Sears Kenmore 36358895891 User manual

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24, 28 and 30
Models
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Read and Follow
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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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°
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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_.,_-_"_
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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}
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FRONT
34_h4'
I"
Fresh Food Panel
Cut
3132"-_: ',_-
......... ,,,+._ out
I L_q.
7/32"
t8W'
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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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