Kenmore Best

Owner's Manual

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Sears Service Is At Your Service

Your Kenmore has added value whenyou consider that Sears has nationwideservice units staffed by Sears-trainedtechnicians...professional techniciansspecifically trained to service SEARSappliances, having the parts, tools andequipment to insure that we meet ourpledge to you... "We Service WhatWe Sell."

ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOURKENMORE, BUY A SEARSMAINTENANCE AGREEMENTSears Kenmore refrigerators aredesigned, built and tested for years ofdependable use. Yet any modernappliance may need service from timeto time. The Sears warranty plus theSears maintenance agreement give pro-tection from unexpected repair bills.Contact your salesman or nearest ser-vice center for details.

For future use, please recordthe model number,serialnumber and the date youpurchased your Kenmorerefrigerator in the spacesprovided below:

Model Number

Serial Number

Date Purchased

WARNINGElectrical Grounding Instructions--This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug foryour protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it isthe personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have itreplaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National ElectricalCode (see figure.)Unit is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 V.A.C., 15 amp., 60 cycle line.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUNDGROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG. THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED AT ALLTIMES. DO NOT REMOVE WARNING TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD.

ELECTRICAL PLUG ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE

WARNINGDO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. ROUNO_----=_GROUNDINGPRONG

Contents PageElectrical Warning ............... 2Unpacking ..................... 3Door Handle Removal ............. 3Door Removal .................. 4Connecting the Ice and Water ....... 5Placement and Leveling ........... 5Dimensions .................... 6

Operating Ice and Water Dispenser...7General Features ............... 10Setting the Controls ............. 11

Contents PageRefrigerator Features ............ 13Freezer Features ................ 14Other Features ................. 15Sounds ....................... 15Care and Cleaning .............. !6Non-Use Periods ................ 17Save Energy ................... 18Before Calling For Service ......... 18Kenmore Warranty ....... Back Cover

Unpacking and Door Handle Removal

, CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury, use Caution in unpacking,handling, removing, installing andcleaning all parts of product whichmay have sharp edges.

CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury, wear protective handcovering.

Remove all tape and packing material.To remove tape residue, touch a portionof the tape to the residue and lift it off. Ifadhesive residue still remains, try clean-ing the sticky area with a clean clothsoaked in mild dish washing soap. Wipearea clean.

If the wood base is still attached, havesomeone help you tilt the unit onto itsback, placing a sturdy support under-neath. Remove the mounting boltsfrom the base and discard bolts andwood base.

IMPORTANT! Do not leave thecabinet on its back longer than it takesto remove the wooden base and do notconnect the power cord until after all theinside packing has been removed andthe cabinet has been leveled for properoperation.

With the unit upright, pull the grille fromthe bottom front and make sure thedefrost drain pan is located underneaththe defrost water drain tube. Two drainpan side supports (attached to the cabi-net bottom) keep the pan in the properlocation, to make the automatic defrostdrain water drop on the sound reducingcone. The drain pan locating stops pre-vent the pan from being installedbackwards.

Remove all tape and packing materialfrom inside the unit.

[ IMPORTANT! 1Must install the Defrost Drain Pan As Shown

Sound Reducing Cone

Located Bottom Right Side.

SPECIAL NOTE: If Cabinet is unable tofit through doorway safely, you mayhave to remove the door handles ordoor assemblies. Refer to the followingchart and diagrams.

To Remove Door Handles

WARNINGTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury, Property Damage Or Deathunplug the refrigerator beforeattempting to remove the doorhandles.

. REMOVE THE FREEZER TOPDOOR EDGE TRIM PIECE. Removethe three screws holding the trim tothe top of the door. See Figure 1.Remove the top door edge trim bysliding the top door edge trim to theright and lifting up. See Figure 2.

Edge _im

Face Trim

FIGURE 1

2. REPLACE TWO SCREWS. Tempo-rarily replace two screws to hold thedoor face trim strip underneath. DONOT REMOVE THE DOOR FACETRIM STRIP FROM THE DOOR.See Figure 3.

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3. REMOVE THE TOP HANDLE CAPPush upward to unsnap the handlecap from the track in the base of the

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handle. Hold cap to prevent it fromdropping once free from the handletrack. See Figure 4.

CAUTIONTo avoid the risk of property dam-age DO NOT kink the trim strips.

REMOVE THE HANDLE TRIMSTRIP. Remove the trim strip fromthe handle track. Bend the strip gen-tly if necessary, to clear the ceiling.DO NOT KINK. See Figure 5.

FIGURE 5

CAUTIONTo Avoid Personal Injury, securelyhold ontothe door handles whileremoving screws.

REMOVE THE HANDLE. Unscrewthe seven exposed handle mountingscrews. See Figure 6.

FIGURE 6

6. Handle willeasily fall away.

7. Repeat process for refrigeratordoor.

Door Assembly Removal

To Remove The Door

Assemblies (Do NOT

remove the door handles)

Tools Needed: Phillips Screwdriverand a 5118"Nut Driver1.

WARNINGTO AVOID THE RISK OFELECTRICAL SHOCK,PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH: DISCONNECT THEPOWER CORD BEFOREPROCEEDING.

CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury or Property Damage firsttape the top of doors for safetySee Figure 7A.

(3) SCREWSt!' / SECURE EACH ,,i /

IGURE 7A

2. Remove the top hinge covers.See Figure 7.

3. Disconnect top hinge freezer doorwires. See Figure 8.

DISCONNECT THE TOP HINGE WIRES

WARNING: j

The Power Cordmust be discon-nected.

PHILLIPS

she NUT DRIVER

PHILLIPS SCREWSECURES THEGROUND WIRE

_lh CAUTION:The GroundWire must beconnected when

PULL THE ELECTRICAL the doors areCONNECTORS APART reassembled.

\ /FREEZER DOOR TOP HINGE SHOWN(THE FRESH FOOD DOOR TOPHINGE HAS NO WIRES)

FIGURE 8

4. Disconnect freezer door bottomhinge water line by disconnecting thetl4" O.D. plastic tube union nutSee Figure 9. Slide the compressionnut off the water tube.

TO DISCONNECT WATER TUBE

- REMOVE THE TUBE

CLAMP SCREW

REMOVE THE TUBE

BOTTOM OF FREEZER DOOR

DISCONNECT THIS PLASTIC UNIONAND PULL THE TUBETHROUGH THE CLAMP

FIGURE 9

5. Mark around the upper hingebrackets with a pencil to locate themfor reassembly

6. Remove the upper door hinges,(3) three screws per upper hinge.See Figure 8.

Remove tape from top of freezerdoor.The freezer door water line willthread through the bottom hinge.Lift the door off carefullySee Figure 10.

CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury Or Property Damage havetwo people remove the door.One to hold the door and one toremove the safety tape, and helpwith the tools.

REMOVING THE

FREEZER DOOR

TUBE UNION

WATER TUBE

LOWER HINGE BRACKET FIGURE 10

9. Remove tape from top of refrigeratordoor.

10. Remove the refrigerator doorassembly by lifting off the bottomhinge pins. Note: At this point therefrigerator may fit through the door-way. If not, proceed to steps 11and 12.

11. Mark around the lower hingebrackets.

12. Remove the lower hinge bracketscrews. (2)screws per lower hinge.See Figure 11.

(2) HINGE SCREWS PER_ _\

t_ "_,_t_" ....................... BOTTOM HINGE _-_--1_ __'_1_ ROLLER ADJUSTING SCREWS _

I _--_-__ USE SOCKET WRENCH TO_. _

IBOTTOM_------J_-REMOVE AND INSTALLHINGE_,"_"_9_, .,NGESCREWSDEPTHOFBOTTOMHINGES FIGURE 11

,_ WARNING:TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, PERSONAL INJURY ORDEATH, THE GROUND WIRESMUST BE CONNECTED WHEN THE

DOORS ARE REASSEMBLED.

To install the door assemblies,assemble in reverse order.

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Connecting the Ice and Water Dispenser

Connect the ice and Water

System to Cold Water

Supply.

Refer to the instructions on the back ofthe cabinet.

,CAUTIONTo avoid cross threading andwater leaks, you must start all thewater tube fittings several turnsby hand before tightening withwrenches. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN. Also be sure to doublecheck for water leaks after turningon the water pressure to therefrigerator.

Placement and Leveling

Placement

On some counter tops there is a 1"overhang. If this is the case, the frontcorners of the counter top must betrimmed off at a 45° angle for the refrig-erator and freezer door clearance (seeFigure 12). To build-in your refrigerator aPerimeter Trim Kit is available at anadditional cost.

A recessed electrical outlet installed onthe back kitchen wall allows for a built-ininstallation of your refrigerator.

CAUTIONTo Avoid Property Damage to softvinyl flooring follow the floor prod-uct manufacturer's recommenda-tions when installing or movingthe refrigerator.

LevelingInstall the unit on a solid floor that isstrong enough to support the combinedweight of the unit, approximately 320 Ibs.;and the food, maximum of 625 Ibs. withan approximate combined weight of945 lbs.

The unit must be level to insure com-plete door closings and proper ice mak-ing. Improper leveling will cause waterspills and uneven ice cube size.

Units have front wheels that can beadjusted by turning a screw as shown inFigure 13.

If the floor is uneven from side to side,place thin metal plates under one of therear wheels.

To build in your refrigerator with otheroptions, such as wood or laminate con-sult with a local kitchen designer.

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TOP VIEW OF KENMORE I | TOP OF

20 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR ! ! COUNTER

FREEZER DOOR TRIM 1 "OVERHANG

REFRIGERATOR DOOR

FIGURE 12

TO RA_E CABINET ROTATELEVEUNG SCREW CLOCKWISE

FIGURE 13

Dimensions

ICE AND WATER SXS MODEL"['INCLUDES DOOR TRIM

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68 3/4

1¾--_

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HingeCover

67 1/2

MODEL

20

*OuterCase

"B .... C""A" OC*BACKOC*BACK "D .... E"

CABINET TOCAB TO FRZDOORREFDOORWIDTH FRONT HANDLE OPEN90° OPEN90°

35 3/4 231/2 273/8 39 5/8 45 tl4

tMust be installed13/4"fromsidewallsfor90 dooropening.

Operating the Ice and Water Dispenser

, CAUTIONTo Avoid the Possibility of Per-sonal Injury, Never Attempt toOperate the Ice Dispenser withthe Door Open.

Separate dispenser bars control therelease of ice cubes and water. They arelocated in a recessed alcove for safetyand convenience. The dispenser barsare sculptured to fit the contours of anordinary drinking glass. Depress theappropriate dispenser bar to activatethe dispensing mechanism.

Small spills will be caught in the sumparea below the dispenser. The sumpcover grille is easily removed forcleaning.

NOTE: There is no drain in the sumpso water should not purposely bepoured into it.

Do not add ice to ice bin.Do not try to speed ice dispensing byadding cubes of ice that you may havepurchased or made in some other wayThe unit has been "matched" to theautomatic ice maker and will not oper-ate properly with different shaped orsized cubes.

Water Dispenser

Water taste and odor.There are many variables which canaffect the taste and odor properties ofthe water that is being dispensed fromyour Ice and Water model such as:

1. Iron and other mineral deposits nor-mally found in water.

2. Type of tubing (copper, galvanized,plastic, etc.) used in the householdwater supply system, as well as thetype of tubing used to connect yourunit to your household water supply

3. Is the water "fresh" or has it beenleft standing unused in the storagereservoir and/or water supply line forany length of time?

To minimize taste and odor problems, itis recommended that the followingsteps be taken:1. Thoroughly rinse out the system after

it has been connected to the house-hold water supply This can beaccomplished by throwing away thefirst 10-14 eight-ounce glasses ofwater that are obtained from the unit.

2. If the water dispensing system is notused frequently, the entire water res-ervoir and system should be flushed.This will ensure a fresh supply ofwater at all times.

If the above suggestions do notentirely eliminate an undesirabletaste or odor condition in your water,your problem is most likely a waterproblem. It is recommended that youcontact your local water treatmentcompany for its specialized kind ofhelp in solving your problem.

To operate, press glass against thewater dispenser bar. Releasing pres-sure shuts the water off.

After the unit is connected to an activehousehold cold water line, it is advisableto fill and throw out the first 10-14glasses of water. This will cleanse thelines of impurities.

How The Water DispenserWorks

The water reservoir is located in therefrigerator behind the crisper pan. Thewater line to the dispenser bar is routedin a special way to prevent freeze-ups.The water dispensing lever energizesthe water line solenoid valve to addwater to the water reservoir.

The water is forced by household waterpressure through the tubing and out thewater dispenser.

Operating the Ice and Water Dispenser

WATERLINETO THEICE MAKER

HOW THE WATER DISPENSER WORKS

This water is cooled in the water reser-voir. Some water remains in the waterline to the dispenser, causing the firstglass of water to be somewhat warmerthan the following glasses.

Ice Dispenser

To operate apply pressure against thedispenser bar with a glass or other con-tainer. This activates the ice auger andice wheel which automatically deliversice to the glass.Release pressure on the dispenserbar before glass is full. Do not re-move the glass until the last of thecubes fall.

Normal Operation. Allow 4 to 12 hoursafter installation for the first ice harvest.The time required will depend on thefreezer temperature and the amount offood in the unit.

The ice storage bin takes about three orfour days to fill, depending on how often

you use it. At first, your family will beusing it quite frequently

To help meet this demand, you canspeed ice production by turning thefreezer control to a colder setting.

For best overall operation of theunit, be sure to return the freezercontrol to its previous position assoon as possible.

If you use very little ice over a period ofa week or so -- or if you use none at allfor that period -- the ice cubes mayfreeze into a solid mass and the unit willnot dispense ice. You must then removethe ice bin (follow instructions on nextpage), thaw the ice, and throw it away

Overload. If you hold the dispenser barin the ON position for approximately 4-5minutes, the dispenser motor may tripout on overload. This could occur if youwere trying to fill a large container withice. The overload will reset automaticallyin approximately 3 minutes, after whichice can again be dispensed.

IMPORTANT! UNDER NO CIRCUM-STANCE SHOULD YOU USE AN ICEPICK OR SIMILAR SHARP INSTRU-MENT TO BREAK THE ICE. To do thiscould cause damage to the ice bin and/or ice auger.

How the Ice Dispenser Works

Safety. All the ice making and dispens-ing mechanisms are enclosed withintheir own compartment for safety andfor maximum storage space in thefreezer section.

Whenever the freezer door isopened,the ice dispenser mechanism is inter-rupted. This prevents the dispensing ofice and also insures that you can ser-vice the ice bucket safely

Water is automatically measured intothe ice maker. When the water freezes,a sensor initiates the ejector blades thatdump the cubes into the U-shaped har-vester bin, where they are held in stor-age for delivery. When you push thedispenser bar, a large auger gently, butfirmly, moves cubes from the bin. SeeFigure 14A.

Operating the Ice and Water Dispenser

WATER SUPPLY

TUBE

ICE MAKER

SHUT-OFF ARMSHUT-OFF ARM

EXTENSION

HARVEST BIN

! AUGER

_ _I WATER DISPENSER

OARU_"_P? _lCE =SPENSER

-- ;' BARFIGURE 14A

Servicing The Ice Dispenser

Certain conditions will require you toservice the ice maker and dispenser.

The unit has been designed so that youcan do such servicing with a minimumof effort.

Cold dry air has to circulate in thefreezer to maintain a safe freezing tem-perature. Thus, cubes stored in the binwill tend to evaporate and flow togetherif not used regularly.

You should remove the bin andempty the contents:

• After the first few harvests of ice havebeen made by a newly installed unit.This will allow any impurities in theline to be flushed out.

• Ifyou are going to be gone for longerthan a week. Raise the ice makershut-off arm to stop ice productionand prevent the cubes from freezinginto a mass around the ice auger.

• If the ice cubes become frozen toeach other and around the ice auger.

• If the ice cubes become frozentogether on the back ledge of the icebin. Periodic cleaning of the ice binmay alleviate this occurrence. Cleanwith warm water and dry beforereplacing bin. Do not use an ice pickto break apart ice.

Ice maker control arm. The wire con-trolarm on the automatic ice maker has2 functions:

1. Normal Operation: the wire arm isin the down position; ice will bemade. (See Fig. 14).

\ I! ...w,..,.,,oo...oo,+,o.\ _-"q---SHUT-OFF ARM

k "EXTENSION

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF ARM FIGURE 14

. To stop ice production or to removethe ice bin: take hold of wire armnear black housing, and lift up. Therewill be an audible "click" when icemaker shuts off. The wire arm staysin the upper position. (See Fig. 15).As long as the arm is in this position,ice will not be made. The unit willcontinue to dispense cubes from theice bin until all have been used.

WIRESHUT-OFF ARMTO STOP THEICE MAKER

FIGURE 15

To remove ice bin assembly: Lift up1 /!the ice bin assembly /4 , then pull out.

The Automatic Shut-off stops icemaking by raising the control arm whenthe ice bin is removed. (See Fig. 16.)

_I_WIRE SHUT-OFF ARM ISIN OFF POSITION

THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF IS SHOWNIN THE OFF POSITION (WHENTHE ICE STORAGE BIN HASBEEN REMOVED).

AUTOMATIC SHUT.OFF

FIGURE 16

General Features

Removable Door Dikes

First to Freeze Shelf

Ice Bin

Refrigerator/FreezerControls

Egg Storage

RemovableFreezer DoorShelf

Ice and Water

Dispenser

Adjustable FreezerDoor Shelves

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'andHandi Bin

Compartments

Adjustable GlassRefrigeratorShelves

Meat Drawer

_AdjustableRefrigeratorDoor Shelves

AdjustableHumidityDrawer Controls

/Glide-outBasket Defrost Drain Pan

and Condenser(Behind Toe Grille)

Toe Grille

Adjustable HumidityControlled Crispers

*Features may vary from model to model. Your refrigerator may not have all ofthe features shown.

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Setting the Controls

Freezer Temperature

FREEZER TEMPERATURE

OFF

Freezer Control

The controls are located on the upperback wall of the refrigerator compart-ment. The Freezer Control is the main

control. If it is turned OFF, neither theFreezer nor the Refrigerator will cool. Allof the electrical circuits remain ener-gized except for the compressor andfan motors. The control has settings,from "1" (the warmest) to "4" (the cold-est). Start by setting the dial on "2V2".Load food in freezer. Allow 24 hours forthe freezer to cool after the unit isinstalled, before checking food tempera-tures.

Check Food temperature as instructedon page 12. Adjust the control asneeded, one number at a time. Thebest temperature for frozen food storageis in the 0° to + 2° F range.

Refrigerator Temperature

FRESH FOOD TEMPERATURE

LDER

Thermostatic Refrigerator

Control

This control, operates independently ofthe freezer control. A hidden thermosta-

tic sensor measures refrigerator air tem-

perature constantly, and automaticallylets in more cold air if temperature risesas little as 1 1/2° F from your setting.

The control has settings, from "1" (thewarmest) to "4" (the coldest). The bestfood storage temperature is in the 38°to 40° F range. Start by setting the dialon 2V2.Load food in the refrigerator.Place a glass of water in the middle ofthe refrigerator section, making surethat air can flow around it. (This will beused later to check food temperature.)After the unit is installed, allow 24 hoursfor the refrigerator to cool. Check foodtemperature as instructed on the nextpage. Adjust the control as needed,one number at a time.

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Setting the Controls (cont.)

Checking Food Temperature

Twenty-four hours after the unit isinstalled, check the food temperature inthe refrigerator and freezer sections.Use a quality thermometer that can reg-ister below zero temperatures.

FREEZER: Place the thermometer inthe center of the freezer, surrounded byfrozen packages. Wait 5 to 8 hours,then check the reading. If temperatureis not within 0° to + 2° F,adjust controlas needed, one number at a time andcheck temperature again after 4 to6 hours. See Figure 17.

REFRIGERATOR: Place the thermom-eter in a glass of water and place theglass in the middle of the refrigeratorsection. Be sure air can flow around it.Wait 3 to 4 hours, check the tempera-ture and adjust the control as needed

one number at a time to achieve the38° to 40° F range. Wait 3 to 4 hoursand check the temperature again. SeeFigure 18.

FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES

FIGURE 17GLASS OF WATER _

FIGURE 18

Power Miser Control

The 2-Position Power Miser Control letsyou save energy by adjusting refrigera-tor operation to humidity level in yourhouse. During hot, humid weather, anyrefrigerator/freezer will form moisturearound the doors, similar to the waycondensate forms on a glass of icewater. The cabinet has special heatersto minimize this condensation. ThePower Miser Control lets you turn theseheaters higher or lower.

The upper position is for periods ofhigh humidity.

The lower position is for maximumenergy savings. Use for periods of lowhumidity.

A minimum amount of condensation isnormal. During extreme high humidity,condensate may also form on the cabi-net sides and doors. This is normal andwill disappear when climatic conditionsreturn to normal.

POWER MISER

REDUCESMOISTURE

SAVESENERGY

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Refrigerator Features

Adjustable Cantilever Glass Shelves.These shelves attach to metal tracks inthe back of the interior.To remove, tapupwards at rear of shelf hooks. Lift shelfand pull out. To install, tilt shelf andengage upper hooks indesired trackslots. Lower shelf front and tap down-wards near the tracks until shelf hooksare securely seated and shelf is level.

CAUTION:To Avoid Personal Injury Or Prop-erty Damage test for proper instal-lation by exerting some pressuredownward on the front edge. Shelfshould not move.

The Meat Storage Drawer -- andshelf to which it attaches -- can be relo-cated within the Fresh Food compart-ment. The sealed drawer retains highhumidity for convenient storage ofunwrapped meats, cheese, bacon, horsd'oeuvres, spreads and snacks.

Drawer Removal

Drawers stop before coming all theway out, to help prevent contents fromspilling onto the floor. Drawers can beremoved easily by tilting up slightly andpulling past "stop" location.

To remove the crisper drawer when thefresh food compartment door cannot beopened fully, first, remove food and thelower door shelves. Empty the drawersand remove them. Then lift the drawercover up and out.

Nice 'N Fresh Drawers have a controlto regulate humidity inside. Set highhumidity for leafy vegetables such ascabbage and lettuce, and set lowhumidity for produce with skins such asapples and tomatoes.

Slide to the left for high humidity and tothe right for low humidity.

Crisper Drawers can be pulled out fully,even when door is opened at minimumof 90° angle.

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Refrigerator Features (cont.)

Refrigerator Door

Egg Storage. A removable take-to-counter egg bucket. To clean wash insoapy water. Store the egg bucket ineither the door or on a shelf.

Butter storage. Foods stored in thedoor include butter in the dairy compart-ment. For your convenience, there is asturdy butter dish that can be taken tothe table. It is dishwasher safe. (Recom-mended placement: top rack ofdishwasher.)

TO REMOVE

ROTATE TO RELEASE

Door Shelves. Door shelves can bemoved up or down to fit storage needs.To remove, loosen shelf by tappingupwards gently underneath both ends.Lift shelf slightly, then rotate bottom outand up to release mounting hooks fromdoor slots. To install, tilt shelf and insertupper hooks into any two door slots asshown. Rotate shelf bottom towardsdoor and insert bottom hooks into doorslots. Hold shelf against door and tapdown gently on both ends until shelf isseated securely.

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Freezer Features

Freezer Door Shelves

The freezer door has three adjustableshelves (some models). To remove,gently tap both ends up, then )ull out.

Large Glide-out FreezerBasket

Stores odd-shaped, bulky food items.

Automatic Ice and Water

Dispenser

See instructions beginning on page 6

Removable Door Dike

Designed for kitchens when space lim-itations restrict opening of door to 90° .The removable door dike (closest tohinge) will snap out to allow removal offreezer basket and ice bucket. Simplygrasp door dike with both hands andfirmly snap door dike out. To replacedoor dike align the four push clips to theholes on the freezer door. Snap in untilthe door dike is locked into place.

Freezer Shelves

1 To remove,tap shelf gently upwardon the right side and slide out.

2. Reverse procedure to install.

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Other Features

Automatic Frost Free

Operation

The freezer and refrigerator sections arecompletely frost-free. The evaporatorcoil in the back wall of the freezer sec-tion collects the frost. Under normaloperating conditions, you'll never haveto defrost the unit, because it'sautomatic.

Air Circulation

Air to cool the condenser is drawn in thegrille, at the bottom front, passes overthe condenser, and is then exhaustedthrough the same grille. Therefore, theunit is designed to be enclosed com-pletely at the top, back and sides for thetotal built-in look. Do not block airflowthrough the toe grille at bottom frontof unit.

Sounds

Your new unit may be replacing asmaller refrigerator of different designand/or a product which operated lessefficiently. We have taken steps in prod-uct design and operation which will con-tinue to provide our customers thehighest quality product, one which isenergy efficient and operates as eco-nomically as possible. With this newdesign, you may hear sounds which areunfamiliar to you, yet quite normal.

Polyurethane foam insulation, while amuch better insulator, does not have thesound-absorbing characteristic offiberglass insulation. Sounds may beamplified further by the wall and/or flooracting as a sounding board.

Because your product is designed toprovide greater efficiency, the com-pressor operates at a much higherspeed than previously. This results in ahigh speed hum which will be more

noticeable than the sound produced bya slower speed compressor. In addition,the compressor's increased torque maycause some vibration during start up orshut down of the unit.

The refrigerant flowing through therefrigeration tubing may create "waterrunning" or "gurgling" sounds duringoperation and shortly after shut down.You may also hear the ice falling out ofthe automatic Ice Maker or the activa-tion of the water solenoid valve duringan ice making cycle.

Periodically, your refrigerator will auto-matically defrost. When this happens,you may hear "dripping water" and"sizzling" sounds.

None of these sounds are unusual, andwill soon become familiar. They indicatethe unit is operating and performing asdesigned.

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Care & Cleaning

I=CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of PersonalInjury, use Caution in unpacking,handling, removing, installing andcleaning all parts of product whichmay have sharp edges.

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WARNINGTO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR DEATHUNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE REPLACING ABURNED OUT LIGHT BULB OR BEFORE CLEANING.

,CAUTIONTo Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury, wear protectivehand covering.

Remove all food and special compart-ments from the freezer and refrigeratorsections.

Exterior. Wash with warm, soapy water,rinse and dry. Use appliance polish orwax periodically to keep the exteriorlooking like new.

Door Gaskets. Clean at least twice ayear with mild soap and water. Rinseand dry Apply a light film of petroleumjelly to the gaskets on the hinge side tokeep them soft and pliable, and preventrolling.

Interior. Wash the liner with warm,soapy water. Rinse and dry. Interiorcomponents such as shelves anddrawers may be washed with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in1 quart of warm water to "sweeten"these parts. Rinse and dry thoroughly

Interior and Exterior. DO NOT USEabrasive, heavy-duty powders such asAJAX cleanser, COMET cleanser, etc.

when cleaning the interior or exterior ofthe refrigerator. These can scratch anddull the surface, depending on theirabrasiveness and the cleaning pressureapplied. Avoid metal pads and abrasiveimpregnated plastic, nylon and clothpads such as CHORE-BOY _'andKURLY KATE "_pot cleaners, BRILLO®metal cleaning pads, SCOTCH-BRITE _and PADDY®soap pads, etc. These canscratch the baked enamel exterior andinterior surfaces.

Do not use concentrated liquid dish-washing detergent (dissolve in warmwater before using), abrasive cleaners,solvents or polishing agents on plasticparts. These cleansers may causecracking or discoloration.

Do not wash plastic parts in an auto-matic dishwasher. They may warp. (Thebutter dish can be washed in a dish-washer if placed on the top rack.)

Ice Maker. If your water has a high min-eral content, the ice maker may require

periodic cleaning. Contact your localwater treatment dealer for cleaninginstructions. An in-line water filter mayalso be necessary.

Clean Defrost Drain Pan. The pan islocated underneath the unit behind thetoe grille. Pull the toe grille forward toremove. Every three months, removethe drain pan, wash it with warm soapywater, rinse and dry. When replacing thepan, make sure it is directly underneaththe defrost water tube that extends fromthe back of the unit.

Clean Condenser Coil. The condensercoil is located behind the toe grille. Usea long-handled bottle brush and a vac-uum cleaner to remove dust and lintfrom the coil. Dust and lint act as aninsulator and prevent the coil fromexpelling heat taken from inside theunit. Failure to keep the coil clean willreduce cooling performance andefficiency

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Care and Cleaning (cont.)

Reconnect Power Cord. After clean-ing, reconnect the power cord.

Odors. If an offensiveodor appears tobe lingering in the refrigerator or freezer,the following procedures may eliminatethe problem. Always begin with MethodI. Use Method II only if the odor persists.

Method I1. Unplug the unit.2. Remove all food.3. Thoroughly wash the inside of the

unit, includingall shelves, drawers,accessories and gaskets with a mix-ture of 4 tablespoons of baking sodadissolved in 1 quart of warm water.Pay special attention to any corners_crevices or grooves intowhich odor-causing liquid may have seeped. Drythoroughly.

4. Return food to unit washing off allbottles, jars and containers beforeplacing them into the refrigerator andfreezer.

5. Plug in the unit. Wait 24 hours beforechecking to see if the odor has beeneliminated. If the odor is still present,proceed with Method II.

Method II1. Unplug the unit.

2. Remove all food, making arrange-ments for food storage. (The insideofthe unit should already have beenwashed as instructed in Method I.)

3. Place crisper drawers on the topshelf of the refrigerator section.

4. Lightly crumple single sheets ofnewspaper. Loosely pack and fillentire refrigerator and freezer interiorwith newspapers including, doorshelves, drawers and compartments.

5. Randomly place charcoal briquettesthroughout both compartments onthe crumpled newspaper.

6. Close the doors and let stand for24 to 48 hours.

7. Remove the charcoal briquettesand newspapers. Wash and drythe inside of the unit as describedin Method I.

8. Plug in the unit. Wait for 24 hoursbefore checking to see if the odorhas been eliminated, then replace thefood.

Non-Use Periods

Vacation Time. If you will be away forvacation, remove perishable foods fromthe unit. Shut off the ice maker by turn-ing off the water supply to the refrigera-tor and moving the icemaker wire armto its uppermost position.

Extended periods of non-use. If youare going to be away for longer periods,empty and unplug the unit. This willreduce needless operation and assurethat food will not be spoiled if electricalservice is interrupted. Just clean theunit as instructed in this manual andprop open the doors so air can circulateinside. Leave the unit unplugged. If therefrigerator has an automatic icemaker,turn off the water supply to therefrigerator.

When You Move. Unplug the unit andclean it. Use strapping tape or maskingtape to secure all trays, shelves and

other parts to prevent damage duringshipment. Do not leave the unit closedfor an extended period of time.

CAUTIONTo Avoid Property Damage doNOT use tape that has "perma-nent" type adhesive.

if the Refrigerator Will BeStored.If the refrigerator will be stored orremain unused in a sub-freezing envi-ronment, remove the water and protectthe water valve from damage as follows:1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the

electrical power source.2. Shut off the refrigerator water supply.

This can be done at the saddle valvewhere the 114"copper supply tubingjoins the household water line. Referto illustration on back of cabinet.

TYPICAL WATER VALVE COUPLING

Dual solenoid coilis shown

V4" PlasticTube WithAnti-Kink

Spring

Hose

Fitting

AdaptorFitting

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Non-Use Periods

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CAUTIONTo guard against possiblewater damage. Ifthe refrigeratorwill be unattended,raisethe icemaker wireshut off arm and closethe water shutoff valve for therefrigerator.

Remove the compressor compart-ment cover from the bottom rear ofthe refrigerator to reveal the water

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valve coupling. Place a small con-tainer under the valve to catch waterspills. Remove the brass hose fittingfrom the valve. Label the two plastictubes attached to the valve. Unscrewthe compression nuts from the tubesand push the ends of the tubes awayfrom their valve fittings.Blow the water out of the water dis-penser plastic tubing with com-pressed air.

You Can Help Save Energy!

Your New RefrigeratodFreezer isdesigned to operate efficiently You canhelp reduce energy consumption by fo!-lowing these suggestions:

Power Miser Control. This control reg-ulates special heaters that help reducecondensation during periods of highhumidity. Reduce energy consumptionby setting the control according to cur-rent climatic conditions.

Controls. Set the freezer and refrigera-tor controls so the compartments are

not colder than recommended. Seepage 11 for details.

Doors. Make sure the door gaskets donot become blocked, dirty or worn. Airleaks will cause the unit to operate moreoften.

Location. Installthe unit away fromheating equipment or direct sunlight.

Keep the Condenser Coil Clean. Adirty condenser coil will cause the unitto operate more than necessary SeeCare and Cleaning section.

Before Calling For Service

Unnecessary service calls may beavoided by checking for the followingcommon sources of difficulty The fol-lowing items are considered customerreplaceable: defrost drain pan, door andcabinet shelves and drawers, butterdish, light bulbs, egg bucket, andaccessories.

If product does not appear to beoperating:• Does the light work? A dim light indi-

cates low voltage or a weak bulb.• Is cord plugged in?• Is a fuse or circuit breaker open?

Check by plugging in anotherappliance or lamp at the same walloutlet.

• Has either of the doors been leftopen? Make certain food items storedwithin the refrigerator are not obstruct-ing proper door closure. Check level-ing of unit. (See page 5.)

If the lights work and the freezer con-trol is on, but the fan and compressorare not operating, the unit is likely inthe defrost cycle. Wait 30 minutes tosee if the unit will restart. If it doesnot, remove the toe grille. The defrosttimer is located behind the grille. Turnthe timer knob clockwise until youhear a click. The refrigerator shouldbegin running.

If the unit still won't operate:• Be sure you have completed the

steps listed above.• Take the steps necessary to preserve

the food stored in the unit. Dry icemay be placed in the freezer sectionof the unit to preserve food until theunit can be serviced. Doors should beleft closed until the unit has beenrepaired.

• Call your nearest authorized servicecenter.

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Before Calling For Service

If food temperature appears to bewarm in the freezer section:• See prior sections.• Have you recently added a large load

of food? Allow adequate time for thefood to reach freezing temperature.

• Are any shelves covered with foil orplastic, preventing proper air flow?

• Is the condenser area clean?(See page 16.)

• Adjust freezer control. (See page 11.)

If refrigerator section is too warm:• See prior sections.• Adjust refrigeratorcontrol.

(See page 11.)• Adjust freezer controlto a colder set-

ting. (See page 11.)

If refrigerator section temperature istoo cold:• Adjust refrigeratorcontrol. (See

page 11.)• Adjust freezer controlto warmer set-

ting. Allow several hoursfortempera-ture to change.

• Is condenser area clean?(See page 16.)

• Check to see that the air deflector isin place in the tunnel located in theleft side wall of the fresh foodcompartment.

If the unit runs too much or toofrequently:• It may be normal to maintain an even

temperature.• Is condenser area clean?

(See page 16.)• Have doors been opened frequently

or for an extended period of time?• Is freezer running too cold? Adjust

freezer control. (See page 11.)• Check door alignment and gasket

seal for proper closure.

If the unit makes unfamiliar soundssuch as popping or cracking; tap-ping, gurgling, boiling or bubbling;rumbling or rattling on shutdown:! These may be normal operating

sounds. Refer to page 15 for informa-tion on sounds the unit may make.

If you hear running water in the unit:• This is normal when the icemaker fills.• This is normal when the unit defrosts

and water enters the condensate pan.

If you hear periodic buzzing:• This is normal in cabinets with an

automatic icemaker. The water valvewill buzz when energized to refill theicemaker.

If condensate forms on the inside ofthe unit:• This is normal during periods of high

humidity

If condensate forms on the outsideof the unit:• Is Power Miser Control on highest set-

ting? This will help reducecondensate.

• Check door alignment and gasketseal for proper closure.

If Crisper or Meat Keeper drawers donot close freely.• Check for package obstructing proper

closure.• Check to confirm drawer is in proper

position in assembly• Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly to

slide channels.

If there is an odor in the unit orice cubes.• Clean product. (See pages 16-17).• Cover all foods tightly.• Use freezer containersor

freezer wrap.

If ice forms in the inlet tube to theice maker.• Indicates sediment in solenoid valve

which has notallowedthe valvetoclose. An in-line water filter should beadded. If problem persiststhesolenoid valve will need to be cleanedor changed.

If light bulb needs replacing.• Unplug unit from wall outlet to avoid

electricalshock. A pair of glovesshould be worn as a precautionagainst broken glass.

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SEARS

FULL ON EYEAR WARRANTYON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached

to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship,

FULL FIVE-YEARWARRANTYON SEALED REFRIGERATIONSYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions

attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubingand compressor motor) free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private householdpurposes,

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENTIN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/731 CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

10062604Printed in U.S.A.