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Page 1: ...Call for Service 14 15 Vacation and Moving Precautions 15 Warranty Back Cover _ i_i_ i _ i _ i i _II _ i iiii_i_ Please record the model number serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the i space belowoSee page 8 for model and serial number location i Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase iisEARs ROEBUCK AND CO Chicago IL 60684 US A 5327 53272 53275 _ i_i_ i i i _ii...

Page 2: ...or should not be refrozen and should notbe eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded tf the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of bods0 particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods Use refroz...

Page 3: ...be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts Electrical Requirements The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Starting the Refrigerator Location Install the refrigerat...

Page 4: ...move the freezer control one step colder Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the compressor to operate tess frequently thus allowing the freezer compartment to warm somewhat To protect your frozen food supply leave your freezer control at this new colder setting for the entire winter or for as long as you keep your thermostat turned down Moving the freezer control to a colder setting should...

Page 5: ... constantly being developed Consult the College or County Extension Service or your loca Utility Company for the latest information on freezing and storing foods Fresh Food Storage Tips To store unfrozen meats fish and poultry Always remove store wrappings Rewrap in foil plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate immediately To store cheese wrap well with wax paper or aluminum foil_ or put in a pla...

Page 6: ...out of town for several days leave as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator Move the icemaker feeler arm to the STOP up position and shut off water to the refrigerator Shelves Removable Door Bins To remove bins Lift bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To relocate bins Select desired bin height engage hooks inslots on the tracks of the door and push in Bin will lock in place Di...

Page 7: ...ovides extra shelf space when needed When you want to use it pull the shelf forward as far as it goes then lower iL Be careful not to force it clown before it is pulled out al the way To raise it back into position pull the shdf forward push it up and slide it back fully until it stops Sealed Crisper Drawer This sealed drawer is designed to keep t I unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural m...

Page 8: ...etables_ See Storage Drawers TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED MEATS DRAWER on some models The variable temperature control next to the drawer regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer Set the control lever all the way up to the coldest setting to store meats Set it all the way down to convert the drawer to normal refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable storage space TEXTURED STEELDOORS To...

Page 9: ...er filling glasses with ice and using narrow or extra tall glasses This can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut Periodically open the freezer compartment door and took down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon_ To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place the glass close to the ice chute but not so close that ...

Page 10: ...ral cubes to be joined together However if you don t use the ice very often ice clumps may form in the storage bin and can clog the dispenser If this happens Remove the storage bin from the freezer o Break up ice clumps with your hands Throw away any clumps that you can t break up Replace the bin before the remaining cubes melt and fuse together To Dispense Ice and Water Set the selector switch to...

Page 11: ..._ VALV_ PACKING NUT OUTLET VALVE T COMPRESSION COMPRESS ON SLEEVE 6 Slip compression sleeve and compression nut on copper tubing as shown above insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as itwill go Screw compression nut to outlet end with adjustable wrench Do not overtighten Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear Turn OFF shutoffvalve on water pipe You are ...

Page 12: ... to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other refrigerator parts including door gaskets meat and vegetable drawers ice storage bin and all plastic parts can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners Door gaskets are factory lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side If the lubricant is excessi...

Page 13: ...r Behind Refrigerator Take care moving your refrigerator away from the wall All types of floor coverings con be damaged particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces Pullthe refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in Moving refrigerator in a side direction may damage floor covering or refrigerator Light Bulb Replacement Unplug the refrigerator...

Page 14: ...trol startsand stopsmotorto maintaineven lemperaturesThisis normal Door not closing properly Door gasketon hingesidestickingorfolding over Tocorrect put a smallamountof petroleumieIlyon faceof gasket Vibration or rattling If refrigera orvibrates morethan likelyit isnot reslingsolidly on the floor Thefrontroller screwsneedadjusling or floorisweak or uneven Referto StartingYourRefrigeratorsection If...

Page 15: ...ng section Defrostwater systemneedscleaning Keepopen box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months Accessories Water Filter Accessory optional at extra cost Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting as the water that produces them That s why it s a good idea to purify the water with a water filter The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and is available from your Sears ...

Page 16: ...s product is in use in the United States This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO Depto 731CR W Sears Tower Chicago IL 60684 SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has nationwide service unitsstaffed by Sears trained technicians professional technician...

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