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Use & Care Guide
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Français
Models/Modèles: 970R4241*, 4242*, 4243*, 4244*, 4245*, 4246*
Kenmore
Top Mount Refrigerator
Refrigerateur de Compartiment Superposés
* = Color number, le numéro de couleur
P/N 807713205 (1405)
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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- Page 1 ® Use & Care Guide Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Français Models/Modèles: 970R4241*, 4242*, 4243*, 4244*, 4245*, 4246* Kenmore ® Top Mount Refrigerator Refrigerateur de Compartiment Superposés * = Color number, le numéro de couleur P/N 807713205 (1405) Sears Canada Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Record Model/Serial Numbers Record Model/Serial Numbers ....2 Please read and save these Warranty Information ......3 instructions Sears Parts and Repair Services ....4 This Use & Care Guide provides specific Master Protection Agreements ....5 operating instructions for your model. -
Page 3: Warranty Information
Warranty Information Kenmore One Year Limited Warranty FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller. -
Page 4: Sears Parts And Repair Services
Sears Parts and Repair Services WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available. *Select product assortment sold online;... -
Page 5: Master Protection Agreements
Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. -
Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions WARNING Do not attempt to install or operate Please read all safety instructions your unit until you have read the safety before using your new appliance. precautions in this manual. Safety items For Your Safety throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on •... -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions • Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling IMPORTANT on the power cord. Always grip the CFC/HCFC Disposal plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the Your old refrigerator may have power cord. a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or •... -
Page 8: Features At A Glance
Features At A Glance Ice Maker Ice Tray Freezer Light Fixed Door Ice Bucket Freezer Shelf Auxiliary Freezer Door Rack Control Refrigerator temperature Control garage coldest Dairy Door cold * recommended Deli Drawer Cover Tall Bottle Deli Drawer Retainer Half Shelf Snugger Wine Rack Full Shelf... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installation Clearances This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use • Allow the following clearances the refrigerator only as instructed in this for ease of installation, proper air Use & Care Manual. Before starting the circulation, and plumbing and electrical refrigerator, follow these important first connections:... - Page 10 Installation Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator: • All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor. • The cabinet should be level at the front and rear. • The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to-back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).
- Page 11 Installation 3 Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling WARNING screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor (Figure 3). The anti-tip device must be installed according to the instructions in your Use & Care Manual. Failure to do so will result in injury.
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Page 12: Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator • A water supply line made of ¼ inch WARNING (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you will need to measure To avoid electric shock, which can the distance from the ice maker inlet cause death or severe personal injury, valve at the back of the refrigerator... -
Page 13: Water Supply To Refrigerator
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Plastic Water Tubing Steel Maker Inlet Valve to Icemaker Clamp Fill Tube 1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric Brass power source. Compression 2. Place end of water supply line into Ferrule sink or bucket. -
Page 14: Door Removal & Reversal
Door Removal / Reversal Instructions Tools Necessary: Door Stop Handle Screw Screw Bottom Hinge Hinge Center Screw Screw Hinge (OR) Screw Phillips™ head Quadrex™ head screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Plastic Putty Knife Pliers Socket Wrench Set NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. - Page 15 Door Removal / Reversal Instructions Set door aside. 3. Unscrew center hinge pin using Top Hinge adjustable wrench and save for Cover reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin. 4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside. 5.
- Page 16 Door Removal / Reversal Instructions IMPORTANT There are instructions for three handle styles on the following pages. To ensure proper installation of all three handle styles, review these instructions and pictures thoroughly prior to handle installation. Additionally, before installing handles, make sure the door swing is correct. See the Door Removal/Reversal instructions in this Use &...
- Page 17 Door Removal / Reversal Instructions To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Screw Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Handle Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles by inverting the handle removed from the Mounting refrigerator door and attaching to the Screw Screw freezer door.
- Page 18 Door Removal / Reversal Instructions To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles by inverting the handle removed from the refrigerator door and attaching to the freezer door. Invert the handle removed from freezer door and attach to the refrigerator door.
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Page 19: Door Removal & Reversal
Door Removal / Reversal Instructions 2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier. To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles by inverting the handle removed from the refrigerator door and attaching to the freezer door. -
Page 20: Temperature Controls
Temperature Controls Cool Down Period Cool Down Period To ensure safe food storage, allow the To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. for at least 8 hours before loading it with food. -
Page 21: Looking Inside
Looking Inside Door storage CAUTION Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. To avoid personal injury or property Frequently used items can be quickly selected. damage, handle tempered glass shelves Some models have door racks or bins that carefully. -
Page 22: Adjustable Door Bins
Looking Inside Bin Liner (Some Models) Full Width Cantilever Glass Shelf Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack The Tilt-Out Door Rack tilts out for easy access. Pinch the sides and pull out for easy cleaning. Cantilever Glass Shelf Fixed and Sliding Crisper Humidity Control (some Adjustable door bins models) - Page 23 Looking Inside Crispers (some models) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator Higher Humidity Lower Humidity shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, NOTE and other fresh Leafy vegetables keep best when stored produce. with the Humidity Control set on High Wash items Humidity, or in a drawer without a in clear water and remove excess water...
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Page 24: Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips
Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas Energy saving ideas Food storage Ideas • Locate the Fresh Food Storage refrigerator in • The fresh food compartment should be kept the coolest part between 1°C (34°F) and 4°C (40°F) with an of the room, out optimum temperature of 3°C (37°F). -
Page 25: Ice Service
Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice IMPORTANT maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup Your ice maker is shipped from the factory of your refrigerator, no ice will be produced with the wire signal arm in the ON position. -
Page 26: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights
Normal Operating Sounds Understanding the sounds you A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or may hear gurgling sound. Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator B Evaporator fan You may hear air may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These being forced through the refrigerator sounds normally indicate your refrigerator by the evaporator fan. -
Page 27: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Protecting Your investment IMPORTANT Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance and prevents odor build-up. If you store or move your refrigerator Wipe up any spills immediately and clean in freezing temperatures, be sure to the freezer and fresh food compartments completely drain the water supply at least twice a year. - Page 28 Care & Cleaning Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use Tips and Precautions Interior & • Soap and water Use two tablespoons of baking soda in Door Liners one quart of warm water. Be sure to • Baking soda and wring excess water out of sponge or water cloth before cleaning around controls,...
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Page 29: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning (continued) Replacing the freezer light bulb (some models) 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Unsnap light cover as shown. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. 5. -
Page 30: Before You Call
Before You Call TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that GUIDE are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Cause Correction AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (some models) Ice maker is not •... - Page 31 Before You Call Problem Cause Correction OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not • Door was closed too hard, • Close both doors gently. close. causing other door to open slightly. • Refrigerator is not level. • Ensure floor is level and solid, and can It rocks on the floor when adequately support the refrigerator.
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Page 32: Before You Call
Before You Call Problem Cause Correction TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Fresh Food • Doors are opened too • Warm air enters the refrigerator temperature is too frequently or too long. whenever the door is opened. Open warm. the door less often. •... - Page 33 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Just Call: 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week For the repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For your nearest Sears Parts and Service location, to bring in products like vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics.