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Refrigerator Top Mount Use & Care Guide Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 www.sears.com 240432310 (0410)
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Welcome & important Safety instructions Congratulations Congratuiations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! Please Read AH instructions Before We here at Sears are very proud of our product and we Using This Refrigerator. are completely committed to providing you with the best FOR YOUR SAFETY service possible, Your satisfaction is our #1 priority, •...
XXXXXXXXXX KENMORE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY These Guidelines Must Be FollowedTo EnsureThat Safety Mechanisms in This Refrigerater Will Operate Properly. ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR ELECTRICAL INFORMATION For one year from the date of purchase, when this The refrigerator must be plugged...
Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your Your purchase has added value because you can new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over for years of dependable operation. But like all...
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This Use & Care ManuaU provides specific operating LEVEMNG instructions for your model Use the refrigerator onUy as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual Before starting solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
l stallatiot7 o Connecting Optional Ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.
Door Removal and Reversal Instructions }oct Stc _ #lan{_Be Tools Necessar. Screw f--S ..ToP e Bottom _c, 9e Cer,tor Hinge Ph Ds neaa sockJ _ neo_ Q_JGdrex Wrench screwarlver DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL iNSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: If your refrigerator is a stainless steel model, reversing the doors is not possible unless you order new doors from the factory, The direction in which your refrigerator doors open can be reversed by moving...
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Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) NOTE: Some models have "pocket" handles, which are recessed into the sides of the doer. On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: , HandUesmay be easier to reverse while doors are off,, Remove two screws attaching handUe to bottom of freezer door, Swing bottom of handUeaway from the door and slide handUestraight up and off of dovetail button,...
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Fixed Door Bin Freezer She(f ..Freezer _Door Rack Contro( Refrigerator Contro) Dairy Door Ta() Bott(e Retainer Snugger Door Bin Specia( )tern Ful( She(f Fixed Door Bin Crisper Door Rack Features may vary according to model...
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COOLDOWNPERIOD ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food, REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT Eecotilmended NOTE: When first turning refrigerator on, move refrigerator and freezer controls to which is the recommended initial setting, After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
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To eVo!d p ereonol injury Or p roperty damage, .andUe tempered gJaea she!yes carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed te sudden temperature change. iill SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove aHfood.
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DOORSTORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS} Door bins, sheives, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottb Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottbs, and cans. Frequentiy used items can faNNing forward when opening or dosing the refrigerator door.
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CRISPERS(SOME M ODELS) DEU DRAWER (SOME MODELS) Thecrispers, b catedunderthebottom refrigerator s heff, Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage aredesigned f orstoring fruits, v egetaMes, andotherfresh of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items, produce, Washitemsin clearwaterandremove excess water b eforepUacing them inthecrispers, Utems withstrong odorsor highmoisture content s houUd bewrapped before storing,...
ice Service if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it wiii provide a sufficient suppiy ol ice for normal use. During the initiai startup of your refrigerator. however, no ice wiii be produced during the firs1 24 hours ol operation. Automatic ice makers are aiso optionai accessories that may be installed in most modeis at any time.
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FOODSTORAGEIDEAS Fresh Food Storage The fresh food compartment shouUd be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° R Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves, This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling, Fruits and Vegetables Storage in the crisper drawers traps moisture to help preserve the fruit and vegetable quality for longer time periods,...
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDSYOU MAY A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your n ewhigh-efficbncy r efrigerator maymakeunfamiliar sounds. TheseareaHnormaU s ounds andsoonwHU B. Evaporator become familiar t oyou. T heyaboindicate your You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator refrigerator is operating a sdesigned.
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Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall oudet before cleaning. Keep your refrigerator and freezer dean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spHUs immediateUy and dean both sections at Ueasttwice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any sudace. Do not wash any removaNe parts in a dishwasher.
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wear gloves to avoid cuts when Defrost replacing light bulbs. REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME MODELS) Wear gUovesas protection against possibUe broken gUass, Unsnap Hght shieUd as shown, Unscrew and repUaceoUdbuUbwith an appliance buUb of the same wattage, Nonremovable Defrost Water Pan (some models) Remember to pUugthe refrigerator back in.
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To Property Instal! Your Refrigerator See "Installation" Section On Pages 5=6 To Reverse The Doors "Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 7=8 Common Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of Occurrences defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.