Kenmore 25370412410, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...atures 20 23 StoringFoodand SavingEnergy 24 Normal OperatingSoundsand Sights 25 Changing the Filter 26 Careg Cleaning 27 31 BeforeYouCall 32 35 Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger Warning or Caution based on the risk typ...

Page 3: ...iskof ChildEntrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your appliance please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Unit Remove doors Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside _ WARNI...

Page 4: ...eplaced by the manufacturer service technician or a qualified person Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord Unplug the unit before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock Grounding type wa l receptacle Do not under any circumstances I cut remove or bypas...

Page 5: ...se of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied...

Page 6: ...help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered pr...

Page 7: ...D Cluster Light Crisper Drawer Dell Drawer Flipper Guide Incandescent Water LED ClusterLJght _ _ Light LED Cluster Light Filter D Dairy Compartment Air Filter fillProof TM Flipper Mullion LED Cluster Light Crisper Drawer Door Bin Adjustable Hinges Ice Maker Freezer Baskets Toe Grille ...

Page 8: ... from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker CAUTION Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55 F 13 C or rise above IIO F 43 C The compressor will not be able to mai...

Page 9: ... Sides Then Pult Drawer Out Tighten four drawer screws Recheck gasket seal Level Refrigerator Adjust Doors if necessary Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor The sides should tilt t 4 inch 6 mm from front to back to ensure that doors close and seal properly Doors should align with each other and be level Most of these co...

Page 10: ...n 85 to 145 degrees NOTE View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator door Adjustable Door Stop 1 Open door to provide access to screw 2 Loosen screw 3 Adjust door to desired location Adjusting Door 4 Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower hinge 5 Retighten screw 6 Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming normal use Door St Re tighten Set Screw 0 Retighte...

Page 11: ...er clockwise when viewed from the bottom To lower door rotate washer counterclockwise when viewed from the bottom To adjust the flipper mullion 1 Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge Flipper Screw Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw 2 Adjust flipper mullion height For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin 0 060 inch...

Page 12: ...I Hinge Leave f Rl_ _ __ Hinge ll _ JJ With IIK _ J _ Water Door I l _C_ _ _ _ Line Rear Front Cove_ Cover Screw Screw Cover To remove the refrigerator doors 1 Trace lightly around the door s top hinges with a pencil This makes reinstallafion easier 2 3 Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firml depress the latch and pull apart Remove the two screws from the top hinge Lif...

Page 13: ...t sides two screws on each side Remove Reinstall screws two per side fully finger tighten and close door CAUTION Door is heavy Use caution when lifting Reinstall and I1 IIq tighten I1 _ finger J _ _lt _ tight 1_1 _ __ _ _ Do Remove 3 Check gasket seal around top bottom and sides of freezer door If gasket is not sealed rotate door until the gasket is sealed 4 Open door by grabbing in the center sid...

Page 14: ...e end over left and right pre installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing down 6 While holding handle firmly against door loosely tighten far right Allen set screw B with supplied Allen wrench until there is no gap between handle and door 7 Still holding the handle firmly to the door firmly tighten far left Allen set screw B with supplied ...

Page 15: ...valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water pipe Then add approximately 7 feet 2 1 meters so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning as shown A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system DO NO use a self piercing type shutoff valve Do not reuse compression fitting or use thread seal tape A compression nut and ferrule sleeve for connecting a co...

Page 16: ...Reconnect refrigerator to eiectdcal c power source Plastic Water Tubing _ Steel to Ice Maker _ Clamp Tube ression from householdwater supply Nut waterline Bracket ive Inlet water line Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator out for cleaning Figure I Figure 2 IMPORTANT After connecting the water supply refer to How to Prime the Water Supply System for important information about ...

Page 17: ...y and tonesto their factory default settings Pressand hold for three seconds to turn off the coolingsystemto clean the refrigerator it also turns off the ice maker The temperaturedisplays will read OFF IMPORTANT Pressing the power on o_ icon does not turn off power to your refrigerator You must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Setting Cooling Temperatures Press the _ _ or _v indicator to...

Page 18: ...he Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and holding both the freezer v and refrigerator A indicators for five seconds The display shows Sb while in Sabbath mode In the Sabbath Mode the High Tem...

Page 19: ... If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off turn off the ice maker by lifting wire signal arm The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating Motor running Ice dropping into ice bin Water valve opening or closing Running water Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice bin as explained below Quick ice Function Yo...

Page 20: ... the Position of a Shelf l Remove all food from shelf 2 Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out 3 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots 4 Lower the shelf and lock into position Shelf features TM Full Spill Proof Shelf Half Spill Proof TM Shelf Drawers Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers These drawers are located in fixed positions ...

Page 21: ...nt use a system of modular storage bins Allof these binsare removable foreasy cleaning Some of them have fixed positions while others can be adjusted to your needs Door bins are ideal for storing jars bottles cans and large drink containers They also enable quick selection of frequently used items To change the position of an adjustable door bin 1 Remove all food from door bin 2 Grip the bin firml...

Page 22: ...ont of the basket rests in the retainer clips on the stabilizer bar Dairy Comportment Freezer Features varies by model Stabil NOTE If basket is not resting on stabilizer bar retainer clips the drawer will not close properly To Remove Lower Basket 1 Remove all items from basket 2 Remove the basket by tilting it forward and lifting it from the retainer clips Retainer Clips _ Two Freezer Baskets To R...

Page 23: ...er _x Retainers Stabilizer Bar Basket Divider To reposition the pivoting divider some models lift up and slide to desired location The pivoting divider is not designed to be removed Lower Basket r Lower Basket Pivoting Divider some models NOTE Spill Guard Tray should be hand washed in warm water 23 ...

Page 24: ...of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers Do not place the refrigerator next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher If this is not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly o is at least 2 3full Packag...

Page 25: ... of your freezer compartment is normal being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan _ Defrost heater During defrost cycles _ _ ii water dripping onto the defrost _ _ _L heater may cause a hissing or sizzling _ _ sound After defrosting a popping _ sound may occur Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin Ice maker fan water valve ...

Page 26: ...se with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system Systems certified for cyst reduction may be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable cysts 26 Test Certification Results Rated Capacity 200 gallons 757 liters for I enmorepure TM ice and water filter Rated service flow 50 gallons per minute Operating Temp Min ...

Page 27: ...lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Remove adhesive labels by hand Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface Do not remove the serial plate Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty Before moving your refrigerator raise the anti tip brackets so the rollers will work correct...

Page 28: ...des and wipe with sudsy cloth Vacuum or sponge Rinse and dry Exterior Handles Stainless Steel Models Only Soap and water Stainless steel cleaners Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel Clean stainless steel front and handles with non abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth Use a non abrasive stainless stee cleaner These cleaners can...

Page 29: ...or less Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket even if you will onl one a few Moving Remove all food and ice If using a handcart load from the side Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface 29 ...

Page 30: ...ver by pushing up and out 3 Hold the LED cover with one hand and pull the connector with the other hand while pressing the connector latch 4 Replace LED light and snap in place assuring the light is facing in toward the unit inside fresh food NOTE LED lights are in series so if one is bad or unplugged several lights may not light up Ordering Replacement LED Lights Order new LEDs through the dealer...

Page 31: ...Replace Light Bulbs 1 Unplug your refrigerator s power cord 2 Wear protective gloves 3 Remove light cover r if necessary 4 Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage normally 40 watts 5 Replace light cover if necessary 6 Plug in the refrigerator s power cord Light Sockets ight_ Located Behind Bulb Glass Shelves Refigerator ht Light Cover Bulb Refrigerator Ligh...

Page 32: ...x months old or older it should be replaced Move any item or frozen ice cubes that may block the signal arm from being in the on or down position See Automatic Ice Maker Freezer section in manual ice maker is ice maker is producing I The fresh food and freezer ice makers na_ making less ice than you I will each produce approximately enough ice I expect 2 5 pounds of ice every 24 hours I depend ng ...

Page 33: ...eparated This generally occurs when the ice maker does not get enough water This is usually the result of a clogged water filter or restricted water supply Replace the water filter and if the condition still occurs check for a Saddle Valve water valve not turned on all the way or kinked water supply line OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWERS Door was closed too hard causing other door to open slightly ...

Page 34: ...slightly open Freezer control is set too cold Fresh Food freezer gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted Condenser is dirty It s normal for the refrigerator to work longer under these conditions Warm air entering the refrigerator causes it to run more Open doors less often Ensure refrigerator is level Keep food and contains from blocking door See CONCERN column OPENING CLOSING OF DOORS DRAWE...

Page 35: ...tt0ms de f thecoyer Side f _ Move humidity 0ntr0t Some modeis drawer cover to _ower Setting Water collects Washed vegetables Dry items before putting them in the in bottom of and fruit drain while in drawer Water collecting in bottom of drawer the drawer drawer is normal WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE REFRIGERATOR Moisture collects on outside of refrigerator or between doors Weather is humid Door is...