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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 2 ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR SAFETY .............................................................. 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. Unpacking .................................................................................... Location Requirements ................................................................
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All willsymbol. follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or Thissafety is themessages safety alert "WARNING.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Removing packaging materials • Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue.
ElectricalShockHazard Pluginto a grounded3 prongoutlet. Donot removegroundprong. Donot usean adapter. Donot usean extensioncord. Failureto follow theseinstructionscan resultin death,fire,or electricalshock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: Recommended grounding method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded electrical supply is required.
TOOLS NEEDED: ¼ in. hex-head socket wrench, 5/16in. hex-head socket wrench and a flat-blade screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFR Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors. NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your home. Measure the doorway to see if you need to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors.
Handle Removal (optional) 6. Disconnect wiring: Style I Style 1 1o Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1). • Disconnect wiring plug. • Remove green ground wire screw to disconnect wires. ground NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim.
4. Alignandreplace thetoplefthingeasshown(seeGraphic 4). Tighten screws. Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers -- one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below: 1. Move the refrigerator into its final position. 2. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side (see Graphic 8). 3.
4. 5. Determine the length of copper tubing you need. Measure from the connection on the lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft. (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use 1/4in. (6.35 ram) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square. Using a grounded drill, drill a 1/4in. hole in the cold water pipe you have selected. _d_ _¢o_,_ _ P_2_"2_ Please read before using the water system.
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, wails, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them. • If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.
• Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. _t22:_J_::_ ;[;_Y_¢_O_ ................... _' [,_ ,;_[_ _. '_. _ ._ NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any faster. • The preset settings should be correct for normal household usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
To dispense ice: 1. Press button for the desired type of ice. 2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass. The dispenser light The dispenser area has a light. It can be turned on manually by pressing the ON button at the right-hand side of the control panel. The red indicator above the ON button will appear. On some models: Whenever you use the dispenser the lever will automatically turn the light on.
5. Non-indicator water filter (on some models) If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge every 6 to 9 months depending upon your usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before 6 months have passed, replace the water filter cartridge more often. Changing a base grille water filter cartridge The base grille water filter is located below the freezer compartment door.
To increase • ice production rate: Normal Ice Production: In normal ice production mode, the ice maker should produce approximately 7 to 9 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If ice is not being made fast enough, turn the Freezer Control toward a higher (colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24 hours between each increase.
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES Your model may have some or all of these features. Features that can be purchased separately as product accessories are labeled with the word "Accessory." Not all accessories will fit all models. If you are interested in purchasing one of the accessories, please call the toll-free number on the cover or in the "Accessories" section. Important information and covers: The dell drawer stores raisins, nuts, spreads, and other small items at normal refrigerator temperatures.
Humidity control location: Humidity Control is located on the crisper drawer, _,/ -u% Itlmldlll I**o=o.o= GoM_I _w The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to prevent "spot" freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage temperatures of 28 °- 32°F (-2 °- 0°C). IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before storing.
The freezer basket or bin can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. To remove and replace the bins: 1. Remove the bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out. To remove and replace the freezer basket or bin: 1. Remove basket or bin by sliding it out to the stop. 2. Lift the front of the basket or bin and slide it out the rest of the way. 2. 3. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support and pushing it down until it stops.
4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
Lower Freezer Light Behind Top Freezer Basket (on some models) • • Depending on your model, remove the top freezer basket or top freezer basket shelf. Remove light shield by removing the Phillips screw on the top of the shield. Carefully, rotate the shield until the left tab can be gently pulled from the freezer wall. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: • Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.
1ROUBLESHOOTING The refrigerator • seems to make too much noise The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator. See the "Normal Sounds" section. Try the solutions suggested hera first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. The ice maker Your refrigerator • Is the power supply cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Has a household fuse or circuit breaker tripped? the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals. Is there a water filter installed on the refrigerator?. Gray or dark discoloration in ice indicates that the water filtration system needs additional flushing. Run additional water through the water dispenser to flush the water filtration system more thoroughly (at least 2 to 3 gal. [8 to 12 L] or 6 to 7 minutes initially). Discard discolored ice.
Temperature Are the air vents blocked in either compartment? This prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator. Remove any objects from in front of the air vents. See the "Ensuring Proper Air Circulation" section for the location of air vents. Are the door(s) opened often? The refrigerator will warm when this occurs. Keep the refrigerator cool by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. WATER FILTER CERTIFICATIONS Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come.
PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC240V/NLC240V Capacity 240 Gallons (908 Liters) I Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine, Taste and Odor, Particulate Class I*; and against ANSI/NSP Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Mercury, Atrazine, Benzene, Toxaphene, p-dichlorobenzene, 2, 4-D, Cysts, Turb d ty and Asbestos.
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