Sears 302124 - Manual (Page 2)

Start/Adjust Control Use and Care information
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Food Storage Times and Tips
Your refrigerator must be reasonably level
Use the screw-type adjustable
leveling legs on the front corners
of the refrigerator.
Leveling makes refrigerator
more efficient, quieter
Your Kenmore refrigerator needs three inches of air
space at the top and a one inch between the wall and the
condenser on the back of the refrigerator.
CAUTION: Do not operate refrigerator near inflammables,
such as gasoline. Do not use for storage of inflammables.
Your refrigerator must be grounded. Use 120 Volts, 60 H2
outlet. Do not use extension cord.
Use 3-prong plug with 3-prong grounded wall outlet,
(Only this method complies with National Electrical Code,
local codes and ordinances.)
UNLESS THE ABOVE GROUNDING METHOD IS
FOLLOWED, YOU ARE NOT PROTECTED AGAINST
SEVERE OR LETHAL SHOCK IN THE EVENT OF A
SHORT CIRCUIT OF AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OR
WIRING OF REFRIGERATOR.
TO START
Set the refrigerator temperature control on "3". Wait 24
hours. Check food. Adjust control if needed.
ADJUST
The control is made to be adjusted. DON'T BE AFRAID
TO USE THEM. Adjust the refrigerator temperature control
to suit your climate and household needs.
MIN position is the warmest setting on each.
For ordinary use, set the temperature control in the "3"
position.
• If either section is not cold enough, turn its control toward
MAX.
• If either section is too cold, turn its control toward MIN.
After adjusting control, wait 24 hours. Then make another
change, if needed.
In the summer, or when the refrigerator door is opened
often, you may need to turn the control in the refrigerator
toward MAX so more cold air will enter the refrigerator
section.
DON'T TURN THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE
CONTROL OFF UNLESS both freezer and refrigerator
sections are completely empty. The control will shut off
refrigeration in both sections.
Just about everything you could want to know is right
on the refrigerator. Where you use it. Where it's easy to
find when you need it. Everyday care is listed on the inside
door. Special cleaning Instructions are on individual parts.
Here's where to find what you need:
Attention:
"How To Set Temperature"
Before you move your Kenmore to a new location
Remove all food (pack dry ice around any food you're
keeping). Unplug the refrigerator and tape the power cord
securely to the back.
Take out all removable shelves and storage drawers.
Pack carefully. Clean and dry your refrigerator thoroughly.
Tape all doors, drawers and shelves that you didn't remove.
Move your refrigerator in an upright position. Never
on its back or side.
Door Handles
The door handles are stored
inside the refrigerator.
Please install them properly.
For future use, please record the model number, serial number and the date you
purchased your Kenmore refrigerator in the spaces provided below They are on a
small label on the back of the refrigerator.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE PURCHASED.
Use these storage times as a guide. Actual storage
times vary, since food quality always varies.
For the Refrigerator Section
Moving air is the best way to cool food, but it
can carry odors and dry out food. If not wrapped,
most food becomes limp, stale and unappetizing. To
protect food from air, cover it or place it In a freezer
container or bag before refrigerating.
Wrap allfood unless you're putting it in the storage
drawers.
Bread: Refrigeration slows molding. But bread still
gets stale with time, so use within 3 days.
Dairy products; Keep cartons closed. Use milk,
cream or cottage cheese within 5 days. Wrap
cheese tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Hard
cheese (cheddar, etc.) will keep as long as a month.
Soft cheeses will keep up to 2 weeks. Wrapped
butter keeps about 2 weeks.
Eggs: Store unwashed. Use within 2 weeks.
Fish: Clean, Wrap tightly. Freeze unless you use it
the same day you buy It.
Fruits: Wash, dry and store in crisper. Store fruits
with strong aromas (apples, melons) in plastic bags.
Berries keep up to 3 days, if stored unwashed, in
a shallow, open bowl.
Leftovers; Let cool before storing. Wrap well. Use
within 2 days (or freeze).
Meat: Wrap fresh meats loosely (and seal). Wrap
smoked meats tightly. Use foil or plastic wrap. Store
in meat drawer or on lower shelf. For best results,
use within recommended times.
REFRIGERATOR STORAGE TIMES
No longer than
Bacon and other Smoked Meats ... 14 Days
Cold Cuts. . .(Date on Package) . . or 3 Days
Ground Meat................................................................................T2 Days
Liver and other Organ Meats...................................... T2 Days
Steaks and Roasts (Fresh)............................................2-3 Days
Poultry: Rinse before storing. Wrap loosely in foil
or plastic wrap and seal. (Wrap giblets separately.)
Use within 2 days.
Vegetables: Wash, drain and store in crisper. Or
store unwashed in plastic wrap.
For the Freezer Section
Food to go in the freezer needs special packaging.
Many times supermarket wrappings are not good
enough. Food must have a second wrapping or be
repackaged if it will be stored longer than a week
or two.
Wrap carefully and seal. Contact with air
shortens the life of food. So containers must be
airtight. Fresh foods that are already packaged,
such as bread or poultry, should be re-wrapped.
Use heavy-duty aluminum foil, freezer paper and
tape or special freezer containers.
Freeze food only when it is fresh and in top
condition. Do not refreeze.
Label and date each package. Use food with the
oldest date first.
When loading the freezer, allow enough space at
the front to let the door close completely and seal.
FREEZER STORAGE TIMES
2-Door
Refrigerator
No longer than
Breafi ................................................................... 6 Months
Butter, MarqantK!........................................... 2-9 Months
Cooked Dishes.....................................................3 Months
Fish (packaged frozen)......................................3 Months
Fruits................................................................. 12 Months
Ice Cream.............................................................1 Mrjnth
Juice Concentrate............................................... 6 Months
Meats-
Bacon, other Smoked Meats...................... 1 Month
Beef or Lamb............................................5 6 Months
Ground Meat...............................................2-3 Months
Liver, other Variety Meats...................... 3-4 Montfis
Pork or Veal................................................8-9 Months
Poultry............................................................... 4-6 Months
Poultry Giblets..................................................... 3 Months
Vegetables......................................................... 12 Months
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Ways to save power.
Save money. And still enjoy your Kenmore.
1. Close the door as soon as you can. Make sure the door is
fully shut after each use so cold air doesn't escape.
2. Keep the condenser coils clean. Your Kenmore's motor
works harder when coHs are dusty. Clean the coils at least
every 3 months. They are on the back of your refrigerator.
Allow three inches air space above your Kenmore. So air
circulates freely.
3. Adjust cold control. Try a warmer setting. Your refrigerator
may be colder than needed. Check freezer temperature with
ice cream. If it Is hard to serve, the freezer is colder than
needed. Check refrigerator temperature with milk. As long
as it keeps well, your refrigerator is cold enough,
4. Don't put hot foods in refrigerator.
5. Don't allow more than 1/4" of frost to build up in freezing
compartment.
6. Reduce door openings. Especially the freezing compart­
ment. Your cooling system won’t have to run as often.
7. Keep your refrigerator reasonably level. So the door seals
tightly. When the door is closed, the door gaskets should
touch the refrigerator all way around. If not, make your
refrigerator more level. Use the adjustment legs under
the refrigerator.
8. Keep refrigerator away from stove or other heat sources.
A cool and dry place lets your refrigerator work best.