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Kenmore 41003 User Manual

Kenmore 41003
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SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR
REFRIGERADOR DE DOS PUERTAS
lVlode|s/Modelos 41002, 41003, 41009
DA99=01746C REV(0.2)
Printed in Korea
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U,S,A,
www, sears,corn

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Kenmore 41003 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model Number41003
ColorWhite
Ice MakerNo
TypeTop Freezer Refrigerator

Summary

Warranty Information

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

Details the limited warranty coverage for Kenmore Elite refrigerators, specifying terms and conditions for repairs and failures.

Disclaimer of Implied Warranties

Outlines limitations on implied warranties and remedies for consequential damages, subject to state laws.

Protection Agreements and Product Record

Master Protection Agreements

Explains the benefits and coverage of Master Protection Agreements, including expert service and guarantees.

Sears Installation Service

Provides contact information for professional installation services for various home appliances by Sears.

Product Record

Section to record purchase date, model, and serial number for future reference and service needs.

Important Safety Instructions

Basic Safety Precautions

Outlines general safety messages, hazard symbols, and meanings of signal words like DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.

Risk of Child Entrapment

Addresses the danger of child entrapment in old refrigerators and provides instructions for safe disposal.

General Warning

Provides critical warnings about electrical hazards, fire risks, and safe usage practices for the refrigerator.

Continued Safety Instructions

Electrical and Fire Safety Warnings

Details warnings regarding electrical hazards, flammable substances, proper grounding, and avoiding damage to the cord.

Cautionary Usage Guidelines

Advises on safe practices like avoiding loose plugs, not storing items on top, and handling cold surfaces to prevent injury.

Further Safety and Grounding Requirements

Safe Operation and Maintenance Precautions

Covers cautions for long vacations, service modifications, supervision of children, and avoiding blocked air holes.

CFC Refrigerant Disposal

Explains the importance of proper disposal of CFC refrigerants due to environmental regulations and potential penalties.

Grounding Requirements

Details mandatory grounding procedures for electrical safety, including outlet types and the prohibition of extension cords.

Refrigerator Parts and Features Overview

Refrigerator and Freezer Components

Identifies and describes various parts and features of the refrigerator and freezer compartments with page references.

Door Handle and Door Swing Notes

Provides notes on potential door handle loosening and the effect of closing one door on the other.

Refrigerator Installation Guide

Getting Ready for Installation

Guides on selecting the best location and ensuring sufficient space for proper refrigerator operation and door opening.

Installation Clearances

Specifies required clearances around the refrigerator for optimal cooling, power consumption, and preventing overheating.

Flooring Requirements

Details the need for a level, strong, hard surface for installation and how to protect flooring during movement.

Refrigerator Installation Procedures

Unpacking the Refrigerator

Instructions for safely removing tape, labels, and preparing the refrigerator for use, including shelf placement.

Supplied Parts

Lists essential parts included with the refrigerator for installation, such as water filters and wrenches.

Required Tools

Identifies the necessary tools for installing and adjusting the refrigerator, including screwdrivers and wrenches.

Refrigerator and Freezer Door Removal and Installation

Removing Freezer Door

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the freezer door, including disconnecting wires and hinges.

Removing Refrigerator Door

Detailed instructions for removing the refrigerator door, covering ground wires, hinges, and hinge brackets.

Water Line Requirements and Connection

Water Pressure and Filter Information

Specifies required water pressure for the icemaker and mentions the role of the water filter for water purification.

Connecting to Water Supply

Provides instructions on shutting off water, locating the line, and using pipe clamps and shut-off valves for connection.

Water Supply Line Connection and Filter Installation

Water Supply Line Components

Lists necessary components like compression nuts, tubing, and ferrules for connecting the water supply line.

Installing the Water Filter

Step-by-step guide for installing the water filter, including removing covers, aligning the filter, and setting replacement indicators.

Post Water Filter Installation Steps

Flushing the Water System

Instructions to flush the water dispenser after filter installation to remove contaminants and air, ensuring proper operation.

Checking Icemaker Water Supply

Guide on testing the icemaker's water fill function and what to do if the water level is too low.

Refrigerator Positioning and Leveling

Moving Refrigerator to Final Position

Guides on moving the refrigerator into its final location, ensuring clearance requirements are met.

Leveling the Refrigerator

Detailed steps on how to use the front leveling legs to ensure the refrigerator is stable and doors close properly.

Making Minor Door Adjustments

Adjusting Door Alignment

Provides instructions on using an Allen wrench to adjust hinge bolts for precise alignment of refrigerator and freezer doors.

Digital Panel Operation and Time Setting

Digital Panel Overview

Describes the Graphic User Interface (GUI) of the digital panel, its functions, and touch button operations.

Setting the Time and Date

Instructions on how to adjust the internal clock and date displayed on the refrigerator's digital panel.

Touch Screen Calibration and Home Screen Usage

Calibrating Stylus Touch Point

Guide on adjusting the touch screen sensitivity and accuracy for optimal user interaction.

Using the Home Screen

Explains how to navigate and use the main 'Home' screen to access various refrigerator functions.

Slide Show and Child Lock Functions

Using the Slide Show Feature

Instructions on how to activate and use the slide show feature, potentially displaying saved photos.

Activating Child Lock

Details on how to engage and disengage the child lock function to prevent unintended operation of controls.

Dispenser Control Functions

Dispenser Lighting

Explains how the dispenser lighting operates automatically and how to use the accent lighting feature.

Ice Dispenser Controls

Instructions on how to turn the icemaker on/off and select between cubed and crushed ice types.

Water Dispensing and Special Modes

Selecting and Dispensing Water

Guide on how to select and dispense refrigerated water from the dispenser.

Cooling Off (Demo Mode)

Explains the 'Cooling Off' mode, used for showrooms, which disables cooling but keeps power on.

Door Open Alarm

Describes the function and operation of the audible alarm that sounds when the refrigerator door is left open.

Calendar Features and Memo Entry

Entering a Calendar Memo

Step-by-step instructions for creating and saving memos in the refrigerator's calendar for daily scheduling.

Setting Calendar Alarm Times

Guide on how to set alarm times for calendar memos to receive timely reminders.

Calendar Special Day Entries

Entering a New Special Day

Instructions for marking special dates like birthdays or anniversaries in the calendar.

Repeat Memo/Special Day Settings

Information on setting recurring reminders for memos or special days on a daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly basis.

Modifying Calendar Entries

Changing Calendar Memos

Steps to edit or update existing calendar memos, including setting alarm times.

Changing Special Day Entries

Instructions for modifying previously entered special days, including their associated details.

Deleting Calendar Entries

Deleting Calendar Memos

Procedure for removing specific memos from the calendar, including confirmation steps.

Deleting Special Days

Instructions on how to remove special day entries from the refrigerator's calendar.

Calendar Memo Alarm Notification

Calendar Memo Alarm Notification

Explains how the calendar alarm sounds and displays a notification for upcoming memos or special events.

Temperature Control Settings

Setting Refrigerator and Freezer Temperatures

Guide on adjusting the temperature settings for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments for optimal food preservation.

Temperature Adjustment Notes

Provides important notes on how temperature settings can be affected by usage and power outages.

Automatic Icemaker Operation

Icemaker Functionality

Details how the automatic icemaker works, ice production factors, and turning it off.

Icemaker Safety and Usage Cautions

Highlights safety warnings, personal injury risks, and cautions for using the icemaker and ice chute.

When to Turn Off Icemaker

Lists specific situations when the automatic icemaker should be turned off, such as during water supply interruptions.

Fast Freeze, Rapid Cool, and Water Filter Status

Setting Fast Freeze or Rapid Cool

Instructions to activate Fast Freeze and Rapid Cool functions for quick temperature reduction in compartments.

Checking Water Filter Status

Guide on how to check the current status of the water filter and when replacement is recommended.

Water Filter Replacement

Water Filter Replacement Instructions

Step-by-step guide for replacing the water filter cartridge, including flushing procedures.

Ordering Replacement Water Filters

Information on how to purchase replacement water filter cartridges for the refrigerator.

Photo Album and Image Uploads

Uploading Images to Photo Album

Instructions for inserting memory cards and uploading photos from the card to the refrigerator's photo album.

Photo Album Notes

Details on memory card compatibility, image formats, file size limits, and saving capacity for the photo album.

Managing Photo Album Images

Deleting Images from Photo Album

Procedure for selecting and deleting unwanted images from the refrigerator's photo album.

Uploading Selected Images

Instructions on how to select specific images for uploading from a memory card to the photo album.

Setting Up Slide Shows

Setting Slide Show from Photo Album

Steps to create a slide show using images stored in the photo album.

Slide Show Imaging Notes

Important notes regarding potential screen burn from stationary images and warranty coverage for screen damage.

Setting Up Slide Shows from External Cards

Setting Slide Show from External Card

Instructions for creating a slide show using images stored on an external memory card.

External Card Slide Show Notes

Information on loading times, memory card removal effects, and image compatibility for external slide shows.

Message Feature Operation

Leaving a New Message

Guide on creating and saving handwritten or typed messages on the refrigerator's display screen.

Message Input Tools

Details the various tools available for creating messages, such as eraser, pen, keyboard, and color selection.

Modifying and Deleting Messages

Changing an Existing Message

Instructions for editing and saving changes to previously created messages.

Deleting a Message

Procedure for removing messages from the refrigerator's display screen.

Message Alerts and Settings Overview

New Message Alert Notification

Explains how the refrigerator alerts the user to new messages and how to view or clear the alert.

Settings Menu Overview

Introduces the 'Settings' menu and its various customizable options.

Energy Saver and Screen Brightness Settings

Toggling Energy Saver Function

Instructions on how to turn the energy saver function on or off to manage condensation.

Setting Screen Brightness

Guide on adjusting the brightness level of the refrigerator's digital display for optimal visibility.

Screen Saver Settings

Setting the Screen Saver

Instructions on how to configure the screen saver, including selecting a time interval and choosing a slide show.

Screen Saver Time and Slide Show Integration

Details on setting the screen saver running time and linking it to the photo album slide show.

Volume Control and Date/Time Settings

Setting Volume Control

Guide on adjusting the volume level for alert sounds and notifications on the refrigerator.

Changing Current Date and Time

Instructions on how to update the refrigerator's internal clock and date settings.

Food Storage Guidelines

Refrigerator Compartment Storage

Describes various compartments like dairy bins, crispers, and door bins for optimal storage of refrigerated items.

Freezer Compartment Storage

Details on using freezer drawers, bins, and the ice bucket for storing frozen foods.

Door Operation

Explains the function of automatic door closers and how doors operate based on opening distance.

Removing and Replacing Accessories

Removing Refrigerator/Freezer Shelves

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing and repositioning glass shelves.

Removing and Installing Door Bins

Guide on how to detach and reattach door bins for cleaning or rearrangement.

Removing and Replacing Drawers/Crispers

Instructions for taking out and putting back drawers and crisper bins within the refrigerator or freezer.

Drawer Covers and Ice Bucket Removal

Removing and Replacing Drawer Covers

Details the process for removing and reinstalling drawer covers, emphasizing caution to prevent breakage.

Removing and Replacing Ice Bucket

Instructions for safely removing and reinstalling the ice bucket from the freezer compartment.

Care and Cleaning Procedures

Cleaning Refrigerator Interior

Guidelines for cleaning the inside walls, drawers, and shelves using mild detergent and a soft cloth.

Cleaning Refrigerator Exterior

Instructions for cleaning the digital panel, LCD screen, doors, handles, and cabinet surfaces.

Cleaning Door Seals

Importance of cleaning rubber door seals for proper closure and efficiency, using mild detergent.

Cleaning Ice/Water Dispenser

Procedure for cleaning the dispenser tray and the dispenser unit itself, with safety warnings.

Maintenance and Filter Replacement

Cleaning Behind Refrigerator

Recommends vacuuming behind the appliance to remove dust and dirt accumulation from cords and parts.

Replacing Interior Lights

States that interior lighting uses LED and should only be replaced by a qualified technician due to shock hazard.

Changing the Water Filter

Detailed steps on how to check water filter status and replace the filter cartridge.

Appliance Management During Interruptions and Moves

Power Interruptions

Advice on how to keep food cold during short power outages and how to store frozen food during extended ones.

Preparing for Vacation

Steps for leaving the refrigerator on or turning it off during a vacation, including cleaning and preventing odors.

Preparing for Moving

Comprehensive guide on preparing the refrigerator for a move, including emptying, cleaning, securing parts, and leveling legs.

Troubleshooting Guide

Refrigerator Not Operating

Troubleshooting steps for when the refrigerator is not operating, covering power supply and circuit breaker issues.

Insufficient Cooling Issues

Diagnoses for insufficient cooling, including temperature settings, location, and rear clearance.

Frozen Food in Refrigerator

Solutions for when food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing, related to temperature controls and storage.

Unusual Noises or Sounds

Identifies common noises like ticking, clunking, and hissing, explaining normal causes and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Condensation and Hot Surfaces

Explains normal heat from anti-condensators and condensation from door ajar situations.

Icemaker Not Producing Ice

Troubleshooting steps for an icemaker that is not producing ice, covering installation, water supply, and temperature.

Water Bubbling Sound

Explains that bubbling sounds are normal and related to the refrigerator's coolant circulation.

Bad Smell in Refrigerator

Addresses issues with bad odors, recommending disposal of spoiled food and proper storage of odorous items.

Frost on Freezer Walls

Solutions for frost buildup, including checking air vents and ensuring adequate space for air circulation.

Water Dispenser Not Functioning

Troubleshooting for a non-functional water dispenser, checking water line connection, crimping, and freezer temperature.

Display and Touch Screen Troubleshooting

Display Function Issues

Troubleshooting for display lock, reset functions, and general display problems.

External Album Screen Issues

Solutions for when the external album screens do not display images or load correctly.

LCD Screen Behavior

Explains normal LCD screen blanking and troubleshooting for screens turning off prematurely.

Screen Burn and Border Lines

Addresses issues like afterimage or border lines caused by static images, advising on varied image use.

Incorrect Touch Screen Input

Guide to correcting inaccurate touch screen input by performing the touch screen calibration.

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