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OF CONTENTS WARRANTY WARRANTY .................................................................................... 2 ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ............................................................. 3 REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION .................................................
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or This is themessages safety alert symbol. "WARNING.
REFRIGERATOR INSTALLATION Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator, Failure to do so can result in back or other injury, Removing packaging materials • Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub 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.
Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. To remove the base grille: 1. Open both refrigerator doors. 2. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection: Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs along the top.
TOOLS NEEDED: 1/4in., 1/2in., and %6 in. hex-head socket wrenches, a flat-head screwdriver and a Phillips screwdriver. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect adjustable door or utility bins from doors. power. Remove food and any Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing doors. Reconnect both ground wires before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Door Removal Top Left Hinge Top Right Hinge 1.
Handle Removal (optional) 1. Door and Hinge Replacement Apply firm pressure with your hand on the face of trim. Slide top trim up and bottom trim down away from handle. Lift trim pieces off shoulder screws (see Graphic 1). NOTE: Some models include accent pieces between the handle and the handle trim. If your model includes the accents, you will need to carefully remove them with a flat-head screwdriver before removing the handle screws.
Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers -- one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or if you want the doors to close more easily, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below: 1. Move the refrigerator into its final position. 2. The two leveling screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the base of the refrigerator on either side (see Graphic 8). 3. 4. Determine the length of copper tubing you need.
Please readbefore usingthewatersystem. Immediately after installation, follow the steps below to make sure that the water system is properly cleaned. 1. 2. Turn off the ice maker by opening the freezer door and lifting up the wire shutoff arm as shown. Install the interior water filter cartridge (on some models). The interior water filter mounting bracket is located in the upper corner of the fresh food compartment of the refrigerator. Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn't make.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
To dispense ice: 1. Press button for the desired type of ice. NOTE: See the "Changing the Light Bulbs" section for information on changing the dispenser light bulb. 2. On models without crushed ice, the light switch is a rocker-style type. Push the switch to turn the light on, and push again to turn the light off. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of the glass.
5. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households. NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. 6. 4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way or the dispenser will not work.
3, Pull the front of the shelf forward until it fits into place. Your model may have glass or wire shelves. Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit different heights. This reduces the time the refrigerator door is open and saves energy. Slide-out Shelves (on some models) To remove and replace a shelf in a metal frame: 1. Pull the shelf forward to the stop. Tilt the front of the shelf up and lift it slightly as you pull the shelf from the frame. 2.
Humidity Control on crisper cover (Style 2 - on right) O©nv@: t b/e @g b/es Meat The convertible vegetable/meat drawer can be adjusted to properly chill meats or vegetables. The air inside the pan is cooled to prevent "spot" freezing and can be set to keep meats at the National Livestock and Meat Board recommended storage temperatures of 28 °- 32°F (-2 °- 0°C). IMPORTANT: To extend freshness, wrap meats in airtight, moisture-proof materials before storing. Always store meat as recommended.
Oan and Doo Bns (s msome mo Se s} The freezer basket or bin can be used to store bags of frozen fruits and vegetables that may slide off freezer shelves. NOTE: Can racks may be purchased as an Accessory for some models. To remove and replace the freezer basket or bin: 1. Remove basket or bin by sliding it out to the stop. 2. Liftthe front of the basket or bin and slide it out the rest of the way. To remove and replace the racks/bins: 1. Remove the rack/bin by lifting it and pulling it straight out. 2.
4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with 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. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts. Refrigerator Control Panel Light Reach behind the refrigerator control panel to remove and replace light bulb.
cation Vacations If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you're away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 3. " OUBLESHOOTING and Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Your refrigerator will not operate • Raise wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF (right) setting.
Are the door gaskets not sealed all the way around? Contact a technician or other qualified person. NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due to its high-efficiency motor. The refrigerator • seems to make too much noise • Has food in the freezer or refrigerator been wrapped properly? Use airtight, moisture-proof packaging to help prevent odor transfer to stored food. • Does the water contain minerals (such as sulfur)? A filter may need to be installed to remove the minerals.
The water dispenser will not operate properly Has the water system not filled? The water system needs to be filled the first time it is used. Use a sturdy container to depress the water dispenser bar until the water begins to flow. Flush the water system by dispensing and discarding 2 to 3 gal. (8 to 12 L) of water. Cleaning the system will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes and will help clear air from the line. Additional flushing may be required in some households.
• Does the refrigerator wobble or seem unstable? Level the refrigerator. See the "Door Closing" or "Leveling Refrigerator" section, depending on your model. • Were the doors removed during product installation and not properly replaced? Remove and replace the doors according to the "Door Removal" section on some models, or call a qualified service technician. The doors are difficult to open • Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets according to the directions in the "Cleaning" section.
WATER CERTIFICATIONS State Department of California of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 99- 1410 Datol_ued: Trademark/Model Designation WFI-NLCS200 Manufacturer: Deeemb_14,1999 Reulecement NLCS200 Elements Sears Roebuck mad Company Lead Oreanie Contaminants Non_ Rated Do not systems Service Capacity: use where claiming 200 gallons Rated Service water is mierobiologieally unsafe or with water cyst reduction may be used on water containing Flow: of unknown cysts.
PRODUCT DATA Cyst Interior Water Filtration System Model WFI-NLCS200/NLCS200 Tested and certified by NSF International against ANSI/NSF Standard 42 for the reduction of Chlorine (Class I) Taste and Odor and against ANSI/NSF Standard 53 for the reduction of Lead, Cysts and Turbidity. Capacity: 200 gallons (757 liters), Service flow rate: 0.5 GPM (1.89 L/min.) @ 60 psi. Substance Reduction Aesthetic Effects U.S.
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