Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien English / Espa_ol / Fran_ais ModeJs/ModeJos/Mod_Jes: 795.5107% 795.5108 _ Kenmore Eli?co @ P sse P/N MFL63729001 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kemoracorn www.sears.com Sears Canada inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada www.sears.
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 willbepreceded bythesafetyalert symbolandthehazardsignalwordDANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Thesewordsmean: DANGER You wil___/i be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions. WAR, 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 Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 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.
Removing the left (freezer) door with water line connection. ElectricShockHazard • Disconnect electricalsupplytotherefrigerator beforeinstalling. Failuretodosocouldresultin 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 Type1 5.Reconnect thewatertubesbyinsertingthetubesinto theconnectors. Type2 1.Placethedoorontothelowerhingepin. 2. Fittophinge(4)overhingeleverlatch(5)into place.Rotatelever(3)counterclockwise tosecure hinge. NOTE:Regardless ofhingelevertype,reinstallation processis thesame. 3.Hooktabonswitchsideofcornerunderedgeofwire openingin cabinettop.Positioncover(2)intoplace. Insertandtightencoverscrew(1). Reinstallingthe left(freezer)door S' (1)\ (4). 1.
DOOR ALIGNMENT Type 2 Adjusting tools: %6" (8 mm) wrench and wrench 3/4"(19 ram) 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 • Copper Tubing, 1/4"(6.35 mm) outer 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. YOU BEGIN /// /// To determine how much tubing you need, measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS 5. TIGHTEN Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line. THE PIPE CLAMP Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell. NOTE: Do not overtighten 1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY or you may crush the tubing. Turn on the nearest faucet to relieve the pressure on the line. 2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION Pipe Ctamp _ L Clamp Screw!_ _ _ IWnlethErnd 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. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart of water has been flushed through the tubing. 9. CONNECT THE TUBING REFRIGERATOR W' (6.35 mm) Tubing Tubing _ _'_ ),4 1/4" (6,35 mm) Compression Nut TO THE Ferrule NOTES: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
/ d 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) @ Dairy Corner 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.
DisplayOff Mode iCE & WATER (identify your icon type) • When the refrigerator is in the Display Off Mode, the display will remain off until a door is opened or a button is pressed. Once on, the display will remain on for 20 seconds. • To deactivate the Display Off Mode, press and hold the Freezer Temp and Ultra Ice buttons for 5 seconds until the tone sounds. Repeat this procedure to reactivate the Display Off Mode. Type Type 2 You can select water or ice.
DOOR _ CONTROL CONTROL LOCK HOLD 3 SEC Type 1 HOLD ADJUSTING ALARM 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).
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 t o Store I_ 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 BiN CRISPER 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 @, lift the front part of the cover as shown in ®, and take it out @.
REFRIGERATOR Youcancontroltheamountof humidityinthemoisturesealedcrispers.Adjustthecontrolto anysetting between"VEGETABLES" and"FRUIT". • "VEGETABLES": • "FRUIT": COVER The refrigerator compartment shelf is adjustable so that you can place it at a height according to the space requirement of foods. 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.
• Fixed shelf Lightly lift up the front part of shelf @, pull the shelf towards you @, then take it out while lifting the rear part of shelf @. • Fixed shelf 1. Firmly pull the right rear of the shelf up @ to clear the rear shelf support (view detail). @ FREEZER SHELF To assemble or disassemble the freezer shelf, follow the next steps: 2. Firmly pull the right front part of the shelf up ® to clear the front shelf support. J 1. Pull the shelf towards the front d).
WATERFILTER 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. WhentheFilterReseticonturnson,youhavetochange thewaterfilter.Pressthe FilterResetbutton:,A_, _ _.......... for3 secondstoturntheiconoff. Type Before removing 1 Type 2 or installing water filter: iMPORTANT: Turn off household water supply. Removing the water filter.
Filter Performance Data Sheet Nlodel 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. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
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. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are.
COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Then... Check if... 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 is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time.
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL Check if... Then... Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged or water pressure may be too low. Call a plumber to check the valve and water supply. Smaller cube size is selected, Select larger cube size using the Ice Cube Size selector button. THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Then... Check if... The gaskets are dirty or sticky, Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch.
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 29. 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, 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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