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Confen _ $ o Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 • Grounding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 3 o Starting the Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 o Adjusting the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 o Energy - Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 o Food Storage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7 o Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 , 9 e Ice & Chilled Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 , 11 e Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 , 13 e Before You Call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 , 15 oVacation and Moving Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 eWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Please record the model number , serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the spaces below ° See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location . Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number SEARS , ROEBUCK AND CO . , Chicago , IL 60684 LJ _ S . A . . 50771 50778
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DMPORTANTSAFETY 8NSTRUCTUONS o Don't refreeze frozen foods which hove Read aH instructio . s before using thawed completely . The United States Department of thls appBiance , Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No . 69 says : WARNING - - When using this appliance , always " . , You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have exercise basic safety precautions , including the thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are following : still cold - - below 40 ° F . e Use this appliance only for its intended " . , _ Thawed ground meats , poultry or fish that have purpose as described in this Owner's Manual . any off - odor or off - color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten . Thawed ice cream should be o This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance wlth the Attention Installer discarded . If the odor or color of any food is poor Instructions before it is used . See grounding or questionable , get rid of it , The food may be dangerous to eat . requirements below and on page 3 _ " Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the • Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on eating quality of foods , particularly fruits , vegetables the power cord . Always grip plug firmly and pull and prepared foods . The eating quatity of red meats straight out from the outlet ° is affected tess than that of many other foods . Use o Repair or replace immediately all electric refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much service cords that have become frayed or of their eating quality as you can ° ° ' otherwise damaged . Do not use a cord that shows e if your old refrigerator is still around the cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at house but not in use , be sure 1o remove the either the plug or connector end ° doors . This will reduce the possibility of danger e When moving your refrigerator away from to children . the wall , be careful not to roll over or damage e Unplug your refrigerator : the power cord . A . Before making any repairs . Note : We strongly o After your refrigerator is in operation , do not recommend that any servicing be performed by a touch the cold surfaces , particularly when qualified individual . hands are damp or wet . Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces . B . Before cleaning . o Do not place fingers or hands on the C . Before replacing a burned - out light bulb . the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid automatic icemaking mechanism while the contact with a live wire filament . ( A burned - out light refrigerator is plugged in . This will help protect you from possible injury . It will also prevent bulb may break , when being replaced , ) interference with the moving parts of the ejector Note : Turning control to OFF position does not mechanism , or with the heating etement that remove power to the light circuit . releases the cubes ° e Do not operate your refrigerator in the SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS presence of explosive fumes . Important - - P | ease read carefully . Grounding Requirements To connect electricity Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded , For personal safety , Where a standard two - prong wall outlet is this appliance must be METRO0 encountered , it is your personal responsibility and properly grounded . obligation to have it replaced with a properly PREFERRED The power cord of this grounded three - prong walt outlet ° appliance is equipped DO NOT , UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES , CUT OR GROUNOEX _ ESTBE with a three - prong INSUREPROP BEFOREUSE REMOVE THE THIRD ( GROUND ) PRONG FROM THE ( grounding ) plug which POWER CORD . mates with a standard three - prong ( grounding ) wall outlet ( Fig . 1 ) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance . 2
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Starting the Refrigerator Location Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain a Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to conditions , we strongly recommend against use of support it when it is fully loaded . an adapter plug _ However , if you still elect to use an o Do not install it where the temperature will go adapter , where local codes permit , a TEMPORARY below 60 ° Fobecause it will not run often enough to CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded maintain proper temperatures . two - prong walt outlet by use of a UL listed adapter ( Fig . 2 ) available at most local hardware stores . q ' Do not install it next to your range , a heating vent or where the sun will shine directly on ira TEMPORARYMETHOD The larger slot in the IAOAPT _ FBLUGNSOT PeeMITTED _ NCANADA ) If - _ ' * _ Clearances adapter must be aligned Au _ _ NARG _ [ 1tTf _ I with the larger slot in the Allow the following clearances for ease of installation , wall outlet to provide proper air circulation , and plumbing and electrical proper polarity in the connections : I ] _ ' _ ' " INSUREPROPER connection of the power FIRM CONNECTION Sides . . . . . . 5 / 8 " Top . . . . . . . 0 " Back . . . . . . 1 " cord . Flg , 2 BEFOREUSE ( If built - in , allow 7 / 8 " at top for hinge covers , ) Allow a 1Y2 " door clearance at refrigerator side , CAUTION : Attaching an adapter ground terminal 13 / 4 " at freezer side . to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal , and not Rollers insulated , and the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring ° You should have circuit checked Adjustable rotters behind the base grille enable you to by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet move the refrigerator away from the wall for cleaning _ is properly grounded ° These rollers should be set so the refrigerator rests firmly on the floor ° To assure that the doors will close When disconnecting the power cord from the automatically from a halfway - open position , there is adapter , always hold the adapter with one hand ° a builtoin tilt from the front to the back of the cabinet . If this is not done , the adapter ground terminal is Side - by - side refrigerators also have specially very likely 1o break with repeated use . designed door hinges that lift both doors slightly Should the adapter ground terminal break , when opened , allowing the force of gravity to help DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper close them securely . ground has again been established . To adjust the rollers : Use of Extension Cords • Remove the base grille _ Grasp it at the bottom Because of potential safety hazards under certain and pull it out . conditions , we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord _ However , if you still elect to use o Turn the roller adjusting an extension cord , it is absolutely necessary that it screws clockwise to raise be a UL listed 3 - wire grounding type appliance the refrigerator , counter - extension cord having a grounding type plug and ciodcwise to lower it _ Use outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 an adjustable wrench or amperes ( minimum ) and 120 " volts . pliers on the 3 / 8 " bolts , Both doors should close Electrical Requirements properly when bottom front edge of refrigerator The refrigerator should always be plugged into its cabinet is about 5 / 8 " own individual electrical outletwll5 volt , 60 Hertz , from the floor . single phase AC . This is recommended for best performance and to prevent overloading house - 1 " oreplace the base wiring circuits , which could cause a fire hazard grille , line up the from overheating wires . prongs on the grille with I i t i the clamps on the refrigerator and push forward until the grille snaps into place .
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AdBusfing the Controls Turning Your Household Thermostat Below 60 ° F . at Night ? You may want to turn the lettered control one step colder , as from " C " to " D ' . ' Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate less Two controls let you frequently , thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat . regulate the temperature in the fresh food and To protect your frozen food supply , leave your freezer compartments . lettered control at this new , colder setting for the At first , set the fresh entire winter or for as long as you keep your food control at " 4 " ' and thermostat turned down . the freezer control at " C " Turning the lettered control to a colder setting Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize , should have no effect on your fresh food whether you are setting the controls for the first time compartment . However , if freezing occurs , or adjusting them later . Then , if you want colder or turn the numbered control one step warmer , as from " 4 " to " 3 ' . ' warmer temperatures in either compartment , adjust the controls one letter or number at a time ° When you stop turning the household thermostat Note : Turning the fresh food control to OFF turns off down at night , turn the refrigerator temperature cooling in both compartments - - fresh food and controls back to their regular settings , . freezer - - but does not shut off power to the refrigerator . Energy - Saving Tips How to Test Temperatures Use the milk test for the fresh food e Don't open the doors more often than necessary , compartment . Place a container of milk on the top = Close the doors as soon as possible , particularly in shelf in the fresh food compartment , Check it a day hot , humid weather , later ° If the milk is too warm or too cold , adjust the o Be sure the doors are closed tightly . Before leaving temperature controls . the house or retiring for the night , check to be sure Use the ice cream test for the freezer the doors haven't been left open accidentally ° compartment . Place a container of ice cream in • Store only those foods requiring Yefrigeration in the center of the freezer compartment . Check it your refrigerator . after a day . If it's too hard or too soft , adjust the temperature controls . e Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator ° o Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator . o If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing , be sure to turn them back to regular settings . = Don't overcrowd your refrigerator . Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool . 4
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Food Storage Suggestions Fresh Food Storage Tips Suggested Storage ' Times To store unfrozen meats , fish and poultry : DAYS MONTHS iN IN • Always remove store wrappings , REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Eating quality drops o Rewrap in foil , film or wax paper and refrigerate AT AT after time shown 35 ° to 40 ° h 0 ° F . immediately ° To store cheese , wrap well with wax paper or Fresh Meats 6to 12 aluminum foil , or put in a plastic bag ° Roasts ( Beef _ Lamb ) . . . . . 3 to 5 4 to8 Roasts ( Pork 8 , Veal ) . . . . 3 to 5 • Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold . 6to 12 Steaks ( Beef ) . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 6to9 Chops ( Lamb ) . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 o Store pre - packaged cheese in its own wrapping if 3t04 Chops ( Pork ) . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 you wish _ 3 to4 Ground & StewMeats . . . . . 1to 2 3 to4 Variety Meats . . . . . . . . . . . 1to 2 To store vegetables , use the vegetable drawers - - 1 to2 Sausage ( Pork ) . . . . . . . . . . 1to 2 they've been designed to preserve the natural Processed Meats moisture and freshness of producer t Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 o Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps _ , _ Frankfurters . . . . . . . . . 7 maintain crispness . 1 to2 Ham ( Whole ) . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1to2 Ham ( Half ) . . . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 e As a further aid to freshness , pre - packaged 1to2 Ham ( Slices ) . . . . . . . . . 3 vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping _ Luncheon Meats . . . . . . . . . 3 to 5 Freezing not recom - Sausage ( Smoked ) . . . . . . . 7 To store ice cream - - Fine - quality ice cream , with mended Sausage ( Dry & Semi - Dry ) 14to 21 high cream content , will normally require slightly Cooked Meats lower temperatures than more " airy " already * Cooked Meats and packaged brands with low cream content . 2t03 Meat Dishes . . . . . . . . . . 3to 4 o It will be necessary to experiment to determine the 2t03 Gravy & Meat Broth . . . . . ] to 2 freezer compartment location and temperature Fresh Poultry control setting to keep your ice cream at the right 12 Chicken & Turkey ( Whole ) 1 to 2 9 serving temperature _ Chicken ( Pieces ) . . . . . . . . . I to 2 6 Turkey ( Pieces ) . . . . . . i to 2 • The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly 6 Duck & Goose ( Whole ) . 1to2 colder than the front _ 3 Giblets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1to2 Cooked Poultry Tips on freezing foods Pieces ( Covered with Broth ) 1 to 2 6 Pieces ( NotCovered ) . . . . . . 3 to4 1 There are three essential requirements for efficient Cooked Poultry Dishes . . . . 3 to 4 4to 6 home freezing . Fried Chicken . . . . . . . . . . 3to 4 4 1 . Initial quality . Freeze only top - quality foods . ( Other than for meats & poultry ) FREEZER Freezing retains quality and flavor ; it cannot improve Most fruits and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 12months Lean fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8 months quality ° Fatty fish , rolls and breads , 2 . Speed , The quicker fruits and vegetables are soups , stew , casseroles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 months Cakes , pies , sandwiches , frozen after picking , the better the frozen product leftovers ( cooked ) , wilt be , You'll save time , too , with less culling and Ice cream ( original carton ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 month max , sorting to do . 3 . Proper packaging . Use food wraps designed Meats , fish and poultry purchased from the store especially for freezing : they're readily available at vary in quality and age ; consequently , safe storage most food stores ° times in your refrigerator wilt vary _ New techniques are constantly being developed . ( continued next page ) Consult the College or County Extension Service or your local Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods . 5
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Shelves Food Storage Suggestions Removable Door Binsin the Fresh Food Tips on Freezing Foods ( continued ) Compartment To remove bins : Lift bin To freeze meat , fish and poultry , wrap well in straight up until mounting freezer - weight foil ( or other heavy + duty wrapping hooks disengage . material ) forming it carefully to the shape of the contents . This expels air + Fold and crimp ends of To relocate bins : Select the package to provide a good , lasting seal desired bin height , engage hooks in slots on the Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed ; tracks of the door , and meat , whether raw or cooked , can be frozen push in . Bin will lock in place . . successfully only once . Limit freezing of fresh ( unfrozen ) meats or seafoods Dividers to 29 pounds at a time . Dividers are designed to give you storage flexibility For Convenience . + . in door bins on your fresh food door . Items such as salad dressings , steak sauces and other condiments o Store like things together , This saves both time and electricity because you can find foods faster . can now be kept securely against the door liner to help prevent tipping , spilling or sliding . • Place the oldest items up front so they can be used up promptly + Place index finger and + Use bins on the door for most often used sauces middle finger on either Divider side of the divider near and condiments + the front and simply o Use the meat drawer for meats you do not freeze . move it back and forth to fit your needs . To Save Money in Energy and Food Costs + Place most perishable items , such as milk , cream or cottage cheese , toward the rear of the top shelf ° They will stay coldest in this part of the fresh food compartment . e Cover moist foods with tight lids , plastic film or foil Adjustable Shelves in the Fresh Food o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers will Compartment last longer when stored in closed plastic containers or wrapped in plastic film . Adjustable shelves in the fresh food compartment enable you to make efficient shelf arrangements to o Do not overload your fresh food or freezer fit your family's food storage needs . compartment with a lot of , warm food at one timer • Open the door the fewest times possible to save e To remove shelves , electrical energy , tilt the shelf up at front , then lift it up and out of o When going out of town for several days , leave the tracks on the rear as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator ° wall of the refrigerator . Move the icemaker feeler arm to the OFF ( up ) position and shut off water to the refrigerator . To replace shelves , select desired shelf height ° With the shelf front raised slightly , engage the top lugs in the tracks at the rear of the cabinet . Then lower the front of the shelf until it locks into position ,
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Storage Drawers Nice ' N Fresh Drawer Handi Dishes This drawer has been Cooking - serving - storage dishes with durable see - specially designed to help preserve fruits through lids fit into a and vegetables . slide - out tray that , together with the shelf to which it attaches , can Meats ' R Vegetables be located anywhere in the fresh food compartment ° i J Drawer . . . . . . . Note : Reach in and support the rear of the tray with The convertible meat one hand when pulling the tray out past the second drawer has its own cold " stop " location . Otherwise the tray may slip out of air duct to allow a stream of cold air from the freezer your grasp and dishes may fall out of the tray , compartment to flow around the drawer . Dishes and lids are safe for use in microwave ovens , The variable temperature control regulates the air refrigerators , freezers , and are dishwasher - safe . flow from the freezer compartment . Dishes only are safe in conventional ovens at temperatures up to 400 ° F . Set the control lever L Caution : Lids cannot withstand the heat generated in all the way down - - the conventional ovens . Dishes and lids are not designed coldest settingMto store fresh meats . If the lever for range - top cooking or broiler use . Such use can be I hazardous . is left in the meat position for a long period of time , # Deep Door Shelves in the Freezer some frost may form on the inside of the drawer . Compartment Set the control lever all Detachable shelf extenders deepen and enclose the way up to convert three fixed door shelves , providing more storage the Meats ' R " Vegetables room and greater storage drawer to normal flexibility . u ! refrigerator temperature To remove , lift shelf and provide extra extender straight up until vegetable storage space . mounting hooks come The cold air duct is i out of slots in door . turned off . i To replace , line up hooks m Variable settings between with slots in door , then these extremes can be push in and down . selected . Removable Freezer Basket Shelves Shelves in the freezer compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the freezer to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor . They can be removed easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the " stop " tocation , _ Removable Wine Rack The wine rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side and will fit on any shelf . To relocate it , pull it straight out , position its lip over either edge of the shelf you want to suspend it from , and push it all the way in . 7
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Features TEMPERATURE CONTROLS HAND | - BIN Set Freezer control at " C , " Fresh Food control at " 4 . " Door stays open whffe bin is in use . provides easy They may need adjusting latero See page 4 , access to dairy products . ICE ACCESS DOOR USE AND CARE LABEL Lift it to turn | cemaker on or off . or to level ice cubes information you'l _ want to know = sright on the In storage bin from time to time , refrigerator , including everyday care . 1 ¢ WINE RACK Ice ts made and stored here until calIed for by Hotds o bottle on its side , wiil fit on any shelf . pressed cradle tn dispenser on front of door . See page b . WATER AND ICE DISPENSER " HANDI DISHES Located on outside of freezer compartment door , it dispenses rce cubes , crushed ice and chilled water Cooking - serving - storage dishes with see - through iids fit into a slide - out tray that , together with the through the door . shelf to which it attaches , can be located anywhere in the tresh toad compartment . Dishes ere safe Jar REMOVABLE FREEZER BASKET SHELVES USe la microwave ovens , re | rigerators , freezers _ and Pull a basket sheff forward to the " ' stop " position and are dlshwasher - sate . Dishes only ere so | e in toad at the back of the shelf becomes easter to conventiono | ovens at temperatures up to 400 = F . , lids reach , Lift the shelf up slightly and you can pull it ati are noL Neither dishes or lids are tar range - top the way out and take it to the feed preparation area cooking or broffer use , Such use can he hazerdaus . _ o remove things from it or add things to it , FREEZER DOOR SHELVES ADJUSTABLE TEMPERED GLASS SHELVES These shelves let you arrange , _ and rearrange - - Door shelves keep frequently * used frozen food flems the interior at your refrigerator to meet your ever - within easy reach . Detachable shelf - extenders deepen and enclose them . changing food storage needs . FREEZER BIN DOOR BINS This slide - out bin holds bulky and odd - shaped food Portable , lightweight bins adiust easily to packages and makes them easily accessible without accommodate items of various heights , can he disturbing frozen toad next to or on top of them . used to carry contents directIy to counter _ ap or table for preparation or serving . TEXTURED STEEL DOORS Touch the textured doors ; they won't show UTILITY BIN fingerprmts _ Dual - usage bin holds two dozen eggs m their cartons , or stores on extra supply o } _ cecubes m MAGNETIC DOOR GASKEI _ the treezer | or special occasions , Doors close qu | efly , and gaskets seal tightly when the refrigera _ . ar ts tevet _ see page 3 . DIVIDERS Move them where needed on door bins to keep NO DEFROSTING Uems such as small bottles and jars so they won't it is not necessary to deirost the freezer or fresh food tip , spill or slide . compartments . Your refrigerator is designed and equipped to defrost itself outomoticcflJy , MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION MEATS _ R VEGETABLES DRAWER WITH NICE ' N FRESH DRAWER You'll find these numbers here . To order repair parts , ADJUSTABLE COLD CONTROL This roomy drawer has been specially designed to AUTOMATIC ENERGY SAVER SYSTEM see the parts tist that came with your refrigerator , or The variable temperature controt next to the he _ p preserve the neturol goodness of frults and take these numbers to your nearest Sears Sea / Ice Warm liquid from the refrigerator'S condenser is Meats ' R Vegetables drawer regulates the flow o | vegetables . Center end they will help you . cold air from the freezer . Set the centre [ lever a _ l the at . _ . tomolicaIly circulated around the front edge of the freezer compartment to help keep moisture from way down to the cotdest setting to store meats . Set it forming on the outside of the refrigerator during all the way up to convert the drawer to normal humid weather , refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space .
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Automatic Bcernaker and Oce & Chi ! OedWater Dispenser See separate Waler Line Installation Requirements . To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed induded in both the literature pack and on the back beyond the glass , place glass close to ice chute - - of the refrigerator . but not so close that it blocks outcoming ice ° An automatic icemaker and a dispenser provide • Do not dispense ice into thin glasses , fine chilled water , ice cubes and crushed ice through the china or delicate crystai _ they can crack or chip freezer compartment door . from combined pressure of hand pressing them against cradle and ice dropping into container . Here's how they work : " Dispense ice before filling glass with soda or Water flows from I - 1 other beverage mixes . This will prevent splashing household water which is annoying and which , if the splash reaches supply through the ice selector switch , could cause it to stick or bind _ ( 1 ) dual solenoid valve to = Beverages and foods should not be quick . ( 2 ) water reservoir and to chilled in the ice storage bin . Cans , bottles or ( 3 ) automatic icemaker food packages in the storage bin may cause the as needed . icemaker to maffunctiom Water is frozen in • Ice other than that produced by your icemaker should not be added to the ice ( 4 ) cube mold and storage bin _ it may not crush or dispense welt . ejected into ( 5 ) storage bin , where a Before Using Your Icemaker and Dispenser motor - powered auger If refrigerator is moves cubes forward into dispensing unit ° - Ice occess operated before Cubed or crushed ice , as selected , dispense through door water connection is chute in door when cradle is pressed . - Icemakbr made , raise ice access When switch is moved to CRUSHED , baffle in door and make sure housing channels cubes through crusher and icemaker feeler arm is crushed ice falls through chute into glass . in OFF ( up ) position . Chilled water from reservoir flows through ( 6 ) tubing in door and is dispensed when cradle is pressed . Pressure on cradle turns light in dispenser on , releasing pressure turns the light of L ler Arm Feeler Arm ( 7 ) A light switch also turns night light in dispenser ' _ " L / _ / " in QFF in ON on and off _ position position When water supply has been connected to Important Facts about Your Dispenser icemaker , move feeler arm to ON ( down ) position . o Your icemaker will produce eight cubes Depress water dispenser cradle for about two per cycle - - approximately 120 cubes in a 24 - hour minutes to remove trapped air from the water line period - - depending on freezer compartment and to fill water reservoir automatically ° temperature , room temperature , number of door The ice cube mold will automatically fill with water openings and other use conditions _ after cooling to freezing temperature , and first cubes o intermittent dispensing of ice is normal . normally freeze after several hours . if ice flow interruption is more than brief , ice When cubes are solidly frozen , they will be ejected clump ( s ) may be the cause and should be removed from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of a following instructions on page 11 . sweeper arm . Icemaking will continue until the feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in the o Avoid overfilling glasses with ice and using bin and halts the operation temporarily ° Be sure narrow or extra . tall glasses . This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut . nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm ° Periodically open the freezer compartment door and For maximum ice storage , level the stored cubes look down into the chute , if ice is blocking the chute , with your hand occasionally . poke it through with a wooden spoon . 10
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Once your icemaker is in operation , throw Dispensed water is chil | ed , not iced , For colder away the first few batches of ice cubes . This will water , simply add ice before dispensing water _ flush away any impurities in the water line . Do the To stop dispensing , release pressure from cradle same thing after vacations or long periods when ice and withdraw slowly to catch last bits of ice or drops isn't used . of water _ Discard the first six glassfuls of water in the Some slight dripping may occur following kitchen sink . This will eliminate the slight " plastic " dispensing of crushed ice or chilled water ° If taste temporarily imparted to the water by the excessive , wipe the spill dry immediately . water reservoir . Do not pour water in spill shelf because it is not self - CAUTION : Under certain rare circumstances , ice draining - - pour it in the kitchen sink . Clean the spill cubes may be discolored , usually appearing with shelf and its grille regularly - - see page 12o a greembluish hue ° This unusual discoloration is apparently due to a combination of factors such as If ice Clumps Form in Storage Bin . 0 . certain characteristics of local waters , household If ice is not used often , ice clumps can form in the plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an storage bin , resulting in temporary malfunction of inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker0 the dispenser mechanism . If this happens , remove Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes storage bin from freezer compartment , break up ice may be injurious to health . If your ice cubes are clumps with fingertip pressure and discard discolored , discard them and contact your Sears Service Center ° remaining dumps . Replace bin before remaining cubes melt and fuse together . To Dispense Ice and Water To remove ice cube storage bin , lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf , and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back . To replace bin , slide the bin back until the tab on the bin locks into the slot in the shell Rotate tf bin does not go all the way back , For ice , set selector switch to CUBED or CRUSHED ° remove it and rotate the drive For water , simply position container beneath words mechanism 1 / 4 turin Then push bin " CHILLED WATER ' . ' back again until the tab on the bin Grip container gently near the rim and press rim locks into the slot in the shelf . firmly against ice or water dispenser cradle . if ice is not used often , old cubes will become CAUTION : Never put fingers or other objects cloudy and taste stale . Empty the ice storage bin into the ice crusher discharge opening . periodically and wash it in lukewarm water , When dispensing ice , some crushed ice may be Move feeler arm to OFF ( up ) position when : dispensed even though you selected CUBED . This * the home water supply is to be off for several hours . happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period get channeled to the crusher . of time . Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door o going away on vacation _ ( Also turn off the valve in in the ice chute . This condition is normal , and the water supply line to the refrtgerator _ ) usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice If this is your first icemaker , you will hear repeatedly _ The snow will eventually evaporate . occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar . They The water system provides approximately six are normal ice - making sounds and are not cause successive 6 . ounce glassfuls , after which it takes for concern . several hours for replenished water reservoir supply to cool . You probably wilt not drain all the chilled A water filter accessory " kit to help purify off - tasting water from the reservoir on a single occasion . incoming " water and a water supply accessory kit The first glass of water dispensed may be to help connect the icemaker to the cold water warmer than the following ones . This is normal . line are optional at extra cost _ see page 15 . 11
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Care and Cbaning Outside Change the box every three months . In addition , put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be stale freezer odors . wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting . Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can Do not wash any plastic parts from your remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar . You can also refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher . l use a paste of non - precipitating water softener ( such as Catgon brand ) and water , or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water . Soak until the Storage Drawers deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse Drawers at bottom of fresh food compartment will away . Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate . Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim ° stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor . The The door handles and trim can be cleaned with drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid and pulling past the " stop " location . dishwashing detergent and water . Dry with a soft cloth . Don't use wax on the door handles and trim . To remove storage drawers when fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully : Keep the finish clean . Wipe with a clean cloth 1 . Remove food from shelf above top drawer and lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or take out sheifo mild liquid dishwashing detergent . Dry and polish with a clean , soft cloth . Do not wipe the refrigerator 2 . Take food off glass cover and out of drawer . with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These 3 . Grasp top of light may leave a residue that can harm the paint _ Do not panel above the top use scouring pads , powdered cleaners , bleach or drawer , flex and rotate cleaners containing bleach because these products upper surface of panel can scratch and weaken the paint finish ° until it clears the upper Protect the paint finish . The finish on the outside pin on each side wall . Then , keeping panel upright , of the refrigerator is a high quality , baked _ on paint pull bottom of panel toward you until it clears the finish . With proper care , it will stay newdooking and lower side - wall pins . rust - free for years _ Apply a coat of kitchen / appliance 4 , Put your fingers wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least behind the gasket at the twice a year , rear of the drawer and Inside pull forward . Remove the gasket _ The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors should be cleaned at least once a year . Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning . If this is not 5 . Pull the drawer practical , wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth partway out _ Reach in , when cleaning around switches , lights or controls . push the rear of the Use warm water and baking soda solution - - about a glass up : at the same tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water . This time , push it back until both cleans and neutralizes odors . Rinse thoroughly it clears front - corner with water and wipe dry _ retainers . Other refrigerator parts - - including door gaskets , 6 . Tilt and remove the meat and vegetable drawers , ice storage bin and all cover , plastic parts - - can be cleaned the same way ° Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners . 7 . Pull the drawer Door gaskets are factory - lubricated with petroleum forward , lift the front to jelly on the hinge side . If the lubricant is excessive , clear stops , and pull the wipe it off but leave a thin film on the gasket to help drawer out until it hits insure a proper hinge - side seak When you clean the the door . Then lift the door gaskets , relubricate them _ drawer up until it is higher than the drawer supports , To help prevent odors , leave an open box of baking tilt it and take it out _ soda in the rear of the refrigerator , on the top shelf . 12
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Behind Refrigerator 8 . If tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer supports , remove the tape , PuRldrawer partway out . Take care moving your refrigerator away from the Reach in , push the rear of the glass up and , at the wallo All types of floor coverings can be damaged , same time , back , until it clears front - corner retainers _ particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces ° Pull the refrigerator straight out 9 . Tilt and remove the cover . and return it to position by pushing it straight [ no 10 . Tilt and remove the drawer . Moving refrigerator in a side direction may damage After cleaning , replace drawers and covers in floor covering or refrigerator ° reverse order ° Reinstall the gasket at the rear of the top drawer . Fit the end of Light Bulb Replacement the plastic drawer support Unplug refrigerator before changing a light bulb . into the slot on the gasket , with the rubber gasket Fresh Food Compartment - - Upper Light flap facing you _ Make I . Pull bottom of light sure the gasket snaps panel down about 1 / 4 " - into place . just enough to disengage Then replace the light lip at rear from grooves panel by hanging top of inretainerosn rearwall . panel on upper pins and 2 . Lift panel to pushing in at bottom . disengage top from pins on side walls , and Drain Opening in Freezer Compartment remove panel . When cleaning , remove After replacing with same size bulb , reinstall panel the freezer bin and flush ( hang top on pins ; pull bottom down , push it back and a solution of baking soda release it to let lip engage grooves in retainers ) . ( one teaspoon ) and two Fresh Food Compartment - - Lower Light cups of hot ( not boiling ) water through the drain 1 . Remove light panel , See Storage Drawers , Step 3 , line with the help of a on page 12 . meat baster . This will 2 . After replacing the 60 - watt bulb with a same - size help eliminate odor and bulb , replace light panel by hanging top of panel on reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain line . upper pins , then pushing in at bottom , tf drain becomes clogged , use a meat baster and Freezer Compartment baking - soda - and - water solution to force the clog through the drain line . 1 . Remove shelf just below light panel . ( Shelf Condenser will be easier to remove if it is emptied first . ) The condenser is located behind the base grille . For 2 . Pull plastic light panel toward you ( It will bend to most efficient operation , free tabs from grooves . ) remove the base grille 3 . After replacing with same size bulb , reinstall panel ( see page 3 ) and sweep and shelf ° away or vacuum up dust that is readily accessible . For best results , use a brush specially designed for this purpose . It is available at your Sears store or service center . This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year , 13
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Be { ore You Call { or Service Vibration or rattling Savetime and money , , Check this list of causesof minor operating problems you can correct yourselL oIf refrigerator vibrates , more thanlikely it isnot resting solidly on the floor , Thefront roller screwsneedadjusting , or Refrigerator doesnot operate floor isweak or uneven , Referto page3 . oMay be indefrostcyclewhenmotordoesnot operatefor oIf dishesvibrate onshelves , try moving them . Slight vibration about 30minutes . isnormal • Temperaturecontrol inOFFposition , Foodsdry out • If interiorlightisnoton , refrigerator may notbe pluggedinat wall outlet . o Foodsnot covered , wrapped or sealed properly . • If plug issecureand refrigerator failsto operate , plug lamp Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too intosome outlet to determine if there istripped circuit breaker warm or burned out fuse . • Temperaturecontrol notset cold enough . Referto page4o Motor operates for long periods oWarmweather - - frequent dooropenings . • Modernrefrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger • Doorleft openfor long time . freezerrequire more operatingtimer • Packagemay be holdingdoor open . • Normalwhenrefrigerator isfirstdeliveredto yourhome - - usually requires 24hours tocompletely cool down ° Frost or ice crystalson frozen food • Largeamounts of foodplacedinrefrigerator to becooled or * Doormay have beenleft ajar or packageholding dooropen . frozen . oToofrequentor toolong dooropenings _ oHotweather - - frequent dooropenings , oFrostwithin packageisnormal . • Doorleft open _ Slowice cube freezing • Temperaturecontrols settoo cold . Seepage4 . oDoor may have beenleft ajar . • Condenserneedscleaning , Referto page 13 . oTurntemperatureoffreezer compartment colder , oCheckENERGY - SAVINTGIPSonpage44 Ice cubeshave odor / taste Operating sounds • Old cubesneedto bediscarded . Empty ice bin every 30days . • Thehigh speedcompressor motor required to maintain near zero temperaturesinthe largefreezer compartment may • Icestoragebinneedsto be washed , produce higher sound levelsthanyour old refrigerator _ Unsealedpackagesin refrigerator and / or freezer • Normalfan airflow - - one fan blows cold air throughthe compartments may be transmittingodor / tasteto icecubes . refrigeratorand freezer compartments - - another fan coo _ sthe o Interiorof refrigerator needs cleaning , Referto page12o compressormotor , oTheseNORMALsoundswill also be heard from time to time : Automatic icemaker does not work oDefrosttimer switch clicks at defrost , * Icemakerfeeler arm in OFF ( up ) position _ • Defrost water dripping ° * Watersupplyturnedoff or notconnected . • Temperature control clicks ON or OFE oFreezercompartment toowarm , o Refrigerantboiling or gurgling . Cubestoosmall - _ woter shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to home water linemay beclogged , • Crackingor popping of cooling coils causedby expansionand contraction during defrost endrefrigeration following defrost , oSometimescubesfuse to the side of the ice mold and hold the feeler arm in theOFF ( up ) position . Removethisice to restart o Icecubesdroppingintothe bin and water running inpipesas the icemaker . icemaker refills , oPiled up cubesinstorage bin maycauseicemakerto shut off Motor starts & stopsfrequently prematurely . With icemaker feeler arm in OFF ( up ) position , level cubes inbin by hand . * Temperaturecontrol startsandstopsmotor to maintaineven temperatures . Thisis normal . oWhen leveling cubesby hand , youmay have pushed the feeler arm intothe OFF ( up ) positionbymistake . Door not dosing properly • Door gasket on hinge side sticking or biding over . Tocorrect , puta smallamountof petroleumjelly onfaceof gasket . 14
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Refrigerator has odor Cube dispenser does not work . oFoodwith strong odors should be tightlycovered • No icecubes Removestorage container ° If cubesare frozento wire arm , remove cubes , * Checkforspoiled food , + No icecubes , icemaker or water supply turned off , oInterior needs cleaning . Referto page 12 , • Irregularice clumps in storage container , Break up as manyas * Defrost water systemneedscleaning . you can with fingertip pressure and discardthe remaining + Keepopen box of baking soda in refrigerator : replace every clumps . threemonths . Water has poor taste / odor If water dispenser has not been usedfor an extended period , Water Filter Accessory ( optionaaltextracost ) dispensewater in regular manner until all water in reservoir is replenished with fresh water , Youricecubescan onrybe as fresh + tastingasthe water that • Poor - tasting incoming water . Installa water filter producesthem _ That'swhy it'sa good ideato purify the water with a water filter . Water dispenser does not work Thewater filter is anopiionalpartat extra cost andis available fromyour SearsServiceCenter . Order FilterNo _ 978488andit oWatersupply line turned off or not connected . may be installedinminutes whenattachedto the inlet water + Supply line may beclogged with sediment . tube connection . Water in first glassis warm Water Supply Accessory Kit , Allow about 24 hoursfor water to cool to proper temperature ( optionaal textracost ) after refrigerator is first installed . A water supply kit containing copper tubing , shut - off valve . • If water dispenser has not been usedfor extendedperiod , fittingsand instructions needed to connect the icemaker to your water in first glasswill not be as cool as in succeedingglasses , cold water line is also available from your Searsstore or Sears ServiceCenter _ + tf water reservoir has been drained , allow severalhours for replenished supplyto chill . Moving Precautions Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator * Not unusual duringperiodsof high humidity _ Disconnectthe power cord from the wall outlet , removeall food and clean and dry the interior , Secureall loose itemsby taping Moisture collects inside themsecurely inplace , Keepthe refrigerator in an upright position duringactual moving and in the van + Securethe oToofrequentor too long dooropenings _ refrigerator in the van to prevent movement , and protect the * in humid weather , air carries moistureintorefrigerator when outside with a blanket . doorsare opened . Vacation Precautions Water on floor Forextended vacations or absences , shut off power to the * The draininthe bottom of thefreezer maybe clogged . refrigerator , turn the numberedcontrol to the OFFposition , Removeany iceonthe freezerbottom and clean the drain , Refer andclean the interiorwith a baking soda solutionof one to page t3 . tablespoonof soda toonequart of water . Wipe dry . Toprevent odors , leave an open boxofsoda in the refrigerator . Leavethe Hot air from bottom of refrigerator doorsopen _ , Normalairflow cooling motor . Inthe refrigeration process , Forshorter vacations , remove perishable foodsand leave it is normalthat heat beexpelled inthe area underthe controls at their regular settings . However , if room temperature refrigerator _ Somefloorcoverings will discolor at these normal isexpectedto drop below 60 ° E , followthe sameinstructions as andsafeoperatingtemperatures . Yourfloorcoveringsupplier forextendedvacations ° should be consulted if you objectto thisdiscoloration ° Seticemakerto theOFFpositionand shut offwater supply to Interior light does not work refrigerator . • Nopower at outlet _ • Lightbulb needsreplacing . . Seepage13 . 15
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Before You Call { or Service Vibration or rattling Savetime and money . Checkthis list of causesof minor operating problems you can correct yourself _ oif refrigerator vibratos , more than likely it is not resting solidly on the floor . Thefront roller screwsneed adjusting , or Refrigerator does not operate floor is weak or uneven . Referto page3 , oMay be in defrost cyclewhenmotor does not operate for oIf dishesvibrate on shelves , try moving them . Slight vibration about 30 minutes . is normal • Temperature control in OFFposition ° Foodsdry out o If interiorlight isnoton , refrigerator may notbe plugged in at , Foodsnot covered , wrapped or sealed properly , , wall ouflet _ oIf plug is secure and refrigerator foi _ sto operate ° pluglamp Freshfood or freezer compartment temperature too intosame outlet to determine if there is trippedcircuit breaker warm or burned out fuse . , Temperaturecontrol not setcold enough , Referto page4 . Motor operates for long periods * Warmweather - - frequent dooropenings ° • Modernrefrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger eDoorleft openforlong time , freezer require more operating time _ Packagemay be holding dooropen , oNormal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home - - usually requires 24 hours to completely cool down . Frostor ice crystalson frozen food • Largeamounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or * Door may hove been left ajar or package holding dooropen _ frozen . * Toofrequent or tooiong dooropenings _ • Hot weather - - frequent door openings . Fros _ withinpackageis normal , • Door left open . Slow ice cubefreezing • Temperaturecontrols set too cold , Seepage4 . oDoor mayhave been left ajar . • Condenserneeds cleaning . Referto page 13 . o TurntemoeratHrp , nf fr _ mT _ r rmmnnrfmanl rnl _ r • CheckENERGY - SAVINTGIPSon paqe 4 .
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FULLONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase , when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product , Sears will repair this refrigerator , free of charge , if defective in material or workmanship . FULL FIVE - YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM For five years from the date of purchase , when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the product , Sears wilt repair the sealed system ( consisting of refrigerant , connecting tubing and compressor motor ) , free of charge , if defective in material or workmanship . The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used br storage of food for private household purposes ° WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICECENTER / DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES , This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States . This warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state . SEARS , ROEBUCK AND COo , Dept . 731CR - W , Sears Tower , Chicago , tL 60684 SEARS SERVICEIS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider ADD TO THE " VALUEOF YOUR KENMORE , BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by Sears - trained technicians , . , professional technicians Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed , built and specifically trained to service SEARS appliances , tested for years of dependable use . Yet any modern having the parts , tools and equipment to insure that appliance may need service from time to time . The we meet our pledge to your . , ' " eVeService What We SelE ' Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance agreement give protection from unexpected repair bills . Contact your salesperson or nearest service center for details . SEARS , ROEBUCK AND CO , , Dept . 731CR - W , Sears Tower , Chicago , IL 60684 Printed in U . S . A . 50771 j Part No . SR6068 162D3810P003 50778 090 CG