Kenmore 461.99609 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
GUIDE DU
PROPRII_TA1RE
Model •ModUle
461.99609
CAUTION:
Read and Follow All
Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions
Before First Use of this
Product,
ATTENTION :
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Table of Contents .................. 2
Table des matii_res .................. 13
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 UoS°A
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 vamlon 2,6,07

This owner's manual provides For easy reference, you want to
information necessary for the attach a copy of your sales receipt
proper care and maintenance of to this page. This information is
your new appliance. If properly needed when you contact a
maintained, your Wine Cooter will Customer Service Representative.
give you many years of trouble
free operation. To avoid difficulties,
read these instructionscompletely
before starting.
Start Heref...Before using your Wine Cooler
Write down the date of purchase and serial number In the spaces pro-
vided below. The serial number is located on a white label on the back
of the Wine Cooler.
Model number: 461o99609
Serial number:
Date purchased:
Before you call for service,
there are a few things you can
do to help us serve you
better.,..
Read this manual
It containsInstructionsto help
you use and maintain your
applianceproperly.
If you received s
damaged appliance...
Immediately contact the
dealer (or butlder) that sold
you the Wine Coolen
Save time and money
Check the Trouble Shootlng
section before calllngo This
section helps you solve
common problems that may
occur,
If you do need service, you
can relax knowing help Is only
aphone call away,
Tel: 1-B00- 4MY-HOME

Important Safety Information
Warning
Safety Precautions
Grounding Instructions
Location
3
3
4
4
Part Identification
Door Reversal
Operation
The Controls of your Wine Cooler
Loading Instructions 7
8
Care and Cleanig
Helpful Hints
Cleaning the Inside & Outside
Moving & Vacations
9
9
9
Trouble Shooting
Before you Call for Service
Warranty
10
11
2

READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
An empty refrigerator Is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the
gasket, latches, lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take
some other action to guarantee it harmless+
DON'T WAIT, DO IT NOW!
To avoid Installation/operation d}fflcultles, read these Instructions thoroughly,
•This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet (see
Grounding instructions on Page
4).
+ Do not operatethis appliance
if it has adamaged power cord
or plug,if it is notworking
properly,or ifthe appliance has
been damaged or dropped+
•Do not splicethe power cord
that Is equlpped withthis
appliance+
• Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not Immerse power cord,
plug or the appUanceftseif tn
water,
• Do not use thisproduct near
water (for example, in awet
basement, near aswimming
pool or sink).
° Do not use corrosive
chemicalsor vaporsInthis
appliance.
•Usa this applianceonly for
It's Intended use, aedescrlbed
fn this manual°
•Donot store perishable food
Items suchas (but not timfted
to) meats and datry products
Inyour Wine Cooler.
+Store wine in sealed bottles
only,
•See door surfacecleaning
Instructionsinthe Care and
Cleaningsectionof this manual
(page 9).
•Do notcover or block any
openings on the appltance_
*This appIfance isintended for
household use only.Do not
attempt to operate or store this
appliance outdoors.
*Thisappliance should be
serviced onlyby qualified
service personnel+ Contact the
nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repairor
adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3

Improper use of the ground-
ingplug can result In a risk of
electrical shock.
This appliance must be
grounded, In the event of an
electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric
current.
This appliancets equippedwith
a power cord having a
grounding wirewith a
grounding plug,The plug must
be pluggedintoan outletthat Is
properly installedand
grounded°
Consult a qualified electrician
or service technician if the
grounding instructionsare not
completely understood, or if
doubt existsas to whether the
applianceisproperly
grounded°
If the outlet is a standard 2-
prongwall outlet, it isyour
personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded 3-
prong wall outlet.
For best operation, plug this
appliance intoits own etectflcel
outlet to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or
tdpplng of circuitbreaker,
Do not underany
circumstancescut or remove
the third(ground)prong from
thepowercord.
DO not use an adapter plug
withthis appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
with thisappliance,If the power
cordis tooshort, have a
qualifiedelectrician or service
technician Install an outlet near
the appliance,
DOn.
• Select a location with a
strong, level floor.
• Allow 5 inchesof space
between the back of the apptl_
ante and any adjacent wall
•Avoid direct sunlight and
heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the acryliccoating, heat
sources nearbywillcause
higher electricity consumption,
DO NOT...
• Use this appliance out-
doors: This appliance is
intended for household use
only. Do not attempt to operate
or store this appliance out-
doors.
• Build thls appliance
Into an onclosuro:,Thts applk
ance isdesigned for a free-
standing application onty and
Is not Intended to be "bulttqn"o
4

1"_Rear Mounted Mechanical Thermostat
Controls the temperatureof your Wine
Cooler, from 6°C/42.8°F - 14°C/52 7"F,
2, Worktop
3. Tempered Glass Door
Tintedfor UV pmtectlon while stillallowing
for easy Interiorviewing
4. Plastic Coated Wire Racks
5, Black Staggered Wine Rack
Hordsup to six (6) bottios ofwlna_
6. Leveling Legs
7, Dual Recessed Pocket Handles
Accommodates aright or (optional) left
hand dooropening,
8o Interior Light (not shown)
Illuminates the compartmentwhen the
doorts open.
Width i I7.65 inr/447.8 mm
Height ;20 in.t508 mm
Depth 27 lno/685,8 mm
Total Net Volume
Capacity
Net Weight
2°5 cu.ft./72 L
51 Ibs /23 kg
5

REQUIRES; Phillips #2 Screwdriver.
1. Unplug the unitfrom the electrical outlet (if 6.
connected)and lay it on its beck,
2. Remov_thescrewsfromthetower Hinge
Assembly, 7.
3, Pullthe doordownward to remove it from the
cabinetof the Wine Cooler, 8.
4.
5_
Removethe upper hinge pin from the top
rightside of the cabinetand reinstall It on the
top left side°
Remove the plasticcap from the right side of
the door frame and reinstallit on the left side
of the doorframe (the previouspin location),
Carefullyrepositlonthe door on the cabinet
and push up until the tophinge pinis
insertedinto the top of the doon
While the door remainsclosed Install the
lower hinge assembly.
Closetha doorand returnthe unitto its
uptightposition(walt 60 minutes before re-
connecting power to the Wine Cooler),
verifythe dooralignmentand proper seal
againstthe cabinet.
Upper Hinge Pin
i '°* I
,. S
Lower*hi'n_gA.;_mbly
and Door Support Bracket
Ensure all screws and fittings are tightlyfastened
and that the door issquarely aligned with the cab-
inet before using. Adjust ifnacessary,
6

Setting The Temperature Control;
The temperatureof theWine Cooler Is controlled
by adJusUng/settthgthe thermoslatcontrolknob,
located on Lheexterior rear wail of the cabinet.
To start the Wtne Coo!er and achieve maximum
cootlng quickly;
•Turn the temperature control knob clockwise
to the furthest 'Max' (maximum) setting on
the wider blue section of the graduated
control dial.
Allow the unit to run at thissetting for 3-4
hours.
•When maximum coolingisachieved, turn
back the temperaturecontrol knob setting to
the 10o'clock posltfon on thegraduated blue
controldial See fig.B.
Toturnoff the Wine Cooler,(no cooithg)
rotate the controlknob tothe "O"(off)
position Sea rigA
CIrk
Fig. A Fig.B
Walt 3 to 5 minutes before restarting If opera-
tion has been Interrupted
Turn the controlto the "O" (off) positionto tem-
porarilydisconnectthe coolingcycle. When the
Wine Cooler tsnot to be used for a long pedod of
time,disconnect the plug and leave the door par-
tiallyopen
Defrosting:
Your Wine Cooler Is designed withan "Auto-
Cycle" defrost system. What Is Auto Cycle
defrost?
The refrigerated surfaces defrost automatically
during the"off" cycle of the cold conltol. (thermo-
stat) Defrost water ts disposed of automatically,
by means of being channeled onto a drip tray
located on the compressor. Heat transfer from
the compressor causes the defrost water to
evaporate.
tf you move, remove or
securely fasten down all
loose Items inside the Wine
Cooler, To avoid damaglng
the leveling screws, turn
them aII the way Into the
base
Vacation Time
For short vacation periods,
leave the controI knobs at
their usual settings During
longer absences;
1, Remove alt bottles,
2. Disconnect from
electrical outlet.
3_ Clean the Wine
Cooler thoroughly.
4, Leave the door open
to avotd formallons of
condensate, mold or
odors.
7

Do not cover racks with aluminum foil or any other covering material that
may prevent air circulation within the cabinet.
The maximum" capacity of
the Wine Cooler istwenty-
five (25) 750 mL wine boF
ties.
*When stocked as per instruc-
tions
Storewine in sealed
bottles only.
The Top Rack
Load up to five (5) bottles
on to the rack, with the
direction of the middle bot-
tle being reversed (see fig-
ure below):
Top Rack: 5 Bottles
ILJl1.jfi .....
The Bottom Wine Rack
With all the bottle necks fac-
ing the rack's handle: Load
the bottom level of the rack
with up to three (3) bottles,
and then load the top levelof
the rack with up to another
three (3) bottles,
Bottom Rack; 6 Bottles
Middle Racks
Load up to seven (7) bottles
onto the wine rack with
each bolle neck pointing
outwards°
Middle Racks: 14 Bottles

Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this appliance.
Leave the Wine Cooler door
open for a few minutes after
manual cleaning to allow the
air to dry the _nslde of the
cablnet,r
Never use any commercial
or abrasive cleaners or
sharp objects on any part
of the Wine Cooler
Walls, Floor, Inside
Glass and Shelves
Some watsr deposits and dust
can be removed with a dry
paper towel, other deposits
may require the use of adamp
cloth.
Do not use cleaners con-
taining ammonia or alcohol
on the Wine Cooler,
Ammonia or alcoholcan dem-
age the appearance of the
appliance
Door Frame and Glass
Door
Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a
cleansponge or soft ctoth Do
not use cleaning sprays,large
amounts of soap and water,
abrasive or sharp objects on
glass; these can damage It
Some paper towels may also
scratchthe door glass.
Outer Case
It's important to keep the area
clean where the door seals
againstthe cabinet,,Clean this
area with a mild detsrgenL
Rinse and thandry.