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English Version Spanish 2 Version French Version Temperature 78 Modular 3 Agreements Safety Instructions Grounding 4 Parts And Features Installation Unpacking How to Remove and Reinstall the Pullout Drawer Leveling And Door Alignment Base Cover Using 9-12 13-16 17 18-27 20 Adjusting 21 Food Storage Guide 21 Storing 22 Water Dispenser 22 Refrigerator 23 Humidity Controlled Crisper 24 Freezer Section 24 Divider 25 Airflow 25 Filter 26 Care And Cleaning 28-29 Cleanin
BOTTOM FREEZER REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ® f Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to arrange for free repair.
Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product 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. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean: You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER to help prevent accidents (Child entrapment and • Take off the doors. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous...even if they will sit for just a few days. If you are getting rid of suffocation). - Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons).
0 Use this page 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. Q Refrigerator Light Filter (Inside) (p. 26) Modular Door Bins (p. 24) Fixed Door Bin Fixed Door Bin Ice Room (p. 20) (Ice Maker and Ice Bucket) _[} Humidity Controlled Crisper (p.
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. 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 Tech Sheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator. To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb.
NOTE:It is ALWAYSrecommended to removetherefrigerator doorswhenit is necessary tomovetherefrigerator througha narrowopening.If necessary, followthedirectionsbelowtoremovethedoorhandles. HOW TO REMOVE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Removing Refrigerator Handle Mounting Fasteners • Loosen the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench and remove the handle. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4" Allen wrench.
HOW TO REPLACE DOOR HANDLES NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on this page. 1. Replacing Refrigerator Door Handle • Place the handle on the door by adjusting handle footprints to fit mounting fastners and tighten the set screws with a 2.5 mm (3/32") Allen wrench. NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be tightened or removed use a 1/4" Allen wrench. Mounting Fasteners 2.
REMOVING AND REPLACING REFRIGERATOR DOORS 6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8). To remove the left refrigerator door: _, CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. Before attempting to remove the left door, locate the water connection at the back of the refrigerator.
Left Door Reinstalling the Refrigerator Door I_ Right Door 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (10). 1. Lower the door onto middle hinge pin (9). 2. Fit top hinge (7) over hinge lever latch (8) and into place. Rotate lever (6) clockwise to secure hinge. 2. Fit top hinge (5) over hinge lever latch (6) and into place. Rotate lever (4) counterclockwise to secure hinge. 3. Install the grounding screw (5) and connect the three wire harnesses (4). 3. Connect wire harnesses (3). 4.
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL PULLOUT DRAWER THE 3. With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. A CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge side.
_, CAUTION 3. With both hands, hold both sides of the door and pull it up to separate it from the rails. • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. • When you remove the drawer, do not hold the handle. It may come off and could cause injury. • When laying the drawer down, be careful not to damage the floor or hurt your feet with the sharp edges on the hinge side. Removing Pullout Drawer I_ Bottom drawer 1.
HOW TO REMOVE AND REINSTALL PULLOUT DRAWER THE 3. Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. ,& CAUTION • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. ,& DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer. 4.
_, CAUTION 3. Lower door into final position and tighten the screws (3). Make sure you have a right rail cover for each side. • To avoid possible injury or product or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. _, DANGER Risk of Child Entrapment • To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of the freezer drawer. • DO NOT step or sit on the freezer drawer. Reinstalling Pullout Drawer I_ Bottom drawer 4.
LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT 3. 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 legs clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling legs the same amount. Leveling Your refrigerator has two front leveling legs--one on the right and one on the left. Adjust legs to alter tilt from frontto-back or side-to-side.
SETTING Ultralce THE CONTROLS • When you touch the Ultralce button, the graphic [ _ ] will light up in the display and it continues for 24 hours. It will automatically shut off after 24 hours have passed. Or you can stop this function manually by touching the button one more time. Temperature • The refrigerator control is preset at 37°F (3°C) and the freezer control is preset at 0°F (-18°C). These are the recommended temperature settings for normal use and conditions.
Alarm Power Saving Mode • When the power is connected to the refrigerator, door alarm is initially set off and door alarm display will show . When you touch i_;r button the display will change to _ and door alarm iunction is now activated. • When the refrigerator is in Power Saving Mode, the Display will remain off when the doors are closed, but will turn on when a door is opened.
IN-DOOR ICE BANK 2. To remove the in-door ice bank, grip the front handle, slightly lift the lower part, and slowly pull out the bin as shown. A CAUTION • Keep hands and tools out of the ice bank door and dispenser chute. You could break something or injure yourself. F The icemaker will stop producing ice when the ice bank is full. If you need more ice, empty the ice bank into the extra ice bin in the freezer compartment so the icemaker can keep producing ice.
ADJUSTING CONTROL Give the refrigerator time to making final adjustments. It before doing this. The initial SETTING THE CONTROLS SETTINGS FOOD STORAGE cool down completely before is best to wait 24 hours settings mentioned in section should be correct for 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 date code to ensure freshness.
STORING FROZEN REFRIGERATOR FOOD NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook. WATER SECTION DISPENSER Press down on either of the front corners to remove the tray. Packaging Successful freezing depends on correct packaging. When you close and seal the package, it must not allow air or moisture in or out.
REFRIGERATOR SHELVES • To reinstall a shelf--Tilt up the front of the shelf and guide the shelf hooks into the slots at a desired height. Then lower the front of the shelf so that the hooks drop into the slots. The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to meet your individual storage needs. Your model may have glass or wire shelves.
HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER TEMPERATURE DRAWER The crispers provide fresher-tasting fruit and vegetables by letting you easily control humidity inside the drawer. The crispers include: CONTROLLED PANTRY The Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer provides storage space with a variable temperature control, that can keep the compartment colder than the refrigerator section. This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items,and beverages.
FREEZER EXTRA SECTION DURABASE DIVIDER ICE BIN To remove the ice bin, pull out the drawer to full extension. Gently lift and pull out the ice bin. To reinstall, simply set the ice bin in its correct position. Drawer _, WARNING: If the Durabase divider is removed, there is enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside. To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to play inside of drawer.
FILTER 2. Replace with a new cartridge. Take the new cartridge out of its packaging and remove protective cover from the o-rings. Replace the water filter when the refrigerator control pad Filter Reset indicator light turns on, or when your water dispenser or icemaker performance decreases noticeably. With cartridge knob in the vertical position, push the new filter cartridge into the cover until it stops.
Performance Data Sheet For Model 5231JA2006A-S Using Replacement Cartridge 5231JA2006A This system has been tested according to NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for the reduction of the substances listed below. The concentration of the indicated substances in water entering the system was reduced to a concentration less than or equal to the permissible limit for water leaving the system as specified in NSF/ANSI Standard 42. Odorand andcertified NominalbyParticulate Class I.
CONDENSER COILS Remove Back cover. 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. ExplosionHazard Usenon-flammable cleaner. Failuretodosocanresultindeath,explosion, or fire. LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT Boththe refrigerator andfreezersectionsdefrost automatically. However, cleanbothsectionsaboutonce a monthto preventodors.Wipeupspillsimmediately.
To change freezer Compartment WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION Lamp NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician. 1. Unplug refrigerator power cord form outlet. If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you are away, follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. 2. Remove the lamp cover using a screw driver. 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 3. Grasp the lamp cover and pull downward. 2. Empty the ice bin. 3.
AUTOMATIC ICEMAKER Ice is made in the automatic icemaker and sent to the dispenser. The automatic icemaker can make 6 ice cubes at a time, 80-130 cubes per 24-hour period. This quantity may vary by circumstance, including freezer compartment temperature, room temperature, number of door openings, freezer load, and other operating conditions. Personal Injury Hazard Avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.
WHEN YOU SHOULD ,& CAUTIONS SET THE ICEMAKER POWER SWITCH TO O (OFF) • The first ice and water may include particles or odor from the water supply line or the water tank. • 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. • Throw away the first few batches of ice (about 20 pieces) and purge for 2 minutes that are dispensed after refrigerator installation. • When the refrigerator will not be used for several days.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN • 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. 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7. CONNECT (CONTINUED) 4. FASTEN THE SHUTOFF THE TUBING 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. Tighten the compression nut securely. VALVE Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe clamp. Pipe Clamp Saddle-Type ,,_ Shutoff Valve _ NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
9. CONNECT THE TUBING REFRIGERATOR TO THE 10. TURN THE WATER SHUTOFF VALVE ON AT THE NOTE: Tighten any connections that leak. • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. Reattach the compressor compartment access cover. 1. Remove the plastic flexible cap from the water valve. 2. Place the compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) onto the end of the tubing as shown. 3.
UNDERSTANDING SOUNDS • 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. 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.
VIBRATION OR RATTLING NOISE Check if... Then... The refrigerator is not resting solidly on the floor. COMPRESSOR Floor is weak or uneven or leveling legs need adjusting. See Installation section on page 8 and 17. MOTOR SEEMS TO RUN TOO MUCH Check if... Then... The refrigerator that was replaced was an older model. Modern refrigerators with more storage space require more operating time. The room temperature is hotter than normal. The motor will run longer under warm conditions.
FROST OR ICE CRYSTALS ON FROZEN Check if... FOOD Then... The door is not closing properly. See Doors will not close completely above. The door is opened often. When the door is opened, warm, humid air is allowed in the freezer, resulting in frost. ICE HAS OFF-TASTE OR ODOR Check if... Then... The icemaker was recently installed. Discard first few batches of ice to avoid discolored or offflavored ice. The ice has been stored for too long. Throw away old ice and make new supply.
CUBES PRODUCED BY ICEMAKER ARE TOO SMALL Check if... Then... Smaller cube size level is selected. Select larger cube size using cube size selector. Water shutoff valve connecting refrigerator to water line may be clogged. Call a plumber to clear the valve. THE DOORS ARE DIFFICULT TO OPEN Check if... Then... The gaskets are dirty or sticky. Clean gaskets and the surfaces that they touch. Rub a thin coat of appliance polish or kitchen wax on the gaskets after cleaning.
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