Owner`s manual

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¢onten_s

o Safety Instructions ............................ 2

• Grounding Requirements ................ 2, 3

o Starting the Refrigerator .............. 3, 4

o Adjusting the Controls ..................... 4

o Energy Saver Switch ........................... 4

o Food Storage Suggestions ................. 4-6

o IceService..................................7

e Features ..............................8,9

o Energy-Saving Tips ....................... 10

o Care and Cleaning ..................... 10, 11

o Vacation and Moving Precautions ............. 11

o Before You Call for Service .................... 12

o Reversing Door Swing .................... 13-15

o Warranty ............................ Back Cover

Please record the model number, serial number and date you purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in

the spaces below. See pages 8 and 9 for model and serial number location.

Model Number

Serio{ Number Date of Purchase

SEARS,ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°

70141, 70148, 70t51_ 70158, 7017t, 70178.

79871, 79878 with Automatic Icemaker

60141, 60148, 60151, 60158.60171, 60178.

69871, 69876, 69878 equipped for future

Automatic Icemaker installation

Summary of content (15 pages)

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¢onten_s o Safety Instructions • Grounding ............................ Requirements o Starting the Refrigerator o Adjusting the Controls 2 ................ 2, 3 .............. 3, 4 ..................... 4 o Energy Saver Switch ........................... o Food Storage Suggestions 4 ................. 4-6 o IceService.................................. 7 e Features ..............................8,9 o Energy-Saving Tips ....................... o Care and Cleaning 10 .....................
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SAFETY Read aH instrucHons this appUia.ce. before RUC1FBONS uslng • Don't refreeze WARNING-When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following: o Use this appliance purpose as described "_ You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold--below 40°Fo only for its intended in this Owner's Manual. ",.
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S ar ing the Refrigerator Use of adapter plug Location Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter (Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores° • Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded..
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S ar me Refrigerator (continued) Energy Saver Switch .Q COLDER 9 iS COLDEST FREEZER COHTROL Temperature This switch is on the temperature control panel, ENERGY SAVER To reduce the amount FRESH FOOD CONTROL s_"_"_'_°_"_"_"_°"'_'°"tL_-J\l_'_' of electricity required to operate your refrigerator, be sure the switch is pushed to the left position. This turns off the heater in your refrigerator that prevents moisture from forming on the outside.
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Suggested Storage Tips on freezing foods Times DAYS tN REFRIGERATOR Eating quality drops after time shown MONTHS IN FREEZER AT 35 ° to 40°F. AT OaF. Roasts (Beef 8, Lomb) ....... 3 to 5 6 to 12 Roasts(Pork&Veal) ..... Steaks(Beef) ........ Chops (Lamb) ........ Chops (Pork) .........
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Shewes Adjustable Storage Shelves D 'awers Fruit and Vegetable Drawers Shelves in the fresh food compartment are adjustable, enabling you to make efficient sheff arrangements_ To remove shelves: Tilt the shelf up at front, then lift it up and out of the tracks on the rear wall of the refrigerator.. The Nice 'N Fresh drawer is designed to keep unwrapped foods fresh by retaining the natural moisture content of foods such as: To replace shelves: Select desired shelf height.
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Automatic Icemaker Move feeler (on icemaker-equipped model) Feeler Arm in !cemaker OFF position o the ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time° o going away on vacation. (Also turn off the valve in the water supply line to the refrigerator.) If ice is not used often, cloudy and taste stale.
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Features /// / / \ \ FLEXfDLE 1CE CU_E TRAYS Typist bet_ et_ds el those trays and i_e ¢_bas empty h_o o container or cubo_ c_n b_ II_le_out on_ by _ne.
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EnergyoSaving Tips o Don't open the doors more often than necessary. o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly hot, humid weather. refrigerator before cleaning, If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. in Use warm water and baking soda solution--about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water_ This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
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To remove the drawers when the fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully: Light BuJb Replacement A light bulb and socket are located at the top of the fresh food compartment opposite the temperature control dial_ To replace a burned-out bulb0 unplug the refrigerator, unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a similar size 1. Remove the drawer farthest from the door. 2. Slide the other drawer to the middle and remove iL appliance 3.
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Before You CaN for Service Savetime andmoney_ Checkthis list of causesof minoroperating problemsyoucancorrectyourseff Foodsdry out oFoods notcovered,wrappedor sealedproperly Refrigerator does notoperate eMaybe indefrostcyclewhenmotordoesnotoperatefor about35 minutes. Freshfoodor freezer compartmenttemperature too warm oTemperature controlin OFFposition oIf interiorlight isnoton,refrigeratormaynotbepluggedin atwalt outlet, * Doorleft openfor longtime.
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Reversing Door Swing Your refrigerator has reversible doors so the door opening can be changed to suit "four particular needs, These instructions tell you how to change the hinges from the right side to the left side.
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Reversing Door Swhqg(continued) Reversing hardware on cabinet Step 1--Transferring bottom the left side (continued)° (c) Reinstall the hinge bracket (and shim glued to it) and plastic washer to the bottom left side of the cabinet_ hinge bracket PLASTIC Transferring fresh food door handle to the right to To remove j J handle_ __ (a) Remove handle plug using putty knife under edge, and remove screw underneath.
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Transfering the freezer door handle to the right LEFT SIDE Rehanging the fresh food door (a) Lower bottom socket of fresh food door onto pin on bottom hinge bracket. Be sure washer RIGHT SIDE is in place.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON 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.