Kenmore 253.7034 series User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.7034*, 7041*, 7042*, 7044*
P/N A05963501 (1611)
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
®
Kenmore
French Door Bottom Freezer
Congelador Inferior de Puerta Doble
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
La Porte-fenêtre Congélateur Inférieur
®

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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 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:
253.
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.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers ................ 2
Important Safety Instructions............... 2-4
Warranty Information............................ 5
Master Protection Agreements ................ 6
Features at a Glance .............................. 7
Installation ..................................... 8-10
Door Removal Instructions............... 11-12
Installing Door Handles ....................... 13
Connecting the Water Supply............ 14-15
Controls ........................................ 16-20
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ...... 21-23
Storage Features ............................ 24-27
Storing Food and Saving Energy ............ 28
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 29
Changing the Filter ......................... 30-31
Care & Cleaning ............................. 32-33
Before You Call .............................. 34-38

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Important Safety Instructions
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 refrigerator in the
presence of explosive fumes.
Avoid contact with any moving parts of
automatic ice maker.
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 refrigerator 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.
Proper Disposal of your
Refrigerator or Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for “just a few days”. If
you are getting rid of your old refrigerator
or freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible
appliance recycling/disposal methods.
Check with your utility company or
visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for
more information on recycling your old
refrigerator.
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.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions
before using your new appliance.
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator/freezer:
Remove doors.
Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.
Have refrigerant
removed by a
qualied service
technician.

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Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Electrical information
The refrigerator must be plugged into its
own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp,
AC only electrical 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.
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground
Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use
an extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by an authorized service
technician to prevent any risk.
Never unplug the refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator with insucient power can
damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an electrical
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull
cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned o accidentally.
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Pressing and holding the On/O
button for three seconds, located on the
temperature control panel, will disable
your refrigerator’s cooling system
but does not disconnect the power
to the light bulb and other electrical
components. To turn o power to your
refrigerator you must unplug the power
cord from the electrical outlet.
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.

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Warranty Information
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects
in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained
according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement
at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and
is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household
purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay
for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
lters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in
correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized
service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house
wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed
by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord
with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it
is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended
purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized
modications made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot
easily be determined to have the appropriate certication logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product
repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties
of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the
appliance and ve years on the sealed system, or the shortest period allowed by
law. Seller 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 limitation 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 or
Canada*.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this
warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located
in a remote area (as dened by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not
available.
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 not just for repairing defects, but to help keep products operating
properly under normal use. 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.
25% 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. call 1-844-553-6667, and in
Canada call 1-800-469-4663.

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Features At A Glance
*Features may vary according to model
*1/4 Shelf
Deli
Drawer
*Water
Filter
*Removable
Ice Bin
*Freezer Ice
Maker
Adjustable Hinges
Freezer Baskets
*Toe Grille
*Door Bin
Spill-Proof®
Shelf
Flipper
Mullion
*Air
Filter
Flipper
Guide
*Fresh Food
Ice Maker
*Ice Bin
Crisper
Drawer
*Dairy
Compartment
*LED
Cluster Lights
Spill-Proof®
Shelf
*LED
Cluster
Light

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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.
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Lower
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
Components Provided:
Tools Necessary:
Phillips Head
or
Quadrex Head
Screwdriver
(OR) OR
⅜" and ¼"
Socket
Wrench
Adjustable
Wrench
OR
⅜"
Fixed
Wrench
ANDAND
6mm
Allen Wrench
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.
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
Toe Grille Must
Fit in Slot on
Anti-tip Bracket
Screw/Washer
Assembly
(3) Retaining Clips
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
using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it
rmly contacts the oor.
Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator
Door Alignment (if necessary)
Guidelines for nal positioning of your
refrigerator:
All four corners of the cabinet must rest
rmly on the oor.
The front should be slightly elevated 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.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1 Slightly open freezer drawer if the
toe grill is installed. Lift the toe grille
and gently pull forward.
2 Make initial cabinet adjustments by
using the front roller height adjusting
screws. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench
to turn the adjustment screws (1 per
side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw
counterclockwise.
Raise
Lower
Anti-tip
Leg
Door
Door
5 Install the toe grille by tting into
place.
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
CAUTION
Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex
screws.

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Flipper
Mullion
Screw
Flipper
Mullion
Hinge
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
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 Re-tighten screw.
To adjust the ipper mullion:
1 Loosen the screw located on the
ipper mullion hinge.
Flipper
Mullion
Mullion
Guide
Thickness
of a Coin
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
Installation
Raise
To make nal door height adjustments:
1. Open freezer drawer to make lower
hinge visible.
2. Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the
shaft of the lower hinge.
3. Adjust the height by turning clockwise
or counterclockwise. Turning
clockwise will lower the door. Turning
counterclockwise will raise the door.
Default setting is to the lowest height
when you receive your appliance.

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Door Removal Instructions
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.
Rear
Cover
Screw
Ground
Screw
Top
Hinge
Top Hinge
Cover
Hinge
Screws
Multi-wire
Cables
Leave
Hinge
With
Door
Front
Cover Screw
Water
Line
Rear
Cover
Screw
Top
Hinge
Ground
Screw
Front
Cover Screw
Top Hinge
Cover
Hinge
Screws
Leave
Hinge
With
Door
To remove the refrigerator doors
1 Trace lightly around the door’s top
hinges with a pencil. This makes
reinstallation easier.
Press
Press
Approximately
5 feet
Water
Line
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from
hinge.
NOTE
Use care while pulling the water tube
from the unit to be sure that you do not
kink the tube.

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Door Removal Instructions
Lower Hinge Removal
4 Unscrew the three lower hinge screws
and slide the hinge inwards.
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.
Press
Press
Approximately
5 feet
Water
Line
Insert tube
up to the
marking
line
To reinstall the refrigerator doors:
Reverse the above steps.
Remove
Hex Head
Drawer Screw
DO NOT
Remove
Other
Screws
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
1 Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.
2 Lift up drawer to remove.
Removing Freezer Drawer
Replacing Freezer Drawer
1 Lower drawer back into place.
2 Replace 4 hex head drawer screws
and tighten.
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately ve feet of
water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
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.
NOTE
Upon replacement, the tube needs to be
fully inserted up to the marking line.
NOTE
When reinserting the water tube and
replacing the top hinge cover, use care
to be sure you do not kink the tube.
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when
lifting.

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Installing Door Handles
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.
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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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 re-use 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.
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.
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
water softener can damage the ice
maker. If your home has a water
softening system, ensure the softener is
maintained and working properly.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that your water supply line
connections comply with all local
plumbing codes.
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 over tighten. See Figure 1.
NOTE
Check with your local building authority
for recommendations on water lines and
associated materials prior to installing
your new refrigerator.

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Connecting the Water Supply
Figure 1
Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
Tube
Steel
Clamp
Brass
Compression
Nut
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
water line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper water line
from household
water supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Steel
Clamp
Stainless
Steel
water Line
Water Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
6 ft (1.8 Meters) Stainless Steel
water line from household
water supply
Plastic Water Tubing
to Ice Maker
Fill Tube
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Figure 2
NOTE
These instructions do not cover
after market ice maker installation.
Instructions in after market ice maker kit
should be used.
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.
If you use braided exible stainless steel
tubing - The nut is already assembled on
the tubing. Slide nut onto valve inlet and
nger tighten nut onto valve. Tighten
another half turn with a wrench; DO
NOT over tighten. See Figure 2.
5 With steel clamp and screw, secure
water supply line 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. Do not kink tubing.
7 Turn ON water supply at shuto valve
and tighten any connections that leak.
8 Reconnect refrigerator to electrical
power source.
9 To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal
arm (freezer ice maker) or set the ice
maker’s On/O power switch to the
“On” position (fresh food ice maker).

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Controls - Dispenser Models
Enlarged view of user interface display menu (options may vary)
User Interface (options may vary)

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default
settings While in the default option, press and hold the “set” key
for three seconds to reset all
refrigerator settings to their
factory default settings.
set
(+ or -) Selects the current menu selection option.
water Press the “water” key to
select water. An indicator
light will be illuminated
above the active feature.
cube Press the “cube” key to select
cubed ice. An indicator light
will be illuminated above the
active feature.
crush Press the “crush” key to select
crushed ice. An indicator light
will be illuminated above the
active feature.
options
(∧or ∨)Used to enter and exit the options menu and make
selections.
exit Toggles the options and run
modes.
control
locked While in the locked state, you will not be able to change
any settings on the display nor
dispense ice and water. The
“Control Locked” indicator
will ash and an audible
warning tone is played.
express
chill on
o
Activates a faster rate for
freezing food and increases
ice production in the freezer.
Deactivates after 12 hours.
ice maker
on o Toggles the ice maker in the refrigerator compartment
“ON” or “OFF”. In the “O”
state, the indicator will blink
when ice is dispensed.
display
on o Toggles the display of the temperature settings On
and O.
refrigerator
temp Allows the temperature set- points to be adjusted. Control
temperatures range from +33°F
/ +1°C to +47°F / +8°C.
freezer
temp Allows the temperature set- points to be adjusted. Control
temperatures range from
-6°F / -21°C to +6°F / -15°C.
mode
°F °C Toggles display from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
light Toggles dispenser light On
and O.
power o Press and hold for three
seconds to turn o the
cooling system. It also turns
o the ice maker and all
dispenser functions. The
display will read “powero”.
water
lter Displays the current status of the water lter (Good, Order, or
Replace). To reset the lter status
to “Good”, press and hold the
“set” key for three seconds.
air lter Displays the current status of
the air lter (Good, Order, or
Replace). To reset the lter status
to “Good”, press and hold the
“set” key for three seconds.
Setting cooling temperatures
(options may vary)
Options May Vary
Air Port
NOTE
The recommended settings for a product
installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the fresh
food compartment and 0˚F for the freezer.
IMPORTANT
If your product has food freezing in the
fresh food compartment, increase the
temperature setting 1 or 2 degrees.
IMPORTANT
If you place food within 1 inch in front
of the air ports, there may be the
chance of freezing food.
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Alarms
Power Failure
In the event of a power failure, the power
fail alert will be illuminated. Press set to
acknowledge the alarm. Other modes
may be turned o until the alarm is
acknowledged. While a power fail alert is
displayed on the control panel, the unit will
continue normal operation. The power fail
alert on the control panel will be removed
once in the user acknowledges the power
fail condition by pressing any key on the
control panel. The high temp alarm may
also be illuminated until a safe operating
range temperature has been reached.
Freezer Temp
If the freezer temperature reaches 26°F
or greater, the alarm will sound and the
temperature will ash. You can disable
the alarm by pressing the set key but the
“High Temp” indicator will illuminate until
the temperature goes below 26°F.
Fresh Food Temp
If the fresh food temperature reaches
55°F or greater, the alarm will sound and
the temperature will ash. You can disable
the alarm by pressing the set key but the
“High Temp” indicator will illuminate until
the temperature goes below 55°F.
Door Ajar
If the freezer or fresh food doors have been
left open for ve minutes or more, an alarm
will sound and the door ajar indicator will
illuminate on the display. Press the set key to
reset any system alarms.
Flapper
When “Cube” or “Crush” is selected, if the
apper (or ice chute door) is being held
open by a jammed ice cube, an alarm will
sound for two minutes. The alarm will reset
after two minutes or when the ice cube is
removed and the set key is pressed to reset.
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 simultaneously pressing and holding
both the “∨” and “+” for ve seconds. The
display shows “Sb” while in Sabbath mode.
In the Sabbath Mode, the High Temp alarm
is active for health reasons. For example, if
the door is left ajar the High Temp alarm
is activated. The refrigerator will function
normally once the door is closed, without
any violation of the Sabbath/Holidays. The
High Temp alarm is permitted when cabinet
temperature is outside the safe zone for 20
minutes. The alarm silences itself after 10
minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit
until the Sabbath mode is exited.
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
Control features and alarms may vary
by model.
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.
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.
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Controls - Non-Dispenser Models
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.
A red indicator light will be illuminated above most active
features.
Touch the icon to activate the options below.
quick ice Increases the production of ice
water lter Press and hold for three seconds to reset
after lter change.
C/F Touch to toggle display from Fahrenheit to
Celsius.
default settings Resets all refrigerator settings such as temp,
temp display and tones to their factory
default settings.
Power on-off Press and hold for three seconds to turn off
the cooling system to clean the refrigerator.
It also turns off the ice maker. The tempera-
ture displays will read OFF.
alert reset Tones emitted by each key press can be
turned off based on user preference. The
sounds are muted when the red indicator is
lit. Warning signals will stay active.
Setting Cooling Temperatures
Press the “∧” or “∨” indicator to adjust the temperature to
the desired setting.
The temperature display will begin to blink with the rst
touch. The display will time out after 10 seconds and return
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Controls - Non-Dispenser Models
NOTE
During the Sabbath Mode, the automatic
ice maker will continue to work and must
be manually turned o to be compliant
with the Sabbath observances.
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
simultaneously 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. For
example, if the door is left ajar the High
Temp alarm is activated. The refrigerator
will function normally once the door
is closed, without any violation of the
Sabbath/Holidays. The High Temp alarm
is permitted when cabinet temperature
is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes.
The alarm silences itself after 10 minutes
while the High Temp icon stays lit until the
Sabbath mode is exited.
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, 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.
Alarms
Door Ajar If the door has been left open for
an extended period of time, an
alarm will sound and the door
ajar indicator will display on the
bottom display of the control
panel. The alarm is turned off by
closing the door. The mute sounds
key will blink to prompt the reset
of any active alarms. Press this
key to reset any system alarms.
High Temp In the event of a high tempera-
ture condition, the temperature
display will blink and display
“HI”. After 20 minutes, the
alarm will sound and the high
temp indicator will be red on the
bottom of the control panel. The
mute sounds icon will illuminate
until pressed, acknowledging the
alarm, at which time the highest
temperature reached will be
displayed and the refrigerator
will resume normal operation. In
case the high temp alarm is not
acknowledged at the rst alarm
sound time out, when the door
is rst opened, the alarm sound
will be repeated.
Power Fail In the event of a power failure,
the power fail alert will be
displayed and the temperature
display will blink until the mute
sounds icon is pressed, ac-
knowledging the alarm. Other
modes may be turned off until
the alarm is acknowledged.
The power fail alert is turned
off and the refrigerator will
resume normal operation. The
high temp alarm may also be
illuminated until a safe operat-
ing range temperature has been
reached.