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Side by Side Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador de dos puertas
Manual de uso y cuidado
Réfrigérateur côte à côte
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com
2309568 Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY...........................................3 Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ....... 15 Wine Rack.................................................................................. 15 REFRIGERATOR SAFETY..............................................................4 Utility Bin.................................................................................... 16 Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator ............................
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KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied ® date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free warranties, includi
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpack the Refrigerator Location Requirements WARNING WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as Remove the Packaging gasoline, away from refrigerator. If the ice storage bin is located on the door, remove the Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. temporary shield from underneath the ice
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Water Pressure Electrical Requirements A cold water supply with water pressure of between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the water WARNING dispenser and ice maker. If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber. Reverse Osmosis Water Supply IMPORTANT: The pressure of the water supply coming out of a reverse osmosis system going to the water inlet valve of the refrigerator needs to be between 30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa). Ele
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Refrigerator Doors TOOLS NEEDED: ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench and a flat-blade screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your home. Measure the doorway to see whether you need to remove the refrigerator handl
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8. Remove the top right hinge cover and screws as shown. See Remove the Handles (optional) Graphic 6. Do not remove screw A. 9. Lift the refrigerator door straight up and off of the bottom 1. Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide hinge. top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim 10. It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move pieces off shoulder screws. See Graphic 1. the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have 2. Rem
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4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the Adjust the Doors water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure Door Closing both ends of copper tubing are cut square. 5. Using a grounded drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe 1. Place a level inside the refrigerator at the back of the top you have selected. shelf. See Graphic 8 in “
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Style 2 - Connection to Water Line Complete the Installation 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove and discard the black nylon plug from the gray water tube on the rear of the refrigerator. 3. If the gray water tube supplied with the refrigerator is not long WARNING enough, a ¹⁄₄" x ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) coupling is needed in order to connect the water tubing to an existing household water line. Thread the provided nut onto the coupling on the end of the copper tubing.
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IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must Normal Sounds thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly. make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets
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The Water Dispenser Convertible Drawer Temperature Control The control can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was The air inside the pan is cooled to avoid “spot” freezing and can first installed, do so now. Use a sturdy container to depress and be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for recommended storage temperatures of 28° to 3
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2. Press button for the desired type of ice. Water Filter Status Light The water filter status light will help you know when to change WARNING your water filter. When the status light changes from green to yellow, this tells you that it is almost time to change the water filter. It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light changes to red OR when water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably. The filter should be replaced at least every 6 months
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2. Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise until it stops. Using the Dispenser Without the Water Filter Cartridge IMPORTANT: Do not discard the cap. It is part of your refrigerator. Keep the cap to use with the replacement filter. You can run the dispenser without a water filter cartridge. Your 3. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove the water will not be filtered. protective cover from O-rings. 1. Remove the filter by pressing the eject button and pulling on the cap
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2. Replace the deli bin by sliding it back past the stop and Remember pushing into place. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be
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Utility Bin Freezer Bin The freezer bin can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and (on some models - Accessory) vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. NOTE: For long-term storage, place eggs in a covered container or in their original carton on an interior shelf. To Remove and Replace the Freezer Bin: 1. Remove bin by sliding it out to the stop. Lift the front of the bin and slide it out the rest of the way. FREEZER FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Fea
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Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive Door Bins or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. To Remove and Replace the Bins: Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection 1. Remove the bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out. against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax 2. Replace the bin by slidin
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Replace the light shield by squeezing the sides toward the Dispenser Light (on some models) center and inserting the side hooks into the slotted holes. Once the side hooks are in place, snap the front tab into the slotted hole. Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light bulb. A Power Interruptions A. Dispenser light If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold Refrigerator Control Panel Li
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4. Depending on the model, turn the Temperature Control or Refrigerator Control to OFF. See “Using the Controls.” Moving 5. Unplug refrigerator. When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow 6. Empty water from the defrost pan. these steps to prepare it for the move. 7. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 8. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move. Turn
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The doors are difficult to open There is interior moisture buildup NOTE: Some moisture buildup is normal. Humid room? Contributes to moisture buildup. WARNING Door(s) opened often or left open? Allows humid air to enter refrigerator. Minimize door openings and keep doors fully closed. Ice and Water Explosion Hazard The ice maker is not producing ice or not enough ice Use nonflammable cleaner. Refrigerator connected to a water supply and the supply Failure to do so can result in death, e
