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o Safety instructions 2

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* Grounding Requirements ....................... 2, 3
mStarting the Refrigerator ........................ 3
. Adjusting the Controls ...................... 3
o Food Storage Suggestions ................... 4, 5
a ice Service .................................... 7
e Features .................................. 8
e Energy-Saving Tips ........................ 10
e Care and Cleaning ..................... 10, 1t
e Vacation and Moving Precautions .............. 11
Before You Call for Service .................. 12
e Reversing Door Swing ................... 13-15
o Warranty ........................ Back Cover

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Date ofPurchase
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equipped for future Automatic Icemaker instal lati0n,
IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
Read aH nnstructions before using o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
this appliance. thawed completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
WARNING-- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the "r.You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
following: thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 40°E
• Use this appliance only for its intended
".Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual_
any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and
o This refrigerator must be properly installed should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
in accordance with the Attention Installer discarded_ if the odor or color of any food is poor
Instructions before it is used. See grounding or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be
requirements below and on page 3. dangerous to eat,

= Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on "Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
straight out from the outlet_ and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats
is affected less than that of many other foods° Use
* Repair or replace immediately all electric
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much
service cords that have become frayed or
of their eating quality as you can'.'
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows
cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
• If your old refrigerator is still around the
either the plug or connector end.
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
o When moving your refrigerator away from doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage to childrem
the power cord.
- Unplug your refrigerator :
* After your refrigerator is in operation, do
not touch the cold surfaces, particularly when A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly
hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the recommend that any sen,icing be performed by a
extremely cold surfaces_ qualified individual°

• If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do 13.Before cleaning,

not place fingers or hands on the automatic C. Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid
plugged in, This ,will help protect you from possible contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out
injury° It will also prevent interference with the light bulb may break when being replaced°)
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the Note: Turning control to OFF position does not
heating element that releases the cubes_ remove power to the light circuit_
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
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Grounding Requirements Importtant--plleaseread carefully.

To connect electricity Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.
For personal safety,
this appliance must be Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is
METHOD
properly grounded. encountered, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
PREFERRED I_
The power cord of this grounded three-prong wall outlet°
appliance is equipped
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
with a three-prong _
GROUND EXISTS
INSURE PROPER

(grounding) plug which

Fig 1 BEFORE USE REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE
mates with a standard POWER CORD.

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig. 1) to minimize the

possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
 Starting the Refrigerator

Use of adapter plug Location

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter
(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.
TEMPORARY METHOD
The larger slot in the (ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
o install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to
support it when it is fully loaded.
o Do not install it where the temperature will go
below 60°Fo because it will not run often enough to
maintainproper temperatures.
o Do not install it next to your range, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.
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adapter must be aligned ALIGN LARGE _1_ I I

Clearances
with the larger slot in the
Allow the following dearances for ease of installation,
wall outlet to provide
proper aircirculation, and plumbing and electrical
proper polarity in the connections:
connection of the power _N II _ INSURE
PROPER
"_-,,._b" GROUNDAND

cord. Fia 2 1_ FIRM CONNECTION Sides .,.314" Top .........

I" Back ......1"
- } I BEFORE USE

Leveling
CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal
to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not you to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through cleaning. These rollers should be set so the
the house wiring. You should have circuit checked refrigerator rests firmly on the floor with the front
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet raised just enough that the doors close easily when
is properly grounded. opened about halfway.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
To adjust the rollers:
adapter, always hold the adapter with one hand.
If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is • Remove the base grille.
very likely to break with repeated use. Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it out.
Should the adapter ground terminal break,
DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper
ground has again been established.

Use of Extension Cords = Turn the roller adjusting

screws clockwise to raise
Because of potential safety hazards under certain the refrigerator, counter-
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use clockwise to lower it,
of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use Use a blade-type
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it screwdriver, Both doors
be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance should close properly
extension cord having a grounding type plug and when bottom front edge
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" from the floor.
15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
o To replace the base
Electrical Requirements grille, line up the prongs
115volt, 60 Hertz, single phase AC ts required. on the grille with the
clamps on the refrigerator
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its and push forward until
own individual electrical outlet. This is recommended
the grille snaps into place.
for best performance and to prevent overloading
house wiring circuits, which could cause a fire
hazard from overheating wires.

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Starting the Refrigerator (continued)

Power Miser Switch

This switch is on the
temperaturecontrol panel.
Coldest is 9 To reduce the amount
of electricity required
to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch
Temperature Controls is pushed to the left position. This turns off the
heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture
Your refrigerator has two controls that let you
from forming on the outside.
regulate the temperature in the fresh food and
freezer compartments. if moisture forms on the outside of the

At first, set the Fresh Food control at "5" and the refrigerator, push the Power MAser Switch to
Freezer control at "C'. the right. The low-wattage heater will warm the
outside of the cabinet and, under most conditions,
Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize, prevent the forming of moisture or water droplets.
whether you are setting the controls for the first time
or adjusting them later. Then, if you want colder or
warmer temperatures in either compartment, adjust
the controls one letter or number at a time. Food Storage Suggestions
Note: Turning the Fresh Food control to OFF turns off
cooling in both compartments--fresh food and Fresh Food Storage Tips
freezer--but does not shut off power to the
refrigerator. To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry:

How to test temperatures: • Always remove store ,wrappings.

Use milk test for fresh food compartment. Place
a container of milk on the top shelf in the fresh food
compartment° Check it a day later. If the milk is 1oo
warm or too cold, adjust the temperature controls°
Use ice cream test for freezer compartment.
Place a containerof icecream inthe centerof the
freezercompartment. Check itaftera day, Ifit's too
hard or too soft, adjust the temperature controls.
Turning your household thermostat below
60°i:. at night? You may want to move the Freezer
control one step colder, as from "C" to "D". Cooler
temperatures in the house may cause the compressor
to operate less frequently, thus allowing the freezer
compartment to warm somewhat_
To protect your frozen food supply, leave your
Freezer control at this new, colder setting for the
entire winter or for as long as you keep your
thermostat turned down.
Moving the Freezer control to a colder setting should
have no effect on your fresh food compartment°
However, if freezing occurs, turn the numbered
control one step warmer, as from "S" to "4".
When you stop turning the household thermostat
down at night, turn the refrigerator temperature
controls back to their regular settings.
o Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately.
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag°
o Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mold0
o Store pro-packaged cheese in its own wrapping if
you wish.
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural
moisture and freshness of produce.
o Covering vegetables "with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness°
• As a further aid to freshness, pro-packaged
vegetables can be stored in their original wrapping°
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with
high cream content, will normally require slightly
lower temperatures than more "airy" already-
packaged brands with low cream content.
• It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature.
e The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly
cotder than the front.

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Suggested Storage Times Tips on freezing foods
1. Freeze only 'top-quality foods. Freezing retains
DAYS MONTHS
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
IN IN
Eating quality drops REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 2, Freeze fruits and vegetables quickly after
after time shown AT AT
picking. The sooner you do, the better the frozen
35 ° to 40°F. O°F.
product will be, with less culling and sorting to do.
Fresh Meats
3, Use food wraps designed especially for
Roasts(Beef & Lamb)....... 3 to5 6to 12
Roasts(Pork & Veal) ........ 3 to5 4 tab freezing.
Steaks(Beef) ........... 3 to5 6 to 12
To freeze meat, fish end poultry, wrap well in
Chops(Lamb) ........... 3 to 5 6to 9
3t04 freezer-weight foil (or other heavy-duty wrapping
Chops(Pork) ............. 3 to 5
Ground & Stew Meats . , 1 to 2 3 to4 material) forming it careful!y to the shape of the
Variety Meats .......... 1 to 2 3to4 contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
Sausage(Pork) ........... 1 to 2 1 to2 the package to provide a good, lasting seal.
Processed Meats Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
Bacon ................... 7 I meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
Frankfurters ............... 7
I to2 successfully only once.
Ham (Whole) ............ 7
Ham (Half) ............. 3 to5 I to2 Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen) meats or seafoods
Ham (Slices) ............... 3 I to2
to number of pounds at a time as follows:
Luncheon Meats ........ 3 to5 Freezing Models Lbs. J Models Lbs.
Sausage (Smoked) ......... 7 not recom-

Sausage (Dry & Semi-Dry) , 14to 21 mended° 61961, 61968, 71961, 71968 ..... 16 I 61551, 61558, 71551, 71558. , 22
61271, 61278, 71271, 71278 , 19 60581, 60588, 70581, 70588 ,22
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and For convenience...
Meat Dishes ............ 3 to 4 2to3
Gravy & Meat Broth ....... 1 to 2 2to3 o Store like things together. This saves both time and
Fresh Poultry electricity because you can find foods faster°
Chicken & Turkey (Whole) ,. 1 to 2 12
9 • Place the oldest items up front so they can be used
Chicken (Pieces) ........... 1 to 2
6 up promptlyo
Turkey (Pieces) ............. ! to 2
Duck 8, Goose (Whole) ...... 1 to 2 6 o Use door shelves or bins for most often used items,
Giblets..................... I to 2 3

Cooked Poultry To save money in energy and food costs. _.

Pieces (Covered with Broth) 1 to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) ........ 3 to 4 1 o Cover moist foods with tight lids, plastic film or foil.
Cooked Poultry Dishes ..... 3 to 4 4 to
Fried Chicken .............. 3 to 4 4 o Leaf vegetables and fruits placed in drawers wilt
last longer when stored in closed plastic containers
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
or wrapped in plastic film.
Most fruits and vegetables ................. 8-12 months
Leanfish .................................. 6-8 months o Do not overload your fresh food or freezer
Fatty fish, rolls and breads.
compartment with a lot of warm food at once.
soups,stew,casseroles ................. 2-3 months
Cakes,pies, sandwiches, o Open the doors the fewest times possible to save
leftovers (cooked), electrical energy.
ice cream (originalcarton) ............... I month max,_
o When going out of town for several days, leave
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store as few perishables as possible in the refrigerator°
vary in quality and age; consequently, safe storage tf your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
times in your refrigerator will vary. icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and
shut off water to the refrigerator.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
your !ocal Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.

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Shelves and Storage Drawers
Adjustable Shelves Fruit and Vegetable Drawers
Shelves in the fresh food compartment (and in the
freezer in some models) are adjustable, enabling
you to make efficient shelf arrangements°
To remove a shelf:
Tilt the shelf up at front,
then lift it up and out of
the tracks on the rear
wall of the refrigerator_

To replace a shelf: The Nice 'N Fresh drawer is designed to keep

Select desired shelf
unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural
height° With the shelf moisture content of foods such as:
front raised slightly, [_ Engage ,,i_ J
engage the top lugs in o Artichokes 0 Celery • Lettuce • Radishes
,op lug _'J" 1_
• Asparagus 0 Cherries • Parsley QRhubarb
the tracks at the rear of
the cabinet° Then lower t /
[_] Lower 1o • Beets,topped 0 Corn • Peas,green • Spinach
the front of the shelf ,oo,,o,o ,oco l o Blueberries
• Carrots
* Currants
• Greens, leafy
, Plums • Tomatoes,
ripe
until it locks into position.
As in any refrigerated storage area, it is recommended
Door Shelves that foods with strong odors be stored wrapped--
foods such as:
Shelves on both doors
* Broccoli * Cabbage * Green Onions o Turnips
keep frequently-used
e Brussels oCauliflower 0 Parsnips
items within easy reach.
Sprouts
Dividers can be moved
from side to side to keep The Crisper is designed to provide lower humidity
items such as small jars storage for items such as:
and bottles so they won't
oApples oNectarines oRaspberries aStrawberries
tip, spill or slide.
o Apricots o Oranges o Squash, • Tangerines
o Grapes • Peaches summer
Two-Position Freezer Shelf Mushrooms • Pears

This shelf can be

relocated for extra Handi-Keeper
storage flexibitity_ This sealed drawer is
To relocate the shelf, lift designed for lunch meat,
one side and move it snacks, cheese, bacon
sideways to free the and spreads as well as
ends of the shelf from for temporary storage of
the holes in the walls, fresh meats you do not
Then tilt the shelf and want to freeze. It can be
take it out. To reinstall the shelf, first insert one end removed and taken to the food preparation area.
and then the other into the second set of holes. And the drawer and shelf to which it attaches can be
relocated at any level to suit your food storage needs.

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Ice Service

Automatic Icemaker Move feeler arm to OFF (up) position when:

(on icemaker-equipped models)
o the home water supply is to be off for several hours.
See separate Water Line Installation Requirements
= the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period
induded in both the literature pack and on the back
of timer
of the refrigerator. Feeler Arm in
[cemaker OFF position o going away on vacation. (Also turn off the valve in
If your refrigerator is
the water supply line to the refrigerator.)
operated before water
is connected to the
icemaker, keep the
icemaker feeler arm in
the OFF (up) position,

When the refrigerator

has been connected to
i If ice is not used often, old cubes will become
cloudy and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin
periodically and "wash it in lukewarm water.

if this is your first icemaker, you will hear

occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar. They are
normal ice-making sounds and are not cause for
the water supply and Ice Storage Bin concern.
the water has been
turned on, position the freezer shelf for icemaking. Ice Trays (on models without automatic icemaker)
Top lugs on the multi-position shelf should be in the
To release ice cubes, turn the tray upside down,
6th slots up from the bottom of the track; the 2-position
shelf should be in the hold it over a container, and tw_nds. / /
Feeler Arm in
lower position. Then move For only one or two ice
the ice storage bin into cubes, leave the tray right-
place under the icemaker side up, twist both ends
and move the feeler arm
slightly,
many cubesand as
remove as
you want. %_" '.... '
to the ON (down) position.
p_osition
The ice cube mold will Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only. Do not
automatically fill with water put them in an automatic dishwasher.
after cooling to freezing
temperature, and first cubes normally freeze after Automatic Icemaker Accessory Kit
several hours° (optional at extra cost)
When cubes are solidly frozen, they will be ejected If your refrigerator did not come already equipped
from the mold into the ice storage bin by means of with an automatic icemaker, you may add one--
a sweeper arm° tcemaking will continue until the contact your Sears store or Sears Service Center.
feeler arm senses that there are enough cubes in
the bin and halts the operation temporarily. Be sure Water Filter Accessory
nothing interferes with the swing of the feeler arm. (optional at extra cost)
For maximum ice storage, level the stored cubes Your ice cubes can only be as fresh-tasting as the
with your hand occasionally. water that produces them. That's why it's a good
idea to purify the water with a water filter.
Once your icemaker is in operation, throw away
the first few batches of ice cubes. This wilt flush The water filter is an optional part at extra cost and
away any impurities in the water line. Do the same thing is available from your Sears Service Center. Order
after vacations or long periods when ice isn't used° Filter No. 978488 and it may be installed in minutes
when attached to the inlet water tube connection.
CAUTION: Under certain rare circumstances, ice
cubes may be discolored, usually appearing with Water Supply Accessory Kit
a greembluish hue_ This unusual discoloration is (optional at extra cost)
apparently due to a combination of factors such as
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
certain characteristics of local waters, household
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
plumbing and the accumulation of copper salts in an
icemaker to your cold water line is also available
inactive water supply line which feeds the icemaker_
from your Sears store or Sears Service Center.
Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes
may be injurious to health_ If your ice cubes are
discolored, discard them and contact your Sears
Service Center_
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Features

8 9
Energy-Saving Tips
o Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly
hot, humid weather.
o Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position
unless moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid
weather.
o Be sure the doors are closed tightly. Before leaving
the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally.
o Store only those foods requiring refrigeration
your refrigerator.
o Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before
putting them in the refrigerator.
o Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup
inside the refrigerator°
o If you turn the controls to the coldest position for
quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back
to regular settings.
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator, Overcrowding
can require extra electrical energy to keep
everything cool
Care and Cleaning
Outside
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don't wax handles or trim_
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dishwashing detergent_ Dry and polish
with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator
with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. They
may leave a residue that can harm the paint° Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach because these products
can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The outside of the
refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-
free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax
when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice
a year.
Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when
cleaning around switches, lights or controts_
in
Use warm water and baking soda solution--about
a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water,. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry°
Other parts of the refrigerator--including door
gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic
parts--can be cleaned the same way° Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners,
in
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator
away from the wall_ All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and ,
those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator
straight out and return it to position by pushing it
straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator_
Condenser
The condenser is located behind the base grille.
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser cleam Turn temperature control to OFF.
Remove the base grille
(see page 3)° Sweep
away or vacuum dust
that is readily accessible
on condenser coils, then
turn the control back on.
For best results, use a
brush specially designed
for this purpose. It is available at your Sears store or
service center. This easy cleaning operation should
be done at least once a year.
Storage Drawers
Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment
will stop before coming all the way out of the
refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling
onto the floor° The drawers can be removed easily by
grasping the sides and lifting up slightly while
pulling past the "stop" location°
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To remove the drawers and their cover when the Drawers with plastic
fresh food compartment door cannot be opened cover
fully, follow the procedure that applies to your To remove drawers, lift
model:
front up slightly and pull
drawer straight out.
To remove cover, support
it with one hand, tilt it
and take it out.

Light Bulb Replacement

1. Remove the drawer farthest from the door. Unplug refrigerator before replacing a light
2. Slide the other drawer toward the middle and bulb.
remove it. Fresh food compartment. An easily-accessible
appliance bulb is located at the top of the fresh food
compartment at front, center. Replace with same-
size, same-type bulb.

Freezer compartment. On some models, a

appliance bulb is located at the top right, rear of the
freezer compartment, behind a snap-out light shield.
/ Replace with same-size, same-type bulb.

3. Reach in, push the front

\ When you go on vacation
of the glass cover up and,
at the same time, pull it For extended vacations or absences, shut off ,
forward as far as it will
power to the refrigerator, turn the control to the OFF
come.
position and clean the interior with a baking soda
4. Upend the cover, tilt it solution of one tablespoon of baking soda to one
and take it out_ quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an
5. Remove the drawer open box of baking soda in the refrigerator. Leave
the doors open.
slide.
6. Remove the drawer For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
frame. Lift the frame off and leave controls at their regular settings. However,
if room temperature is expected to drop below 55°F.,
the supports at each side,
follow the same instructions as for extended vacations.
pull it forward, upend it,
tilt it and take it out. If your refrigerator has an icemaker, move the
icemaker feeler arm to the OFF (up) position and be
To replace:
sure to shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
1. Lower the frame until it
rests on the supports at
each side. When you move
2. Put the drawer slide
back on the frame° The sloped end must be at the front° Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet,
remove all food, and clean and dry the interior.
3. Slide one side of the drawer onto the drawer slide.
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers
4. Move the slide and the drawer all the way to the
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
hinge side and lift drawer until the other side of the
drawer rests on the frame. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during actual moving and in the van° It must be
5. Slide the other drawer into place. secured in the van to prevent movement. Protect
6. Replace the glass cover, pushing its rear edge outside of refrigerator with a blanket.
firmly into the rear frame channel and gently
lowering the front into place.

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Before You Call for Service

Savetime andmoney.Checkthis list of causesofminoroperating Foodsdry out

problemsyoucancorrectyourself. oFoods
notcovered,wrappedor sealedproperly.
Refrigeratordoesnot operate Freshfoodor freezercompartment temperaturetoo warm
* Maybe in defrostcyclewhenmotordoesnotoperateforabout35 * Temperature
controlnotset coldenough.Refertopage4.
minutes
oWarmweather-frequent door openings.
oTemperature controlin OFFposition.
• Doorleft openforlongtime,
off interiorlightis noton,refrigeratormaynotbepluggedinat wall
outlet. , Packagemaybeholdingdoor openor blockingair ductin freezer
compartment,
* If plugissecure
andrefrigeratorfoilsto.operate,
pluglampor small
applianceintosameoutlet todetermineitthereistrippedcircuit Frostor icecrystalson frozen food
breakeror burnedout fuse, * Doormayhavebeenleft ajaror packageholdingdooropen_
Motoroperatesfor long periods oToofrequentor toolongdooropenings.
o Modernrefrigeratorswithmorestoragespaceanda largerfreezer u Frostwithin packageisnormal
comportmentrequiremoreoperatingtime Slowicecubefreezing
* Normalwhenrefrigeratorisfirstdeliveredtoyourhome--usually * Doormayhavebeenleft aiaro
requires24hoursto completelycooldown.
oTurntemperatureoffreezercampartmentcolder
, Largeamounlsof foodplacedinrefrigeratorto becooledor frozen-
Ice cubeshaveodor/taste
oHotweather-frequent dooropenings..
oOldcubesneedto bediscorded. Emptyicebin every30days.
o DoorJeffopen,
• Icestorage
binneedstobewashed,
, Temperaturecontrolsare settoocold.Refertopage4.
oUnsealedpackagesin refrigeratorand/orfreezercompartmentsmay
t Condenser
needscleaning.Refertopage10. betransmitting
odor/tastetoicecubes.
o CheckENERGY.SAVINGTIPSon paget0.
ointeriorofrefrigeratorneedscleaning.Referto page10.
Motorstarts& stopsfrequently Automaticicemakerdoesnot work
* Temperature
controlstartsandstopsmotorto maintaineven
• lcemaker
feelerarminOFF(up)position.
temperatures,Thisisnormal.
oWatersupplyturnedoffor notconnected.
Vibration or rattling
• Freezercompartmenttoo warm,
If refrigeratorvibrates,morethanlikely itis notrestingsolidly
onthe
• Cubestoosmall-water shutoffvalveconnectingrefrigeratortohome
floor.Thefrontroller screws need adjusting,or floorisweak or uneven.
waterlinemaybe clogged,
Referto page3.
oSometimescubesfusetothesideof the icemoldandhold thefeeler
oif dishesvibrateon shelves,try movingthem,Slightvibrationis
normal. armin theOFF(up)position.Remove this iceto restarttheicemaker.
• Piledupcubesinstoragebinmaycauseicemakertoshutoff
Operatingsounds prematurely_
Withicema],_er
tee]orarminOFF(up)position,
level
Thehighspeedcompressormotorrequiredto maintainnearzero cubesinbinby hand_
temperaturesin thelargefreezercompartmentmayproducehigher o Whenreachingfor cubesbyhand,youmay havepushedthefeeler
soundleveJs
thanyourold refrigerator. arminto theOFF(up)positionbymistake.
oNormalfan air flow--onefanblowscoldairthroughthe refrigerator
Moistureformsonoutsldeof refrigerator
andfreezercompartments-anotherfancoolsthecompressormotor_
, TheseNORMAL soundswillalsobe heardfrom timeto time: * Not unusual
duringperiodsof highhumidity.
-Defrosttimer switch
clicksat defrost. , MovePowerMiserSwitchtotheright(seepage4)_

-Defrostwaterdripping, Moisturecollectsinside

-Temperature controlclicksONor OFF. ' Toofrequentortoolongdooropenings_

-Refrigerantboiling orgurgling_ , Inhumidweather,air carriesmoistureintorefrigeratorwhendoors
are opened.
-Crackingor poppingofcoolingcoilscausedby expansionand
contractionduringdefrost
andrefrigerationfollowing
defrost. Refrigeratorhasodor
-Icecubesdroppingintothebinandwaterrunninginpipesas o Foodwithstrongodorsshouldbetightlycovered_
icemakerrefills, oCheckforspoiled food_
Hotatr from bottomof refrigerator oInteriorneedscleaning_
Referto page10.
, Normalairflowcoolingmotor Inthe refrigerationprocess,it is , Keepopenboxofbakingsodainrefrigerator;replaceeverythree
normalthatheatbe expelledin theareaundertherefrigerator,Some months,
floorcoveringswill discolorat thesenormalandsafeoperating
Interior light doesnot work
temperatures_Yourfloorcoveringsuppliershouldbe consultedif
youobjecttothis discoloration. • Nopowerat outlet.
o Lightbulb needsreplacing_
Seepage11.

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Reversing Door Swing

Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door (d) Remove tape, tilt door away from cabinet and lift
opening can be changed to suit your particular it to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the
needs,, These instructions tell you how to change the center hinge bracket_
hinges from the right side to the left side,, If you ever
(e) Set door outside up on a non-scratching surface.
want to change the hinges back to the right side,
follow these same instructions--merely reverse all Step 3nRemoving the fresh food door
references to left and right.
(a) Tape door shut with
o Read these instructions all the way through before masking tape Plastic washer.-_@
you start,. I
!
(b) Remove the hinge pin
o Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint. with a 3/8" socket and
pin _'_
ratchet,
o Set screws down by their related parts to avoid I
using them in the wrong places° (c) Remove tape and tilt
o Provide a non-scratching work surface for the the door away from the
cabinet° Remove and
doors.
save the washer on the
l
o Caution: Do not let either door drop to the floor. hinge pinY, bracket
To do so could damage the door stop.
(d) Lift the door straight
up to free its bottom
Tools required socket from the pin in
o T20 Torxdriver o 3/8" socket and ratchet the bottom hinge bracket.
(a 6-point socket is recommended)
o Masking tape
o Phillips screwdriver Transferring the bottom hinge
o Putty knife or thin-bladed screwdriver (end of (a) Remove the base
too! should be covered with tape to help prevent grille (see page 3). washer
scratching paint)° Grasp it at the bottom
and pull it straight out.
Removing the doors _. Plasti
(b) Using a T20 Torxdriver,
Step 1--General remove the hinge (and
shim glued to it) and %
(a) Unplug refrigerator from its electrical outlet,.
plastic washer from the
(b) Empty all door shelves, including handi-bin and bottom right side of the Bottom right
butter bin° cabinet_

Step 2--Removing the freezer door

(c) Reinstall the hinge
(a) Tape door shut with _, Hinge (and shim glued to it)
masking taper and plastic washer to the
bottom left side of the
(b) With Phillips screw-
cabinet,
driver, remove hinge
cover. With T20 Torxdriver,
remove 2 Torx screws
that hold the top hinge
to the cabinet,

(c) Lift hinge (and shim

glued to it) straight up to
free the hinge pin from
the socket in the top of
the door,,

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Reversing Door Swing (continued)

Transferring the center hinge bracket Transferring door handles

Freezer door

Handle I_
Center right

I
(a) Remove the hinge bracket (and shim glued to it)
from the center right side of the cabinet by removing
the three outermost Torx screws,
(a) Remove screw holding handle to top of door°
(b) Remove the three outermost Torx screws from the
center left side of the cabinet and screw them into the (b) Remove three screws holding handle to bottom of
door_
holes at the right side uncovered in Step (a) above,
(c) Transfer screw from handle hole in top right of
door to opposite side.

f (d) Transfer plug button in top left of door to

ff opposite side.
f
J
(e) In reverse order, reassemble handle to right side
of door using screws removed in Steps (a) and (b),,
Fresh food door

Center left

(€) Place the center hinge bracket over the holes at

the center left side of the cabinet, insert the screws
you removed from the opposite side, and tighten them_
nl
8
Long Handle Short Handle
Transferring the top hinge
interchange hinge and screws at top right with (a) Transfer two screws in bottom left of door to
screws at top left of the cabinet_ Do not tighten opposite side. (Wait until handle is moved before
the screws on the hinge side at this time., reinstalling front screw°)

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 P] button Rehanging the fresh food door
(a) Lower the bottom
socket of the fresh food
door onto the pin on the
bottom hinge. Be sure
the washer is in place on
the pin,
(b) Tilt the door towards
the cabinet and gently
push the door under the
center hinge bracket and
align with the hole in the
center hinge bracket,,
Plastic washer
(c) Reinstall the hinge
pin with a 3/8" socket
e_
Plug button_
and ratchet so it extends
through the hole in the
center hinge bracket and
into the socket on top of
the fresh food door,
_Handle plug

(b) Remove two screws holding handle to top of door.

(c) Remove handle plug, using putty knife, and
remove screw underneath,,

(d) Remove handle°

(e) Transfer two screws from handle holes in top

right of door to opposite side,.

(f) Transfer plug button in top left of door to opposite

side.
Rehanging the freezer door
(g) Transfer plug button on right front of door to
handle hole vacated by removal of screw under
handle plug_ Center
hinge pin
(h) Reassemble handle to right side of door. Use
front screw removed in Step (a) to attach handle to
bottom of door°

Transferring doorstops

Door stop Plastic w_

(a) Lower the bottom socket of the freezer door onto

the center hinge pin. Be sure the washer is in place.
Left side Right side (b) Tilt the door towards the cabinet, lifting the top
hinge so the pin fits into the socket on top of the door.
(a) Remove metal doorstop on bottom right of (c) Tighten the top hinge screws after supporting the
each door.
door on the handle side and aligning so the gap
between the doors is even all across the front_
(b) Replace door stops on left side after handles
have been moved., (d) Replace the hinge cover.

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 FULL ONE YEAR
WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the 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.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY

ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and
maintained according to owner's instructions attached to or furnished with the product,
Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing and
compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which
are used for storage of hod for private household purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warrantyapplies only while this product is in use in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COo, Depto 731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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Your Kenmore has added value when you consider
that Sears has nationwide service units staffed by
Sears-trainedtechnicians .... professional technicians
specifically trained to service SEARS appliances,
having the parts, tools and equipment to insure that
we meet our pledge to you._ _'MCeService What We Sell'..'
ADD TO THE "VALUEOF YOUR KENMORE,
BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, built and
tested for years of dependable use. Yet any modern
appliance may need service from time to time. The
Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance
agreement give protection from unexpected repair
bills° Contact your salesperson or nearest service
center br details°

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