Kenmore 596.62222200 - User Manual

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
Part No. 12642723
Form A/11/02
www.sears.com
Au Canada, www.sears.ca
Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator*
Use & Care Guide
Réfrigérateur à compartiment congélateur inférieur*
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Refrigerador con congelador inferior*
Guía de Uso y Cuidado
* See model numbers on inside back cover for models referenced
* Voir sur troisième de couverture les numéros de modèle auxquels il est fait référence.
* Ver los números de modelos en el interior de la contraportada para los modelos respectivos.

Summary

Important Safety Information

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

General advice on understanding safety instructions and contacting the dealer for clarification.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Explanation of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols and their meanings for hazard identification.

Danger

Precautions to reduce risk of injury or death, focusing on child entrapment hazards with abandoned refrigerators.

Warning

Basic precautions to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury when operating the refrigerator.

Protection Agreements

Master Protection Agreements

Details of the Master Protection Agreement in the U.S.A., including benefits like expert service and no-lemon guarantee.

Maintenance Agreements

Details of the Sears Maintenance Agreement in Canada, offering service at today's price and preventive checks.

Warranty

United States

Full One Year and Five Year Warranties for refrigerators used for private household purposes in the U.S.A.

Product Record

Section to record model, serial numbers, and purchase date for future reference.

Canada- Limited Warranty

One Year, Five Year, and Ten Year Parts Warranties for refrigerators in Canada.

Installing Your Refrigerator

Measuring the Opening

Guidelines for measuring the installation space, ensuring adequate air circulation clearance.

Transporting Your Refrigerator

Tips for safely moving the refrigerator, including not transporting on its side and using an appliance dolly.

Selecting the Best Location

Advice on choosing a suitable location, avoiding heat sources and extreme temperatures.

How to Install and Remove Handles

Fresh Food Handle

Step-by-step instructions for installing and removing handles on the fresh food compartment door.

Freezer Handle

Instructions for installing and removing partial-width and full-width handles on the freezer door.

How to Remove the Hinges, Doors and Drawer

Pullout Drawer

Instructions for removing the pullout drawer, including safety precautions for two-person handling.

How to Reverse the Hinges, Doors and Drawer

How to Replace the Hinges, Doors and Drawer

Step-by-step guide for reinstalling hinges, doors, and drawers, ensuring proper alignment and security.

Pullout Drawer

Instructions for reinstalling the pullout drawer, including hooking door supports and inserting baskets.

How to Connect the Water Supply

How to Level Your Refrigerator

Setting and Maintaining Proper Temperatures

Initial Control Settings

Guide for setting initial refrigerator and freezer controls, recommending a setting of 4.

Adjusting the Controls

Advice on adjusting refrigerator and freezer controls, suggesting gradual changes and allowing stabilization time.

Fresh Food Storage

Recommended temperature range (34-40°F) for fresh food storage and how to check and adjust it.

Frozen Food Storage

Recommended temperature (approx. 0°F) for frozen food storage and how to check and adjust it.

Fresh Food Features

Interior Shelves

Instructions on handling and securing interior shelves, including caution for tempered glass.

Spillproof Shelves

Information on spillproof and slide-out shelves, including removal and installation procedures.

Door Storage

Details on the Dairy Center and Door Buckets for organized door storage, including removal and installation.

Door Retainer

Instructions for removing and installing door retainers for easy cleaning.

Climate-Controlled Drawers

Humidity-Controlled Crisper Drawers

Explanation of humidity controls for crisper drawers and recommended settings for produce storage.

What Can I Do to Prolong the Life of My Produce?

Tips for storing produce in humidity-controlled drawers to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness.

Full-Width Drawer

Description of the full-width drawer and its use for party trays, deli items, or beverages.

Storage Drawers

Snack Drawer

Information about the snack drawer for storing food items or extra produce, including removal and installation.

Can Rack

Details about the can rack, its capacity, and how to remove and install it.

Freezer Features

Automatic Ice Maker

Instructions for using the automatic ice maker for the first time, including operating instructions and stopping production.

Shelves

Instructions for installing and removing the ice service rack and fixed freezer shelf.

Pullout Drawer Baskets

Steps for removing and replacing baskets within the pullout drawer, referencing other sections.

Door Storage

Instructions for removing and installing the door shelf in the freezer compartment.

Hints and Care

How to Clean Your Refrigerator

Detailed cleaning instructions for various parts like textured/stainless steel exteriors, interior, gaskets, and coils.

How to Remove Odors from Refrigerator

Energy Saving Ideas

Tips for efficient refrigerator operation, including avoiding overcrowding and proper location.

How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs

Procedure for safely removing and replacing light bulbs in both the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Normal Operating Sounds

Clicking

Possible causes and solutions for clicking sounds, often related to the freezer control or defrost timer.

Air Rushing or Whirring

Causes of air rushing or whirring sounds, typically from the freezer fan and condenser fan.

Gurgling or Boiling Sound

Explanation of gurgling or boiling sounds, attributed to refrigerant flow in the evaporator and heat exchanger.

Thumping

Cause of thumping sounds, usually ice cubes dropping into the ice bucket from the ice maker.

Vibrating Noise

Addresses vibrating noise, often caused by the compressor or an unlevel refrigerator.

Buzzing

Explains buzzing sounds, typically from the ice maker water valve when filling with water.

Humming

Identifies humming sounds as potentially from the compressor or an ice maker in the 'on' position.

Hissing or Popping

Describes hissing or popping sounds that occur when the defrost heater is operational.

Troubleshooting

Operation

Troubleshooting common operation issues like temperature problems, odors, and water droplets.

Refrigerator Runs Too Frequently

Addresses frequent refrigerator operation due to door openings, environment, or dirty coils.

Crisper Drawers Do Not Close Freely

Solutions for crisper drawers not closing properly, caused by obstructions or improper positioning.

Ice and Water

Refrigerator Is Leaking Water

Troubleshooting water leaks, especially those caused by plastic tubing or improper valve installation.

Ice Forms in Inlet Tube to Ice Maker

Addresses ice formation in the ice maker inlet tube, often due to improper valve installation or low water pressure.

Water Flow Is Slower Than Normal

Solutions for slow water flow, typically caused by high freezer temperature or low water pressure.

Kenmore 596.62222200 Specifications

General

Brand	Kenmore
Model	596.62222200
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English