Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien English / Espaiol / Fran_ais Mode Ls/Mode Ios/M od_ Jes_795.5137 _ Kenmore Eliteo q °d d P/N MFL63729601 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffrnan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmor_com www.sears.com Sears Canada inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada www.sea rs.
Warranty 3 Refrigerator Shelves Protection Agreements 4 Freezer Shelf important Safety instructions 5 Grounding Requirements 6 Installation 7 - 14 Refrigerator 22 - 23 23 Filter 24 =25 Water Filter 24 Performance Data Sheet 25 Unpacking Your Refrigerator 7 installation 7 General Cleaning Tips 26 Base Grille installation 7 Outside 26 Leveling The Refrigerator Door 8 Inside Walls 26 Handle Removal 8 Door Liners And Gaskets 26 9- 10 Plastic Parts 26 Door Alignment 11
SIDE=BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR TM Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable 3art of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
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. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product.
Thisguidecontainsmanyimportant safetymessages. Alwaysreadandobey. Thisis thesafetyalertsymbol.It alertsyoutosafetymessages thatinformyouofhazardsthatcankillor hurtyouor others,or causedamagetotheproduct.Allsafetymessages willbeprecededbythesafetyalert symbolandthehazardsignalwordDANGER, WARNING, orCAUTION. Thesewordsmean: DANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous..
INSTALLATION Excessive WeightHazard Usetwoor morepeopletomoveandinstallthe refrigerator. Failuretodosocanresultinbackorotherinjury. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning type labels, the model and serial number label, or the Technical Data sheet located under the front part of the refrigerator, behind the base grille. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb.
LEVELING THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR HANDLE Place level on top of the refrigerator as shown below. REMOVAL You may have to remove the door handles to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening, See instructions below, NOTE: To avoid damaging door surfaces when moving the refrigerator through narrow openings, it is ALWAYS recommended to remove the doors as instructed in the next two pages. • Loosen the set screws with a %2"(2.38 mm) Allen wrench and remove the handle.
Removingthe left (freezer)doorwith waterline connection. ElectricShockHazard • Disconnect electricalsupplytotherefrigerator beforeinstalling. Failuretodoso couldresultin deathor seriousinjury. • Donotputhands,feetor otherobjectsintothe airvents,basegrille,or bottomoftherefrigerator. Youmaybeinjuredor receiveanelectricalshock. • Becarefulwhenyouworkwiththehinge,base grille,andstopper.Youmaybeinjured. • Pull up the water feed tube while pressing area (Figure 1) as shown in the figure below.
Reinstallingthe right (refrigerator)door 5. Reconnect the water tubes by inserting the tubes into the connectors. (2) Coltet Type 1 Type 2 j 1. Place the door onto the lower hinge pin. 2. Fit top hinge (4) over hinge lever latch (5) into place. Rotate lever (3) counterclockwise to secure hinge. NOTE: Regardless of hinge lever type, reinstallation process is the same. 3. Hook tab on switch side of corner under edge of wire opening in cabinet top. Position cover (2) into place.
DOOR ALIGNMENT Type 2 Adjusting tools: %6" (8 mm) wrench and 3A" (19 ram) wrench Remove the base grille before adjusting the doors. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference. Two methods of door alignment are available based on the amount of adjustment needed and installation requirements.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE WHAT YOU WILL NEED - NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Icemaker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product. BEFORE diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS 5. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line, Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell, 1. SHUTOFF NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing, THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY Washer Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line, 2. CHOOSE Pipe Clamp THE VALVE LOCATION End Clamp Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible.
= FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Back of refrigerator Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear. W' (6.35 mm) Tubing Tubing Shut the water off at the water t_ _jA..... water has been flushed through valve after about one quart of the tubing• (_ _J c__ 9. CONNECT THE TUBING REFRIGERATOR 1/4"(6,35 mm) Compression Nut TO THE Ferrule (Sleeve) NOTES: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
........ ............ I i • O • •0 / / Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Note: This guide covers several different models.The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below, The locations of the features shown below may not match your model, Refrigerator Light (LED) Automatic Icemaker The ice is produced in the icemaker and sent to the dispenser.
ENSURING PROPER AiR CiRCULATiON PRIOR TO USE In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. 1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off dust accumulated during shipping. 2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment. 3. Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it.
CHANGE FILTER ICE & WATER FILTER RESET You can select water or ice. HOLD 3 SEC There is an indicator light for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser that will blink to indicate it is time to change the water filter. The water filter usually needs to be replaced once every six months. After replacing the filter, press and hold the Filter Reset button _ANoE_._,_ for 3 seconds to turn off the filter status light.
ADJUSTING CONTROL ICEIVlAKER OPERATION SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before making final adjustments. It is best to wait 24 hours before doing this. The initial settings mentioned in CONTROL PANEL FEATURES section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections). The colder the setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE STORING Butter or margarine Cheese Milk Eggs Fruit Leafy vegetables Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If it does, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food. How to Store Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.
WARNING WATER AND iCE DISPENSER Do not put your hands into the water and ice dispenser opening. Doing so may cause an injury to your hand. Your refrigerator has a mechanism that can dispense cool water and ice cubes without opening the door. • The dispenser tray can easily be removed by pressing down and lifting it out. ,, First push the tray in the area labeled 'PUSH', then place your finger in the center hole and lift up to remove the tray.
iCE STORAGE CRISPER BIN The ice bin stores the ice cubes made by the icemaker. If you need to remove the ice storage bin, do so as follows: AND CRISPER COVER The crisper allows for better conservation of fruits and vegetables. NOTE: Use both hands to remove the ice bin to avoid dropping it. • To remove the crisper compartment cover, pull out the crisper compartment a bit to the front (b, lift the front part of the cover as shown in ®, and take it out @.
Youcancontroltheamountof humidityinthemoisturesealedcrispers.Adjustthecontrolto anysetting between"VEGETABLES" and"FRUIT". • "VEGETABLES": • "FRUIT': 2. Carefully lift the shelf up fully ®. Keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. @ Lets moist air out of crisper for best storage of fruits or vegetables with skins, 3. Tilt the shelf @ and pull forward to remove it @.
FREEZER SHELF To assemble or disassemble the freezer shelf, follow the next steps: 1. Pull the shelf towards the front @. The shelf hook will contact the support on the guide. Lift the shelf so the hook clears the guide support (view detail). 2.Tilt the shelf (as shown in figure) ®, and then pull it toward ,ou @.
WATER FILTER Grasping filter by its handle, twist it about 1/4turn until it clicks into place. The filter is not correctly installed if you can wiggle it from side to side. You will hear a snap when it locks securely into place. When the Filter Reset icon turns on, you have to change the water filter. Press the Filter Reset button _ for 3 seconds to turn the icon off. .oL_3_c Before removing or installing water filter: IMPORTANT: Turn off household water supply. Removing the water filter.
Filter Performance Data Sheet Model Number 5231JA2006E Use with replacement cartridge 5231JA2006E This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system, as specified in NSF/ANSl 42.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergent, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly. PLASTIC ExplosionHazard Usenon-flammable cleaner. Failuretodosocanresultin death,explosion, or fire. CLEANING and panels) Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleaners, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO OFF (O) If you choose to leave the refrigerator running while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. Empty the ice bin. 3. Turn OFF the Icemaker.
UNDERSTANDING HEAR SOUNDS YOU MAY , The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when cycling on and off. Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one did not make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal.
COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time. Even though this refrigerator may run more than your older one, it will still use less energy. The room temperature The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. This model is still more energy efficient than previous models.
THE DOORS ARE DiFFiCULT TO OPEN Check if... Then... The gaskets are dirty or sticky, Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened. When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily.
FROST OR iCE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD Check if... Then... The door is not closing properly See Doors Will Not Close Completely The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the freezer resulting in frost. FROZEN FOOD Check if... IN REFRIGERATOR refer to page 28. COMPARTMENT Then... The temperature control in the refrigerator compartment is set too cold. Press the Refrigerator Temp button to set the refrigerator compartment to a warmer temperature.
NOT DiSPENSiNG iCE Check if... Then... All the doors are not closed completely. Ice will not dispense if any of the refrigerator doors are left open. Check if something is holding the door open, The dispenser display is locked. Press and hold the Door Alarm button for 3 seconds to unlock the control panel and dispenser, Ice is not selected on the dispenser. The dispenser can be set for ice or water. Make certain that the control panel is set for the proper operation.
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