Kenmore 6072 - 16.7 cu. Ft. Freezerless Refrigerator User manual

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Refrigerator
With Automatic Freeze Control
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
con control autom_tico de congelacibn
Guia para su uso y cuidado
R_frig_rateur
&r_gulateur de gel automatique
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com
216769500 (0009)

Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 1
Safety .................................................. 1-2
Warranty .............................................. 2
Canada - Limited Warranty ................. 3
First Steps ........................................... 4-5
Energy Saving Tips ............................. 5
Setting the Temperature Control .......... 5
Refrigerator Features .......................... 5
Care and Cleaning .............................. 6
Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 7-8
Sears Service ..................................... 9
Sears Canada Customers .................. 9
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use your refrigerator 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.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided
below. The serial plate is located on the upper left walt
inside the refrigerator.
Model Number: 253.
or 970.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Modeland Serial
NumberPlate
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS REFRIGERATOR.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or otherflammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance. Read
productlabels for flammability and otherwarnings.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy 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 suffocation.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children.
Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
Risk of child
entrapment. Child entrapment and
suffocation 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 instructionsbelow to
help prevent accidents.
BEFOREYOU THROWAWAYYOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
•Remove _-_
doors.
• Leave shelves in
place so children
may not easily
climb inside.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will
operate properly.
Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt,
60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord ofthe
appliance isequipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against 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
qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
If voltage varies by 10% or more, performance of your
refrigerator may be affected. Operating refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the compressor.
• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord.
Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord.
Atways grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before
cleaning and before replacing a light bulb.
NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns offthe
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light
bulb or other electrical components.
• Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive
fumes.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears witl repair
this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair
the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting
tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in
material or workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators
which are used for storage of food for private household
purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United
States. See the back page of this manual.
For warranty questions please contact the following address:
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prongfrom the power cord.
Groundingtype
wallreceptacle
JDonot, underany
circumstances,
cut,remove,
orbypassthe
groundingprong.
Powersupply
cordwith3-prong
groundingplug
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CANADA- LIMITED WARRANTY
Refrigerators
Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What
Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:
The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS
The Sealed System
(consistingof refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS
evaporator,and condenser)
All other parts or
adjustments ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR
Normal Responsibility of the Customer
The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibility of
the customer:
1) Damage to finish after delivery.
2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected
to electric outlet.
3) Replacement of light bulbs.
4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.
5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.
6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.
7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.
If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663).
This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty. The above warranty covers Kenmore refrigerators sold and operated
in Canada only and shall not apply if the refrigerator is used for other than domestic purposes.
Sears Maintenance Agreement
Maintain the value of your Kenmore refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
SEARS CANADAINC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8
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This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Owner's Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow
these important first steps.
INSTALLATION
Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet.
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
For the most efficient operation, the refrigerator should
be located where surrounding temperatures will not drop
below 10° F (-12 ° C) or exceed 110° F (43 ° C). The
Freeze Control Feature is designed to automatically
maintain the selected interior refrigerator temperature
within these boundaries.
•AIIowspacearoundtheunitforgoodaircirculation.
Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the
refrigerator for adequate circulation.
Installation
NOTE: The exterior walls of the refrigerator may become
quite warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from
the inside. Temperatures as much as 30° Fwarmer than
room temperature can be expected. For this reason it is
particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough
space for air circulation around your refrigerator.
LEVELING
The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly
on a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support
a fully loaded refrigerator. NOTE: It is Very Important for
your refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. If
the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door
may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing
cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a
carpenter's level to level the refrigerator from front-to-back.
Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, ½ bubble higher, so
that the door closes easily when left halfway open.
Unpacking and Leveling
CLEANING
•Wash any removable parts of the refrigerator interior,and
exterior with mild detergent and warm water. Wipe dry.
Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
•Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be
removed with a mixture of warm water and mild deter-
gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape
alreadyremoved.Do not remove the serialplate.
IP_I__ To allow doorto
closeand seal properly, DO NOT let
food packages extend pastthe front
ofshelves.
Shelf Front