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BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
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INFERIOR REFRIGERADOR
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 Guia para el Uso y Cuidado o 40 CONGI:!:LATEUR INFI:!:RIEUR RI:!:FRIGI:!:RATEUR Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien o 78 Models / Modelos / Modeles 795.7977;{: :{:= color number, nOmero de color, numero de couleur MFL62184404 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors How to Remove and Reinstall the Pullout Drawer Leveling And Door Alignment Base Cover Using Your Refrigerator Setting The Controls In-Door Ice Bank Adjusting Control Settings Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food Refrigerator Section... - Page 3 ® Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable 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.
- Page 4 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. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
- Page 5 • Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.) NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician.
- Page 6 If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents (Child entrapment and suffocation). Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
- Page 7 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. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
- Page 8 They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment. 3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling.
- Page 9 HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4"...
- Page 10 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 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench.
- Page 11 Before attempting to remove the left door, locate the water connection at the back of the refrigerator. Pull the water tubing that comes out of the refrigerator by pushing in on the release ring while pulling on the water line as shown in the illustration below.
- Page 12 Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door I_ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (5) over hinge lever latch (6) and into place. Rotate lever (4) counterclockwise 3. Connect wire harnesses (3). 4. Hook tab on switch side of coner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top.
- Page 13 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL PULLOUT DRAWER A CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury.
- Page 14 _, CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. •...
- Page 15 HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL PULLOUT DRAWER ,& CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. ,& DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer.
- Page 16 _, CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. _, DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer.
- Page 17 NOTE: Having someone push backward against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling legs. This makes it easier to adjust the legs. 3. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily.
- Page 18 SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature • The refrigerator control is preset at 37°F (3°C) and the freezer control is preset at 0°F (-18°C). These are the recommended temperature settings for normal use and conditions. Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator and freezer to reach these temperatures.
- Page 19 _ and door alarm iunction is now activated. • When either refrigerator or the freezer door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the alarm will ding to let you know the door is open.
- Page 20 Keep the ice bank door closed tightly. If the ice bank door is not closed tightly, the cold air in the ice bank will freeze food in the refrigerator compartment. This could also cause the icemaker to not produce ice.
- Page 21 Freezer compartment to make it colder. If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator. Then wait 24 hours before checking the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control.
- Page 22 Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food. Packaging recommendations: •...
- Page 23 Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy. IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold.
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Page 24: Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer
DRAWER The Temperature storage space with a variable temperature control, that can keep the compartment colder than the refrigerator section. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,and beverages. (This drawer should not be used for vegetables that require high humidity). -
Page 25: Extra Ice Bin
If the vents are blocked, airflow will be interrupted and temperature and moisture problems may Occur. If you add a large amount of food, the refrigerator will take longer to cool it. At initial start-up allow your refrigerator to run for 2 or 3 hours before placing food in it. -
Page 26: Filter
FILTER Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably. After changing the water filter cartridge, press and hold the Filter Reset button for 3 seconds; indicator light will go out. - Page 27 Service life of disposable filter cartridges varies with local water conditions and is thus not warranted. Flush the refrigerator water system after replacing the water filter cartridge. Run the refrigerator water dispenser for 5 minutes to purge the refrigerator water system.
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Page 28: Outside
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator. -
Page 29: Power Interruptions
2. Remove the lamp cover using a screw driver. 3. Grasp the lamp cover and pull downward. • When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the controls (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting. - Page 30 Personal Injury Hazard Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. Icemaker Cube Size...
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Page 31: Refrigerator Installation
2 minutes that are dispensed after refrigerator installation. • This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. • Never store beverage cans or other foods in the ice bank for the purpose of rapid cooling. -
Page 32: Connecting The Water Line
To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10" [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. - Page 33 NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10" diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. 7. CONNECT...
- Page 34 THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTE: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown.
- Page 35 • Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator. • Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature.
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Page 36: Using Your Refrigerator
Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide section on page 21. - Page 37 The refrigerator is defrosting. It is more humid than normal. THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE Check if... The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. THE ICEMAKER IS NOT PRODUCING Check if... The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.
- Page 38 The more the door is opened, the faster the humidity builds up, and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
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