Kenmore 596.50012100 Bedienungsanleitung

ORDER # 67003291

Side-by-Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador D_plex

Guia para el Usoy Cuidado

R_frigerateur _ Compartiments Juxtaposes

Guide D'utilisationet D'entretien

Models:

596.53462300,

596.52672200,

596.50002100,

596.50012100,

596.53463300,

596.52673200,

596.50003100,

596.50013100,

596.53464300,

596.52674200,

596.50004100,

596.50014100,

596.53469300,

596.52679200,

596.50009100,

596.50019100

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PartNo.12591318 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com

FormA/3/03 Sears Canada, Inc.,Toronto,Ontario, Canada M5B2B8 Au Canada, www.sears.ca

IMPORTANTSAFETYIHFORMATIOH

YOUHEEDTOKHOW

ABOUTSAFETY

IHSTflUCTIOHS

Warningand ImportantSafety

Instructionsappearing in this manual are

not meantto cover all possible

conditions and situations that may occur.

Common sense,caution, and care must

be exercisedwhen installing,

maintaining,or operating refrigerator.

Always contact your dealer,distributor,

service agent, or manufacturerabout

problems or conditions you do not

understand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY

SYMBOLS, WORDS,

LABELS

DONOT attemptserviceif

understoodor f they arebeyondpersona

skilllevel.

the cord.

toInstallationInstructions.All

Repace wornpower cords and/or oose 13ugs.

manufacturer'sstorageand ideal

'" "nentinstructionsfor itemsbeingstoredin

2SAVETHESEIHSTRUCTIOHS

PROTECTION

INTHE U.S.A.

Congratulationson makinga smart

purchase.Your new Kenmore®

applianceisdesigned and manufactured

foryears of dependable operation. But

likeall products, it may require

preventivemaintenance or repair from

timeto time. That is when havinga

MasterProtection Agreement can save

youmoney and aggravation.

Purchasea Master Protection

Agreementnow and protect yourself

fromunexpected hassle and expense.

TheMaster Protection Agreementalso

helpsextend the life of your new

appliance. Here is what is included in

theagreement:

> Expert service by our 12,000

professional repair specialists.

> Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered

repairs.

> "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement

of your covered product if more than

three product failures occur within

twelve months.

> Product replacement if your covered

product cannot be fixed.

> Annual Preventive Maintenance

Check at your request- no extra

charge.

> Fast help by phone- non-technical

and instructional assistanceon

products repaired in your home, plus

convenient repair scheduling.

> Power surge protection against

electrical damage due to power

fluctuations.

> Rental reimbursement if repair of

your covered product takes longer

than promised.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that ittakes for

you to schedule service. Youcan call

anytime day or night, or schedulea

service appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional

repair specialists, who have access to

over 4.5 millionquality parts and

accessories. That is the kind of

professionalism you can count on to

help prolong the life of your new

purchase for years to come. Purchase

your Master Protection Agreement

today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

Forprices and additional information,

call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

ForSears guaranteed professional

installationof home appliances and

itemslike garage door openers and

water heaters, in the U.S.A. call

1-800-MY-HOME®.

TEFtAF!CEAGflEEMEHTS

IN CANADA

Your purchase has added value because

you can dependon Sears HomeCentral®

for service. With over 2,400 Service m

Techniciansand access to over 900,000

parts and accessories,we have the

tools, parts, knowledge and skillsto _=11]!

ensure our pledge: We ServiceWhat

We Sell. ,_

Your Kenmore®appliance is designed,

manufactured and tested to provide

years of dependable operation. Yet any

major appliance may require service

from time to time. The Sears

MaintenanceAgreement offers you an

outstanding service program, affordably

priced.

Sears MaintenanceAgreement

> Is your way to buy tomorrow's service

at today's price.

> Eliminates repair bills resulting from

normal wear and tear.

> Provides for non-technicaland

instructional assistance.

> Even if you don't need repairs,

provides an annual Preventive

Maintenance Check, at your request,

to ensure that your applianceis in

proper running condition.

Some limitations apply. For information

concerning SearsCanada Maintenance

Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665.

WARRAHTY

Full One YearWarranty on

Refrigerator

For one year from thedate of purchase,

whenthis refrigerator is operatedand

maintained accordingto instructions

attachedto or furnished with it, Sears

will repair it, free of charge, ifdefective

in materialor workmanship.

Full Five YearWarranty on Sealed

RefrigerationSystem

Forfive years from the date of purchase,

when this refrigerator is operatedand

maintainedaccording to instructions

attached to orfurnishedwith it, Sears

will repairthe sealed system (consisting

of refrigerant,connectingtubing and

compressor motor) free of charge, if

defective in material or workmanship.

The above warrantycoverage applies

only to refrigeratorswhich are used for

storage of food for private household

purposes. It excludesoriginal and

replacement Kenmoreice & water filter

cartridges. Original and replacement

cartridges are warranted for 30 days,

parts only, against defects in material or

workmanship.

Warrantyservice is availableby

contacting 1-800-4-MY-HOME*

(1-800-469-4663).

This warranty appliesonly while this

product is in use in the UnitedStates.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may also have other

rights,which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA,

Hoffman Estates, IL60179

NOTE: Some ReverseOsmosis home

water systems cause low water

pressure.Low water pressure can affect

the water and ice dispensing system by

causing small or hollowice cubes and

slow water flow from the dispenser.

Service problems relatedto the home's

ReverseOsmosis water system are not

covered bythe warranty.

PRODUCTRECORD

Inthe space below recordthe model

and serial numbers and purchase date

of your refrigerator.Youwill find the

modeland serial number sticker inside

the refrigerator sectionon the left wall.

Model Number: 596.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Keep this booklet and your Sears

sales receipt in a safe place for future

reference.

(OHTEHTS

Important Safety Information......................................................................................2

WhatYou Needto KnowAboutSafety Instructions...................................................2

ProtectionAgreements ................................................................................................3

MasterProtectionAgreements- U.S.A.....................................................................3

MaintenanceAgreements- Canada.........................................................................3

Warranty ........................................................................................................................4

Product Record .............................................................................................................4

Installing YourRefrigerator ....................................................................................6-10

Measuring the Opening .............................................................................................6

TransportingYour Refrigerator...................................................................................6

Selecting the Best Location.......................................................................................6

How to Installand RemoveHandles .........................................................................7

Removingthe Doors and Hinges...............................................................................8

Replacing the Doors ..................................................................................................8

How to Installand RemovePanels............................................................................9

How to Connect the Water Supply...........................................................................10

How to LevelYour Refrigerator................................................................................11

Setting and MaintainingProper Temperatures ........................................................12

Dial TemperatureControls.......................................................................................12

ElectricTemperatureControls..................................................................................12

Fresh FoodStorage.................................................................................................12

Frozen FoodStorage...............................................................................................12

About YourWater Filter ........................................................................................13-14

Water Filter Installationand Removal......................................................................13

Water Filter Data......................................................................................................14

Fresh Food Features.............................................................................................15-16

InteriorShelves........................................................................................................15

Door Storage............................................................................................................15

Climate-ControlledDrawers.....................................................................................16

Storage Drawers......................................................................................................16

Freezer Features .........................................................................................................17

Automatic Ice Maker................................................................................................17

InteriorShelves........................................................................................................17

Storage Drawers......................................................................................................17

DoorStorage............................................................................................................17

DispenserFeatures ...............................................................................................18-22

DispenserLight........................................................................................................18

DispenserPad .........................................................................................................18

RemovableTray.......................................................................................................18

Water DispenserOperation.....................................................................................18

Five-ButtonControl Features...................................................................................19

ElectronicControl Features................................................................................20-21

HiddenElectronicControl Features.........................................................................22

Hints and Care.......................................................................................................23-24

Howto CleanYour Refrigerator...............................................................................23

Howto RemoveOdors from Refrigerator................................................................24

EnergySaving Ideas................................................................................................24

Howto Removeand Replace Light Bulbs...............................................................24

Normal Operating Sounds.........................................................................................25

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................26-27

Operation.................................................................................................................26

Ice and Water...........................................................................................................27

Fran£ais .......................................................................................................................29

EspaSol........................................................................................................................57

Service ..........................................................................................................Back Cover

IHSTALLIHGYOURREFRIGERATOR

These instructionswere providedto aid

you in the installation ofyour

refrigerator.

IGTileOPEHIHG

When installing your refrigerator,please

referencechart belowfor clearance

requirements.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e.

carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make

your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by

using the levelingprocedure under

How to Level Your Refrigerator

(page 11).

Recommended

.Clearance

Top Sides

Unit Total

Volume Rear

Less than N/A N/A _"

23 cu. ft.

Greaterthan _" N/A _"

23 cu. ft.

IMPORTANT: If refrigeratoris to be

installed intoa recesswhere top of

refrigeratoris completely covered, use

dimensionsfrom floor to top of hinge

cap to verify proper clearance.

TRAHSPORTIHGYOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Followthese tips when movingthe

refrigeratorto final location:

NEVERtransport refrigerator on its

side. If an upright position is not

possible,lay refrigerator on its back.

Allow refrigerator to sit uprightfor

approximately 30 minutesprior to

plugging refrigeratorin to assure oil

returnsto the compressor.Plugging

refrigerator in immediatelymay cause

damageto internalparts.

Usean appliancedolly when moving

refrigerator.ALWAYStruck

refrigeratorfrom its sideor back-

NEVER from its front.

Protectoutside finish of refrigerator

during transport bywrapping cabinet

in blankets or inserting padding

betweenthe refrigerator and dolly.

Securerefrigeratortodollyfirmlywith

stropsor bungeecords.Threadstraps

throughhandleswhenpossible.DONOT

overtighten.Overtighteningrestraintsmay

dentordamageoutsidefinish.

Observe these points when choosingthe

final location for your refrigerator:

DO NOT install refrigerator near

oven, radiatoror other heat source. If

not possible,shield refrigerator with

cabinet material.

DO NOT install where temperature

falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction

may occur at this temperature.

To assure proper door closure, follow

the levelinginstructionsin the

section, How to Level Your

Refrigerator (page 11),

HOWTOINSTALLAND

RE, OVEHANDLES

Foreasier installation, some

refrigeratorsmay have been delivered

withthe handles off. Pleasesee the

interiorof the fresh food sectionto

locatethe handle assembly. In case

futuretransport of the refrigerator is

necessary,the removal instructions have

beenincluded here for your

convenience.

Handledesign may vary from

refrigeratorto refrigerator. Please

referencethe instructionsfor the

appropriate handle design below.

INSTALLING FRONT-

MOUNTED HANDLES

1,Remove two V,"hex nutscrewsfrom

bottom of door.

Align door handle with

top and bottom sets of

door clips, and slide

down until screw holes

on bottom of handle

match with door screw

holes.

Insert ¼" hex nut screws

previously removed into

screw holes at bottom of

handle section.

Snap trim over bottom

portion of handle and

retainer on bottom door.

Repeat instructions 1-4

toinstall other handle.

REMOVING FRONT-

MOUNTED HANDLES

1. Remove handle trim with a very small

flat-blade screwdriver.

IMPORTANT: Wrap blade of

screwdriver with masking tape to

avoid damaging refrigerator.

Removetwo handle It

base screws.

Pull handle up and

outto release from

refrigerator. Fit may

be tight.

Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove

other handle.

INSTALLING FULL-

LENGTH EXTRUDED

HANDLES ,A

top door 1Ik

1. Release

trim by removing q

Phillips screws from

top of fresh food

door.

> Retain Phillipsscrews for later

replacement.

Align notches on back of handle with

retaining clips on doors. Insert clips

into notches

and slide _

handle down

until it contacts

bottomtrim.

Replace top door trim

with Phillipsscrews

retainedfrom trim

removal.

Repeat instructions

1-3 to install other

handle.

REMOVING FULL-LENGTH

EXTRUDED HANDLES

b ai old possible inju_ _d d_m_ge

to _o_y, t_pe de_iat _# paSels

(so_e moael_)_e_Ore_ _ _c_

1. Release top door trim • _w

by removing Phillips [

screws from top of _"

fresh food door.

Retain Phillips

screws for later

replacement.

2. Grasp handlefirmly

with both hands and

slide handle upward

approximately _/4"to

release.

3. Repeat instructions

1-3 to remove other handle.

IHSTALLIHG

riNGTHEDOOflS

ANDHINGES

Some installationsrequire doer removal

to get refrigeratorto final location.

Toavoid Severepers0nai i or

' Discon

attached

Toavoid propertydamage, observe

protective material,prior to moving

refrigerator.

> To avoiddamage or breakageto

adjusting bolt, do not use power

tools to correct leveling.

> DO NOT adjust refrigeratorto be

any shorter than 68Y2tall (minus

hingeand cap). Doing so may

damage undersidecomponents.

1. Removetoe grille and bottom hinge

covers.

> Open both doors 180 degrees, or

as wide as possibleto remove.

2. While pinching white collar (A) to the

blue connector (B),pull water line

from connector.

IMPORTANT:When reconnectingwater

line, cut off tubing atfirst available

scored line before inserting into

connectorcollar.

3. Removetop hinge cover by removing

Phillipsscrew.

4. Close doors.

5. Unscrew %6"hex head screws from

top hinges.

• DO NOT remove either green

ground wire orwire connecting

center screw.

6. Detachmainwire connectorharness

and red wire harness.

> Todetach mainwire harness, use

a flat blade screwdriveror finger-

nail to press junction point

betweentwo connectorsto

release.

> To detach red wire harness,press

tab on undersideof connectorto

release.

7. Remove top hingesalong with doors.

8. Removebottom hingeswith a ¾"hex

head driver.

16THEDOORS

> To replace the doors, follow the steps

in Removing the Doors and Hinges

in reverseorder.

IMPORTANT: When reconnectingwater

line, cut off tubing atfirst available

scored line before inserting into

connector collar.

into place

when d6or handlesareremove&

property

following:

> Refrigeratorpanelsshould not

weigh morethan

kilograms)and fr_

should not weigh

pounds(7 kilogra

> Protectsoft vinyl

with cardboard, n

protective material.

> Protecthands and arms by

wearing gloves.

NOTE:

> Toprotectdoor surfaces from being

scratched,cover back edges of

decorator panels by placing masking

tape along back edges.

>- Save all screws and reuse in original

locations.

Y4"(6 mm) Panel Dimensions

Extended

Door

Panel

Fresh food

door

Upper

dispensing

freezer door

Lower

dispensing

freezer door

Non-

dispensing

freezer door

Panel Panel

Height Width

66 T'4" 18 _'A6"

(169.5 cm) (48.1 cm)

18 1/8" 13 _sAs"

(46 cm) (36.4 cm)

32 %2" 13 1_/i,"

(61.5 cm) (35.4 crn)

66 ¾" 13 1_,6"

(169.5 cm) (35.4 cm)

INSTALLING PANELS

1. Removetoptrimscrews with a

Phillips screwdriverand remove top

trim.

Slide handle upwarduntil

loose. Remove handle

from door.

Removedoor

retainerclips with

a ¼"hex head

driver.

Slide bottomof panels into bottom

door trim until hingeside of decorator

panel rests under hinge sidetrim.

REMOVING PANELS

1. Removetop trim screws with a

Phillipsscrewdriver and remove top

trim.

IMPORTANT:Tapetops of panels to 4.

door to prevent panelsfrom falling.

Reinstalldoor r__ 5.

retainerclips with

a ¼"hex head

driver.

Reinstallhandle by inserting retaining

clips on door into notcheson back of

handle.

IMPORTANT:Tapetops of panelsto

door to prevent panelsfrom falling.

> Slide handle down until it contacts

bottomtrim.

7. Removetape from

tops of panels

beforereinstalling

top door trim with

Phillipsscrews

removed in step 1.

Slide handle upward until

loose. Removehandle

from door.

Removedoor

retainerclips with

a ¼" hex head

driver.

Removetape to slide panels out of

door trim.

Refer to steps 5, 6 and7 of

Installing Panels to install handles

and trim.

YOURREFRIGERATOR,e,T.

)WTOCONNECTTHE

WATER$11PPL¥

the

MATERIALS NEEDED

> Y4"outer diameter flexible copper

tubing

Brass compression nut and sleeve for

Y4"outerdiameter copper tubing.

Shut-offvalve (requiresa Y4"hole to

be drilled intowater supply before

valve attachment)

> Adjustable wrench

> Y4"hex nut driver

NOTE:Add 8' to tubing length neededto

reachwater supply for creation of

service loop.

1. Create service loopwith tubing using

careto avoid kinksin tubing.

2. Removeplastic capfrom water valve

inlet port.

4. Placeend of coppertubingintowater

valve inletport. Shapetubing slightly-

DO NOT KINK - so that tubingfeeds

straight into inlet port.

5. Slide brass nut oversleeve and

screw nut into inlet port. Tighten nut

with wrench.

IMPORTANT:DO NOT overtighten.

Cross threading may occur.

6. Pull on tubingto confirmconnection

issecure. Connecttubing to frame

with water tubing clamp (C) and turn

on water supply.Check for leaks and

correct, if present. C

3. Placebrass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on

copper tube end as illustrated.

A7. Monitor water connectionfor 24

hours. Correct leaks, if necessary.

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