BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use & Care Guide CONGÉLATEUR INFÉRIEUR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR Guide d'Utilisation et d'Entretien Models / Modèles 501-78312, 501-78319 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS MFL61987602 Printed in Mexico Sears Canada, Inc., 222 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Crisper Cover Warranty 3 Modular Door Bins 21 21 Protection Agreements 4 Dairy Corner 21 Egg box 21 Safety Instructions 5 Can Rack 22 Grounding Requirements 6 Durabase 22 Parts and Features 7 Ice Bin Durabase Divider 22 Glide Out Drawer Basket Filter 22 23 English Version Refrigerator Installation Unpacking Your Refrigerator Installation Base Grille Removing and Replacing Your Refrigerator Doors Leveling and Door Alignment Using Your Refrigerator 8-15 8 8 8 C
R Kenmore Appliance Warranty BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY - CANADA One Year 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 or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME to arrange for free repair. If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from th date of purchase.
PROTECTION AGREEMENTS 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. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY MESSAGES 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 kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still 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 to help prevent accidents. BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. CFC DISPOSAL Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
PARTS AND FEATURES A K O B N C M D L E F K G J H I Use this section 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 INSTALLATION 3. Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C.) If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected. 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. CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture. NEXT UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 1.
REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION NOTE: It is “always” recommeded that the doors be removed when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow opening. If it is necessary to remove the handles follow the directions below. HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle • Grasp the handle tightly with both hands and slide the handle up (1)(this may require some force).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door Handle • Align keyhole slots (1) on the top and bottom of the back of the handle with the screws (2) mounted on the front of the door. 11 • Press the handle against the door front, making sure that the screws (2) go into the keyhole slots (1).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR 1.Removing Refrigerator Door NOTE: Handle appearance may vary. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any bins from doors. Left Door Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2). Loosen hinge bolts (3). Lift off the top hinge (4). Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inside up. Right Door Loosen the cover screw (1). Disconnect door switch wire (2).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION 2.Replacing Refrigerator Door Right Door Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (7). Make sure the door is aligned with the cabinet. Replace the top hinge (4) installing hinge screws (3) to secure it. Make sure the gasket on the door is flush against the cabinet and is not folded. Support the door on the handle side while securing. And make sure the door is straight and the gap between the doors is even across the front. Install the ground screw (6).
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injury, product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. 1. Removing Pullout Drawer • Pull the drawer open to full lower extension. Remove the lower basket (1) by lifting basket from rail system. (If you tilt the door, it will be easier.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PULLOUT DRAWER • Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. Right IMPORTANT: To avoid possible injur or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Rail cover Left 2. Installing Pullout Drawer Rail cover • With both hands, hold the center of the bar and pull it out to let both rails out to full extension simultaneously.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT Door Alignment Leveling If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors: Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws. One on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the Refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below: 1. With one hand, lift up the door you want to raise at middle hinge. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR DOOR ALARM ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION With this feature you´ll listen a alarm when the freezer or refrigerator door is not closed within 1 minute after it is opened. These tones repeat every 30 seconds. The alarm is cancelled when the freezer or the refrigerator is closed correctly. In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, air enters at top of the freezer and circulates down.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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 you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and also dry out frozen food. Storing Fresh Food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR REFRIGERATORSECTION REFRIGERATORSHELVES The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SNACK PAN CRISPER WITH TILT - OUT FEATURE While holding the meat tray with one hand, pull it forward slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. Tilt-Out Compartment The tilt-out compartment on the front of the crisper is for items stored best in low humidity such as apples and oranges. The front of the compartment is transparent to allow you to see compartment contents. Push the button on the front of the compartment to open it.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER SURFACE To remove cover frame: 1. Remove both crisper drawers. 2. Remove glass cover from frame. Set safely aside for rest of crisper removal procedure. 3. While holding crisper cover frame support, pull the frame up and out. MODULAR DOOR BINS The door bins are removable for easy cleaning and adjusting. 1.To remove the bin, simply lift the bin up and pull straight out. 2.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR FREEZERSECTION DURABASE ICE BIN 1. To remove the Durabase, push it back to the end as much as possible. Tilt up the front of the Durabase and pull straight out. 1.To separate the ice bin, pull out the drawer as much as possible. 2. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. 2. To install, insert the Durabase in rail assembly. 3. To reinstall, pull out the drawer as much as possible and set the ice bin in its correct position, and then push in the drawer.
CARE AND CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels) WARNING Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. CONDENSER COILS Remove grille base. (See the grille base section) Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils. Explosion Hazard Use non-flammable cleaner. Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.
CARE AND CLEANING To change the freezer light: WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 2. Reach behind light shield to remove bulb. 3. Replace bulb with a 60-watt appliance bulb. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. 2. Empty the ice bin.
ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER NOTE: Automatic Ice Maker feature is included only in certain models. Please check your product specification. When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for several cubes to be stuck together. If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale, and shrink. WARNING NOTE: If the cube size is smaller or larger than you expected, you can regulate the size with the cube size button.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE NOTE: Water line installation is needed when the Automatic Ice Maker and/or Water Dispenser features are available on your product. Two 1/4” outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 7. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tighten the compression nut securely. 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.
CONNECTING THE WATER LINE 9. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR 11. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall. NOTES: Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR 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.
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 motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker 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. Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly. The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK Check if... Then... Icemaker power switch in the O (off) position. Move the switch to the I (on) position. Water supply turned off or not connected. See the Connecting the Water Line section. Freezer compartment too warm. Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature. Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off. Level cubes by hand. TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP Check if...
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