Kenmore 5881 Use and Care Manual

Kenmore 5881 - 26.5 cu. Ft. Refrigerator Manual

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  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 1
    ® SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR Use & C_:_reGu d,_ REFRIGERADOR DE DOS PUERTAS RI_FRIGI_RATEUR COTE .A,COTE Models / Modelos / ModUles 795.5881" * =color number, nOmero de color, num6ro de couleur Z! 0 I- Z MPFrL6i2n15t5e4i0dn1 Mexico Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears
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    Guide 15 Storing Frozen Food 15 Water Dispenser 16 Refrigerator Shelves 16 Crisper and Crisper Cover Freezer Compartment Shelf Ice Storage Bin Removal Door Rack and Support Line Before you begin What you will need Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Guide 16 16 17 17 17-19 20-22 20
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    REFRIGERATOR ® Kenmore Refrigerator Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied and bags. 2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3. A service technician to clean or
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    Kenmore support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual Service refrigerator compartment. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product. Model No. Serial No. Date of Purchase Dealer Save these instructions
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    guide , including the following. Read all instructions before using this appliance: ° NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. area. ° Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified
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    :_1il i d Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous.., even if they will sit for "just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents. Before
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    except ice in the ice bin. Freezer Lamp O Freezer Shelf O Drawer O Base Grille Dairy Corner For storage of dairy products such as butter and cheese. O Refrigerator Lamp O Water Filter O Refrigerator Shelf Snack Pan For storage of meat or fresh food. al
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    tile surfaces are not recommended. 4. NEVER install the refrigerator on a platform or a weakly supported structure. 5. Install this appliance in an area where of your refrigerator. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section. {( 2" (5.08 crn)_ Refrigerator shelves are
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    may require some force). • The keyhole slots (2) on the back of the handle allow the handle to separate from the mounting screws (3). If your refrigerator is not level, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the grooves of the leveling legs (shown in picture below). Rotate legs clockwise to raise or
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    feet or other objects into the air vents, base grille, or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock. • Be careful when Grille. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference. Removing the right (refrigerator) door.: f (1) _(2) Removing the left (freezer) door with
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    z(2) _(4) (2) (1), J Reinstalling the right (Refrigerator) door I_ Right Door 1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin. 2. Fit top hinge (5) over hinge lever latch (6) and into place. Rotate lever (4) counterclockwise
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    the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise. ) Using a 5/16 in (8mm) wrench, turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise to align the refrigerator with the freezer door. Do not over tighten the door adjustment pin. The hinge pin can be pulled out. (Adjustable range of height is
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    are blocked, airflow will be interruped and temperature and moisture problems may occur. IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any tightly. (See the Food Storage Guide section for details.) REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CONTROLS The refrigerator and freezer controls are preset to the
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    the freezer control. Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. CONDITION/ REASON : RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENT : • REFRIGERATOR section too Turn REFRIGERATOR warm control to next highest - Door opened often level, wait 24
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    GUIDE STORING FROZEN FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator sealing plastic bags Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. Do not
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 16
    d) Do not put your hands into the water & ice dispenser opening. Doing so may cause an injury to your hand. REFRIGERATOR SHELVES FREEZER COMPARTMENT SHELF The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that you can place it at a height according to space requirement of foods. • Slide shelf
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    ICE STORAGE BIN REMOVAL Lift the ice shelf (b and pull it out © as shown in the figure below. DOOR RACK AND SUPPORT Lift the door rack holding both sides (b and pull it out in © direction. / NOTE: Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping
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    reinstallthe substitute air from the system. Open the refrigerator door and capto preventwaterleaksfromthe filter housing. check the filter and insert the two tabs on the filter tip into the two slots in the refrigerator filter receptacle. Turn the filter to the right a quarter turn to lock it into
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    Performance Data Sheet Models Number 5231JA2002B-S Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2002B req. or Max. permissible product water concentration >_ 85% >_ 50% Application Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Service flow 0.5 gpm ( 1.89 ipm) Water pressure 20- 125 psi (138- 862 kPa) Water
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    or disconnect power. • Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions. • Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. • Hand wash, rinse and dry
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    temperature will drop below freezing, have a quailed service technician drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to possible flooding from ruptured water lines or connections. If you choose to turn the refrigerator OFF before you leave, follow these steps
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    them well and tape together so they don't shift and rattle during the move. Refer to sections in Using your Refrigerator for removal instructions. 7. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they don't scrape the
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    refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i, on models with a
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    iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS (CONTINUED) 3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE Drill a 1/4" hole in sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet coiled into 3 turns of about 10" diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation. , CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression
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    iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS (CONTINUED) 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR NOTES: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged in to the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one. If
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 26
    of sounds and what may be making them. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when cycling on and off. • Rattling noises may come from the flow of
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 27
    often. Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. See the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Section. In order to conserve Energy, try to get everything
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 28
    ... Smaller cube size level is selected. Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged, Select larger cube size using wax on the gaskets after cleaning When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator, As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum, If the door
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 29
    REPLACING or REVERSING DOORS section, or call Sears or other qualified service technician. FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if... Then and odor problems. See CARE AND CLEANING section. Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes. THERE IS WATER IN THE DEFROST Check if... The refrigerator is
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 30
    to avoid moisture accumulation. If necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the FOOD STORAGE GUIDE section. See "Doors will not close completely". In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened. It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after
  • Kenmore 5881 | Use and Care Manual - Page 31
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®
SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
Use & C_:_reGu d,_
REFRIGERADOR
DE DOS PUERTAS
RI_FRIGI_RATEUR
COTE
.A,
COTE
Models
/
Modelos
/
ModUles
795.5881"
*
=color
number,
nOmero de color, num6ro
de couleur
Z
!
0
I-
Z
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
MFL62155401
Printed
inMexico
Sears Canada,
Inc., Toronto, Ontario,
Canada
M5B 2B8
www.sears.ca