Kenmore 255.94293 Use & Care Manual page 5

Door Reversal
CAUTION : To avoid injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend
someone assist you during the door reversal process.
Using a fiat blade screwdriver, remove the plastic
hinge cover from the top of the door. Be careful not
to scratch refrigerator surface.
Using a slotted screwdriver, unscrew the two screws
fromthe top hingebracket.Remove the bracket and
underlyingpaper gasket.Liftand removethe door
fromthe bottom hingepin.Setdoor safely aside.
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Using a thin-bladed tool, carefully pry up and
remove hole plugs from top of door andthe top of
the opposite side of the cabinet; Insert plugs into
provided hole on opposite side of door and into
holes exposed by removal of top hinge bracket.
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door. Usethetwo previouslyremovedscrews
to attach backof top bracketto cabinet.Be
sureto alignthe paper gasketbeneaththe two
attachmentholesinbracket.
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Using a slotted screwdriver, remove the two screws
attaching the bottom hinge bracket to the refrigerator
cabinet. Unscrew the foot from the other side of cabinet.
Avoid tilting the refrigerator 45 degrees when removing
bottom bracket and foot. Attach bracket and foot to
opposite sides from which removed.
Check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that
the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hi_,ge.
Readjustthe levding foot. Turn clockwise to lower and counterclockwise
to raise the levek
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Holder Bars
The inside of the refrigerator door is equipped with holder bars to keep food packages,
bottles and pop cans securely in place on the door shelves.
Initial Use
To reach the set coldness level when operating the refrigerator for the first time, run it without food
load until you hear the compressor stop. This usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Once the set temperature is
reached, load food into the refrigerator.
Note: If the refrigerator has been placed in a horizontal or
tilted position for any period of time, wait 24 hours before plugging it in.
Temperature Control
The first time you turn the unit on, adjust the temperature control knob
to Recommended setting and give your refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food; a full 24 hours is recommended. After
it is fully cooled, test it and adjust towards COLD to make less cool
or towards COLDEST to cool more to best suit your needs. ........ d _
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Note: Turning the temperature control knob to the OFF position will stop the
cooling cycle but does not shut off power to the unit.
Defrosting Your Refrigerator
For maximum energy efficiency, defrost the freezer section whenever frost accumulates to a thickness
of 1/8" or more on freezer walls. Note that frost tends to accumulate more during the summer months.
To defrost freezer section, open refrigerator door and door of freezer compartment. Remove all
food from refrigerator and food and ice cube tray from freezer compartment. Place the drip tray on the
shelf under the freezer compartment. Turn the refrigerator temperature control dial to the OFF position.
Defrosting may take several hours, so store food in another refrigerator in the meantime.
To speed up defrost time, keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the refrigerator.
During the defrost cycle, water will accumulate in the drip tray.
The drip tray may aiso need to be emptied during the defrost process. Do not leave unattended.
After defrosting, empty and wipe down the drip tray, as well as the interior of the refrigerator.
You may now reset your refrigerator to the desired temoerature and return food.
Normal Operating Sounds You May Hear
Boiling water, gurgling sounds or slight vibrations that are the result of the
refrigerant circulating through the cooling coils
The thermostat control will click when it cycles on and off.
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