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Use & Care Guide
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Refrigerador
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Guide d'utiiisation et d'entretien
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears,com
Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
297088500 (0601)
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READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING THNS Serial/Model Numbers ............................... 2 REFRIGERATOR. Important Safety Instructions .................... 2-3 Refrigerator Warranty ................................. 3 Protection Agreements .............................. 4 Features at a Glance ................................. 4 First Steps ................................................ 5-6 Setting the Temperature Control ................. 6 Refrigerator Features ...........................
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KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCEWARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to arrange for free repair. FiVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRiGERA- TiON SYSTEM For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions suppl
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In the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Your purchase has added value because you can depend on Kenmore Elite ®product is designed and manufactured for Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over 2400 Service years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories, require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. we have the tools, parts
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LEVEUNG The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this loaded refrigerator. NOTE: It is Very important for your Owner's Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If the important first steps. refrigerator is not leveled durin
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DOOR REMOVAL TO ADJUST CANTILEVER SHELVES if door must be removed : 1. Gently lay refrigerator on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. 3. Remove bottom hinge screws. Lift front edge up. 4. Remove plastic top hinge cover. Pull shelf out. 5. Remove screws from top hinge. 6. Remove top hinge from cabinet. Replace the shelf by 7. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet. inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall 8. To replace door, reverse the above
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ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS ,, Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven Some models have adjustable door bins that can be moved to cooling. suit individual needs. Fruits and Vegetables To move door bins • Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help 1. Lift bin straight up. preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time 2. Remove bin. periods. 3. Place bin in desired Meat position. 4. Lower bin onto support
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Keep yourrefrigerator clean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipe up anyspills immediately andclean atleast twiceayear. Never usemetallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions onanysurface. Donotwash any removable parts inadishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Care & Cleaning Chart Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior/Door Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to • Soap and water Li
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials GUIDE in this appliance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Refrigerator does not run. '* Refrigerator is plugged into a - Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet,have circuit that has a ground fault it checked by a certified technician. interrupt. o See "SETTING THE TEMPERAT
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PROBLEM I CAUSE l CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound ° Metal parts undergo expansion , This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water refrigerator continues to run. pipes. Bubbling or gurgling sound, ° Refrigerant (used to cool • This is normal. like water boiling, refrigerator) is circulating throughout the system. Vibrating or rattling noise. ° Refrigerator is not level. It rocks • Level the unit. Refer
