Record ModeJ/Serial Numbers important Safety instructions Please read and save these instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items instructions for your model.
important Safety instructions important Safety instructions WARNING WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your These guidelines must be followed to ensure that new refrigerator. safety mechanisms in this refrigerator will operate properly. For Your Safety Electrical information Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the The refrigerator must be plugged...
Warranty information KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®...
Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured 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...
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Installation This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating Door Opening instructions far your model. Use the refrigerator only as Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the access to a counter when removing food.
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator To Connect Water Supply Line To Icemaker Inlet Valve WARNING Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or ON water supply and flush supply...
Door Removal / Reversal instructions Plastic ToolsNecessary: Door Stop Handle Knife So,e ge Cente,V _Hi_ge Hinge Screw Phillips'" head Quadrex head Socket Adjustable screwdriver Wrench Wrench NOTE The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be Top Hinge reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from Cover...
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Door RemovaJ / ReversaJ instructions To remove freezer handle: Handle Style 1 (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) To remove refrigerator handle: Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) freezer door.
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Door Removal / Reversal instructions To attach freezer handle: CAUTION Place rounded part of handle onto mounting screw face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when handle with the 2 holes in bottom of door.
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Door Removal / Reversal instructions To attach freezer handle: Handle Style 3 Place top of handle aver mounting screw, pull handle To remove refrigerator handle: straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off:.) bottom of door.
Features At A Glance Freezer Light Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door Dell Drawer Cover Dell Drawer Half Shelf Wine Rack Door Bin Full S Special item Fixed Door Bin Mid=Level Lic Door Rack Crisper Crisper Drawers Features may vary according to model...
Temperature ControJs Cool down period Refrigerator & freezer controls To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator Temperature adjustment operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours Adiust temperature gradually: move the knob in small before loading it with food.
Looking inside NOTE CAUTION Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the To avoid personal iniury or property damage, handle refrigerator. Cantilever shelves are available in either tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break glass or wire. suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
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Looking inside Freezer Tilt Out Crispers (some models) Door Rack The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, The Tilt-Out Door Rack flits are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh out for easy access. Pinch produce. Wash items in dear water and remove excess the sides and pull out for...
Food Storage & Energy Saving ideas Food storage ideas Energy saving ideas Locate refrigerator in the Fresh Food Storage coolest part of the room, out of • The fresh food compartment shouJd be kept between direct sunlight, away from 34°F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 °...
ice Service ff your refrigerator has an automatic [cemaker, it will CAUTION provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, no ice will be Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Air in damage the Icemaker.
Normal Operating Sounds Evaporator Understanding the sounds you may hear The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make create a boiling or gurgling sound. unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you.
Care & Cleaning Protecting Your investment NOTE Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains appearance If you set your temperature controls to turn off: cooling, and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills power to lights and other electrical components will immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall...
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Care & Cleaning {continued) Never Clean Condenser (some models) CAUTION If your refrigerator is equipped with a Never Clean condenser, there's no need to clean the condenser under Wear gloves to avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs. normal operating conditions. If the refrigerator operated under particularly...
Before You Call Problem ICause lCorrection AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER (some models) Icemaker is not mak- Icemaker wire signal arm is Move wire signal arm to the _down" or ON position. ing any ice. in the _up" or OFF position. (side mounted) Household water line valve is...
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Before You Call Problem I Cause I Corredion OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS Door(s) will not close. Door was closed too hard, Close both doors gently. causing other door to open slightly. Ensure floor is level and solid, and can adequately sup- Refrigerator is not level.
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Before You Call Problem j Cause i Correction TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Fresh Food Doors are opened too fie- Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door temperature is too quenfly or too long. is opened. Open the door less often. warm.