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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Gufa para su uso y cuidado
R_frig_rateur
Compartiments Superposes
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com
240432307 (0308)
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best FOR YOUR SAFETY service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us labels for warnings regarding flamm
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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in ELECTRICAL INFORMATION material or workmanship. • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only electric outlet. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a REFRIGE
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CANADA m LIMITED WARRANTY Refrigerators Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect: The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS The Sealed System (consisting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS evaporator,and condenser) All other parts or adjustments ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR Normal Responsibility of the Customer The follo
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In the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your Your purchase has added value because you can new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over manufactured for years of dependable operation. But 2400 Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 like all products, it may require preventive parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, maintenance or repair from time to time.
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This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating LEVELING instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps. rollers to help level your unit. LOCATION To Level Your Refrigerator: 1. Remove toe grille. • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outle
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Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. • A water supply line made of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line. To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe. Then add appr
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ToolsNecessQry: Awl DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: CabinetHole Plugs 1. Remove toe grille and top hinge cover. 2. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off of center hinge pin. Set door aside. 3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin. 4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside. 5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside screws enough
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TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of freezer door. 2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight up and off of dovetail button. 3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of handle over dovetail button, swing handle in
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Ice Freezer Light Door Bin Ice Bucket_ Freezer Freezer Control Refrigerator Control Dairy Door Dell Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Retainer Dell Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Door Bin Special Full Shelf Fixed Door Bin Cris Crisper Door Rack Drawers J _Toe Grille Features may vary according to model 10
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COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT • Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. Freezer Centre • For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder. • For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold. Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatur
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SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. TO adjust sliding shelves: O Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position. O Lift front edge up and pull out. Replace the shelf on any pair of rails by reversing this procedure. Sliding Wire Shelf To adjust cantilever shelves: Lift front edge up. Pull shelf out. Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the watt bracket. Lower the shelf i
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DOORSTORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. be quickly selected. To install, hold the retainer at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as shown in the diagram. The Tall Bottle Some models have door racks or bins that can accommodate
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CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Dell Drawer for storage are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other dell items. produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Deli Drawer WINE RACK (SOME MODELS) C
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Ifyourrefrigerator hasanautomatic icemaker,it willprovide a sufficient supplyof icefornormaluse.During theinitialstartupofyourrefrigerator, however, noicewillbe produced duringthefirst24 hoursof operation. Automatic icemakers arealsooptional accessories thatmaybeinstalled in mostmodels atanytime.Callyourlocaldealer forinformation. TURNING YOUR ICE MAKER ON After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushi
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FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods. Meat • Raw meat and poultry should be wrapped securely so leakage and contaminati
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will B. Evaporator Fan become familiar to you. They also indicate your You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such by the evaporator fan. as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabine
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Keepyourrefrigerator andfreezer cleantoprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspillsimmediately andcleanbothsections at leasttwiceayear.Neverusemetallic scouring pads,brushes, abrasive cleaners orstrong alkaline solutions onany surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Care & Cleaning Chart Part What To Use Tips and Precautions InteriorlDoor • Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm w
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REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME MODELS) 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Unsnap light shield as shown. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. Nonremovable Defrost Water Pan 5. Replace light shield. (some models) 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Vacation and Moving Tips • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. Short • Use all perishable items from refrigerator
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ATTENTION To Properly Install Your Refrigerator See "Installation" Section On Pages 6-7 OR To Reverse The Doors See "Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 8-9 Common Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of Occurrences defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circu
