Kenmore 46-70812 Owner's manual

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Fridges
Type
Owner's manual

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English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.6081*, 253.7081*
P/N A12823501 (1710)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
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
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Kenmore
Top Mount Refrigerator
Refrigerador Superior
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Record Model/Serial
Numbers
Please read and save these
instructions.
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
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
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

Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference. This
information is found on the serial plate
located inside the refrigerator compartment.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
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253.
Safety Precautions
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your unit until you have read the safety

throughout this manual are labeled with


Denitions

used to alert you to potential personal

that follow this symbol to avoid possible
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IMPORTANT
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Important Safety
Instructions
IMPORTANT

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
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Record Model/Serial Numbers ................ 2
Important Safety Instructions ............... 2-4
Warranty Information ............................ 5
Features at a Glance ..............................6
First Steps ....................................... 7-14
Connecting the Water Supply ................. 15
Setting the Temperature Control ............ 16
Optional Features ........................... 17-19
Food Storage and
Energy-Saving Ideas ........................ 20
Ice Service .......................................... 21
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 22
Care & Cleaning ............................. 23-25
Before You Call .............................. 26-28
Table of Contents
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For Your Safety
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



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
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
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


Child Safety



Children should never use these items
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


Important Safety Instructions
Proper Disposal of your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
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







throw away your old unit:
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

WARNING
Please read all safety instructions
before using your new appliance.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.




Electrical Information
• The refrigerator must be plugged into



with a three-prong grounding plug


into a properly grounded three-prong
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WARNING
Do not attempt to replace LED lights
due to high voltage exposure. Call
customer service to replace.
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Important Safety Instructions
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong
Power cord with 3-prong
grounded plug
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling
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to prevent the refrigerator from being
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IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have
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and HCFCs are believed to harm
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is removed for proper disposal by a
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
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay
for:
  
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 
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



IMPORTANT
Moving your Refrigerator




Ice Maker
Ice Bucket
Freezer Shelf
Auxiliary Freezer
Control
Refrigerator
Control
Deli Drawer
Cover
Deli Drawer
(Some Models)
Full Shelf
Crisper
Cover
Crisper
Drawers
Ice Tray
Fixed Door
Bin
Door Rack
Dairy Door
Fixed
Door Bin
Door Rack
Toe Grille
Full Width Deli
(Some Models)
Deli Drawer
Cover
Upper Door
Rack
7
First Steps
Guidelines for nal positioning of your
refrigerator:









To install the toe grille:
  



This Use & Care Guide provides general





Location






• The refrigerator must be installed on a


• Consider water supply availability for




NOTE




CAUTION
Do not block the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sucient air
circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your refrigerator.
NOTE



Installation
Installation clearances



 
 
8
First Steps
 
To level the cabinet:
  
 


/
9/16"
(14 mm)
Max
Raise
Figure 2
or
 



/
or
(some models)
NOTE
Raise the front of the refrigerator enough




Figure 3
Raise
9/16"
(14 mm)
Max
NOTE


9
NOTE



IMPORTANT



First Steps
Door removal and reversal instructions:
  
 




Door
Stop
Shim
Washer
Hinge
Pin
Center
Hinge
Screws
Hinge
Hole
Plug
Handle
Hole
Plug
Door
Stop
Screw
Top
Hinge
Cover
Top Hinge
 


 

 



 


Adjustable
Wrench
Socket
Wrench Set
3/8" Fixed
Wrench
Tools Necessary:
Phillips
TM
Head
or
or
Top Hinge
Cover Front
Screw
Top Hinge
Cover Rear
Screw
Bottom
Hinge
Screw
Top
Hinge
Screw
10
First Steps
 


 

 



 

other hole in hinge and tighten with

Door Stop
Screw
Stop
Washer
Hinge
Pin
Bottom
Hinge
Toe
Grille
Screws

on the handle side approximately 3


 

 

 



 


Close refrigerator door to help align

 

 

 

 
side of door and grasp the thinnest

was removed in Step 2) and insert
 



Look for open areas between the
gasket and the cabinet flange.
Gasket should seal against the
cabinet all the way around including top
and bottom
11
First Steps
 


 






middle assuring that it is fully seated

 



saved earlier over the opening on the


A
Toe Grille Cover
Toe
Grille
Support
B
Toe Grille
Cover
Toe Grille
Support
 

 



IMPORTANT



to damage the interior door panel or

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IMPORTANT


illustrations thoroughly prior to installing







Handle Installation/Removal
CAUTION
Wear gloves and use extreme
CAUTION when installing these
handles. The rounded end of the
handles may be sharp.
Handle Style 1
To remove refrigerator handle:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while

  

 

 



To attach refrigerator handle:
  



 

To remove freezer handle:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while

  

 

 



 



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To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while

Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles
by inverting the handle removed from the




To attach freezer handle:
  



 

Handle Style 2
To remove refrigerator metal handle:
  

 

 

To attach refrigerator metal handle:
  

align the 2 holes in top of handle with




 

 
part of the handle until the handle is


Mounting
Screw
Screw
Handle
Set
Screw
Button
Plug
To remove freezer handle:
  

 

 

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First Steps
Mounting
Screw
Set
Screw
Nameplate
Screw
Handle
To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:
Handles may be easier to reverse while

Reverse freezer
and refrigerator
handles by
inverting the
handle removed
from the
refrigerator door

to the freezer

handle removed


To attach freezer handle:
  

align the 2 holes in bottom of handle

Handle should be mounted with set


 

 
part of the handle until the handle is


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Before installing the water supply line,
you will need:
Basic Tools:












DO
NOT





To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice
Maker Inlet Valve:
  

 



 

 


 

ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and


DO NOT 
 
water supply line to rear panel of

  
turns) behind refrigerator as shown and


 

 

 


Plastic Water
Tubing to Ice
Maker Fill
Tube
Steel
Clamp
Ferrule
(Sleeve)
Copper
Wire Line
Water
Valve
Bracket
Valve Inlet
Water Valve
Copper Water Line
from Household
Water Supply
(Include enough tubing in loop to allow
moving refrigerator out for cleaning.)
Brass
Compression
Nut
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, which can
cause death or severe personal injury,
disconnect the refrigerator from
electrical power before connecting a
water supply line to the refrigerator.
IMPORTANT


NOTE


CAUTION
To Avoid Property Damage:
Copper tubing is recommended for the
water supply line. Water supply tubing
made of ¼” plastic is not recommended
since it greatly increases the potential for
water leaks. Manufacturer nor retailer
will be responsible for any damage if
plastic tubing is used for supply line.
DO NOT install water supply tubing
in areas where temperatures fall
below freezing.
Chemicals from a malfunctioning
softener can damage the ice maker.
If the ice maker is connected to soft
water, ensure that the softener is
maintained and working properly.
Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator
NOTE



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Temperature Adjustment
• Adjust temperature gradually: adjust the
dial in small increments, allowing the
temperature to stabilize.
For colder temperatures, adjust the dial
towards Coldest.
For warmer temperatures, adjust the
dial towards Cold.
NOTE
When rst turning refrigerator on,
adjust control to Recommended. This is
the recommended initial setting. After
24 hours, adjust the controls as needed.
IMPORTANT
Adjusting the refrigerator/freezer
temperature control to “o” turns o the
compressor and prevents the refrigerator
from cooling, but does not disconnect
the power to the light bulb and other
electrical components. To turn o power
to your refrigerator, you must unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
You may want to set the freezer to be
colder or less cold than results obtained
from the Refrigerator control setting.
Push the freezer control slide up in small
increments toward coldest or down toward
cold. Adjusting the freezer control will also
change the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment. Adjusting toward coldest
will raise and toward cold will lower the
refrigerator compartment temperature.
To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates
air in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments. For good circulation, do
not block cold air vents with food items.
Setting the Temperature Controls
NOTE
If your unit is in a garage or area where
the temperature is below 55°F, adjust
the freezer control to the coldest setting
to improve performance.
IMPORTANT
Adjusting the refrigerator temperature
control to “0” turns o the compressor
and prevents the refrigerator from
cooling, but does not disconnect the
power to the light bulb and other
electrical components. To turn o power
to your refrigerator, you must unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet.
Refrigerator Controls
Do we need to
reduce this
graphic to only
include the
controls section?
Is this a vent or a
display screen?
Auxiliary Freezer Control
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CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers
with warm water when they are
cold. Shelves and covers may break
if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces.
This is normal. Glass shelves and
covers are heavy. Use both hands when
removing them to avoid dropping.
Shelf Adjustment
Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to


To adjust sliding shelves:
  

 



Sliding Glass Shelf
Sliding Wire Shelf
Optional Features
1
2
Slide-Under/Flip Shelf
To adjust
slide-under/
ip shelf:
 
half shelf
forward
until its

drops

then


 


Door storage






Door Rack
Door rack




To remove door rack:
  

to release
from


 
straight

To install door
rack:
  

 
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Optional Features
Crisper Humidity Control (some
models)


allows you to adjust the humidity within



Low
Humidity
High
Humidity
Adjustable door bins (some models)
Some models have adjustable door bins

To move door bin along a rail:
 

 
 
To move door bin from rail to rail:
  
 

Higher Humidity Lower Humidity
NOTE

with the Humidity Control set on High


air to a minimum and maintains

leafy vegetables and fruits still in their

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Crispers (some models)








Pantry Drawer (some models)



Please be sure to support glass when

Optional Features
Store-More Drawer (some models)



To install the Store-More Drawer:
 




Apply
Downward Pressure
Clip Passes Through Opening
Tab Fits
into Pocket
Lift Drawer
and Separate
Slide Drawer
Hold "Slide"
with One Hand
"Rear Upper
Side Tab"
"Rear Upper
Side Tab"
Pocket on
"Clip"
Pocket
on "Clip"
3. For removal, hold slide with one hand and
lift drawer with the other to separate.
 

passes through opening in drawer to

NOTE

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Energy saving ideas

refrigerator in
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

and away from











• Refer to this Use & Care Manual for the


will help the refrigerator run more















Food storage Ideas
Fresh Food Storage





of air around the food and results in

Fruits and Vegetables



Meat
• Raw meat and poultry should be



Frozen Food Storage




Packaging Foods for Freezing








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
Loading the Freezer





Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas






best stored in the freezer interior where
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Kenmore 46-70812 Owner's manual

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Fridges
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Owner's manual
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