Sears 249RP - Manual (Page 6)

PRODUCT CARE FOOD STORAGE
SUGGESTIONS
ICE PRODUCTION
The level of ice in the ice container is con­
trolled by an ice level arm. When the con­
tainers are filled with ice, the ice level arm
senses the level and shuts down the ice-
maker. As ice is used, the level drops and
the level arm signals the icemaker to
restore ice production.
These icemakers are designed to produce
a more than adequate supply of ice for
normal family consumption, the length of
time between ice harvest cycles will vary
depending on load conditions, door open­
ings and ambient room temperatures. On
the average, you can expect a harvest of
ice every two hours.
If ice is not used regularly, it will tend to
fuse together. To avoid this, empty the ice
container periodically.
NOTE: To shut off icemaker, lift up
icemaker stop arm to the up or off position
(see Figure 1 below).
MAINTENANCE
AND CLEANING
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We recommend for maintenance and
cleaning, that the circuit breaker to the
refrigerator be shut off and protective
gloves be worn.
For general cleaning of the refrigerator and
freezer interior surfaces and removable
parts, wash with a mild solution of soap
and water to which a smaTCamount of bak­
ing soda has been added. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Avoid getting water on lights
and/or control dial.
To insure proper performance, the clean­
ing of your unit’s condenser is required.
IMPORTANT!! This should be performed
every 3 to 6 months under normal use
and living conditions.
To expose the condenser, remove the
kickplate at the base of the unit. To do this
simply remove the screws located at each
corner of the kickplate.
Once the condenser is exposed, use a
“soft" bristle brush and vacuum hose to
remove the accumulation of dust and lint par­
ticles on the condenser (see Figure 2 below).
IMPORTANT!! Failure to properly clean
this area could result in temperature
lost and/or possible mechanical failure
of the refrigerator and/or freezer.
LIGHT BULB
REPLACEMENT
A WARNING
For your safety, the circuit breaker to
the refrigerator should be shut off
before replacing bulbs. Protective
gloves should be worn when handling
light bulbs.
MODEL 245
To replace the refrigerator light bulb (25
watt), remove upper shelf and pull control
knob off. Grip refrigerator control diffuser
firmly on top and bottom and snap out of
position. Th'e light bulb is now accessible.
To replace the freezer light bulb (25 watt),
pull control knob off. Grip freezer control
diffuser firmly on top and bottom and snap
out of position. The bulb is now accessible.
To reinstall, reverse procedure.
MODEL 249R
The light bulb (25 watt) is located beneath
the freezer evaporator and is accessed by
reaching up underneath behind the right
hand side of the freezer section. Unscrew
and replace.
MODEL 249RP
The light bulb (25 watt) is accessible by
removing three screws which anchor the
light bracket. Remove bracket and reach
behind the light diffuser and unscrew bulb.
To reinstall, reverse procedure.
MODEL 249FF
The light bulb (25 watt) is mounted behind
the left side of the bjower fan assembly at
the top of the back wall of the freezer.
Unscrew and replace.
MODEL 801RFD
The refrigerator light bulb (25 watt) is
situated on the upper left side of the
refrigerator compartment in front of the
refrigerator control panel. Unscrew and
replace.
VACATION TIME
For short vacations: Remove all
perishable items. Shut off the icemaker
(see Icemaker Operation on page 5). Do
not change the settings of your controls.
For extended vacations: The control(s) to
your refrigerator or freezer should be shut
off. Empty all contents in the refrigerator/
freezer and wash, rinse and dry interior of
unit.
Vacant homes: If for any reason this unit
is put into sen/ice on a temporary basis
and later shut off, the control(s) to the
refrigerator or freezer should be shut off.
For extended vacations or vacant homes,
you should block door(s) open slightly.
About one inch, so fresh air can circulate
and keep interior dry. You should also turn
off power to the unit or loosen light bulb(s).
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The moisture developed during even the
shortest amount of running time could
attack the metal parts if the doors are
left closed after shutting down. Be sure
the doors are blocked open after any
operation.