Sears Kenmore 36358895891 User manual

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24, 28 and 30
Models
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All SafetyRulesand
Operating Instruction:
Before First Use of
This Appliance.
REFRIGERATOR
Safety Instructions
Water Line Installation
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date
Sears,Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,IL 60179 U.S.A.

Important Safet y r structio s
WARNNNG: Please follow basic precautions, including the foIlowing:
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this owner's manual.
This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
:;!!i!:'
NEVER unplug your refrigerator
by pulling on the power cord. Ahvays
grip the plug firmly and pull it straight
out from the outlet,
Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows craclcs or
abrasion damage along its length or at eid_er the
plug or connectm end.
When moving your 1efrigerator away from the
wall, be carotid not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
DO NOT touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are damp or
wet. Sldn may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands
on the automatic icemaldng mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in
DO NOT allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or
hang on the Convenience Center door. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injme themselves,
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between the doors
and cabinet are necessarily sma]L Be careful closing
doors when children ale in the area.
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the refrigerator doors or shelves in the
refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure themselves.
Unplug your refrigerator before
malting any repairs. Note: We
strongly ,ecommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or' turn off power at the
circuit breaker or filse box in order to avoid contact
with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb
may breal¢ when being replaced,) Note: Moving the
control to the OFF position does not remove power
to the light circuit°
Save These [_nstructions

Contents
English Version 2
Version ffanqalse 31
Versi6n en espafiol 63
Safety Instructions 2
Grounding Requirements 3, 4
Refrigerator Installation 4-6
Trim Kits and Decorator Panel Installation 6-9
Water' Line Installation 10-12
Temperature Controls 13
Refrigerator Doors 13
Food Storage Suggestions t4
Water Filter Cartridge 15
Shelves and Storage Drawers 16, 17
Convenience Center 18
Automatic Icemaker !9
Ice and Water Dispenser 20
Care and Cleaning 21-23
Vacation and Moving Precautions 22
Before You Call for Service 24--27
Normal Operating Sounds 24
Consumer Service 28
State of California Water Treatment Certificate 29
Filter Cartridge Performance Data Sheet 30
Warranty Back Cover
RTANT: Proper Disposa! of the Refrigerator
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous...even if they will sit for "just a few days."
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator', please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your
Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Take off the doors.
•Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator has a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluomcarbons)_ CFCs are believed to
harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the CFC refiigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified service!: If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant you can be subject to fines
and imprisonment under provisions of the Federa!
Clean Air' Act.
Grounding Requirements
|H PORTANT: Please read carefully.
To Connect Electricity
FOR PERSONAL
SAFETY, this
appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
Preferred Method
Insure proper ground
exists before use°
three-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard fiom this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and the circuitchedced bya qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard two-prong wall outlet, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical oudet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUHSTANCES,
CUT OR REHOVE THE THIRD (GROUND)
PRONG FROMTHE POWER CORD.

Grounding Requirements
Use of Extension Cords
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord, However; if you still elect to use
an extension cord, it is absolutely necessaly that it be a
UL-listed, 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes
(minimum) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.
Refrigerator Installation
Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circtflation, and plumbing and electrical
connections: B
30 Model 24 & 28 Models
A: Sides ............ t/8" (3 ram) ............... 1/8" (3 ram)
B: Top ............. 1/8" (3 mm) ................ t" (25 ram)
C: Back ............ 1/2 °(13 mm) ............ 1/2" (13 ram)
(If built-in, allow 7/8" [22 mm] at top for hinge covers.)
If the refrigerator is against a wall on either side, allow
3/4" (19 ram) fbr door clearances.
Location
oInstall the refrigerator on a floor strong enough
m support it when it is fully loaded.

Dimensions and Specifications
(for Built-In Style models) o!o
0 0 o
Leveling Rollers
The rollers have two purposes:
I. The rollers need to be adjusted so the refiigerator is
firmly positioned on the floor and does not rock
back and forth°
2. The rollers allow you to move the refiigerator away
fiom the walt for cleaning.
To adjust the rollers:
•Remove the base grille
by pulling it out at the
bottom.
Water
314"Airspace
(1t2" Gap+ 1t4"
WallPlates)
24°Side Panels
0
Counter
Top
Turn the two front
roller adjusting screws
clockwise to raise
the refrigerator,
counterclockwise to
lower it_ Use a 3180
socket wrench, adjustable
wrench or pliers°
Built-In Style models also
have rear adjustable rollers
so you can align the
refrigerator with your
kitchen cabinets. Use a
5/16" socket wrench to
turn the screws for the
rear rollers--clockwise
to raise the refrigerator,
counter-clockwise to
lower it.
Front Roller
RearRoller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models
only). Use this screw if the
refrigerator has one,_
Front Roller
Adjusting
RearRoller Adjusting Screw
(on Built-In Style models
only). Use this screw if the
refrigerator does not have
the screw pictured above.

Refrigerator gnstaHation
Door Alignment
After leveling, make sure that
the doo_s are even at the top.
Hake sure door's
are evenat the top
m
Uneven Doors
To make the doors
even, adjust the flesh
food door_ Insert a
3/16" Allen wrench
into the bottom of
the hinge pin. Turn
the door adjusting
screw to the right to
raise the door, to the left to lower it. (A nylon plug,
imbedded in the threads of the pin, prevents the pin
from turning unless a wrench is used°) After one or
two turns of the wrench, open and close rile fresh food
door and check the alignment at the top of the doors.
Trim Kits and Decorator
For Built-In models
Some models a_e equipped with trim Idts that allow you
to install door panels° You can order pre-cut black or'
white decorator panels from your Seais Service Center, or
you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets°
Panels Less Than !14" (6 mm) Thick
When installing wood panels less than 1/4" (6 ram)
thick, you need to create a filler pane!, such as 1/8"
cardboard, that will fit between the face of the door
and the wood panel. If you are installing the pre-cut
decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in
the Idto The combined thiclmess of the decorator or
wood panel and the filler panel should be 1/4" (6 mm)o
Care of Pre-Cut Panels
Cleaaa these panels using an anti-static cleaner or a
mild detergent and water° (Look for' anti-static cleaner
in electronic or computer' departments°) Rinse
thoroughly and blot dry with a clean, damp cloth or
chamois° Do not use paper towels to wash or dry the
panels. Do not use cleaners that contain solvents, such
as ammonia, because they can damage the panels.
Shallow scratches arid abrasions can be corrected with
a good grade of hard automobile paste wax° Do not
use a cleanedwax combination. The wax wil! fill in any
minor surface scratches and will help to maintain the
luster of the panels. Apply the wax sparingly and buff
lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular motion.
Panel Installadon
314" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a I/4"
(6 ram) thick bactdng, or a 3/4" (t9 mm) routed
board can be used. The raised portion of the panel
must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least 2"
(51 ram) from the handle side for fingertip clearance.
Weight limitations for custom panels:
Fresh Food: 35 lb. (I6 kg) max,
Freezer Door: 25 lb. (11 kg) max.
2"(51ram) ! 111!1 _,__ "
Clearance I ! IIII -'_.-_'_"_"
Appearance I_.,_-_"_
qTilII
1/4" (6 ram)
Thick Backing
_8/4" (19 mm)
Refrigerator
Door

Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels
Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser
Cut __ 14++3t32"
OUt{_+, _,
t
7132"
18W'
67'1."J- L.
FRONT
_-- .14V_,,--_
*-1"
!i-zI 2"
I v,
Freezer Panels
With Dispenser
Cut __, 3/32
out{...:,,
LI 8i_/'d' 1/2"
_+.1}
!" -"'1 '+-
FRONT
34_h4'
I"
Fresh Food Panel
Cut
3132"-_: ',_-
......... ,,,+._ out
I L_q.
7/32"
t8W'
t4V+"
+i __L 671/,"
FRONT
t9s/++"- -_
t
io
Fresh Food Panel With
Convenience Center
3t32" -_: ',_" Cut
,,,,,,,._._out
tY
7/32"
1t2"
f ,
t
FRONT I
34_1,_"
2 _
The areas at the top of the panels need to be cut out of the
panels. All other dotted lines indicate areas that must be
routed out about 3/16" (5 ram) on the back side of+panels
1/4" (6 ram) thick or more° For panels tess than 1/4"
(6 ram) thick, these areas can be cut out of the filler panels.
Depth of
_, aterial to be
routed out
+ {
1t4" 3/167'_
+F" +
Front
Example of Routing

Inserting the Door Panels
!. Loosen the Top Trim on the freezer and fresh
food doors.
* Using a T-20 Toix driver, loosen the two screws
attaching the Top Trim about 1/4" (6 mm)_
2. Insert the panels.
o Lift the Top Trim up 1/4" (6 mm) and carefully push
the top freezer panel in until it slides into the slot
behind the door handle, Push the fillet panel
(requiied with some door panels) in behind the
decorator panel Repeat for flesh food panel. If your
model has a dispenser andlor a Convenience Center;
this step only applies to the top panels,
3. Insert the bottom panels (for models with a
dispenser and/or Convenience Center).
-Carefiflly push the panel in until it slides into the slot
behind the door handle_ Push the filler panel (required
with some door panels) in behind the decorator panel,
4. Tighten the two screws on the Top Trim to 30
in-Ibs torque.
5, Install the Side Trim. These pieces are tucked
inside the flesh food door handle,
Do not remove the protective film on the outside
of the Side Trim until the Side Trim is installed,
• Fit the bottom of the Side Trim under the Bottom
Trim as illustrated,
oHold the Side Trim against the fiont face of the
decorator panels and fit the Side Trim under the Top
Trim, Make sure the Side Trim is fitted correctly and
that you are satisfied with the appearance of all the
parts before pulling the blue tape liner,
6. Secure the Side Trim.
•Place one hand between the two pieces of blue tape
liner and hold the Side Trim firmly against the panels
and the side of the door.
•Pull the top blue tape liner up about 3" (8 mm),
pressing the trim with your hand as the adhesive is
exposed to the door. Then pull the bottom blue tape
liner down about 3" (8 mm), Follow the tape with
your hand, pressing the trim adhesive against the door.
° Continue pulling the tape liner loose, alternating
between the top and bottom and pressing the Side
Trim against the dooi:
7. Remove the protective film from the outside of
the Side Trim.
Blue
Tape
Liner
Side
Trim
Cut-Out
4
Side
Trim

Installlng and Removing Previously
Insta_aed Decorator Panels
In older to remove the decorator panels and replace
with new panels you need to remove the handles. A
T-20 Torx driver is needed_
Removing the Handles:
I. Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the Top Trim.
2. Loosen and remove the 2 screws in the bracket that
attach the Handle to the top of the Door.
3. Grip the Handle firmly and slide upwards. The
keyhole slots on the Handle slide off the buttons
on the Door.
4. Open the Door and slide out the decorator panels.
Inserting the Door Panels:
Before installing the decorator panels, make sure they
have been routed out in the proper areas as shown in
the beginning of this section. Slide in the panels to
perform a trial fit before fastening down the Handle
and Top Trim.
Installing the Handles:
Once the panels are fitted properly, insta!l the Handle
and Top Trim.
!. Slide the keyhole slots on the Handle down onto
the buttons mounted to the face of the Door. Slide
the Handle downward until the bracket at the top
of the Handle fits flush on the top of the Door.
2. Replace the two screws in the bracket that attach
the Handle to the top of the Door and tighten
the screws to 45 in-lbs torque.
3. Replace the Top Trim ma!dng sure it fits over the
Side Trim and that the locating tabs fit the inside
of the Handle profile.
4. Replace the Top Trim screws and tighten to r30
in-lbs torque.
Bu_ons (
Bu_on
Top Trim Screws
-Bracket Screws
Bracket
Slots

Water Line mnstallation Instructions
Before You Begin:
° If the water supply to the refrigerator is fi'om a
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System and the
refrigerator is equipped with a built-in filtration
system, it is not necessary to use the refrigerator's
water filter, Use the refiigerator's Filter Bypass Plug_
Using the refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in
conjunction with the RO filter can result in hollow
ice cubes and slower water flow from the water
dispenser_
• This water line installation is not warranted by the
refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these
instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage_
o Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
lead to water' leakage or flooding. Call a qualified
plumber to correct water hammer before installing
the water supply line to the refrigerator_
o To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water Iine to the hot water lineo
° If you use your refrigerator befbre connecting the
water line, make sure the icemaker feeler arm is kept
in the STOP (up) position_
• DO NOT install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing°
°When using any electrical device (such as a power'
drill) during installation, be sure the device is
insulated or wired in a manner to prevent the hazard
of electric shock_
•M1 installations must be in accordance with local
plumbing code requirements°
WhatYou WRI Need
To determine how much copper tubing you need:
Measure the distance fiom the water valve on die back
of the refrigerator to the water' supply pipe, Then add
8 feet (244 cm), Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing
[about 8 feet (244 cm) coiled into 3 turns of about !0
inches (25 cm) diametel] to allow the iefrigerator to
move out from the wall after' installation,
• A water supply kit (containing copper tubing,
shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is available
at extra cost from your Sears store oK'Seas
Selvice Center;
• Cold water supply. The water' pressure must be
between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
° Power drill.
° Copper tubing, 1/4" outer diameter to connect the
refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of
the tubing are cut squale.
DO NOT use plastic tubing or plastic fittings
because the water supply line is under pressure at
all times. Certain types of plastic tubing may become
brittle with age and crack, resulting in water leakage.
•Two 114" outer diameter compression nuts and
2 ferrules (sleeves)_to connect the copper tubing
to the shutoffvalve and the refrigerator water' valve.
° If your existing water line has a flaked fitting at the
end, you will need an adapter (available at plumbing
supply stores) to connect the water line to the
refrigerator OR you can cut off the flared fitting with
a tube cutter and then use a compression fitting,
°Shutoff valve to connect to the cold water line. The
shutoffvalve should have awater inlet with a
minimum inside diameter' of 5/32" at the point of
connection to the COLDWATER LINE. Saddle-type
shutoffvalves ate included in many water supply kits.
Before purchasing, make sure asaddle-type valve
complies with your local plumbing codes.
Shut Off the Hain Water Supply.
Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the
line of water:
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[] install the ShutoffValve
a. Install the shutoff valve on the nearest fiequently
used drin!dng water line_
b. Choose a location for the v_ve that is easily
accessible. It is best to connect into the side of a
vertical water pipe, When it is necessary to connect
into a horizontal water pipe, make the connection
to the top or side, rather than at the bottom, to
avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe.
c. Drill a 114" hole in the water pipe, using a sharp
bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the
hole in the pipe.
d. Fasten the shutoff valve Pipe --Washer
to the cold water pipe
with the pipe clamp.
e. Tighten the clamp
screws until the
sealing washer begins
to swell.
clamp N
Saddle-type "4
shutoff /2_
valve _
Do not overtighten
or you may crush the
copper tubing.
\Inlet
end
Vertical
-- cold water
pipe
Note: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
Route the Copper Tubing and
Connect Stto the ShutoffVa|ve
Route the copper tubing between the cold water' line
and the refi'igerator.
Route the tubing through a hole drilled in the wall or
floor (behind the refrigerator or adjacent base cabinet)
as close to the wall as possible.
Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing [about
8feet (244 cm) coiled into 3turns of about
I0" (25 cm) diameter] to allow the
refrigerator to move out from the wall after
installation.
Place the compression
nut and ferrule (sleeve)
onto the end of the
tubing and connect it
to the shutoff valve.
Saddle-type
shutoff valve
Compression nut
Make sure the tubing _-
is fully inserted into the Packing nut
valve, Tighten the Outlet valve
compression nut securely. (sleeve)
Note: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing
Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves
are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
Consult with your licensed plumber.
_]Turn On theWater and Flush Out
the Tubing.
a, Turn the main water supply on and flush out the
tubing until the water is clear;
b, Shut the water off at the water valve after about one
quart (1 L) of water has been flushed through the
tubing.
1!

Water Line installation instructions
[_ Connect the Tubing to the
Refrigerator.
Before maldng the connection to the
refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power
cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.
We recommend installing a water filter if your water
supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen
of the refrigerator's water valve° Install it in the water'
line near' the refrigeratoL
a° Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water' valve.
b. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto
the end of the tubing as shown.
c, Insert the end of the copper tubing into the water
valve connection as far as possible. While holding
the tubing, tighten the fitting.
d. Fasten the copper tubing into the clamp provided
to hold it in position. You may need to pry open
the clamp.
One of' the illustrations below wii! look like the
connection on your refrigeratoi:
_/4" Compression _ Tubin Clam
Ferrule {sleeve). Nut /'_'_,_ gP
Refr ge=tor-.. LLF-
_,_.../ Tubing
[_ Turn the Water On at the Shutoff
Valve.
Tighten any connections that leak.
_1 Plug In the Refrigerator.
Arrange the coil of copper tubing so that it does not
vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against
the wall.
Push the refrigerator back to the wall,
i_] Start the lcemaker
Set the icemaker feeler arm to the ON (down)
position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until
it reaches its operating temperature of 15°E (-9°C.) or
below. It will then begin operation automatically if the
icemaker feeler arm is in the ON (down) position.
Note" The icemaker may double-cycle when it first
starts, causing some water spillage from the icemalcer
into the ice bucket. This is normal and should not
happen again,
Tubing
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Temperature ControJs ( ppoaraoo0maywry
At first, set the freezer and fresh food controls at INITIAL SETTING.
I COLD _ r--1 _[:I r-1 _ r-I COLDEST
FREEZER c@
TEMPERATURE OFF l 3 [] 7 9
COLD _ r-1 _ _ r-I _ COLDEST
"_ '_ FRESHFOOD
13[] 7 g TEMPERATURE
Two controls let you regnlate the temperature in the
fresh food and freezer compartments.
At first, set the fi'eezer and flesh food controls at
INITIAL SETTING.
Allow 24 hours fbr the temperature to stabilize,
whether you are setting the contiols for the first time
or adjusting them later, Then, if you want colder or
watmer temperatures in either compartment, g_adually
adjust the controls.
Note: Turning the fieezer control to OFF turns
off cooling in both compartments--fresh food and
freezer--but does not shut offpower to the refrigerator.
How to Test Temperatures
To test the flesh food
compartment place a bulb-type
thermometer into a jar of water
on the top shelf. Check it one
day later'.
To test the freezer
compartment put a bulb-
type thermometer between
two or three frozen packages
in the center of the freezer.
Check it one day later:
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different than the ones
you ate used to. The specia! door openlng/closing
feature makes sure the doors close all the way and are
securely sealed.
When opening and closing the door you will notice a
"stop" position_ If the door is opened past this "stop"
point, the door will iemain open to allow you to load
and unload food moie easily. When the door is only
partia!ly open it will automatically close.
The resistance you feel at the "stop" position will be
reduced as the door is loaded with food.
When the door is only
partially open it will
automatically close,
Beyond this "stop" the
door will stayopen.
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Food Storage Suggestions
Fresh Food Storage Tips
To store unfrozen meats, fish and poultry=
•Always remove store wrappings.
•Rewrap in foil, film or wax paper and refrigerate
immediately
To store cheese, wrap well with wax paper or
aluminum foil, or put in a plastic bag.
• Carefully wrap to expel air and help prevent mol&
• Store pre-packaged cheese in its own wrapping
if you wish.
To store vegetables, use the vegetable drawers--
they've been designed to preserve the natural moisture
and freshness of producer
• Covering vegetables with a moist towel helps
maintain crispness.
• As a further aid to freshness, pte-packaged vegetables
can be stored in their original wrapping.
Tips on Freezing Foods
oFreeze only top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve quality.
° Freeze fruits and vegetables quicldy after piddng.
The sooner you do, the better the frozen product will
be, with less culling and sorting to do.
*Use food wraps designed especially for freezing.
To store ice cream--Fine-quality ice cream, with high
cream content, will normally require slightly lower
temperatures than more "airy" already-packaged brands
with low cream content.
° It will be necessary to experiment to determine the
freezer compartment location and temperature
control setting to keep your ice cream at the right
serving temperature°
°The rear of the freezer compartment is slightly colder'
than the frontr
To freeze meat, fish and poultry, wrap well in
freezer-weight foil (or other heaw-duty wrapping
material) forming it carefully to the shape of the
contents. This expels air. Fold and crimp ends of
the package to provide a good, lasting seat.
Don't refreeze meat that has completely thawed;
meat, whether raw or cooked, can be frozen
successfully only once.
Suggested Storage Times
Eating quality drops
after time shown
DAYS MONTHS
IN IN
REFRIGERATOR FREEZER
AT AT
35 °to 40°R 0°R
(2°to 4°c.) (-I 8°c.)
Fresh Meats
Roasts (Beef & Lamb) ......................3 to S 6 to 12
Roasts (Pork & Vea!) ...........................3 to 5 4 to 8
Steaks (Beef) .......................................3 to S 6 to 12
Chops (Lamb) .....................................3 to 5 6 to 9
Chops (Pork) ..........................................3to S 3to 4
Ground & Stew Meats ................... I to 2 3 to 4
Variety Meats .........................................Ito 2 3to 4
Sausage (Pork) ........................................I to 2 !to 2
Processed Meats
Bacon ............................................................. 7I
Frankfurters .................................................7 112
Ham (Whole) ..................................... 7 Ito 2
Ham (Half) .................................................... 3to 5 I to 2
Ham (Slices) ......................................... 3 I to 2
Luncheon Meats .................................... 3 to S Freezing
Sausage (Smoked) ........................................7 not recom-
Sausage(Dry & Semi-Dry) .......... 14 to 21 mended
Cooked Meats
Cooked Meats and
Meat Dishes .................................. 3 to 4 2 to 3
Gravy &Heat Broth ..........................I to 2 2 to 3
Fresh Poultry
Chicken &Turkey (Whole) ................I to 2 12
Chicken (Pieces) ..........................................I to 2 9
Turkey (Pieces) ................................... ito 2 6
Duck & Goose (Whole) ................... ItO 2 6
Giblets ............................................................ ! to 2 3
Cooked Poultry
Pieces (Covered with Broth) ..... I to 2 6
Pieces (Not Covered) .................... 3 to 4 I
Cooked Poultry Dishes ........................3 to 4 4 to 6
Fried Chicken ............................................3 to 4 4
(Other than for meats & poultry) FREEZER
Most fruits and vegetables ..................................8-12 months
Lean fish ............................................................................ _months
Fatty fish, rolls and breads,
soups, stew, casseroles ...........................................2-3 months
Cakes, pies, sandwiches,
leftovers (cooked),
ice cream (original carton) .....................................I month max.
Meats, fish and poultry purchased from the store vaiy
in quality and age; consequently, safe storage times in
your refrigerator will vary. For meat and poultry
information, call the U.S. Dept. of Agrictdture at
800-535-4555.
New techniques are constantly being developed.
Consult the College or County Extension Service or
14 your local Utility Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.

Water Vimter Cartridge
The water filter cartridge is located in the upper right-hand corner of the flesh food compartment,
right below the temperature controls.
The filter cartridge should be replaced every six months or earlier if the flow of water to the water
dispenser' or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
I. If you are replacing the cartridge, first remove the
old one by slowly turning it to the left. Do not pull
down on the cartridge. A small amount of water
may drip down.
2. Remove and discard the plastic cap flom the new
cartridge.
3. Fill the replacement cartridge with water from the tap,
4. Apply the month and year sticker to the cartridge to
remind you to replace the filter in six months.
5. Place the top of the cartridge up inside the cartridge
holder. Do not push it up into the holder"
6. Slowly turn it to the right until the filter cartridge
stops_ DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. As you turn
the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into
position_
7. Run water from the dispenser' for 1 minute (about a
half gallon) to clear the system and prevent
sputtering.
Note: A newly-insta!Ied water filter cartridge may
cause water to spurt from the dispenser:
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a
replacement filter cartridge is not available. The
dispenser and the icemaker will not operate without
the filter or filter bypass plug.
Replacement Filters:
To order additional filter cartridges, call
1-800-366-7278°
WR97X10006--Chlorine, Taste and Ode: Lead
and Cysts Suggested Retail $29.99
PEa_ap
Discard the plastic cap°
REPLACEFILTERBY:
l (month-year) I
replace every6months
Cartric
Ho|der
Placethe top of the cartridge up inside the
cartridge holder and slowly turn it to the right
Filter
Bypass_,
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Shelves and Storage Drawers
How to Rearrange Your Shelves and
Freezer Baskets
Glass and wire shelves are adjustable_ This allows you
to move the shelves around to fit your family's food
storage needs° [] ,
To REMOVE: il L, up tiil []
Tilt the shelf up at front, jl]/" nad0ut t_J\_ii_uo
then lift it up and out of
the tracks on the rear wall.
TO RELOCATE:
Select desired shelf height.
With shelf front raised
slightly, engage the top
hoolcs in the traclcs at the
rear of the cabinet. Then
lower the ftont of the shelf
until it locks into position.
Wire slide-out fieezer
baskets can be relocated
in the same way.
[] Engage
top hook
[] Lower to
lock into
place
Bins on Fresh Food Compartment Door
Adjustable bins can easily be carried fi'om refiigerator
ro work area,
TO REMOVE:
Tilt the bin up and
pul! out on the molded
supports until it comes
completely out of
the door°
TO REPLACE OR RELOCATE:
Select desired shelf height,
engage the bin in the
molded suppmts of the
door and slide in the bin.
The bin will hook in place.
THE DIVIDERS
(on some models) help
prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of smalt items
stored on the door shelf:
Place index finger and
middle finger on either
side of the divides' near
the front and simply move
Divider
it back and forth to fit your needs.
TO REMOVE FIXED BINS:
First _emove the food in
the bins. Then, grasping
the bin at each end,
push in at the bottom
as you lift and pull out
at the top.
Removable Wine Rack
The wine rack holds a
bottle on its side and will
fit on any shelf. To move
it, pull it straight out,
position its lip over either
edge of the shelf, and push
it all the way in.
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Sealed Crisper Drawer
This drawer keeps
unwrapped foods fresh
by _etaining the natural
moisture content of
foods such as:
•ka'tichokes •Celery • Lettuce • Radishes
• Asparagus "Cherries ° Parsley oRhubarb
•Beets, topped * Corn •Peas, green ° Spinach
o Blueberries ° Currants • Plums ° Tomatoes,
• Cat'rots o Greens, leafy ripe
Foods with strong odor's should be wrapped.
Temperature Controlled Heats Drawer
The Temperature Controlled Meats Drawer' has its
own cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air from
the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer.
The variable temperature control regulates the air flow
from the freezer compsatment.
Set control lever down to
the coldest setting to store
fresh meats. If' lever is left
in meat position for a long
period of time, some frost
may form on the inside of
the drawer.
__ ormal
setting
_t-- Coldest
setting
Set contro! lever up to convert the dI'awer to normal
refrigerator temperature and provide extra vegetable
storage space. Cold air duct is turned off[ Variable
settings between these extremes can be selected.
Dell Pan
The Dell Pan can be
moved within the
refrigerator. The sealed
drawer keeps high
humidity for storage of
lunch meats, cheese, hors
d oeuvres, spreads and snaclcs.
Adjustable Humidity Drawers
(on some models)
These drawers have
individual, adjustable /[] Hum!d!_ co..F.o,yd Crisper
humidity contiols that [___
let you control the /amount of cold air
entering the drawers.
Slide the control all the way to the High setting and
the drawer provides higher humidity levels
recommended for most vegetables°
Slide the control all the way to the Low setting
and the drawer'provides lower humidity levels
recommended fbr most f_'uits.
To Remove Storage Drawers
Drawers will stop before
coming all the way out of
the refrigerator to help
prevent contents from
spilling onto the floor.
Drawers can easily be
removed by tilting up
slightly and pulling past
"stop" location.
On some models you may
need to remove the door
bins from the fresh food door
before removing the drawers.
Drawer
guides
7
When replacing the drawers
make sure you slide them
through the drawer guides
on the right side,r
If the door prevents you from taldng out the drawers,
the refrigerator will need to be rolled forward until the
door opens enough to slide the drawers out. In some
cases, when you roll the refrigerator out you wii! need
to move the refi'igerator to the left as you roll it out.
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Convenience Center
The Convenience Center
consists of an automatic
icemaker, an ice & water
dispenser and a special
compartment with its
own door that becomes a
counter' when you open it.
Frequently used items stored
on the fresh food door are
readily accessible through the Convenience Center
Compartment door without having to open the main
refrigerator door, The upper fresh food compartment
light wilI come on when the Convenience Center
Compartment door is opene& (Note: Be sure to close
the door after user)
The work surface on the Convenience Center counter
is durable, stain- and scratch-resistant, but do
not use it as a cutting board. Sharp utensils can
damage it.
The special design of the
door allows you to tilt and
lift up the door in order
to clean the bottom of
the frame.
Note: Use caution in
closing or using the
clean-out feature in the
presence of small children. Bottom
of Frame
Cold air entering from the
fteezer compartment keeps
the temperature in the
Convenience Center at proper
food-keeping levels.
The bin panel limits the amount
of cold air that escapes when the
Convenience Center door is
opened. To reach food from the
inside, lift the panel up.
To remove the Convenience
Center bin, first remove the
panel using the hand holds.
Then remove the bin by
lifting it up and out,
I
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Automatic Rcemaker
Anewly installed refrigerator may take up to
24 hours to begin making ice.
How the RcemakerWorks
The icemaker will produce 8 cubes per cycle---
approximately !20 cubes in a24-hour
period_epending on freezer compartment
temperature, room temperature, number of door
openings and other use conditions°
If you use your refrigerator before the water
connection is made, make sure the icemal_er feeler arm
is in the STOP (up) position. When the water supply
has been connected to the icemal_er, move the feeler
arm to ON (down) position.
i'm
STOP (up)
position
in arm in
ON (down)
position
The icemal_er will fill with water when it cools to
freezing. Note: With a newly-installed refrigerator,
allow about 24 hours for the freezer compartment to
get cold enough to make ice.
Throw away the first few batches of ice cubes (16 or
24 cubes), This wi_ flush away any impurities in the
water line. Do the same thing after vacations or
extended periods when ice isn't used°
To make sure the bin fills with ice, level the cubes
occasionally. When cubes fall into the bin they may pile
up close to the icemaker and push the feeler arm to the
STOP (up) position before the bin gets full. Keeping the
cubes level allows the icemaker to fill the bin.
The icemaker ejects cubes in groups of 8, and it is
normal for several cubes to be joined together:
Move Feeler Arm to STOP (Up)
Position When...
•Home water supply is to be turned off for several
hours_
o Ice storage bin is to be removed for a period of time.
oGoing away on vacation, at which time you should
also turn off the valve in the watez supply line to
your refiigerator..
oMoving the freezer control to the OFF position.
If This lsYour First Icemaker...
You'll hear occasional sounds that may be unfamiliar.
These are normal icemaldng sounds and are not cause
fi_r concern°
if Ice Is Not Used Often...
"Old" ice cubes will become cloudy and taste stale.
Empty ice storage bin periodically and wash it in
hdcewarm water. Be sure to allow storage bin to cool
before replacing it---otherwise ice cubes
may stick to other parts of the icemalce_.
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ice and Water Dispenser
To Use the Dispenser
Press the rim of the glass gently
against the dispenser pad.
Select CUBED ICE,
CRUSHED ICE (on
some models) or WATER
The spill shelf is not self-
draining. To reduce water
spotting, the shelf and its grille Spil_Shelf
should be cleaned regularly.
If no water is dispensed when the refligerator is first
installed, there may be air in the water line system.
Press the dispenser pad for at least two minutes to
remove trapped air from the water line and to fill the
water system. To flush out impurities in the water line,
throw away the first six glassfuls of watet:
A light switch (on some models) turns the night light
in the dispenser on or off. The light also comes on
when the dispenser pad is pressed. The light in the
dispenser should be replaced with a 7-watt maximum
bulb when it burns out..
CAUTION: Never put fingers or any other
objects into the ice crusher discharge
opening.
ice Storage Bin
TO REHOVE: Lift the left
corner to free the bin from the
shelf and pull the bin straight
out while supporting it at front
and rear.
TO REPLACE: Slide the bin
back until the tab on the bin
locks into the slot on the shelf:
If the bin does not go all the
way back, remove it and turn
the drive mechanism 1/4 turn.
Then push the bin back again
until the tab on the bin Ioclcs
into the slot on the shelf.
Important Facts AboutYour Dispenser
* Add ice before filling the glass with a beverage.
* Do not add ice flom trays or bags to the storage bin°
It may not crush or dispense welt.
o Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow
or extra-tall glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the
chute or cause the door' in the chute to freeze shut.
If'ice is blocldng the chute, poke it through with a
wooden spoon.
, Beverages and fi_ods should not be quick-chilled in the
ice storage bin. Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage bin may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.
, Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though
you selected CUBED ICEo This happens occasionally
when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the
crusher.
* After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip
flom the chute,
* Sometimes a mound of snow will form on the door
in the ice chute. This condition is normal and
usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice
repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.
* Dispensed water' is not ice coldo For colder water, add
crushed ice or cubes before dispensing water:
External Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as flesh-tasting
asthe water that produces them. That's
why it's a good idea to filter the water
with a water filter,
The water filter is an optional part at extra
cost and is available fl'om your Sears Service
Center° It may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection.
2O
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply ldt containing copper tubing, shutoff
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water line is also available from
your Sears store or Sear_ Service Center.