use & Care Manual

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SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERADOR
DE DOS PUERTAS
Models/Modelos
41002,
41003,
41009
DA99-01746C
Printed in Korea
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
www.sears.com

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  • Page 1 SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERADOR Models/Modelos 41002, Sears, Roebuck DA99-01746C Printed in Korea DE DOS PUERTAS 41003, 41009 and Co., Hoffman Estates, www.sears.com IL 60179 U.S.A.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Ready to Install Clearances Flooring Unpacking Your Refrigerator Supplied Parts Required Tools Refrigerator and Freezer Door Removal and Installation Water Line Requirements Connecting to the Water Supply Line Installing the Water Filter Positioning and Leveling the Refrigerator Making Minor Door Adjustments...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated, and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non- expendable part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. This coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
  • Page 4: Protection Agreements

    In the space below, record the date of purchase, model, and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT insert the power plug with wet hands. It may cause electric shock. DO NOT put a container filled with water on the refrigerator. If it spills, it may cause fire or electric shock. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD...
  • Page 6 • DO NOT install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water. Wet and/or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire. • DO NOT store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator.
  • Page 7: Cfc Refrigerant Disposal

    Small children should be supervised when using the appliance. DO NOT block air holes in the refrigerator. If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can become overcooled. Prolonged periods of overcooling will break the water filter and cause water leakage.
  • Page 8: Parts And Features

    Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. OAuto Door Closer (p. 41) OWater Filter (p.
  • Page 9: Refrigerator Installation

    GETTING READY TO INSTALL THE REFRIGERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of the Kenmore Elite Side-By-Side Refrigerator. We hope you enjoy the many state-of-the-art features and efficiencies that this new appliance offers. Selecting the best location for the refrigerator. • A location with easy access to the water supply.
  • Page 10: Unpacking Your Refrigerator

    Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the tech sheet that is attached to the back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers.
  • Page 11: Refrigerator And Freezer Door Removal And Installation

    REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER DOOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION If the refrigerator is too large to pass through your doorway easily, you can remove the refrigerator and freezer doors. Open the refrigerator and freezer door. Remove the 3 screws (1) and the front leg cover (2) from the front- bottom of the refrigerator.
  • Page 12: Water Line Requirements

    Under normal conditions, a 170-cc (5.75-oz.) cup can be filled in 10 seconds. If the refrigerator is installed in an area with low water pressure (below 20 psi), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.
  • Page 13: Installing The Water Filter

    CONNECTING THE WATER SUPPLY LINE TO THE REFRIGERATOR There are several items that you need to purchase to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. • 1/4" compression nut • copper tubing •...
  • Page 14 Additional flushing may be required in some households. Open the refrigerator door and make sure there are no water leaks coming from the water filter. Water NOTE: Be sure to flush 3 gallons (11.4 liters) approximately 6 minutes).
  • Page 15: Positioning And Leveling The Refrigerator

    Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the leg counterclockwise the refrigerator at that point. Turn the leg clockwise to retract the leg and lower the refrigerator at that point. It may take several turns of the leveling leg to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
  • Page 16: Making Minor Door Adjustments

    If you need help, review the previous section on leveling the refrigerator. When the freezer door is higher than the refrigerator door, adjust the refrigerator leg to level the two doors. The following process is used when correcting the level of either door.
  • Page 17: Using Your Refrigerator

    OFF the icemaker. Water - Press this button to dispense water from the dispenser. When the refrigerator is plugged in or the display reset button is pressed, the "Current Date/Time" screen will be displayed. Setting the Time Choose the desired date and time by pressing the <...
  • Page 18: Calibrating The Stylus Touch Point

    Choose the desired function by pressing it on the "Home" screen. Today: You can manage your daily schedule. Temp Control: You can set the freezer and refrigerator temperatures. Water Filter: It shows the current status of the water filter and dispenser. Photo Album: Save favorite photos and images to make your own slide show.
  • Page 19: Using Slide Show

    See page 33 for instructions on setting up a slide show. If slides are not selected from the photo album, the screen will show a Kenmore Elite default slide. Press the Slide Show button.
  • Page 20: Dispenser Controls

    Dispenser Controls The last three buttons on the control panel control the dispenser functions. These buttons include Accent Lighting around the dispenser (1), Ice Type/Ice Off (2), and Water dispensing (3). Home Child Lock Using the Dispenser Lighting Dispenser lighting turns ON whenever the dispenser is operating.
  • Page 21: Selecting And Dispensing Water

    The cooling off function shuts off the cooling to the refrigerator and freezer compartments, off the electrical power to the refrigerator. This is only used to demo refrigerator models on showroom floors. Press and hold the Slide Show and the Accent Lighting buttons simultaneously seconds.
  • Page 22 Choose the desired date to input a calendar memo. A blank memo pad will show on the screen for that day. iiiiiiiiiiiii NOTES: • Today is highlighted in blue. • Special days are highlighted in green. • Calendar memos are highlighted in orange. •...
  • Page 23: How To Enter A New Special Day

    How to Enter a New Special Day Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home" screen. Touch the Today button on the touch screen. The screen will show the "Calendar" screen. Choose the desired date to input a special day memo. A memo pad will show on the screen for that day.
  • Page 24: How To Change A Calendar Memo Or Special Day

    To set an alarm time, touch the set time button on the screen. Using the < and > buttons, set the time in hours and minutes when you would like the alarm to sound. Touch the OK button to enter the alarm time. Touch the Save button to enter the information into the calendar.
  • Page 25: How To Delete A Calendar Memo Or Special Day

    If you want to change or select a repeat for your memo or special day, touch the Repeat button on the screen. This enables you to choose the repetition period (daily/weekly/monthly/yearly). NOTE: The yearly button maintains and repeats the information for 10 years. All other selections maintain and repeat the information for one year.
  • Page 26: Calendar Memo Alarm

    Touch the OK button to complete deleting the memo or special day. Calendar Memo Alarm The calendar alarm is designed to remind you there is a calendar memo or special day event for that day. At the scheduled time, the calendar alarm will sound and the "Check Calendar Memo"...
  • Page 27: Temp Control

    Cooli,,g, J ... Ughting NOTES: Water • The freezer or refrigerator temperature may change depending on the door opening/closing the food quantity, the ambient temperature, etc. • Temperatures vary at each food storage section in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
  • Page 28: About The Automatic Icemaker

    • When the water supply will be shut off for several hours. • When the ice bucket is removed for more than a minute or two. • When the refrigerator will not be used for several days. NOTE: Ice bucket should be emptied anytime the icemaker is turned off.
  • Page 29: Setting Fast Freeze Or Rapid Cool

    Setting Fast Freeze or Rapid Cool The Fast Freeze and Rapid Cool functions can be used to quickly lower the temperature of the freezer and refrigerator compartments. These buttons are found on the "Temp Control" touch screen. Use the following instructions to activate these functions.
  • Page 30: Water Filter

    The filter needs replacement immediately: If the status reads "Order" or "Replace," touch the Replace button on the bottom of the screen to access the replacement instructions. Touching the Next button at the bottom of the screen will continue the instructions. NOTE: Refer to the water filter replacement guide and replace the water filter at the right-upper corner of the refirgerator.
  • Page 31: Photo Album

    Depending on image sizes, these could be displayed with black bars on the top or sides. • A memory card is not supplied with the refrigerator. • Depending on the type of SD/SDHC/MMC/HS memory cards, there could be unreadable cards.
  • Page 32 Delete Selected button. "Delete Selected Image(s)?" will appear on the screen. NOTES: • Multiple images can be selected and deleted. • The Kenmore Elite default slide cannot be deleted. Touch the OK button to complete the deletion process. Slide...
  • Page 33 Setting Up a Slide Show From the Photo Album Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home" screen. Touch the Photo Album button on the touch screen. The images in the photo album will appear on the screen.
  • Page 34: Photo Album

    Setting Up a Slide Show from an External Card Insert the memory card (SD/SDHC/MMC/HS with the saved images in the card slot at the bottom of the screen. "What do you want to do?" will be displayed on the screen. [ 1# I Home Child...
  • Page 35: Message

    Message The message feature allows you to leave handwritten or typed messages on the screen for yourself or someone else. Leaving a new message Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home" screen. Touch the Message button in the center bottom of the touch screen.
  • Page 36 Changing a message Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home" screen. Touch the Message button in the center bottom of the touch screen. The "Message" screen will appear. Select the message you want to change by touching it on the screen.
  • Page 37: Settings

    Deleting a message (cont.) Touch the Delete button under the message screen. The "Delete Message?" screen will appear. Touch the OK button to delete the message. New Message Alert If the Alert On button is selected and saved with a message, "Check Message"...
  • Page 38 After "Energy Saver Deactivated" is displayed on the screen, the settings screen will display the Energy Saver Off button, indicating the energy saver function is OFE NOTE: The Energy Saver button shows the current set condition. How to set the screen brightness. Press the Home button.
  • Page 39 How to set the screen saver. If the screen saver is left on for extended periods, it is a good idea to set the slide show at the photo album as the screen saver. Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home"...
  • Page 40: Settings

    How to set the volume control. You can control the volume of the alert sounds. Press the Home button. The display screen will show the "Home" screen. Touch the Settings button in the lower-right corner of the touch screen. The "Settings" selection screen will appear.
  • Page 41: Storing Food In The Refrigerator

    • ALWAYS place vegetables and fruits in the vegetable and fruit crispers to avoid freezing. • If the food in the refrigerator becomes frozen, please set the temperature higher. • Bottles should be stored tightly together so that they do not tip and fall out when the refrigerator door is opened.
  • Page 42: Removing The Refrigerator/Freezer Accessories

    To remove and replace a drawer: Slide the drawer out until it stops. Slightly lift up on the front of the drawer and slide it out to remove it from the refrigerator or freezer compartment. Reverse the order to replace the drawer.
  • Page 43 Using both hands, tilt the cover with the right side raised and position the left side on the desired shelf support.
  • Page 44: Care And Cleaning

    CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR Caring for your Kenmore Elite Side-By-Side Refrigerator prolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep it odor- and germ-free. Do not use benzene, thinner, or bleach for cleaning. They could cause a fire or damage the surface of the appliance.
  • Page 45: Replacing The Interior Lights

    Cleaning Behind the Refrigerator Electric Shock Hazard Do not remove the back cover. Doing so could cause an electric shock resulting in death, personal injury, or damage to the appliance. To keep the cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirt...
  • Page 46: Power Interruptions

    WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away: Use up any perishables and freeze other items. Empty the ice bin.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    The temperature control on the display panel is not set to the correct temperature. Refrigerator is located in direct sunlight or near a heat source. The back of the refrigerator is located too close to the rear wall. FROZEN FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR Check if...
  • Page 48 Condensation can occur when you leave a door open for a long time. Then... The refrigerator must run for at 12 to 24 hours before making ice. Connect the water supply line and open the shut-off valve. Check the digital display panel to make sure the icemaker is turned on.
  • Page 49 Then... It is normal for the LCD screen to go blank after a period of time. This reduces the refrigerator's power consumption. The default time is 20 minutes for this screen use. This screen will go blank after the set screen saver time or if there is no user operation for 20 minutes.
  • Page 50 NOTES...

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