Sears T1KB2/T1RFKB2 manual Refrigerator USE, Normal Sounds, Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

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Normal Sounds

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds are normal. Hard surfaces, such as the floor, walls, and cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder. The following describes the kinds of sounds and what may be making them.

■If your refrigerator is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle.

■Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to keep your food items at the desired temperatures and to minimize energy usage. The high efficiency compressor and fans may cause your refrigerator to run longer than your old one. You may also hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound from the compressor or fans adjusting to optimize performance.

■You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments. The fan speed may increase as you open the doors or add warm food.

■Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant, the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

■As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may cause a popping noise.

■You may hear air being forced over the condenser by the condenser fan.

■You may hear water running into the drain pan during the defrost cycle.

REFRIGERATOR USE

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit air to flow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as shown.

Do not block any airflow vents. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be obstructed and temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset. The Refrigerator Control and the Freezer Control should both be set to the “mid-settings.”

IMPORTANT:

■Your product will not cool when the REFRIGERATOR Control is set to OFF.

■The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid- setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

■Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer Controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

Adjusting Controls

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

Turn the control right (clockwise) to make the compartment colder. Turn the control left (counterclockwise) to make it less cold. To turn the cooling system off, turn the Refrigerator Control counterclockwise until it reaches the OFF position.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

CONDITION/REASON:

ADJUSTMENT:

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too warm

REFRIGERATOR Control

 

one setting higher

 

 

FREEZER too warm/

FREEZER Control

too little ice

one setting higher

 

 

REFRIGERATOR too cold

REFRIGERATOR Control

 

one setting lower

 

 

FREEZER too cold

FREEZER Control

 

one setting lower

 

 

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Contents Side by Side Refrigerator Table of Contents Disclaimer of Implied Warranties Limitation of Remedies Kenmore Appliance WarrantyONE Year Limited Warranty Take off the doors Refrigerator SafetyBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Location Requirements Installation InstructionsClean Before Using Unpack the RefrigeratorBase Grille Electrical RequirementsWater Supply Requirements Door Closing and Alignment Refrigerator DoorsReplace the Doors and Hinges Reconnect both ground wires Reconnect wiring plugRemove the Handles optional Remove the DoorsConnect the Water Supply Adjust the DoorsStyle 3 Connection to Shut-off Valve Complete the InstallationPrepare the Water System Style 2 Connection to Water LineNormal Sounds Using the ControlsAdjusting Controls Refrigerator USEOn some models Crisper Humidity ControlChilled Door Bin Water and Ice DispensersDispenser Lock on some models Water Filter Status LightWater Filtration System Dispenser LightIce Maker and Storage Bin On some models AccessoryWine Rack Refrigerator ShelvesDeli Bin Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Crisper and CoversDoor Features Freezer FeaturesChanging the Light Bulbs CleaningRefrigerator Care Door BinsVacation and Moving Care Power InterruptionsRefrigerator Operation TroubleshootingIce and Water Temperature and MoistureWater is leaking from the dispenser New installation? Flush and fill the water systemIce dispenser will not operate properly Water dispenser will not operate properlyCanada AccessoriesWater Filter Certifications U.S.AApplication Guidelines/Water Supply Parameters Product Data SheetÍndice Exclusión DE Garantías Implícitas Limitación DE Recursos Garantía DE LOS Electrodomésticos KenmoreGarantía Limitada DE UN AÑO Antes de tirar su refrigerador o congelador viejo Seguridad DEL RefrigeradorQuite los materiales de empaque Instrucciones DE InstalaciónDesempaque el refrigerador Requisitos de ubicaciónRejilla de la base Requisitos eléctricosRequisitos del suministro de agua Cómo cerrar y alinear las puertas Puertas del refrigeradorVuelva a colocar las puertas y las bisagras Quite las agarraderas opcionalQuite las puertas Alinee las puertas Ajuste las puertasConexión del suministro de agua Cómo cerrar la puertaCómo terminar la instalación Estilo 2 Conexión a la línea de aguaEstilo 3 Conexión a la válvula de cierre Cómo asegurar la debida circulación Del aire USO DE SU RefrigeradorPrepare el sistema de agua Sonidos normalesDepósito enfriador de la puerta Uso de los controlesControl de temperatura del cajón Convertible Control de humedad del cajón para VerdurasEl despachador de hielo Despachadores de agua y hieloEl despachador de agua Para despachar aguaEl bloqueo del despachador en algunos modelos Luz del estado del filtro de aguaSistema de filtración de agua La luz del despachadorPara encender y apagar la fábrica de hielo Fábrica de hielo y depósitoEn algunos modelos Accesorio Uso del despachador sin el cartucho del filtro de aguaRecuerde Características DEL RefrigeradorRecipiente para carnes frías Estantes del refrigeradorEstante del congelador Características DEL CongeladorPortabotellas Compartimiento para alimentosRecipientes de la puerta Características DE LA PuertaCuidado DE SU Refrigerador Rieles o recipientes de la puertaLuz del cajón para verduras Cómo cambiar los focosLuz del despachador en algunos modelos Luz del panel de control del refrigeradorSi Ud. decide apagar el refrigerador antes de irse Cortes de corrienteCuidado durante las vacaciones y Mudanzas Luz inferior del congelador en algunos modelosFuncionamiento del refrigerador Solución DE ProblemasHielo y agua Temperatura y humedadEl agua del despachador no está lo suficientemente fría El despachador de hielo no funciona debidamenteEl despachador de agua no funciona debidamente Hay fugas de agua del despachadorEn Canadá Contratos DE ProtecciónAccesorios En los EE.UUPautas de aplicación/Parámetros para el suministro de agua Hoja DE Datos DEL ProductoTable DES Matières Garantie Limitée DE UN AN Garantie DES Appareils Ménagers KenmoreEnlever les portes Sécurité DU RéfrigérateurAvant de jeter votre vieux réfrigérateur ou congélateur Enlèvement des matériaux demballage Instructions D’INSTALLATIONExigences demplacement Déballage du réfrigérateurGrille de la base Spécifications électriquesRaccord du conduit Portes du réfrigérateurEnlèvement des portes Réinstallation des portes et des charnièresEnlèvement des poignées facultatif Alignement des portes Ajustement des portesRaccordement de la canalisation deau Fermeture des portesStyle 3 Connexion au robinet darrêt Achever l’installationStyle 2 Connexion à la canalisation deau Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air Appropriée Utilisation DU RéfrigérateurPréparation du système d’eau Sons normauxCompartiment froid de la porte Utilisation des commandesCommande de température du tiroir Convertible Réglage de lhumidité dans le bac LégumesLe distributeur de glaçons Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçonsLe distributeur d’eau Distribution d’eauLe verrouillage du distributeur sur certains modèles Remplacement du filtre à eauSystème de filtration d’eau Le lampe du distributeurMachine à glaçons et bac dentreposage Sur certains modèles accessoireLégumes et couvercles Caractéristiques DU RéfrigérateurTablettes du réfrigérateur Bac pour spécialités alimentairesTablette de congélateur Caractéristiques DU CongélateurCasier à vin Casier utilitaireBalconnets de porte Caractéristiques DE LA PorteEntretien DU Réfrigérateur Tringles de la porte ou balconnetsFini Ultra Satin apparence inox Laver avec une éponge Lampe du tableau de commande du réfrigérateurLampe du distributeur sur certains modèles Lampe du bac à légumesDéménagement Pannes de courantEntretien avant les vacances ou lors ’un déménagement Lampe inférieure du congélateur sur certains modèlesFonctionnement du réfrigérateur DépannageGlaçons et eau Température et humiditéLeau du distributeur nest pas assez froide Le distributeur de glaçons ne fonctionne pas correctementLe distributeur deau ne fonctionne pas correctement De leau suinte du distributeurAu Canada AccessoiresAux États-Unis Système de filtration d’eau à la grille de la base Feuille DE Données SUR LE ProduitSears Brands, LLC 2309568

T1KB2/T1RFKB2 specifications

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Another characteristic of the T1KB2/T1RFKB2 is the user-friendly interface. With intuitive controls and easy-to-read displays, users can effortlessly navigate the settings to adjust temperatures or access different modes. This accessibility makes it suitable for all age groups, ensuring that the entire family can utilize its features without hassle.

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