Kenmore 795.73262300 Top Freezer Refrigerator User Guide

Kenmore 795.73262300 Top Freezer Refrigerator

Product Information

Specifications

• Model(s): 795.73262300, 795.73962300, 795.73252300, 795.73952300, 795.73269300, 795.73969300, 795.73259300, 795.73959300, 795.73264300, 795.73964300, 795.73254300, 795.73954300, 795.73266300, 795.73966300, 795.73263300, 795.73963300
• Printed in Mexico
• Manufacturer: Sears, Roebuck and Co.
• Location: Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Safety Instructions
Please refer to the user manual for detailed safety instructions.

Parts and Features
The refrigerator comes with the following parts and features:

• Refrigerator Installation Base Grille
• Refrigerator Doors (Removable and Reversible)
• Controls for Setting Temperature
• Food Storage Compartments (Shelves, Meat Tray/Snack Pan, SupraFresh Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment)
• Crisper Humidity Control
• Crisper Tilt-Out Feature
• Crisper Cover with Lattice on Inner Surface
• Door Racks
• Modular Door Bins
• Dairy Corner
• Tilt-Out Door Baskets
• Swing-Down Shelf
• Pull-Over Shelf
• Glide-Out Floor Tray
• Ice Tray

Refrigerator Installation
Follow the steps below to install your refrigerator:

1. Unpack your refrigerator and remove any packaging materials.
2. Ensure proper grounding requirements are met.
3. Install the base grille.
4. Remove, reverse, or replace the refrigerator doors as needed.
5. Ensure proper door closing and alignment.

Using Your Refrigerator
Follow the instructions below to use your refrigerator:

1. Ensure proper air circulation around the refrigerator.
2. Set the controls for cooling and temperature.
3. Adjust control settings based on your preferences.
4. Refer to the food storage guide for proper storage of different types of food.
5. Store frozen food in the designated compartments.
6. Arrange items on refrigerator shelves for easy access.

Care and Cleaning
To keep your refrigerator clean, follow these instructions:

• Regularly clean the outside and inside walls of the refrigerator.
• Clean the door liner and gaskets.
• Clean plastic parts as necessary.
• Clean the condenser coils to maintain optimal performance.
• Replace the light bulb when necessary.
• Take necessary precautions during power interruptions, vacations, and moving.

About the Automatic Icemaker
The refrigerator comes with an automatic icemaker. Please refer to the user manual for instructions on using and maintaining the icemaker.

Connecting the Water Line
If you want to connect your refrigerator to a water line, follow the instructions provided in the user manual.

Troubleshooting Guide
If you encounter any issues with your refrigerator, refer to the troubleshooting guide in the user manual for possible solutions.

Customer Service
If you need assistance with your product, please contact Sears Service at 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

FAQ

1. Where can I find the model and serial number of my refrigerator?
   The model and serial number are printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment.

2. What is the warranty coverage for this refrigerator?
   The refrigerator is covered by a full one-year warranty and a full five-year warranty on the sealed refrigeration system. Please refer to the warranty information provided for more details.

3. Is warranty service available outside of the United States?
   No, the warranty service is only available while the product is in use in the United States.

PRODUCT RECORD

• in the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and serial number printed on an identification label located on the right-hand side of the refrigerator compartment. Have these items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
• Model No. Date of Purchase
• Serial No.
• Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.

TOP-MOUNT REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY— U.S.A

• FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR
  For one year from the date of purchase, if this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears will repair it free of charge.

• FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON THE SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

  • For five years from the date of purchase, if any part of the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tube and compressor) in this Kenmore Refrigerator fails due to a defect in material or workmanship, Sears wilt repair it free of charge.
  • The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators which are used for the storage of food for private household purposes.

• WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING SEARS SERVICE AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

  • This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
  • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
  • Sears Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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.
• Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.
• The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new appliance. Here’s what’s included in the Agreement:
• Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair specialists
• Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs “NO-lemon” guarante – replacement of you covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months
• Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed
• Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request–no extra charge
• Fast help by phone–phone support from a Sears technical on products requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling
• Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations
• Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service.
• You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
• Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists, who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That’s the kind of professionalism you can count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply
For prices and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME?

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY MESSAGES

• This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
• This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
• All safety messages wilt be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:
  • You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
  • You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
  • Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only
• All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Warning

• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always 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 cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.

• When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• 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.

• Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.

• NOTE: We strongly recommend 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 fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
  NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.

• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

• Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

• Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.

• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin 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 icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

• DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.

• The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:

  • You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold below 40°F (4°C).
  • Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten.

• Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.

• “Even partiality a wing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods.

• The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

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 at right 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 (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
• If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.

GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.

TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

• WARNING
  • Electrical Shock Hazard
  • FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD

• The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
• This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
• Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
• Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power court.
• NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.

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 necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 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.

PARTS AND FEATURES

• Use this section to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience.
• NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.

1. A Swing-Down Shelf (p. 17)*
2. B Adjust a Cube Ice Maker (p. 21)
3. C Pull-Over Shelf (p. 17)
4. D Glide-Out Floor Tray (p. 18)*
5. E Cool Sense Electronic Temperature Control System (p. 11) (Digital Readout)*
6. F Refrigerator Light (p. 19)*
7. G Meat Tray* / Snack Pan (p.15)
8. H Adjustable Shelves (p. 14)
9. I Can Dispenser*
10. J Supra Fresh Crisper with Tilt-Out Compartment (p. 15)
11. K Base Grille (p. 8)
12. L Leveling Screw (inside) (p. 10)
13. M Refrigerator Door Rack (p. 16)
14. N Egg Box*
15. O Modular Door Bins (p. 16)
16. P Front chill Door Cooling (p.11 )*
17. Q Door Cooling
18. R Dairy Corner (p. 17)
19. S Tilt-Out Door Basket (2 basket) (p. 17)*
20. T Freezer Light (p. 20)

• on some models

REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION

WARNING

• Excessive Weight Hazard
• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
• Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

• Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning type labels, the model and serial number label or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.

• To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
  soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

• Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
  more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.

• Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.

• Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

WARNING

• Explosion Hazard
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

INSTALLATION

1. Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
2. To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the leveling screws clockwise ( ) to raise the unit, counterclockwise ( ) to lower it.
3.  Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 55″F (13″C) and 110″F (43″C.) If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may lessen.

NEXT

1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as ice cube bin, drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Let your refrigerator run for 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.

CAUTION:

• Be careful when you work with hinge, base grille, stopper etc. You may be injured.
• Do not put hands or metal sticks into air vents, base grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.

BASE GRILLE
To attach the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. There are two plastic flaps. Fold only the plastic flap on same side as door hinge.
3. Push clips in opening on metal panel toward refrigerator until it snaps firmly.

To remove the base grille:

1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Grasp the grille with both hands.
3. Pull the grille toward you

REMOVING, REVERSING (OPTIONAL) AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS

• TOOLS NEEDED: 1/4-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver, 1/4-inch open-end wrench, flat 2-inch putty knife.
• IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF and unplug it. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

HOWTO REVERSE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION
(when converting from the left-opening type to right opening type)

1. Removing Freezer Door

2. Remove the top hinge cover (1 ).

3. Remove the 3 screws and lift off the top hinge (2).

4. Lift the freezer door (3) slightly and remove it.

5. Pry off the cover (4) using a slotted screwdriver and attach it on the right.

6. Loosen the screw (5), remove (6), (7), (8), Reverse (6) (7), (8) as illustrated exactly and attach it to the left of the door.

7. Removing Refrigerator Door

8. Loosen the screws (9) and lift off the middle Hinge (10).

9. Lift the door (11) slightly and remove it.

10. Takeoff the base grille (12).

11. Loosen the screw ( 14) and remove the pin ( 15) from right side on hinge (20) to left side on hinge (20).

12. Remove screw (17) on left side of the base.

13. Loosen 3 screws (18) on right side of the base. Remove the bottom hinge (20) and replace it on the left side of the base.

14. Attach screw ( 17) on right side of the base.

15. Loosen 2 screws (22) and reverse (16) and (23) as illustrated exactly and attach it to the left side

16. Pry off the cover (24) using a slotted screwdriver and attach it on the right.

17. Moving Freezer Handle

18. Remove cap (3) and cover (4 ).

19. Loosen the screws ( 1) (two on the top and two on the bottom), take off the handle (2), and attach it on the right.

20. Attach the removed cover (4) on the left.

21. Attach cap (3) on the top right side.

22. Moving Refrigerator Handle

23. Remove caps (8) and (9).

24. Pull cover (5) downward and take it off.

25. Loosen 3 screws (6) (two on the top and one on the center), take off handle (7) and attach it on the right.

26. Attach the cover (5) by pushing it up.

27. Takeoff cap (10) and attach it on the right.

28. Attach the removed caps (8) and (9) on the left side.

29. Attaching Refrigerator Door

30. Attach the base grille (1 ).

31. Remove screw (2) from left side to right side.

32. Attach the door (3) to the bottom hinge pin.

33. Attach the middle hinge (4) on the opposite side with the 3 screws (5).

34. Attaching Freezer Door

35. Place the door (8) onto the middle hinge pin (7).

36. Attach the top hinge (10) with 3 screws.

37. Reinstall top hinge cover (11 ).
    

38. After Completing the Job

39. Make sure that the four corners of the door gasket are not folded over. To ensure a good seal, apply a small amount of silicon grease on the corner gaskets.

DOOR CLOSING AND ALIGNMENT

Door Closing
Your refrigerator has two front leveling screws-one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the Refrigerator’s tilt using the instructions below:

1. Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded outlet. Move the refrigerator into its final position.

2. Remove the base grille by pulling it straight out. The two leveling screws are located at the bottom of the refrigerator on either side.

3. Insert a flat screwdriver in slots to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or counterclockwise to lower it. It may take several turns of the leveling screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.
   NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the leveling screws. This makes it easier to adjust the screws.

4. Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close easily. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

5. Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment
If the space between your doors is uneven, follow the instructions below to align the doors:

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.
2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a 10mm socket or wrench.
3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.
4. Replace the top hinge cover.

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

ENSURING PROPER AIR CIRCULATION
In order to ensure proper temperatures, air must flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As shown in the illustration below, cool air enters through the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the refrigerator section through the top vent.

FRONTCHILL DOOR COOLING (on some models)

DOOR COOLING

• To provide cool air everywhere, there are cool air vents on all four internal walls in Frontchill Door Cooling and on two internal wall in Door Cooling.
• This allows for more powerful and effective Cooling. Especially noticeable when new food is placed in the refrigerator compartment.

IMPORTANT :

• Do not block any of these vents With food packages. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be interrupted and temperature and moisture problems may occur.
• If water or foreign substances enter the cool air vent while cleaning, efficiency will be lowered. In addition, if gasket is damaged, efficiency may be lowered because of escaping cool air.

SETTING THE CONTROLS (on some models)

• Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 37°F (3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 0°F (-18°C). Leave it at this setting for 24 hours ( one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired.
• Refrigerator control: 32°F to 47°F (0°C to 8°C) The lower the number setting, the colder the refrigerator compartment will become.

NOTE: You can lock the controls so the settings cannot be changed.

To lock the control:

1. Set the control to the desired settings.
2. Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. When the controls are locked, the indicator light will be on and the cold and colder controls will not operate.

To unlock the control:
Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. After unlocking the controls, the temperature settings will be displayed, the lock indicator light will be out, and the settings can be changed.

• Freezer control: -6°F to 8°F (-21°C to -13°C) When the setting is at a lower number, the freezer compartment becomes colder. But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows into the refrigerator.
• NOTE: °F/°C display control-press this control to change the displayed temperature to °F or °C.
• NOTE: To turn the refrigerator off, press and hold the °F / °C button for 3 seconds and it will show “FF” in the display. To turn the refrigerator on, press and hold the °F / °C button for 3 seconds again, and it will return to start-up status.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

• Your refrigerator has two controls that let you regulate the temperature in the freezer and refrigerator compartments.
• Initially set the REFRIGERATOR CONTROL at 4th position 37°F (3°C) and the FREEZER CONTROL at 4th position 0°F(-18°C) Leave it at this setting for 24 hours ( one day) to stabilize. Then adjust the compartment temperature as desired.
• Refrigerator control: Position 1 to 7 (30″F to 48°F or – 1 •c to 9°C) The higher position setting, the colder the refrigerator compartment will become.

NOTE: You can lock the controls so the settings cannot be changed.

To lock the control:

1. Set the control to the desired settings.
2. Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. When the controls are locked, the indicator light will be on and the cold and colder controls will not operate.

To unlock the control:

1.  Press and hold the lock pad for 3 seconds. After unlocking the controls, the lock indicator light wil be out, and the setting can be changed.

2. Freezer control: Position 1 to 7 (-6°F to 8°F or -21°C to -13.5°C)
   When the setting is at a higer position, the freezer compartment becomes colder. But the refrigerator compartment becomes warmer because less cold air flows into the refrigerator.

3. NOTE: Pressing OFF control key, we setting the refrigerator for exhibition mode. Only the refrigerator lights will work, not the refrigerator

4. NOTE: To turn the refrigerator off, press and hold the OFF button for 3 seconds. To turn the refrigerator ON, press and hold the OFF button for 3 seconds again.

ADJUSTING CONTROL SETTINGS

• Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The mid-settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
• The refrigerator control functions as the thermostat for the entire appliance (refrigerator and freezer sections.) The higher the number setting, the longer the compressor will run to keep the temperature colder. The freezer control adjusts the cold air flow from the freezer to the refrigerator. Setting the freezer control to a lower temperature keeps more cold air in the Freezer compartment to make it colder .
• If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, start by adjusting the refrigerator first. Wait 24 hours after the refrigerator adjustment to check the freezer temperature. If it is too warm or too cold, then adjust the freezer control as well.
• Use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide.
• Always remember to wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

FOOD STORAGE GUIDE

• Storing Fresh Food
  Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness.

• Butter or margarine
  Keep opened butter in a covered dish or closed compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging and freeze.

• Cheese
  Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

• Milk
  Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

• Eggs
  Store in original carton on interior shelf, not on door shelf.

• Fruit
  Wash, let dr,< and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf.

• Leafy vegetables

  • Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.
  • Vegetables with skins (carrots, peppers) Place in plastic bags or plastic container and store in crisper.

• Fish
  Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day purchased.

• Meat
  Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture- proof. Rewrap if necessary. See the following chart for storage times. When storing meat longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

  • Chicken ………………………………………………….. 1-2 days
  • Ground beef ……………………………………………. 1-2 days
  • Organ meats (liver, heart, etc.) ………………….. 1-2 days
  • Cold cuts ………………………………………………… 3-5 days
  • Steaks/roasts ………………………………………….. 3-5 days
  • Cured meats …………………………………………… 7-10 days

• Leftovers
  Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

STORING FROZEN FOOD

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.

Packaging

• Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
• When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator, and also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic wraps
• Specified freezer-grade self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods.

Do not use:

• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap

Freezing

• Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Do not put more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per cubic foot [907-1350 g per liter] of freezer space).

• Leave enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

• Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
  inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means that moisture in the food and air inside the package have condensed, creating ice crystals.

• NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods before freezing saves energy.

• NOTE: Do not store food near the sensor; it may cause the sensor to malfunction.

WARNING

• Suffocation Hazard
• When using dry ice, provide adequate ventilation.
• Dry ice is frozen carbon dioxide (CO2). When it vaporizes, it can displace oxygen, causing dizziness, light-headedness, unconsciousness and death by suffocation. Open a window and do not breathe the vapors.

REFRIGERATOR SHELVES

• The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
• Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make finding the exact item you want easier; it will also reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open, saving energy.
• IMPORTANT: Do not clean glass shelves with warm water when they are cold. Shelves may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, glass shelves are made with tempered glass, which will shatter into small pebble sized pieces.
• NOTE: Glass shelves are heavy. Use special care when removing them to avoid dropping them.

Adjustable Shelves

• Remove shelves from the shipping position and replace shelves in the position you want.
• To remove a shelf-1ilt up the front of the shelf in the direction of (1) and lift it in the direction of (2).
• Pull the shelf out.
• To replace a shelf -Tilt the front of the shelf up and place the shelf hooks into metal slots at desired position.
• Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots.
• NOTE: Make sure that shelves are level from one side to the other. Failure to do so may result in the shelf falling or spilling food.

Slide Out Shelves
You can slide some glass shelves in and out of your refrigerator as follows.

• To slide the shelf out, carefully pull front of shelf toward you.
• To slide shelf in, push shelf in until it stops.

To remove a sliding shelf from its metal frame:

1. Pull the shelf toward you until it stops.
2. Tilt the front of the shelf up and pull it past the stop.
3. Lift up the shelf to remove.

Replace the shelf by reversing the above steps.

• Slide-Under Shelf (on some models)
• Slide-Under Shelf: You can store taller items such as a gallon container or bottles by simply pushing in front half of shelf underneath back half of shelf. Pull toward you to return to a full shelf.

MEAT TRAY (on some models)/ SNACK PAN
While holding the tray with one hand, pull it forward slightly. Lift slightly and pull it out. Meat tray on some models provide temperature control.

SUPRAFRESH CRISPER$ WITH TILT-OUT COMPARTMENT
The SupraFresh Crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the crisper. The SupraFresh Crispers include: 1) a humidity control knob at the front of the crisper cover and 2) a large lattice on the inner surface of the cover to hold or release moisture. 3) Tilt-out compartment

CRISPER HUMIDITY CONTROL
You can control the amount of humidity in the moisturesealed crispers. Adjust the control to any setting between CRISPER WITH TILT-OUT FEATURE

How to use tilt-out drawer:

1. Push the button (1) and tilt the drawer (2).
2. To close drawer, push it in while slightly lifting it.

To remove the tilt-out compartment:

1. Open the tilt-out crisper compartment.
2. Grasp side wall with one hand and pull outward.
3. Grasp tilt out cover with another hand and pull out until the circular piece disengages from opening.
   

To remove the crisper:

1. Slide crisper straight out until it stops.
2. Lift front of crisper, then pull out to remove.
3. Replace crisper by sliding it back.

CRISPER COVER WITH LATTICE ON INNER SURFACE

To remove the crisper cover:

1. Remove both crisper drawers.
2. While holding the crisper cover support (2), pull the cover up and out (1).

WARNING: Be careful when handing glass cover since glass is not attached to cover

To remove lattice on inner surface

1. Remove crisper cover (as illustrated above)
2. Hold the glass cover and overturn crisper cover
3. For each lattice hold lattice and pull sides of the cover outward to remove lattice.

To replace lattice on inner surface,:
For each lattice insert middle tab in 1 (closest to glass cover) and pull sides of the cover to insert lattice.

DOOR RACKS
The door racks may be removed for easier cleaning.

Snap-On Door Racks
To remove the racks:

1. Remove all items in the door racks.
2. Push the rack away from the inside wall of the door (A) and lift up the door rack (B).

To replace the racks:

1. Hold either end of the door rack against the inside wall of the door.
2. Push down the rack end until it locks in place.

MODULAR DOOR BINS

1. Bins can be moved side to side by sliding right or left.
2. To remove the bin, lift until bin up bottom of bin unclicks and pull straight out.
3. To replace the bin, slide it in above the desired support slot and firmly push down until it locks in place.

• WARNING: Be sure to clicks bottom portion of bin otherwise, bins may fall
• NOTE: Do not adjust a bin that is loaded with food.

DAIRY CORNER

1. To remove the dairy corner, simply lift it and pull straight out.
2. To replace the dairy corner, slide it in above the desired support slot and firmly push down until it locks in place.

TILT-OUT DOOR BASKETS
Tilt-Out Door Basket (2 baskets on some models): You can remove foods easily by tilting out the wire basket in the freezer compartment.

1. To remove the tilt-out basket (1), pull the bracket outward until you hear a clicking sound; then remove the wire rack (2).
2. To replace the tilt-out basket, hook the end of the rack in the bracket (1 ), then push down until the rack locks into place (2).

SWING-DOWN SHELF
(on some models)
Pull swing-down shelf down to store pizza boxes. This feature lets you free up more space in the freezer compartment for other items.

PULL OVER SHELF
Adjust the divider to either side as desired.
NOTE: To adjust divider, lift slightly and move.

1. To extend the pull over shelf, pull straight out and up.
2. To push back the pull over shelf, push down and in.

GLIDE-OUT FLOOR TRAY (on some models)
The glide-out floor tray is a slide-out tray which allows easy access to the foods at the rear of the compartment.

1. To remove the Glide-out floor tray, lift slightly ( 1) and pull out towards you (2).
2. To replace the Glide-out floor tray, push in toward refrigerator.

ICE TRAY (on some models)

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  If the tray is filled with water to the highest level, it will be difficult to remove ice cubes.

• To remove ice cubes, twist the tray.
  Do not bend the ice tray. Doing so may result in damage to the tray.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING

• Explosion Hazard
• Use non-flammable cleaner.
• Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

GENERAL CLEANING TIPS

• Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

OUTSIDE

• Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax ( or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
• For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

INSIDE I/VALLS (allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

• To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
• Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.

DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.

PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the material.

CONDENSER COILS

• Remove base grille. (See the base grille section on page 7.)
• Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to clean condenser coils.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.
• Replace base grille.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

• WARNING
• Electrical Shock Hazard
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
• NOTE : Moving the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage

To change the refrigerator light:

1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove refrigerator shelves.
3. For each hold cover and press front tab while pulling shield down to remove it.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove.
5. Replace a burned-out light bulb with a new bulb, turning it clockwise.
6. Replace the light shield pushing it up.
7. Replace the refrigerator shelves.
8. Plug the power cord to the oulet

To change the freezer light:

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield and remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb and replace light shield.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

POWER INTERRUPTIONS
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company and ask how long it will be off.

1. If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.

2. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours:

3. Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
   OR

4. Place 2 lbs (ca. 1kg) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for two to four days. While handling dry ice, wear gloves to protect your hands from ice burns.
   OR

5. If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or perish food at once.

REMEMBER: In a power failure, a full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be safely refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.

WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.

1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. Empty the ice bin.

If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow these steps.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Depending on your model, set the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls” section.
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it and dry well.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up.

WHEN YOU MOVE
When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move.

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice.
2. Depending on your model, turn the thermostat control (refrigerator control) to OFF. See the “Setting the Controls” section.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Empty water from the defrost pan.
5. Clean, wipe and dry thoroughly.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move.
7. Depending on the model, raise the front of the refrigerator so it rolls more easily OR screw in the leveling legs all the way so they don’t scrape the floor. See the “Door Closing” section.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet. When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to the “Installing Your Refrigerator” section for preparation instructions.

ABOUT THE AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER

WARNING

• Personal Injury Hazard
• 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 icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.

• The icemaker will produce eight cubes per cycle approximately 100-130 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings and other operating conditions.
• If the refrigerator is used before the water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch to O (off).
• When the refrigerator has been connected to the water supply, set the power switch to I (on).
• The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to freezing.
• A newly-installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
• Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.
• Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm.
• When the bin fills to the level of the feeler arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
• It is normal for several cubes to be joined together.
• If ice is not used frequently, old ice cubes will become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
• NOTE: As displayed by the cube size indicator lights, each push of the cube size button will cycle you through the various cube sizes from smallest to largest back to smallest

WHEN YOU SHOULD SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF)

• When the water supply will be shut off for several hours.
• When the ice storage bin is removed for more than a minute or two.
• When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.

NORMAL SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR

• The icemaker water valve will buzz as the icemaker fills with water. If the power switch is in the I (on) position, it will buzz even if it has not yet been hooked up to water.
• To stop the buzzing, move the power switch to O (off).
• NOTE: Keeping the power switch in the I (on) position before the water line is connected can damage the icemaker.
• You will hear the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in the pipes as the icemaker refills.

PREPARING FOR VACATION

• Set the icemaker power switch to O (off) and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
• If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding from ruptured water lines or connections.

CONNECTING THE WATER LINE

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Unless it is performed by Sears service 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.
• 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.
• To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook up the water line to the hot water line.
• If you use your refrigerator before connecting the water line, make sure the icemaker power switch is in the 0 (off) 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 doubleinsulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock, or is battery-powered.
• All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• CopperTubing, 1/4″outer diameter to connect the refrigerator to the water supply. Be sure both ends of the tubing are cut square.
• To determine how much tubing you need: measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Then add 8 feet (2.4 m). Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [2.4 m] coiled into 3 turns of about 10″ [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.
• Be sure that the kit you select allows at least 8 feet (2.4 m) as described above.
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. (1.4-8.2 bar) on models without a water filter and between 40 and 120 p.s.i. (2.8-8.2 bar) on models with a water filter.
  • Power drill.
  • 1/2″ or adjustable wrench.
  • Straight- and Phillips-blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4″ outer diameter compression nuts and 2 ferrules (sleeves) to connect the copper tubing to the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
• If your existing copper water line has a flared 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 shutoff valve should have a water inlet with a minimum inside diameter of 5/32″ at the point of connection to the COLD WATER LINE. Saddle-type shutoff valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing,  make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Install the shutoff valve on the nearest frequently used drinking water line.

1. SHUT OFF THE MAIN WATER SUPPLY
   Turn on the nearest faucet to clear the line of water.

2. CHOOSE THE VALVE LOCATION
   Choose a location for the valve 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.

3. DRILL THE HOLE FOR THE VALVE
   Drill a 1/4″ hole in the water pipe (even if using a selfpiercing valve) using a sharp bit. Remove any burrs resulting from drilling the hole in the pipe. Take care not to allow water to drain into the drill. Failure to drill a 1/4″ hole may result in reduced ice production or smaller cubes.

4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE
   Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp.

5. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to. Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.

6. Consult with your licensed plumber.

7. TIGHTEN THE PIPE CLAMP

8. Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell.

9. NOTE: Do not overtighten or you may crush the tubing.

10. ROUTE THE TUBING

11. Route the tubing between the cold water line and the refrigerator.

12. 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.

13. NOTE: Be sure there is sufficient extra tubing (about 8 feet [244 cm] coiled into 3 turns of about 1 O” [25 cm] diameter) to allow the refrigerator to move out from the wall after installation.

14. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE VALVE
    Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for copper tubing onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shutoff valve. Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve. Tigh1en the compression nut securely.

15. 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.

16. FLUSH OUT THE TUBING

17. Turn the main water supply on and flush out the tubing until the water is clear.

18. Shut the water off at the water valve after about one quart (1 liter) of water has been flushed through the tubing.

19. CONNECT THE TUBING TO THE REFRIGERATOR
    NOTES:

20. Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet.

21.  If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve. Install the filter in the water line near the refrigerator.

22. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve (refrigerator connection).

23. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing.

24. Insert the end of the tubing into the water valve connection as far as possible. While holding the tubing, tighten the fitting.

25. Fasten the tubing into the tubing Clamp attached to the back of the refrigerator.

26. First you loosen the screw fastening the clamp, next insert the tubing in the groove, last re-fasten the screw.

27. TURN THE WATER ON AT THE SHUTOFF VALVE

28. Tighten any connections that leak.

29. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover.

30. PLUG IN THE REFRIGERATOR
    Arrange the coil of tubing so that it does not vibrate against the back of the refrigerator or against the wall. Push the refrigerator back to the wall.

31. STARTTHE ICEMAKER
    Set the icemaker power switch to the ON position. The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operating temperature of 15’F (-9’C) or below. It will then begin operation automatically if the icemaker power switch is in the I (on) position.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

• The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends. The thermostat control (or refrigerator control, depending on the model) will also click when cycling on and off.
• Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line or items stored on top of the refrigerator.
• Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperature. The high efficiency compressor may cause your new refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

REFRIGERATOR DOES NOT OPERATE

Check if… Then…

The power supply cord is unplugged.| Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
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A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped.| Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
The refrigerator control is set to the OFF position.| Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12.
Refrigerator is in the defrost cycle.| Wait about 30 minutes for defrost cycle to end.

VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE

The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor.| Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting. See Installation section on page 10.
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LIGHTS DO NOTWORK

The power supply cord is unplugged.| Firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage.
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Light bulb is loose in the socket.| Turn the refrigerator control to the OFF position and unplug the refrigerator. Gently remove the bulb and reinsert. Then plug in refrigerator and reset the refrigerator control.
Light bulb has burned out.|

• Replace with an appliance bulb of the same wattage, size and shape available at your local hardware store. (See the
• Changing the Light Bulb(s) section on pages 19-20.) Turn the temperature control to the OFF position and unplug the refrigerator prior to replacement.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

COMPRESSOR MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH

The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model.| Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time.
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The room temperature is hotter than normal.| The motor will run longer under warm conditions. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect it to run even more often.
The door is opened often or a large amount of food has just been added.| Adding food and opening the door warms the refrigerator. It is normal for the refrigerator to run longer in order to cool the refrigerator back down. Adding a large amount of food warms the refrigerator. See the Food Storage Guide section on page 13. In order to conserve energy, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
The refrigerator was recently plugged in and the refrigerator control was set correctly.| The refrigerator will take up to 24 hours to cool completely.
The refrigerator control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.| See the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12.
The doors are not closed completely.| Push the doors firmly shut. If they will not shut all the way, see “Doors will not close completely” below.
The condenser coils are dirty.| This prevents air transfer and makes the motor work harder. Clean the condenser coils. Refer to the Care and Cleaning section on page 19.

DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY

The refrigerator is not level.| See the Installation section on page 10 to level refrigerator.
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Food packages are blocking the door open.| Rearrange food containers to clear door and door shelves.
The ice bin, crisper cover, pans, shelves, door bins or baskets are out of position.| Push bins all the way in and put crisper cover, pans, shelves and baskets into their correct positions. See the Using Your Refrigerator section on pages 14-17.
The gaskets are sticking.| Clean gaskets and the surface that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
The refrigerator wobbles or seems unstable.| Level the refrigerator. Refer to the Door Closing and Alignment section on page 10.
The doors were removed during product installation and not properly replaced.| Remove and replace the doors according to the Removing, Reversing (optional) and Replacing Refrigerator Doors section on pages 8-9, or call a qualified service technician.

FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN FOOD

in the freezer resulting in frost.

ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR

The icemaker was recently installed.| Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or off-flavored ice.
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The ice has been stored for too long.| Throw away old ice and make new supply.
The food has not been wrapped tightly in either compartment.| Rewrap foods since odors may migrate to the ice if food is not wrapped properly.
The water supply contains minerals such as sulfur.| A filter may need to be installed to eliminate taste and odor problems.
The interior of refrigerator needs cleaning.| See Care and Cleaning section on page 19.
Ice storage bin needs cleaning.| Empty and wash bin. Discard old cubes.

THERE IS VVATER IN THE DEFROST DRAIN PAN

The refrigerator is defrosting.| The water will evaporate. It is normal for water to drip into the defrost pan.
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It is more humid than normal.| Expect that the water in the defrost pan will take longer to evaporate. This is normal when it is hot or humid.

THE REFRIGERATOR SEEMS TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

The sounds may be normal for your refrigerator.| Refer to the Understanding Sounds You May Hear section on page 25.
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THE ICE MAKER IS NOT PRODUCING ICE OR ICE CUBES ARE FREEZING TOO SLOWLY

The freezer temperature is cold enough to produce ice.| Wait 24 hours after hook-up for ice production. See the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12.
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Door left open.| Check to see if something is holding door open.

CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL

Smaller cube size level is selected.| Select larger cube size using cube size selector.
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Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged.| Call a plumber to clear the valve.

THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN

The gaskets are dirty or sticky.| Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of paraffin wax on the gaskets following cleaning.
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The door is reopened within a short time after having been opened.| When you open the door, warmer air enters the refrigerator. As the warm air cools, it can create a vacuum. If the door is hard to open, wait 5 minutes to allow the air pressure to equalize, then see if it opens more easily.

AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER DOES NOT WORK

lcemaker power switch in the O (off) position.| Move the switch to the I (on) position.
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Water supply turned of or not connected.| See the Connecting the Water Line section on page 22.
Freezer compartment too warm.| Wait 24 hours for the freezer to reach its ideal temperature.
Piled up cubes in the storage bin cause the icemaker to shut off.| Level cubes by hand.

TEMPERATURE IS TOO WARM OR THERE IS INTERIOR MOISTURE BUILDUP

The air vents are blocked. Cold air circulates from the freezer to the fresh food section and back again through air vents in the wall dividing the two sections.| Locate air vents by using your hand to sense airflow and move all packages that block vents and restrict airflow. Refer to Frontchill Door Cooling/ Door Cooling on page 11 for the location of air vents.
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The doors are opened often.| When the door is opened, warm humid air is allowed into the refrigerator. The more the door is opened, the faster the humidity builds up, and the more warm air the refrigerator must cool. In order to keep the refrigerator cool, try to get everything you need out of the refrigerator at once, keep food organized so it is easy to find and close the door as soon as the food is removed.
The control is not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.| Refer to the Setting the Controls section on page 11-12.
Wait 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize or even out. If the temperature is too cold or too warm, move the dial one number at a time.
A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator or freezer.| Adding food warms the refrigerator. It can take a few hours for the refrigerator to return to normal temperature.
The food is not packaged correctly.| Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation. If necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the Food Storage Guide section on page 13.
The doors are not closing completely.| See “Doors will not close completely” on page 26.
The weather is humid.| In humid weather, air carries moisture into refrigerator when doors are opened.
A self-defrost cycle was completed.| It is normal for droplets to form on the back wall after the refrigerator self-defrosts.

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