Kenmore 253.7031 Series User manual

French Door Bottom Freezer
La Porte-fenêtre Congélateur Inférieur
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.7031*
P/N 242285100 (1207)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Kenmore
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
Congelador Inferior de Puerta Doble

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Record Model/Serial Numbers
Please Read and Save these Instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specic operating instructions
for your model. Use your unit only as instructed in this Use &
Care Guide. These instructions are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on the serial plate
located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Record Model/Serial Numbers.......................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................2-3
Warranty Information ..................................................4
Master Protection Agreements.......................................5
Features at a Glance.....................................................6
Installation.............................................................7-10
Door Removal ....................................................... 11-12
Installing Door Handles ..............................................13
Connecting the Water Supply.......................................14
Controls ............................................................... 15-16
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ............................ 17-18
Storage Features ................................................... 19-21
Storing Food and Saving Energy................................... 22
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights........................... 23
Changing the Filter..................................................... 24
Care & Cleaning .................................................... 25-27
Before You Call ..................................................... 28-30
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have
read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning,
or Caution based on the risk type.
Denitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product
labels for warnings regarding ammability and other
hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves
during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy nishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the unit is unpacked.
Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered
with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suocation.
Important Safety Instructions (Continued)
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of Child Entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous –
even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid
of your appliance, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Unit:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
Electrical Information
• The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 115
Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must
be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance
with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualied
electrician. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, service technician, or a qualied person.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug rmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the unit before cleaning and before replacing a
light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be aected if the voltage varies by 10%
or more. Operating the unit with insucient power can
damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under
your warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the unit from being turned o
accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)
circuit.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new
appliance.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorouorocarbons or hydrochlorouorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if
released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause
harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualied
technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may
be subject to nes and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.

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Warranty Information
Kenmore Appliance Warranty
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 the date of
purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to lters, belts, light bulbs and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration
of implied warranties of merchantability or tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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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. Here’s what the Agreement* includes:
• Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage
goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage – real
protection.
• Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you can
trust will be working on your product.
• Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.
• “No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve
months.
• Product replacement if your covered product can’t be xed.
• Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge.
• Fast help by phone – we call it Rapid Resolution – phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think of
us as a “talking owner’s manual”.
• Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power uctuations.
• $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered
refrigerator or freezer.
• Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.
• 10% discount o the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call
anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase
your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home
items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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Features at a Glance
*Features may vary according to model
Ice Bin *Fresh Food
Ice Maker Flipper Guide
*Incandescent Light
Water Filter Dairy Compartment
Spill-Proof ®
Shelves
Flipper
Mullion
Crisper
Drawer
*Door
Bin
Freezer
Baskets
Adjustable
Hinges
Deli
Drawer
Crisper
Drawer
Spill-Proof ®
Shelves
Toe Grille

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CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature
will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
refrigerator. Sucient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructions for your model. We recommend using
a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your
refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use
& Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these
important rst steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and
away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a oor that is level and
strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
Installation
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top ⅜ inch (9.5 mm)
Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both can be fully opened.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so
the door can be opened wider.

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Installation (Continued)
Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary)
To level the freezer drawer:
1. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
2. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen
four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1. Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently
pull forward (see illustration).
2. You can raise or lower each door. Use a ⅜ inch socket
wrench to turn the adjustment screws (one per side).
3. Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B).
Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
4. Tighten four drawer screws.
5. Recheck gasket seal.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
Guidelines for nal positioning of your refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest rmly on the oor.
• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the
adjustable front rollers.
Pull Drawer Out
From Both Sides
Grab Drawer
At Center
Then
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
A B Raise
Lower
Anti-tip
Leg
Door
Door
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3. Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching
the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
4. After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the
oor.
5. Install the toe grille by tting into place.
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Do Not Remove
Other Screws Do Not Remove
Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw

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NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator
door.
To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
1. Open door to provide access to screw.
2. Loosen screw.
3. Adjust door to desired location.
4. Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower
hinge.
5. Retighten screw.
6. Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming
normal use.
Open
Door
90
degrees
Bottom of Door
A
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select
models):
1. Remove all food items from door bins on door being
adjusted.
2. Open doors to 90 degrees.
Adjusting Door
Retighten Screw
Adjustable Door Stop
Installation (Continued)
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been
leveled with rollers.

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Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
To adjust the ipper mullion:
1. Loosen the screw located on the ipper mullion hinge.
2. Adjust ipper mullion height. For proper connection with
the ipper mullion guide, there should be a separation
about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm)
between the guide and ipper mullion.
3. Retighten screw.
3. Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door,
rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when
viewed from the bottom).
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
Raising/Lowering Door
Installation (Continued)

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NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
Door Removal Instructions
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To remove the refrigerator doors:
1. Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil.
This makes reinstallation easier.
2. Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the
connector rmly, depress the latch, and pull apart.
Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door
o of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
3. Detach the water tube from the connector located behind
the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of
the unit. The connector releases when you press inward
on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the
connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull
the tube away.
Getting Through Narrow Spaces
If your refrigerator will not t through an entrance area, you
can remove the doors. Check rst by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1. Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from
the wall outlet.
2. Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see
“Installation” section).
3. Remove any food from the door shelves and close the
doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1. Remove the two screws from each cover over the top
door hinges.
2. Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
NOTE
Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be
sure you do not kink it.

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CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they
cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage to the
doors or handles. When reinserting the water tube and
replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do
not kink the tube.
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately ve feet of water tube
from the back of the refrigerator.
Door Removal Instructions (Continued)
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with
each other and level (Please see the “Installation” section for
more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
Lower Hinge Removal
4. Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and hinge if
necessary.
To reinstall the right door, reverse the above steps.
Removing Freezer Drawer
1. Open freezer drawer.
2. Remove drawer screws on right and left sides (two screws
on each side).
3. Lift drawer up and out to remove.
Installing Freezer Drawer
1. With lower slides pulled out, hang drawer onto slide
brackets ensuring pins on each side are fully inserted into
slots on each side.
6. Tighten four drawer screws.
7. Recheck gasket seal.
8. Install the toe grille by tting into place.
2. Reinstall four drawer screws (two per side), tighten down,
and close drawer (C).
Pull Drawer Out
From Both Sides
Grab Drawer
At Center
Then
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
AB
Fully Extend
Assembly
Drawer Slides
Pin
Slot
Cabinet
Drawer
Install Screws
(2) Each Side
3. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
4. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen
four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.
5. Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B).
Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Do Not Remove
Other Screws Do Not Remove
Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.

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CAUTION
Wear gloves and safety goggles. Use extreme CAUTION when installing these handles. The rounded end of the handles
may be sharp.
NOTE
All set screws should be tightened so that the screw is below the surface of the handle. The handles should be drawn tight to
freezer and refrigerator doors with no gaps. Opening the opposite door while tightening the Allen screw makes installation
easier.
The door handle may loosen over time. If this happens, tighten the set screws on the handles.
Installing Door Handles
Mounting Freezer HandlesMounting Refrigerator Handles
1. Remove handles from carton and any other protective packaging.
2. Position fresh food handle end over upper and lower pre-installed shoulder bolts (A) that are fastened into the doors
ensuring the holes for the set screws are facing towards the opposite door.
3. While holding handle rmly against door, fasten upper and lower Allen set screws (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
4. Repeat steps two and three to install opposite handle. Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the rst door.
5. Position freezer handle end over left and right pre-installed handle mounts that are fastened to the door, ensuring the holes
for the set screws are facing down.
6. While holding handle rmly against door, loosely tighten far right Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench until there
is no gap between handle and door.
7. Still holding the handle rmly to the door, rmly tighten far left Allen set screw (B) with supplied Allen wrench.
8. Return to the far right Allen set screw (B) and rmly tighten with supplied Allen wrench.
Door Handle Mounting Instructions

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IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with
all local plumbing codes.
CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
• Copper or Stainless Steel braided tubing is recommended
for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of ¼
inch plastic is not recommended to be used. Plastic tubing
greatly increases the potential for water leaks, and the
manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage if
plastic tubing is used for the supply line.
• DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
• Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage
the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is maintained and
working properly.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe
personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical
power before connecting a water supply line to the
refrigerator.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority for
recommendations on water lines and associated materials
prior to installing your new refrigerator.
Connecting the Water Supply
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need:
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, at-blade screwdriver, and
PhillipsTM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
• A water supply line made of ¼ inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper
or stainless steel tubing. To determine the length of tubing
needed, measure the distance from the ice maker inlet
valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water
pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the
refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
• A shuto valve to connect the water supply line to your
household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shuto valve.
• Do not reuse compression tting or use thread seal tape.
• A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting a
copper water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve
1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn
ON water supply and ush supply line until water is clear.
Turn OFF water supply at shuto valve.
3. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. If you use copper tubing - Slide brass compression nut, then
ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line. Push water supply
line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼ inch/6.4
mm). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and nger tighten
compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with
a wrench; DO NOT overtighten. See Figure 1.
If you use stainless steel tubing - The nut and ferrule are
already assembled on the tubing. Slide compression nut
onto valve inlet and nger tighten compression nut onto
valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT
overtighten. See Figure 2.
5. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line
(copper tubing only) to rear panel of refrigerator as shown.
6. Coil excess water supply line (copper tubing only), about
2½ turns, behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils
so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.
7. Turn ON water supply at shuto valve and tighten any
connections that leak.
8. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.
Figure 2
Figure 1
Copper water line
from household water supply
(Includeenough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Wate rValve
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Bracket
Steel
Clamp
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube Brass
Compression
Nut
IMPORTANT
After connecting the water supply, refer to “How to Prime
the Water Supply System” for important information about
priming an empty water supply system.
Your refrigerator’s water supply system includes several
tubing lines, a water lter, a water valve, and a water tank.
To ensure that your water dispenser works properly, this
system must be completely lled with water when your
refrigerator is rst connected to the household water supply
line.

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NOTE
For freezer ice maker, see Automatic Ice Maker-Freezer
section.
(Fresh Food
Ice Maker)
Controls
ice off Press and hold for three seconds to turn the
ice maker “ON” or “OFF”. The ice maker is
turned off when the LED above the “Ice Off”
icon is illuminated.
Your refrigerator is equipped with a touch control panel. It is
only necessary to gently touch the control panel. There are
three dispenser modes:
1. Water
2. Ice Cubes
3. Crushed Ice
An indicator light will be illuminated above the active feature.
light On / Off
control lock Press and hold for three seconds to activate
and deactivate. This restricts undesired
changes to the refrigerator’s settings and
prevents use of the ice and water dispenser.
water lter Touch to display lter condition status. Press
and hold for three seconds to reset after
lter change.
display on-off Toggles the temperature displays On and
Off.
C / F Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to
Celsius.
power Press and hold for three seconds to turn off
the cooling system to clean the refrigerator.
It also turns off the ice maker, all dispenser
functions. The temperature display will read
OFF.
IMPORTANT
Pressing the power on/o icon does not turn o power to
your refrigerator. You must unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.

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NOTE
Although you have entered the Sabbath Mode, the ice
maker will complete the cycle it had already initiated. The
ice cube compartment will remain cold and new ice cubes
can be made with standard trays.
Controls (Continued)
Alarms
Door Ajar If the door has been left open for an ex-
tended period of time, an alarm will sound
and the door ajar indicator will illuminate
on the display. Press the alarm reset key to
reset any system alarms.
High Temp In the event of a high temperature condi-
tion, the temperature display will blink and
display “HI”. After 20 minutes, the high
temp alert will be illuminated. Press alarm
reset to acknowledge the alarm, at which
time the highest temperature reached will
be displayed and the refrigerator will re-
sume normal operation. All other modes are
turned off until the alarm is acknowledged.
Power Fail In the event of a power failure, the power
fail alert will be illuminated. Press alarm
reset to acknowledge the alarm. Other
modes may be turned off until the alarm is
acknowledged. When the power fail alert is
acknowledged, the refrigerator will resume
normal operation. The high temp alarm
may also be illuminated until a safe operat-
ing range temperature has been reached.
Setting cooling temperatures
1. Down (∨) and Up (∧) indicators are located beside the
displayed temperatures.
2. Press the (∨) or (∧) indicator to adjust the temperature to
the desired setting. The temperature display will begin to
blink with the rst touch. After ve seconds of inactivity,
the display will beep to accept the new temperature.
After ten seconds, the display times out and returns to the
basic display.
Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the
refrigerator and its controls in accordance with observance
of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the
Orthodox Jewish community.
Sabbath Mode is turned ON and OFF by pressing and
holding both the freezer “ ∨ ” and refrigerator “ ∧ ”
indicators for ve seconds. The display shows “Sb” while in
Sabbath mode.
In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm is active for
health reasons. If a high temperature alarm is activated
during this time, for example due to a door left ajar, the
alarm will sound intermittently for about 10 minutes. The
alarm will then silence on its own and a high temperature icon
will display. The high temp icon will continue to display, even
if the door is closed, until the Sabbath mode is exited and
the icon reset. The refrigerator will function normally once the
door is closed, without any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays.
For further assistance, guidelines for proper usage and a
complete list of models with the Sabbath feature,
please visit the web at http:\\www.star-k.org.
NOTE
While in Sabbath Mode, neither the lights, dispenser,
nor the control panel will work until Sabbath Mode is
deactivated.
Refrigerator stays in Sabbath Mode after power failure
recovery. It must be deactivated with the buttons on the
control panel.

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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser
Priming the Water Supply System
1. Begin lling the tank by pressing and holding a drinking
glass against the water
dispenser paddle.
2. Keep the glass in this
position until water comes
out of the dispenser.
It may take about 1½
minutes.
3. Continue dispensing water
for about three minutes
to ush the system and
plumbing connections of any impurities (stopping to
empty the glass as necessary).
Ice Maker Operation & Care
After the refrigerator is installed properly and has cooled for
several hours, the ice maker can produce ice within 24 hours.
The ice maker will ll the ice bin from the rear. You must
dispense some ice to force the ice forward in the bin. This will
allow the bin to ll completely.
Turning the Fresh Food Ice Maker On and O
Ice production is controlled by the ice maker’s On/O icon
on the control panel. Press and hold the “Ice O” icon for
three seconds to turn the ice maker “ON” or “OFF”. The ice
maker is turned o when the LED above the “Ice O” icon is
illuminated.
Using the Ice Maker after Installation
Before making ice for the rst time, be sure to prime the water
supply system. Air in new plumbing lines can result in two or
three empty ice maker cycles. Furthermore, if the system is not
ushed, the rst ice cubes may be discolored or have an odd
avor.
CAUTION
For proper dispenser operation, recommended water
supply pressure should fall between 30 psi and 100 psi.
Excessive pressure may cause water lter to malfunction.
NOTE
The water dispenser has a built-in device that shuts o the
water ow after three minutes of continuous use. To reset
this shuto device, simply release the dispenser paddle.
IMPORTANT
On occasion, unusually small ice cubes may be noticed in
the bucket or in dispensed ice. This could occur in normal
operation of the ice maker. If you start seeing these more
frequently, it may be an indication of low water pressure
or the water lter needs to be replaced. As the water lter
nears the end of its useful life and becomes clogged with
particles, less water is delivered to the ice maker during
each cycle. Remember, if it’s been six months or longer since
you last changed your water lter, replace the water lter
with a new one. Poor quality household water may require
the lter to be changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT
Your ice maker is turned on at the factory so it can work as
soon as you install your refrigerator. If you cannot connect
a water supply, set the ice maker’s On/O icon to O
and turn o the water supply valve; otherwise, the ice
maker’s ll valve may make a loud chattering noise when it
attempts to operate without water.
NOTE
The ice maker also has a built-in plastic signal bale arm
that automatically stops ice production when the ice bin is
full. This signal arm should not be used to manually stop the
ice maker.

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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser (Continued)
Ice Maker/Dispenser Tips
• If your refrigerator is not connected to a water supply or
the water supply is turned o, turn o the ice maker by
holding the On/O soft-touch icon for three seconds.
• The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is
operating:
- Motor running
- Ice dropping into ice bin
- Water valve opening or closing
- Running water
• When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking
sound when the ice chute opens and closes.
• If you need a large quantity of ice at one time, it is best to
get cubes directly from the ice bin.
• Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd avor.
Empty the ice bin as explained below.
• When dispensing cubed ice, it is normal to have a small
quantity of little pieces along with the whole cubes.
Cleaning the Ice Maker
Clean the ice maker and ice bin at regular intervals,
especially prior to vacation or moving.
1. Turn o the ice maker.
2. Remove the ice bin by
pulling straight out.
3. Empty and carefully clean
the ice bin with mild
detergent. Do not use harsh
or abrasive cleaners. Rinse
with clear water.
4. Allow the ice bin to
dry completely before
replacing in the freezer.
5. Replace the ice bin. Turn the ice maker on.
Adjusting Ice Bin Auger
Removing Ice Bin
Remove and empty the ice bin if:
• An extended power failure (one hour or longer) causes ice
cubes in the ice bin to melt and freeze together, jamming
the dispenser mechanism.
• You do not use the ice dispenser frequently. Ice cubes
will freeze together in the bin, jamming the dispenser
mechanism.
Remove the ice bin and shake to loosen the cubes or clean as
explained above.
IMPORTANT
When removing or replacing the ice bin, DO NOT rotate
the auger in the ice bin. If the auger is accidentally rotated,
you must realign the auger by turning it in 45 degree turns
(see below) until the ice bin ts into place with the drive
mechanism. If the auger is not properly aligned when
replacing the ice bin, the refrigerator will not dispense ice.
The fresh food door also may not close properly causing
warm air to leak into the fresh food compartment.
CAUTION
If the water supply to your refrigerator is softened, be sure
the softener is properly maintained. Chemicals from a
water softener can damage the ice maker.
CAUTION
NEVER use an ice pick or similar sharp instrument to
break up the ice. This could damage the ice bin and
dispenser mechanism.
To loosen stuck ice, use warm water. Before replacing the
ice bin, make sure it is completely dry.

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Storage Features
Your refrigerator includes Spill-ProofTM glass shelves that are
designed to catch and hold accidental spills.
You can easily adjust shelf positions in the fresh food
compartments to suit your needs. The shelves have mounting
brackets that attach to slotted supports at the rear of each
compartment.
To Change the Position of a Shelf:
1. Remove all food from shelf.
2. Lift the front edge up and pull the shelf out.
3. Replace by inserting the mounting bracket hooks into the
desired support slots.
4. Lower the shelf and lock into position.
Shelf features
Drawers
Your refrigerator includes a variety of storage drawers. These
drawers are located in xed positions at the bottom of the
fresh food compartment.
Crispers
Crisper drawers are designed for storing fruits, vegetables,
and other fresh produce.
Crisper Humidity Control
Crisper drawers include a sliding control for adjusting the
humidity inside the crisper. Leafy vegetables keep best when
stored with the Humidity Control set on Higher Humidity. Fresh
fruits keep best when stored with the Humidity Control set on
Lower Humidity.
To Remove the Crisper Drawer for Cleaning:
1. Pull the drawer out until it stops.
2. Lift the front slightly and remove the drawer.
Half Spill-ProofTM Shelf
Full Spill-ProofTM Shelf
Opening Crisper Drawer
Adjusting Crisper Humidity
Removing Crisper Drawer
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change. Allow the glass shelves to stabilize
to room temperature before cleaning. Do not wash in
dishwasher.
NOTE
Features may vary according to model.

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Storage Features (Continued)
Deli Drawer
Ideal for storage of deli meats and cheese.
Doors
Storage Bins
The doors to your fresh food compartment use a system of
modular storage bins. All of these bins are removable for easy
cleaning. Some of them have xed positions, while others can
be adjusted to your needs.
Door bins are ideal for storing jars, bottles, cans, and
large drink containers. They also enable quick selection of
frequently used items.
To change the position of an adjustable door bin:
1. Remove all food from door bin.
2. Grip the bin rmly with both hands and lift it upward.
3. Remove the bin.
4. Place the bin just above desired position.
5. Lower the bin onto supports until locked in place.
Accessories (varies by model)
Dairy Compartment
Use the dairy compartment, at the top of the fresh food
compartment door, for short-term storage of cheese, spreads,
or butter. The dairy compartment is designed to be warmer
than the open area and includes a lift-up cover and a dairy
divider (select models).
Dairy Compartment
Adjustable Door Bin
Freezer Features (varies by model)
To Remove Upper Basket
1. Remove all items from basket.
2. Remove basket by pulling baskets out to their full
extension and lift out.
Two Freezer Baskets
Removing Upper Basket
To reinstall upper basket, position basket onto the retainer
clips making sure the front of the basket rests in the retainer
clips on the stabilizer bar.