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OF CONTENTS WARRANTY WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 2 ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR 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. FIVE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM SAFETY ....................
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 safety will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or This is themessages safety alert symbol. "WARNING.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator, Failure to do so can result in back or other injury, 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. To remove the base grille: 1. Open both refrigerator doors. 2. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs along the top.
TOOLS NEEDED: 1/4in., 1/_in., and 5A6in. hex-head socket wrenches, a flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect adjustable door or utility bins from doors. power. Remove food and any Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Reconnect both ground wires before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Top Left Hinge Door Removal Top Right Hinge 1.
NOTE: It may only be necessary to remove either the door handle or the doors to get your product through the doorway of your residence. Measure the door opening to determine whether to remove the refrigerator handles or the doors. Door and Hinge Replacement 1. Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws. 2. Assistance may be needed to feed the water line through the bottom hinge while reinstalling the freezer door.
3, '_ _ S_ C _ _ _ __ "_ NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve. Door Closing 1. Move the refrigerator into its final position. 2. Place a level inside the refrigerator at the back of the top shelf (see Graphic 8). 3. Locate the leveling screws behind the base grille of the refrigerator on either side. 4.
• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance. • You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
_OFS;;>Ore ,:_$1F_}O_ c¢>} Rotary Controls (on some models) For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When installing your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset to the "mid-settings" as shown. FREEZER ! 2 COLD REFRIGERATOR I • COLDER COLD 3 4 , 1 6 COLDER Cut Hazard IMPORTANT: Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water. • Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control is set to OFF. Failure to do so can result in cuts.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing. NOTE: The first few batches of ice may have an off-flavor from new plumbing and parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through the dispenser. The water dispenser If you did not flush the water system when the refrigerator was first installed, press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) or approximately 6 to 7 minutes of water after water begins dispensing.
Style 1: Behind the base grille filter Flushing the Water System After Replacing Filter 1. Remove the base grille (see "Removing the base grille" section). Rotate the cartridge counterclockwise position and pull the filter cartridge out. to a vertical NOTE: There will be water in the cartridge. Some spilling may Occur. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water.
Maximum Ice Production (on some models): In maximum ice production, the ice maker should produce approximately 10 to 14 batches of ice in a 24-hour period. If your refrigerator has the maximum ice production feature, push the switch to MAX. To remove and replace freezer shelf ice bin (Style 1): 1. Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and then slide it back toward the rear. 2. Lift the wire shutoff arm so it clicks into the OFF (up) position. Ice can still be dispensed, but no more can be made.
2. Replace the shelf by guiding it back into the slots on the frame and pushing the shelf in past the stop. [}eli The dell drawer stores raisins, nuts, spreads, and other small items at normal refrigerator temperatures. To remove and replace the dell drawer: 1. Remove the dell drawer by sliding it straight out to the stop. Lift the front and slide the drawer out the rest of the way. 2. Replace the dell drawer by sliding it back past the stop.
IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended. Adjusting the control The convertible control comes preset at the lowest meat setting. To change a control setting: Move the control to the right (colder) or to the left (less cold) as desired. To store vegetables: Set the control to VEG (all the way to the left) to store vegetables at their optimal storage temperatures (which need to be warmer than those for meat).
Oan and Do@ 'Bns (s msome mo Se s} The freezer basket or bin can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. NOTE: Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some models. 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. To remove and replace the racks/bins: 1. Remove the rack/bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out.
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.
• Replace the light shield by inserting the left tab into the freezer wall. Align top tab with screw hole and replace screw. Moving When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator. • When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
• Is a light bulb loose in the socket or burned out? See the "Changing the Light Bulb(s)" section. • There is water in the defrost drain pan Is an ice cube jammed in the ice maker ejector arm? For models with an interior ice bin, remove the ice from the ejector arm with a plastic utensil. For models with an ice bucket located on the freezer door, access the ice maker by depressing the ice sensor door on the upper left side of the freezer interior.
• Has the ice frozen in the ice bin or bucket? Shake the ice bin or bucket to separate cubes. If cubes do not separate, empty bin or bucket and wait 24 hours for ice to restock. • Has the ice melted around the auger (metal spiral) in the ice bucket? Dump the ice cubes and clean the ice bucket completely. Allow 24 hours for the ice maker to restock. Do not try to remove the melted ice with a sharp object. You could damage the ice bucket.
There is interior moisture buildup SERVICE Are the air vents blocked in 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? Avoid humidity buildup by getting all items out at one time, keeping food organized, and closing the door as soon as possible. • Is the room humid? It is normal for moisture to build up inside the refrigerator when the room air is humid.
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PRODUCT DATA Base Grille Water Filtration System Model WF-NLC250/NLC250 Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine (Class I) Taste and Odor and against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Cysts and Turbidity. Capacity: 250 Gallons (946 Liters) Service Flow Rate: 0.5 GPM (1.89 L/min.) @60 psi. Substance Reduction Aesthetic Effects U.S.
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