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SEARS Kenmore Refrigerator Owner ; Manual Contents • Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 2 " Grounding Requirements .................................................. 2, 3 • Starting the Refrigerator .......................................................... 3 • Ad ...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. WARNING- When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: - Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual, - This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Att ...
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Starting the Refrigerator Use of adapter plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug, However, if you stil! elect to use on adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL [isled adapter (Fig, ...
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Adjusting the Controls FREEZER CONTROL ALLOW 24 HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS FRESH FOOD CONTROL COLD INITIAL COLDEST OFF COLD INITIAL COLDEST SETFING SETTING Two controls let you regulate the temperature in the fresh food and freezer compartments. At first, set both controis at "Initial Setting" Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stobiliz ...
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Food Storage Suggestions Suggested Storage Times DAYS MONTHS IN IN Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER after time shown AT AT 35° to 40°F. O°F0 Fresh Meats Roasts (Beef & Lamb) .............. 3 to 5 6 to t 2 Roasts (Pork & Veal) ........... 3 1o 5 4 to 8 Steaks (Beef) .............................. 3 lo 5 6 to t 2 Chops (Lamb) .... ...
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Food Storage Suggestions Tips on Freezing Foods [continued) To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in freezer- weight bil (or other heavy-duty wrapping material) forming it carefully to the shape of the contenls_ This expels air, Fold and crimp ends of the package to provide a good, lasting seal Don't refreeze meat that has completely tha ...
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Removable Freezer Basket Shelves Shelves in the freezer compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the freezer to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor_ They can be removed easily by lifting up slightly and pulling past the "stop" location Handi-Shelf Swing Down Shelf (on some models) This swing-down shelf I_I ... ...
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Featu res ICE ACCESS DOOR- Lift it to turn icemaker on or off, or to level ice cubes in storage bin from time to time° ICE STORAGE COMPARTMEN1 Ice is made and stored here until called for by pressing the dispenser pad on the front of the door. WATER AND ICE DISPENSER Located on outside of freezer compartment door, it dispenses ice cubes, crush ...
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Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser How it Works Your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker and a dispenser that dispenses water, ice cubes and crushed ice (on some models) through the freezer compartment door Here's how they work Water flows from the household supply through a (1) dual solenoid valve to the (2) water tubing and ...
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Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser tcont nuedl Once Your Icemaker & Dispenser are in Operation Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes ( 16 or 24 cubes) This will flush away any impurities in the waler line Do the same thing after vacations or extended periods when ice isnh used To clean oul the line, pour the first six glas ...
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Ice Service Icemaker Water Line Installation Requirements You will need a shutoff valve, two 1/4" OD compression nuts, two compression sleeves and enough 1/4" OD, copper tubing to connect refrigerator to water source, [Your Sears Store or Catalog Sales Office has a kit available with a saddle_ type shutoff valve and copper tubing, Before ...
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Care and Cleaning Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting, Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as Catgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per ...
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8. tf tape holds bottom drawer cover to drawer supports, remove the tape Pull drawer partway out Reach in, push the rear of the glass up and, at the same time, back, until it clears front_corner retainers 9. Tilt and remove the cover 10. Tilt and remove the drawer After cleaning, replace drawers and covers in reverse order Reinstall the gasket at t ...
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Before You Call for Service Save timeand money Check thislist of causes of minor operating problemsyou can correct yourself Refrigerator does not operate * May be in defrost cycle when motor does hal operate for about 30 minutes o Temperature control in OFF posftion • If interior tight is not on, refrigerator may not be plugged in at wall outlet ...
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Cube dispenser does not work * No ice cubes Remove storage container ffcubes are frozen to wire arm, remove cubes_ " No ice cubes tcemaker or water supply turned off • kregular ice clumps in storage container. Break up as many as you can with fingertip pressureand discard the remaining clumps Water has poor taste/odor If water dispenser has ...
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SEA/ 8 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR For one year from date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship° FU LL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTE ...
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