TABLE OF CONTENTS English Version Spanish Version French Version Warranty Protection Agreements Safety Instructions Grounding Requirements Parts And Features Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation Removing And Replacing Your Refrigerator Handles And Doors Leveling And Door Alignment Base Cover Using Your Refrigerator Setting The Controls Ensuring Proper Air Circulation In-Door Ice Bank Adjusting Control Settings Food Storage Guide Storing Frozen Food » Refrigerator Section Water
WARRANTY > BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY Ela ~ Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® 10 arrange for free repair. if the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable opera-son. 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.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. it alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kilt or hurt you or others, or cause damage lo the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
DANG Lurked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right fo help prevent accidents (Child entrapment and suffocation). CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used Cf Cs (chlorofluorocarbons). Cf Cs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. 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 (p. 25) © Filter (Inside) (p. 24) [C] Modular Door Bins (p. 21} ® Fixed door bin @ Fixed door bin @ Refrigerator Shelves {p. 20) © Ice Room (p.
A WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install 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 Tech Sheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb.
NOTE: it is ALWAYS recommended to remove the refrigerator doors when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If necessary, follow the directions below to remove the door handles, HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle «Loosen the set screws with a 3/32° {2.5mm} Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need fo be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench, 2.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle * Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fasteners and tighten the set screws with a 3/32" (2.5mm) Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench. Mounting Fasteners .
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS To remove the left refrigerator door: Before attempting to remove the left door. locate the water connection at the back of the refrigerator. Pull the water tubing that comes out of the refrigerator by pushing in on the release ring while pulling on the water line as shown in the illustration below. A CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins from the doors. 1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1). 2.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door » Left Door » Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 1. Lower the door anti middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Rotate lever (8) clockwise to secure hinge. 2. Fit top hinge (5) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. i 3. install the grounding screw (8) and connect the three Rotate lever (4) counterclockwise to secure hinge. i wire harnesses (4). 3. Connect wire ha messes (3).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE « With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it FREEZER DRAWER up to separate it from the rails. IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. 1. Removing Freezer Drawer « Pull the drawer open to full extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. A CAUTION: When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. FREEZER DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need iwa people to perform the following instructions. Right Rail Cover Left All Cover 2. Installing Freezer Drawer + Hold the center bar with both hands and pull if out until both rails are fully extended.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs —one on the right and one on the left. Adjust legs to alter tilt from front to-back or side-to-side. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors io close easier. adjust the refrigerators tilt using the instructions below: 1. Plug the refrigerator’s power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position. Remove the base cover. To remove the base cover 1. Open the Freezer Drawer.
SETTING THE CONTROLS Temperature «+ Your refrigerator has a control pad on the dispenser that lets you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments. Initially set the refrigerator control at 37°F (3°C) and the freezer control at 0°F Leave it at these settings for 24 hours {one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR IN-DOOR ICE BANK 4A CAUTION « Keep hands and tools out of the ice bank door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself, The ice maker will stop producing ice when the ice bank is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bank into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the ice maker can keep producing ice. Shake the ice bank occasionally to level the ice in it.
El ADJUSTING CONTROL 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 SETTING THE CONTROLS section should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance {refrigerator and freezer sections).
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR STORING FROZEN FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. 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.
OUR REFRIGERATOR El REFRIGERATOR SHELVES A CAUTION: Make sure that shelves are level from one side io the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet falling or spilling food. your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER The crisper provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The crisper include: A crisper drawer humidity control switch. You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control 10 any setting between is, and (gE SEH) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. « den lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits.
OUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZER SECTION EXTRA ICE BIN TILTING DOOR 1. To remove the ice bin from the upper drawer, pull out the drawer as far as possible. The tilting door provides easy access for stored foods. 2. Gently lit and pull aut the ice bin. How to use ! 3. To install. pull out the drawer as much as possible and set Tilt the door down and pull it out. the ice bin in its correct position, then push in the drawer.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DURABLE 1. To remove the Durable. push it back to the end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durable and pull straight out. PULLOUT DRAWER To separate the drawer, push the front left and right hooks in (I) direction to pull up and remove, Then gently lift the gear part of rear left and right side of 2. To install, insert the Durable in rail assembly. the drawer and pull it out in (3) direction.
El OUR REFRIGERATOR FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Replace the water fitter when the refrigerator control pad Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water remove protective cover from the o-rings. dispenser or ice maker performance decreases noticeably. With cartridge knob in the vertical position. push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
A WARNING Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately. GENERAL CLEANING TIPS « Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. « Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crisper, ete. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal instructions.
ARE AND CLEANING To change freezer Compartment Lamp NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. 2. Remove screw with direr. 3. Grasp the cover Lamp, pull the cover downward. «When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the controls. (Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer Control. depending on the model) to the desired setting. POWER INTERRUPTIONS 1.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAN AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER Ice is made in the automatic ice maker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic ice maker can make 6 ice cubes at a ime, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance. including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings. freezer load, and other operating conditions. « It takes about 12 to 24 hows for a newly installed refrigerator fo make ice. « peacemaking stops when the ice storage bin is full.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER A CAUTIONS «The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. « Throw away the first few batches of ice {about 20 pieces) and purge for 2 minutes that are dispensed after refrigerator installation. «This is also necessary if the refrigerator has not been used for a long time. + Never store beverage cans or other foods in the ice bank for the purpose of rapid cooling. Doing so may damage the ice maker or the containers may burst.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE BEFORE YOU BEGIN This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
[el ie eR EARN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Paige Clamp a Saddle-Type Shutoff Valve Vertical Cold Water Pipe NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts. Consult with your licensed plumber. 5.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE 10. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE REFRIGERATOR SHUTOFF VALVE NOTE: Tighten any connections that leak. + Before making the connection to the refrigerator. be Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 2. Place the compression nut and ferrule {sleeve} onto the end of the tubing as shown. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GOOD UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new fo 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. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them. = = = REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE Check if...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. The room temperature is hotter than normal The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your moor 10 run about the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The ice maker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of Ice to avoid discolored or off flavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long Throw away old ice and make new supply. The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment Re wrap foods since odors may migrate fo the ice if food is not wrapped properly. The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 kitchen 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 alr cools, it can create a vacuum.
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