Sears 249RP, 245 Product Care ICE Production, Maintenance, Light Bulb Replacement, Vacation Time

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PRODUCT CARE

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

I&CAUTION I

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 sma'r_amountof 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 o; your unit'scondenser is required.

IMPORTANT!! This should be performed every 3 to 6 months under normal use and living conditions.

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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.

Figure 2

LIGHT BULB

REPLACEMENT

,_k,WARNING I

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. Thelight 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.

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FOOD STORAGE

SUGGESTIONS

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 blower 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 interiorof unit.

Vacant homes: If for any reason this unit is put into service 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 interiordry. You should also turn off power to the unit or loosen light bulb(s).

[&CAU'nON 1 .

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.