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Clean Your Refrigerator Thoroughly Twice a Year
I DANGER-ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING.
Always remove power cord from the wall outlet when
cleaning in the vicinity of electrical parts (bulb, switch,
control, etc.),
CLEAN THE CONDENSER
The condenser (tubing and wire attachment) is on the
back of the refrigerator. Clean with a vacuum cleaner,
Do not bend or twist tubes. If you have moved the re-
frigerator, make sure the doors seal tightly_ if they don't,
level the refrigerator,
Use a mild detergent or baking soda and water.
HOW TO CLEAN THE INSIDE
1. Turn Cold Control OFF. UNPLUG POWER CORD.
2. Remove food from section or sections to be cleaned.
Pack frozen food in a picnic chest or a cardboard box or
wrap in several thicknesses of newspaper so it will remain
frozen.
3. Take out Lemovable parts and wash with mild detergent,
rinse and wipe dry.
4, Wash inside with two tablespoons of baking soda mixed
in one quart of warm water. If necessary, use soap or
mild detergent and water. Rinse well and dry.
WARNING: (1) Strong detergents, scouring powder or
pads, crack plastic.Do not use them, (2) Do not wash any
parts in a dishwasher unless marked "dishwasher safe."
(3) Do not clean with ammonia or bleach type chemicals
thatwilI damage your cooling unit, (4) Replace food. Plug
cord back in.
REMOVE PERISHABLES BEFORE TAKING VACATION
Remove all perishables such as fresh meats, milk, eggs,
butter, fruits and vegetables.
Anytime you won't be using your refrigerator regularly,
such as during vacation, empty and unplug it. Clean the
evaporation tray. Clean inside and block doors open. Air
moving through your refrigerator will help prevent odors.
HOW TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE
Exterior Cabinet: Use a mild detergent or soap solution
and rinse well. Do not use scouring powder or pads.
In some climates it may be advisable to help protect
the cabinet finish by waxing it. Use a good quality auto-
motive type wax, taking care not to wax plastic parts.
HOW TO CLEAN THE EVAPORATION TRAY
Since dust accumulated on the evaporation tray will
decrease the evaporation efficiency, remove the tray to
clean,
The evaporation tray is set on
refrigerator back. To remove,
unscrew and pull it.
Replace the evaporation tray bY
following the removal instruc-
tions in reverse, and be sure to
set it well.
If the tray is not securely in place, defrosted water:may
spill or the evaporation process may be hindered.
HOT-LINE
With the freezer-refrigerator in operation, it is possible
that the housing will feel warm at the front edges, This does
not indicate trouble. It is attributable to the hot-line design
adopted for this freezer-refrigerator which consists of pip-
ing hot gas from the (motor-driven) compressor along the
front edges of the housing and the center partition to pre-
vent moisture from accumulating. This has nothing to do
with the storage temperature inside.
SAVE THE SERVICING INFORMATION
Technical servicing information is attached under the
back of the refrigerator. Please donot remove this infor-
mation, It may someday assist your serviceman should
repairs be required.
Before Calling for Service I
CAUTION: Your Kenmore refrigerator is an electrical
appliance and should be unplugged before changing light
bulb or other servicing that involves the electrical system.
See if your question is answered on this page.
BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULB
Instructions for changing light bulb is on the permanent
use and care label on the inside door of your refrigerator.
My refrigerator is too warm.
t. Control may not be properly adjusted. Review adjust-
ing control.
2. May need to clean condenser coils.
My refrigerator has stopped running and light is not on.
t. Check light buib.
2, Make sure power cord plug is making good contact
in wall outlet, Check outlet with another appliance
or lamp,
3. Check fuse box for b_own fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
When power fails:
1. Keep refrigerator doors closed.
2. When power is off for more than 5 hours, fill extra
space in freezer with dry ice or take food to nearest
food locker,
TO FURTHER ADD TO THE VALUE OF YOUR
KENMORE, BUY A SEARS MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT.
Sears Kenmore refrigerators are designed, manu-
factured and tested for years of dependable opera-
tion, Yet, any modern appliance may require
service from time to time. The Sears warranty plus
the Sears maintenance agreement provide protec-
tion from unexpected repair bills.
SEARS SERVICE IS AT YOUR SERVICE
Your Kenmore has added value when you con-
sider that Sears has over 2,000 service units staffed
by Sears-trained technicians.., professional tech-
nicians specifically trained on Sears appliances,
having the parts, tools and equipment to ensure
that we meet our pledge to you , , , "We Service
What We Sell.'°
Model Number Location
If you ever need service, be sure to give the complete
ten digit model number. It's on a small label on the back of
the refrigerator. For example if you have Kenmore 60041
your complete number may be 564.9600410.
Moisture collects on the outside of my refrigerator.
1, Periods of high humidity and temperature will
cause this.
2, Make sure the doors seal tightly. If they don't,
adjust the leveling legs.
To order repair parts, see the list that came with
your refrigerator.
My refrigerator sounds noisy.
1. Make sure cabinet is level from side to side and
from front to back, is not touching wall, and rests
squarely on the floor at all four corners,
2. Make sure condenser is free of lint and dust,
3, Check to be sure food containers or bottles inside
the refrigerator are not touching or rattling.
There is an odor in my refrigerator.
1. Check covers on food containers in both sections,
Check for spilled foods.
2. Clean both sections.
Ice has an odd flavor.
Ice, regardless of how it is made, will sometimes de-
vetop an off flavor or color if it is kept too long. To
avoid this, empty ice trays and make a completely
new supply about once a month.