Sears 57478 Refrigerator User Manual


 
Cubedispenserdoes not work
* No icecubes Removestoragecontainer ffcubes arefrozen to
wire arm,removecubes_
" No icecubes tcemakeror watersupply turnedoff
kregular iceclumpsin storagecontainer.Breakup asmanyas
youcanwith fingertippressureand discard theremainingclumps
Water has poor taste/odor
Ifwater dispenserhasnot beenusedfor anextendedperiod,
dispenseseveralglassfulsofwater toeliminatetasteIemporar[}y
impartedby thewater line
* Poor-tastingincomingwaler installa waterfilter
Water dispenser does not work
Water supplyline turnedoff or notconnected
* Supplylinemay be clogged with sediment
Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator
Not unusualduring periodsof high humidity
Moisture collects inside
Toofrequentor toolongdoor openings
Inhumidweather,air carriesmoistureintorefrigeratorwhen
doorsare opened
Water on floor
Thedrain inthebottomof _hefreezer maybe clogged Remove
anyiceon lhefreezer boltomand cleanthedrain Refer1oCare
and Cleaningsection
Hot air from bottom of refrigerator
Normal air flow cooling motor Intherefrigerationprocess_
itisnormalthatheatbe expettedinthearea undertherefrigerator
Somefloor coveringswiI1discolorat thesenormalandsafe
operating temperaturesYourfloor covering suppiiershouldbe
consultedif youobiect to_hisdiscoloration
interior lightdoes notwork
=No power atoutlet
" Lightbulb needsreplacing SeeCare and Cleaningsection
Refrigeratorhas odor
a Foodwiths_rongodors shouldbe tightlycovered
Checkforspoiledfood
" Interiorneedscleaning Referto Careand Cleaningseclion
Defrostwater systemneedscleaning
° Keepopen box of baking sodain refrigerator;replace every
threemonths
Accessories
Water Filter Accessory
(optional at extra cost)
Your ice cubes can only be as fresbtasting as the water
that produces them That's why it's a good idea to purify
the water with a water filter
The water filter is an optional port at extra cost and is
available from your Sears Service Center Order Filter
No. 978488 and it may be installed in minutes when
attached to the inlet water tube connection
Water Supply Accessory Kit
(optional at extra cost)
A water supply kit containing copper tubing, shut-off
valve, fittings and instructions needed to connect the
icemaker to your cold water fine isalso available from
your Sears store or Sears Service Center_
Moving Precautions
Disconnect the power cord from thewall outlet, remove all
food and clean and dry theinterior Secure all loose items
by taping them securely in place. Keep the refrigerator in
an upright position during actual moving and in the van
Secure the refrigerator in the van to prevent movement,
and prolect the outside with a blanket.
Vacation Precautions
For extended vacations or absences, shut off power to
the refrigerator, turn the FreshFood control to the OFF
position, and clean the interior wilh a baking soda soIution
of one tablespoon of baking soda toone quart of water
Wipe dry Toprevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator, Leave the doors open
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at their regular se_ingsrHowever, if room
temperature isexpected to drop below 60°Fr, follow the
same instructions as for extended vacations.
Seticemaker to theSTOPposition and shut offwater supply
to refrigerator
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