Kenmore 240432307 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore top mount refrigerator use & care guide

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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Gufa para su uso y cuidado
R_frig_rateur
Compartiments
Superposes
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
240432307
(0308)

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Refrigerador Congelador Superior Gufa para su uso y cuidado R_frig_rateur Compartiments Superposes Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Sears, Roebuck Sears Canada, and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 U.S.A. www.sears.com 240432307 (0308)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    We here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are completely committed to providing you with the best service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority. We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future purchases.
  • Page 3: Warranty

    • Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally. • Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit.
  • Page 4: Canada - Limited Warranty

    CANADA m LIMITED WARRANTY 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 The Sealed System (consisting of refrigerant,...
  • Page 5: Protection Agreements

    In the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 6: Door Removal & Reversal

    If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat sources. • The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. • Consider water supply availability for models equipped with an automatic ice maker.
  • Page 7 Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).
  • Page 8: Maker To Water Supply

    10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page). 11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam. 12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door.
  • Page 9 (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELS ONLY) In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door. The top of the trim fits around the base of the handle. An adhesive "trim lock" is positioned about halfway down.
  • Page 10: Features At A Glance

    Ice Bucket_ Freezer Freezer Control Refrigerator Control Dell Drawer Cover Dell Half Shelf Wine Rack Special Full Shelf Cris Crisper Drawers Features may vary according Freezer Light _Toe Grille to model Door Bin Dairy Door Tall Bottle Retainer Snugger Door Bin...
  • Page 11: Temperature Controls

    COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATUREADJUSTMENT • Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.
  • Page 12: Looking Inside

    SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. TO adjust sliding shelves: Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position. Lift front edge up and pull out. Replace the shelf on any pair of rails by reversing this procedure.
  • Page 13 12 ounce drink cans, a bottle of wine, a two-liter soft drink bottle, or a carton of eggs. The Special ItemRack mounts on the left side ofyour refrigerator. T o install, just slide the Special Item Rack onto any shelf as shown in the drawing.
  • Page 14 CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing.
  • Page 15: Ice Service

    • Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated. • Keep the wire signal arm in its "up" or OFF position until the refrigerator is connected to the water supply or whenever the water supply is turned off. •...
  • Page 16: Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips

    The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.
  • Page 17: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    E. Cold Control & Defrost Timer/Automatic Control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the refrigerator on and off. The timer also produces sounds similar to an electric clock. F. Condenser If condenser coils are located underneath your refrigerator as shown in the drawing at the left, you have a condenser fan.
  • Page 18: Care & Cleaning

    (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air- cooled refrigerators only. Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor bottom rear of refrigerator (see illustration with damp cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable. power cord from the wall or cloth before...
  • Page 19 Replace light shield. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Vacation and Moving Tips • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. Short • Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. Vacations •...
  • Page 20: Before You Call

    • The temperature control is turned to "O'. • Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes and check again. • Set freezer control to a warmer setting until freezer temperature satisfactory. Allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize.

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