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important Safety Instructions First Steps Energy Saving ideas Setting the Controls Fresh Food Storage ..• 6-7 Care and Cleaning Automatic Ice Maker (some models) ....Reversible Door Instructions ....8-10 ..lO-11 Avoid Service Checklist ..Normal Operating Sounds ..
The instructions appearing _n this Owners Guide are not meant to cover every Important Safety possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance Instructions For' Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of Owner's Guide contains general this or anyotherappliance...
Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps: First Steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet DO NOT use an 3" AIR SPACE extension cord or an adapter plug If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources Tile refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator...
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Locate the refrlgerator _nthe coobsi part of the room out ofd_rectsunhghtand Energy Saving deas away horn heating ducts o_ registers Do noi place the tetr_gerator next to 17eab produong apphances such as a range, oven or dishwasher If this ts not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator operate more efficiently o Level the refrigerator so the doors close tightly...
Shelf Adjustment Fresh Food Storage Refrigerator shelves are easily adjustable to suit individual needs Some models have sliding shelves, others have cantilever shelves Before adjusting shelves, remove all food The shipping clips which stabilize tile shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded To adjust sfiding shelves, remove by putting forward to the stop position, then lift the- front edge up and pul! out Replace on any pair of rails by reversing this procedure...
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Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor buitd-up Wipe up any spills Care and Ctean ng immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong aft:aline solutions on any surface Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher...
Care and Cleaning Vacation Moving Tips Short vacations: Leavethe refrigerator operating du_ing vacations of 1 to 3 weeks (continued) Use up all perishable items from the refrigerator section Wrap and store other items in the freezer If the unit has an automatic ice maker_ turn off the ice maker Long vacations: Remove all food and ice if you wilt be gone ] month or more Turn the control to OFF and disconnect the power If the unit has an automatic ice...
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four refrigeralor isequipped withconvertible doorhingesHmging ofdqe doorcanbe Reversible Door changed t otheopposite s ide anytimeyouvwshAnenvelope c ontaining e ×uaplastic hole plugs isincluded i nsome models Turn therefngerator control t oOFF Remove all nstructions food,bottles, andotheritems fromthedoorBeginwith freezerdoor Completely remove o nedoorbefore beginning t heother ToolsNecessary: Phillips he_a_d'_%...
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ReversibIe Door I 8. (When needed, please refer nstructions (continued) your literature pack)To remove handle: Remove the Freezer Door two screws attaching the handle Lo_l: Ove_ _a_dt_ to the top of the refrigerator door Do_elalt _guZlon Swing the top of handle away_ from the door an slide handle...
Reversible Door Dnstructions (continued) _-S¢lews Bearing Plug • :4t, Washer _?:-: i *¸ _inge Pn __L___F/f _/ ,..- ..•,i J 13. Assemble upper hinge (and shim on 12. Remove plug from upper bearing t., Place original washer (some models) some models) to top of cabinet and door of door and reinstall on opposite side over hole in refrigerator...
OCCURRENCE SOLUTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models) Ice maker is not making any ice Ice maker wile signal arm t; _n 'Lip or OFF- i)o';_!v,r, t,4Ov,! '?ue ;_()nal arm _o 'down or ON posmon eels[; F_TS_Mr- S_RSEf_ Housel_old water line valve _sno_ open Turn on household wa_er tu_e valve Water supply valve in refrigerator...
"We Service What We Sell " Sears Maintenance Agreement Maintain the value of your Kenmore® refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement Searsrefrigerators are designed, manufactured_ and tested for years of dependable operabon Yet. any modern appliance may require service from time to time...