Kenmore 98292 User manual

CompactRefrigerator
Model No, 98292
2.9 cu. ft. Capacity
Read This Manua!!
tSwill ieii you haw to operate and care for your
refrigeTator It also offeTs tips on how to get the best and
_owest cost pedom_ance.
if you prefer in:sta_Jrlg your own pads, use the parts fist to
find the pad _umbe_, Do not _se 1he i_]ustration number
In the space below record the mode1 ned seda_ number of
your refrigerator. The mode_ n_mber and serial number
are located in lhe upper comer o_ _he _e_dgerator back.
tJse these number when calling for ser,4ee
Model No, 8ermt No,
Installation
Remove a!l packing material tape from Sheunit _nspect
the unit tho_'ough_y_notify Sea_s immediatefy if the _nit
has ahy damaged or missing parts.
_nstall _be unR on a strong level floor or counter Avoid any
ditec_ sun_ ghL heat source or moisture
_.et air circuia_e ffeeiy around the reffagerator. Keep the
back dthe:_nit at least 4 inches away from the wa_i
Provide al lasl I inch o_ space between the top e{ ihe emit
CAU!'ION: I#you turn off the co_d centre!, aiiow
at least three mi_iuteS before res_a£in_ to avoid
blowing Fuses or Iripping your circuit breaker
Electrical Requirements
120 Vol_s, 60 Hz (_0 cycles AC) 15 amps.
Man uat Contents:
• _nstallatien
, Operation
How To Remove }co Cubes
How To Defrost
* Maintenance
Cieaning
,Food Storage Times and Energy Saving Tips
"Pa_s List
.Troubleshooting
, Warranty
Electrical Grounding
'(our refrigerator comes with a three-prong pluf_ and m( st
be insured into a three-prong, grounded wal! outtet DO
NOT use and exte_,sio_ cord.
WARNING: Unless the above grounding
method is followed, you are not protected
against severe or tetha! shock in the event of a
sho_ circuit in refrigerator wiring o_ e_eetriea[
components,
Things to Remember
1, When resetting your refrigerator to a new temperature,
allow 24 hours for it to reach lhe new settings,
2. The meter will start and stop often, _Imus! do so in
order to maintain thie temperature you select
3. Keep your _efrigerator IeveL so that the door sea_s
properly,
4 Unplug _he _efrigerator before doing anything with the
electrical system
5 The low temperature section is net i_ltended for/ong-
te_m storage of frozen food,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60i79
P_rt No 3e3023 Se_, _oeb_k and _ U.S,A,

Temperature control
NormaUy temp, Control knob should be set at "3" position,
Refrigerator compartment temperature and freezer
_mpa_em temperature can be adiusted by !uming
Temp, Centre} knob The ebser to "MAX" position Temp
Control is set by turning the knob clockwise,, the lower
tempe_ature or refrigerator compadment and freezer
When frost is hard/icy or heavy, defrost freezer
compartment as follows:
Remove foods from freezer compadmenL Then_set
"¢"
Temp Centre! kn,_b at OFF position.
When eeifrest on side wal_sand ceiling of freezer
compartment comes off remove ice and melled water
with scraper and cloth,
Set the knob at "MAX" position ordy when ice cubes ,are
needed in a hurry B,esure to return Cont_o_setting to
norma_ position 'when ice cubes have been made.)
When room temperature is high and Temp Contro_ knob
is set at "5*'or "MAX" position for a beg
time, it is possible that evaporator of
refrigerator compartment wiii be
frosted heavily which may cause
insutficient codlin9 of refrigerator
compartment, lr_#fls case, the Temp
ControJ knob should be set at._'2'
positior_ or be!ow_Then set the knob
at normal position [EMP CONI'_O{..
Refrigerator compartment temperature
and freeze_-compartmen_ temperature
wit! va_ depending on the quantity of food stored and ,OFt
the frequency with which doors are opened.
How To Remote ice Cubes
!_ cube tray is flexible, Twist _ray_o
remove ice cubes ,_,
Never _._seme(al i_strument such as a keifie or
screwdriver _oremove ice cube tray; because this may
After defrosting, reset Temp Control kr_obat norma_
position to start _reezinG
2 Refrigerator Cornpanment
As far as TemG Control is set at ordinary position,
evaporator of refrigerator compartment is
automatically defrosted ned no manuat pperation is
needed to defrosL Defrosted water is drained out to
evaporating _rayon the back of refrigerator cabinet
and is evaporated therein automaticaiiy
NeveJruse a knife or other me,at instrument to remove
frost and/or ice, because [his may dama(_e evaporator.
Cleaning
Disconnect the plug from _heelec_rcai o_t et Remove
food, .he_¢es, trays, etc.
How To Defrost
This refrigerator has separate defrosting systems one for
each ¢o_npartment,
1. Freezer CompaAment,
When freezer compartment is
frosled about t_4 inch thick,
defrosting is required, Frosting
will nteffere with proper
When fros_ Is tl_ir_or soft,
scrape off and remove frost on freezer compartment
wa_lswi_hscrapen This can be done without
_nterruptin_ freezing o_eration,
To clean _nterior liner_use a soft cto_ttWith water or a
solution of warm water mixed with two tablespoons
baking soda per a quart, Do not use soaps, detergents_
scoudng powder, spray cleaners or the _ike or it may
cause odor in refrigerator.
She_vesand ice cube trays may be washed n water,
Wipe e×tedor su_ace with so_t cloth dampened with mild
soap wa_er and #lee dry with soft cloth,
Use only mi!d soap water Io cban door gaskets.
Never use boiling water, scoudng powder, acids, ehemica
thinner, gasoline benzine or the !ike for cleaning
refrigeratoc because these may deform or d_m_ge
exterior satiate, plastic and do£r gaskets
Since dust accumuiated on evaporating tray wiii decrease
the evaporation eff)cieec'£ remove the tray and c_eanit
Evaporating tray is set on refrigerabr back 'Toremove,
pull it,

Food Storage Times and Tips
Use these storage times as a guide, Actua! storage times
vary, since food quatity a_waysva_es
For the Refrigerator Section
Bread: Refrigeration slows molding, But b_'eadsli!l gets
slale with time, so use within 3 days.
Dairy Products: Keep ca_ons c_osed Use milk, cream or
cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap cheese tightly with
foil or plastic wrap. Hard cheese (cheddac etc) wii{ keep
as long as a month Soft cheese will keep up to 2 weeks, -
Wrapped butter keeps about 2 weeks,
Eggs: Store unwashed, Use w_thin2 weeks
Fish: Clean_VVraptightiy, Freeze unless you #so it the
same day you buy it,
Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crispeE Stere fruits with
st_ongaromas (apples, mebns)in piastic bags Be_ies
keep up to 3 days,,if stored unwashed, in a shallow open
bow!.
Leftovers; Let ceo_before storing. Wrap well Use within
2 days (or freeze}
Meat: Wrap meats loosely(and seal). Wrap smoked
meats tightly Use foil or plastic wrap, Store hsmeat
drawer or or_lower shelf. For best results, use within
recommended times
Freezer Storage Times
No longer than
Bread 6 Months
Butter, Margarine 2-9 Months
Cooked Dishes 3 Months
Fish (package _ozen) 3 Months
Fruits 12 Months
Ice Cream I Mo_th
Juice Concentrate 6 Months
Meats-
Bacon, other Smoked Meats 1 Month
Beef or Lamb 5-6 Mor_ths
Ground Meat 34 Months
Live_,other Variety Meats 3-4 Months
Pork or Veal 4 Months
Poultn_, 4-6 Months
Vegetables 8 Months
Energy Saving Tips
Ways to Save Power, Save Money, and Still enjoy your
Kenmoreo
1C|ose the door as soon as you can, Make sure the
_oor is fu!ty shut after each use_so cold air doesn't
escape,
Refrigerator Storage 'Times
Bacon and other Smoked Mea_s
Co!d Cu_s,, (Date on Package}
Ground Meat
Liver and other Organ Meats
Steaks and Roast (Fresh)
I-2 Days
Poultq¢: Rinse before storing, Wrap loosely in fo(lor
piastic wrap and seat (Wrap giblets separateiy.) Use
within 2 days,
Vegetables: Wash, drain and sfore in crisper. Or sto_e
unwashed in plastic wrap,
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3_
4,
5.
Keep the eomdemser coils clean. YOU_ Ke_more%
motor works harder when ceils are dusty: C_ean the
coils at least _noe every 3 months, They are on the
back of your refrigerator Allow I inch of air space
above your Ker_more so air ctr(;u_ates free}y
Adjust the cold control, T_ a warmer setting. Your
refrigerator may be colder than _eeded, Check the
refrigerator temperature with mi_k As _on# as it keeps
weI(, your refrigerator is cold enough
Don't put hot food inthe refrigerator,
Don't allow more than W_offrost to bu!ld up in the
frozen food storage section,
For the Freezer Section
Wrap carefully and sea). Contact with air shorfens (he)ire
of food. So containers must be aidight, _resh food that
are atready packaged, st_chas bread or poultry, s!_ould
be rew_apped. Use heavy duty a_uminum foi! _reezer
paper and tape or special freezer containers
Freeze food only when it is flesh and intop condition Do
no(_efreeze
Labe_anddate each package. Use food with the o_dest
date firsi.
When loading the _reezer,allow eno_Jghspace at the front
_etot the door ciose completely and seal,
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Reduce door openings, so your cooling system won't
have to run as often
Keep your refrigerato_ reasonably _evel. So the
door sea_s tightly, When the door is dosed the door
gaskets should touch the refrigerator aii the way
around, !f not, make your refrigerator more le'veL Use
the adjustmen_ screw under the refrigerafo_
Keep the _efrigerator away from the stove other
hea_sources A cool and dr,./ptace lets your
reMgerator work best,

Pa_s List 58&98292488
CAUTION: Use Seam parts nimber on all order, not the i|ilstraton number,
90£:5_8 _asscot
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I VERSING THE DOOR SWING
Refer to the disassembly diagram and ch_ge the door hinges in tile folI0wing procedure.
_he nmnbers in the diagram ( see back page) indicate the procedure order in the
insmmtiens,
I Remove the hingecap by twisting it off.
2 Remo_'e the upper hexagonal head _cfew_. The freezer door can now be removed Use apad or
blosA_.tIv prof_.ct Nejloor and _:woMscrat¢hg_g the pa_t_t_dfinis'h.
3. Remove the middle hexagonal head s,crews The refrigerator door can now be removed
4. Remove the lower hexagena] head screws al_d _he_eg
5, Remove th_ [ef_side leg, attach it tothe other side hoJe thai was posi6on_d symmetrically
6. Attach lhe be{tom hinge symmetricaI!y to fl_eo_hers_de_f cabinet
7. Remove the upper hinge phs0c pins a_d insc:_them is the holes from which _hescrews are
removed in procedure 2.
8. Remove the middle hinge plastic phls and h_serl them in the hoIes fiom which the screws were
remo,,,'ed in procedare 3.
9, Take offNe hinge collar cN_s using a screwdriver and h_sert them in the hinge collars o_ the
opposite side
10. Attach the refrigerator door to the be{ram hb_g¢,
[ 5, Re{ate the middk hinge I80;' Attavh it to the refrigerator door arid secwe it with a screw (Do
not tighten the screw complemly )
!2, Attach the upper hh_ge to the freezer door. Attach Ihe _ezer _othe middle Nnge and use the
_4,crcwto am_ch the upper hh_ge, (Do t_ottighten the screw eomple_eIy,)
13, "Ehedirection in which fl_edoors ope_ has _ow been ch;mged; however, the fi_llowing poi_t8
sho_dd be checked:
a), Make sure both doors at(: on straigh_
b) Make sure that there is _o space bem'een the door gaskets and the refrigerator u_it itself
w_mnthe doors _e closed.
e) Make sure that [he gasket on the l_ti_gedside is sot caught between the do_r a_d the m_i_
whe_ %e door is opened or closed. (if the doo[is l;:_r¢edclosed when the gasket is
caught, the gasket may be damaged,
14, Al_er maMng silrc that the dhowsare installed correctly, t[ght_ all the screws holding fl_ehinges,
Ifthey are _ot t[O_tened the doors may slip _mtof po_';hionor there may be an openlr_g betwee_
the d_ors a_d the unit.
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efore Calling for So.ice
Cautiol_
Year Keemore refrigerator _sar_electrica_ appliance and
should be unplag#ed before changing the ligh_ bulb or
other servicing that' _ 'mva yes the eiee_.dca_system,
Sea fyour ques#o# can be a_swered er_ th@page
My Refrigerator is Too Warm
Review adiusting Temperature Contre_ setting
My Refrigerator Has Stopped Running
and The Light is Not On
i h_Ck _he_ht bulb,
2 M_ke sLirethe power co_d plug s making fuii con_ae_ir_
the wail outlet, Check the outlet with another ap#!ianee
3 Check _hefu_e box for a b_owefuse or tripped circuit
b_eaker,
When Power Fails
I Keep tl_e_e#ige:ratordaor e_osed
2, When !he power s off for more than 5 hours, _]i;!extra
space in _eezer with dry ice or transfer the food to li/e
r/career food bcker
Moisture Col|acts on the Outside of
My Refrigerator
I f%',dedaof high hum_d_yand _empera_ure wil_cease
this
2 Make sure the doors seal tightly, tf riley do net, adius[
the ievelir_g_eet,
No sy
My Refrigerator :Sounds i
Make sara the cab r_e_s bvei from ado to s_e aed
fram _re_s[_obask Make Sure the cabine'_ b net
touching the waft arid rests squarely on the fleer at eli
four comers,
Model Number Location
if ye_ ever need ser4ee, be sure _o9ire the eerr_ptete
eleven digit model number', it's o_,a smal! label on the
back of Sherefrigerator, For exampte if you have Kenmore
98291, your eomplete m_mber may be 56498291896
To Order Repair Pa_s, See p. 4,-5
Full One Year Warranty on
For ace year from the date of pu_shase when th!s
ref_%gete_O_iS operate@ and m:a_i_d i_ a_ordan_ce
wi_hthe owners massaf _ha_come wilh i_ Sears 'wil_
repai_ t, free of charge _if defective in mateda_ er
Ful! Five Year Warranty on Sealed
Refrigeration System
For @_eyears _ea _f'e(ai;e uf p_aehase whe_ ihe
_d¢_g÷_'a_ar_soperated arid mair_aiaed n acco_dsr't_c8
w_Ih _he _wne[ s mar_ua_l_a_ came with iL Sea_s witi
repair the sealed system (con ist#_g of refrigerator,
eenmect_ngtubing and compressor motor), #ee of charge
if defective ia material or werkmar_ship,
The above warranty coverage applies on_ySoreargerators
which are used for _hestorage of food for private
Wa_'ta_ty set, dee _aavaHah}e by ee_tact;_# _h_
_ea_s_ Sear_ S_r_e C_er _h_ugho_t _he U_ {÷d
States,
This warta_ty applies or_!iwhi_a Ihis product !s ia the
Un _ed States, This warranty 9yes you specibc ri£#_tsand
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
s_ate
Sears, Roebuck and Co,
H(_ffma_ _s_:ates, IL 60 i:;!9
There is an Odor in My Refrigerator
I C_'eck{:_ve_so_ _eedcertak_e_s i beth seetta_'_s
2 Ce_a" bah sest_,r_s
!ce Has an Odd Flavor
Ice m!}ard/ess of hew it is made, wfl/somet mee deveiap
a_ dt fl_vor or eevJ f t kep_ _eo K_ng To avoid _hs empty
e£ocu!;,e _ays ahd make a eomp!÷tely _ew S_@pty about
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