Kenmore 596.762637 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Door £einstallation
Materials Needed:
Phillips screwdriver
5/d' hex head driver
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1. Install hinge assemblies:
Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
Place hinge side of refrigerator door
on center hinge pin.
Install top hinge with 5/,?,hex head
sorews.
While holding refrigerator door
upright, tighten down top hinge
with %" hex head driver.
4. Reconnect two-pin connector.
5. Replace top hinge covers.
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Metal Door Handle
Materials Needed:
3/_2"Allen wrench
Gloves to protect hands
i Note: Metal handles scratch doors.
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To Remove:
Loosen set screws in handle using 3_2"Allen
wrench.
Repeat the procedure on all screws.
To Replace:
Align handle with the mounting posts.
Apply upward pressure to the handle and hold.
Fully tighten all set screws to secure handle in
place.
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Connecting the Water Supply
to ice Maker
To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
Do not attempt installation if instructions are not
understood or if they are beyond personal skill
level.
Observe all local codes and ordinances.
Do not service ice maker unless specifically
recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
user-repair instructions.
Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
ice maker.
Water damage due to an improper water
connection may cause mold/mildew growth. Clean
up spills or leakage immediately!
To avoid property damage or possible injury,
follow basic precautions, including the
following:
Consult a plumber to connect W' O.D. copper
tubing to household plumbing to assure
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds
per square inch without filter.
Do not use a self-piercing, or _,?' saddle valve.
Both reduce water flow and can become clogged
over time, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted.
Tighten nuts by hand to prevent cross threading.
Finish tightening nuts with pliers and wrenches.
Do not over-tighten.
Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator
into final position to check and correct any water
leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.
Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is
smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an
old sleeve.
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