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ESPAÑOL
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS
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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Guía para su uso y cuidado
Réfrigérateur
Compartiments Superposés
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
241815202 (Jan 2008)
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WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best Please read all instructions before using this refrigerator. service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. We know you’ll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank Y ou FOR YOUR SAFETY for choosing our product. We hope you conside
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ENGLISH WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING One Y ear Limited Warranty These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety When installed, operated and maintained according to all mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly. instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one ELECTRICAL INFORMATION year from the date of purchase, call
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MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements ® Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the Agreement* includes: Parts a
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ENGLISH INSTALLATION This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating DOOR OPENING instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door LOCATION Removal & Reversal Instructions. Choose a place that is ne
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CONNECTING HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLY TO REFRIGERATOR To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe 2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical water supply and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn power before connecting a water supply line to the OFF wa
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ENGLISH DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS Plastic Tools Necessary: Putty Awl Knife (OR) OR Pliers ™ Phillips head or ™ Quadrex head Socket Adjustable screwdriver Wrench Set Wrench DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be Top Hinge reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one Cover side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified p
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DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) Some models have “pocket” handles, which are recessed 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of into the sides of the door. On those models, only the hinges will need to be reversed. Other models will have the handles refrigerator door. shown on the next three pages. 2. Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of dovet
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ENGLISH DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of 1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of refrigerator door. freezer door. 2. Slide handle straight up and pull handle off dovetail 2. Slide handle straight down and pull handle off dovetail screw on door. screw on door. 3. Remo
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DOOR REMOVAL / REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION 1. Place rounded part of handle onto shoulder screw on Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of handle installing these handles. The rounded end of the with the 2 holes in bottom of door. Handle should be handles may be sharp. mounted with set screw facing towards center of door.Do not tighten the set screw yet. 2. Install the 2 screws into the
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ENGLISH FEATURES AT A GLANCE Ice Tray Freezer Light Ice Maker Ice Bucket Freezer Shelf Fixed Door Bin Freezer Control Door Rack Refrigerator Control Dairy Door Deli Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Retainer Deli Drawer Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Door Bin Full Shelf Special Item Rack Fixed Door Bin Mid Level Light Door Rack Crisper Cover Crisper Drawers Toe Grille Features may vary according to model 11
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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS COOL DOWN PERIOD TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize. it with food. For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold. Turning the refrigerator control will change tem
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ENGLISH LOOKING INSIDE DOOR STORAGE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle quickly selected. tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden Some models have door temperature change. racks or bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and SHELF
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LOOKING INSIDE (CONTINUED) CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) FREEZER TILT OUT DOOR RACK The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh 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. Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack Crisper Drawer WINE RACK (SOME MODELS) HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) There are two different s
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ENGLISH FOOD STORAGE & ENERGY SAVING IDEAS ENERGY SAVING IDEAS FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Locate the refrigerator in the coolest Fresh Food Storage part of the room, out of direct The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34°F sunlight, and away from heating and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. ducts or registers. Do not place the Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces refrigerator next to heat-producing the circulation of air around the food and results
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ICE SERVICE If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a ICE MAKER TIPS sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. of your refrigerator, no ice will be produced during the first 24 Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal hours of operation. Air in new plumbing lines may cause the arm is in its “down” or ON position. The ice maker will then ice maker to cycle two or three times be
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ENGLISH NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MA Y HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar create a boiling or gurgling sound. sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating B. Evaporator Fan as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator wall
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CARE & CLEANING Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shif
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ENGLISH CARE & CLEANING (CONTINUED) NEVER CLEAN CONDENSER (SOME MODELS) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If your refrigerator is equipped with a Wear gloves to avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs. Never Clean condenser, there’s no need to clean the condenser under normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator is operated under particularly dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant Defrost Water Pan (some models) pet traffic in your home, it may be necessary to periodi
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BEFORE YOU CALL Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This Common list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship Occurrences or materials in this appliance. • Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. • Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker. Refrigerator does not run. • The temperature control is turned to "O". • Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes
