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by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Lado a Lado Refrigerador Guia para su uso y cuidado Compartiments C6te _ C6te R_frig_rateur Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com 241566602
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. Thank you for choosing Sears; we hope you will consider us for future purchases. Pleaseread and save this document This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not intended to cover
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entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous--even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents
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,unplugthe powercordfrom thewall outlet. KENMORE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge
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help by phone - phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in- Sears HomeCentral ® for service. With over 2400 Service Technicians and more than a million parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills to back our pledge: We Service What We Sell. Your Kenmore
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6 This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Location • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an
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until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be removed. To install the toe grille: 3 Open freezer and refrigerator compartment doors. 4 Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the four bottom tabs are resting through holes at base of cabinet. 5 Starting from left side of toe
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needed, you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet 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
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so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. 8 Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak. 9 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source. 10 To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/OFF position of arm
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Remove any food from the door shelves. 3 Close the doors. from the wall outlet. To remove the hinge cover: 1 Remove the three screws from the cover cover forward about a half inch and lift it off. To remove the refrigerator door: 1 Trace lightly around the door's top hinge with a pencil. This
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. Use the illustration below to familiarize yourself with product features and terminology. Freezer and Refrigerator Controls _ ice Cream Shelf _ ice Maker- _ Fixed Door Bin lee Container Shelf TM Shelf Tall Bottle Retainer r Bin and Cover and Cover Door Bin Featuresmay varyaccordingto model.
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with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system's control panel is located at the top of the refrigerator compartment. COLD FREEZER REFRIGERATOR COLD The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current temperatures freezer and of your
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13 Making Temperature Adjustments After running your refrigerator for 24 hours, you can adjust temperatures as needed. Make flashing, it may indicate control system has detected a performance problem. Call your Sears service representative, who can interpret the flashing message. that the
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the phone number on the back page of this Use & Care Guide. Steady Green Door Ajar Flashing Green High Temp Flashing Amber Power Flashing Failure Amber Alarm system is active. No response required. _/" Freezer or refrigerator Close door to disable and reset alarm. door has been open for
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OK Order Filter Air filter does not need changing. Air filter is about 80 percent used. Please order new one. Change Filter Air filter is 100 percent can disable system's On/Off panel. the cooling system in your refrigerator by pressing the button located on the left side of the temperature
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Aspect 3 Pull the shelf out. 4 Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the desired support slots. 5 Lower the shelf and lock into position. Shelf Features Your refrigerator includes glass shelves, which are designed to catch and hold accidental spills. These shelves slide out for
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drawerwithouta HumidityControl.This keepsincomingair to a minimumand maintainsmaximummoisturecontent. Meat Keeper Some models are equipped with a meat keeper drawer for short term storage of the bin. 4 Place the bin just above desired position. 5 Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
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Shelf Accessories Tall Bottle Retainer The tall bottle retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. To install, snap the ends of the retainer over the edge of the retainer wall as shown in the illustration. Special Items
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Reset (& StatusLight) _Lock Guide To Dispenser Controls Press and hold touchpad for 3-5 seconds to activate faster rate for freezing food ( filter: Green Water filter does not need changing. Amber Water filter is about 80 percent used. Please order a new one. Red Water filter is 100 percent
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are located in the top of the freezer compartment. After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for several hours, the pounds of ice every 24 hours depending on usage conditions. Ice is produced at a rate of 8 cubes every 75 to 90 minutes. Using The Ice Dispenser After Installation
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develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container as explained on the next page. • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or the water supply is turned off, turn off the ice maker by pressing the On/Off switch to
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system filters all dispensed drinking water, as well as the water used to produce ice. The air filter removes odors and impurities from the refrigerator compartment. Water Filter The water filter is located at the top of the fresh food compartment, next to the electronic control system panel. For
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dealer where you bought your refrigerator, or contact the Sears PartsDirect at 1-800-366-PART. You may want to consider ordering extra filters when you first install your refrigerator. Here are the product number to request when ordering: Water Filter Kenmore Replacement Cartridge 9916 Air
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F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F (see page 13 for more about temperature settings). • Avoid overcrowding uneven cooling. the refrigerator shelves, which reduces air circulation and causes Fruits and Vegetables • Store fruits and vegetables in crisper food quality for longer time
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This overloads the freezer, slows the rate of freezing, and can raise the Locate the refrigerator in the coolest part of the refrigerator operate more efficiently. • Level the refrigerator so that the doors close tightly. Temperature Settings • Refer to earlier sections in this Use & Care Manual
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of major components cause: in your refrigerator and the sounds they can Evaporator Refrigerant gurgling sound. through the evaporator may falling into the ice bin. E Cold Control & Automatic Defrost Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on
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thewall 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. Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of your refrigerator. • Pull
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& Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) • Soap and around controls, light bulb or any electrical part. • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft Always follow manufacturer's instruction. Always, clean, refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or tess. • Use all perishaNe items from refrigerator
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the bulbs. Always use bulbs that are designed for appliance lighting. Weargloveswhenreplacinglightbulbsto avoidgettingcut. To replace light bulbs: 1 Unplug your refrigerator's power cord. 2 Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3 Remove light cover, if necessary. 4 Unscrew and
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(some models), BeforeYou Call... If you experience a problem with your refrigerator or refrigerator at a constant temperature, • This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and off to keep temperature constant. • Electronic control system has detected a performance problem, • Call your Sears service
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of drawer Water/Moisture/Frost Inside Refrigerator Cause Correction • Weather is hot and humid. • Door is slightly open. • Door is opened too often or too long. • Open containers. • The rate of frost buildup and internal sweating increases • See Problem section Opening/Closing Of Doors/Drawers
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Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours. • See Problem section Temperatures Are Too Warm. • Turn on household water line valve. • cartridge. • Ice has picked up odor or flavor from strong food stored in refrigerator or freezer. • Water running to ice maker has poor taste or odor.
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phase. Problem Interior is dirty. Cause Odors In Refrigerator Correction • interior needs to be cleaned. o Food with strong odors is in refrigerator. • . • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately support the refrigerator. Contact a carpenter to correct a sagging or sloping floor.