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Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

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Side by Side Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
Lado a Lado Refrigerador
Guía para su uso y cuidado
Compartiments Côte á Côte Réfrigérateur
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
241579602 (0410)

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  • Page 1 ® Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Lado a Lado Refrigerador Guía para su uso y cuidado Compartiments Côte á Côte Réfrigérateur Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 241579602 (0410)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, NOTE: Use only soap and water to clean serial plate. and can quickly cause suffocation. Model Number: 253 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Serial Number:...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Important Safety Warranty Information Instructions (cont.) KENMORE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate REFRIGERATOR Properly. For one year from the date of purchase, when this...

  • Page 4: Protection Agreements

    Master Protection Agreements Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your Your purchase has added value because you can ® new Kenmore product is designed and manufactured ® depend on Sears HomeCentral for service. With over for years of dependable operation. But like all...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation - Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line.

  • Page 7: Door Removal Instructions

    Door Removal Instructions DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “O” and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.

  • Page 8: Features At A Glance

    Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model...

  • Page 9: Temperature Controls

    Temperature Controls COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When changing control settings, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT •...

  • Page 10: Looking Inside

    Looking Inside TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS) A Tip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be easily stored. To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Cantilever Glass Shelf Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual...
  • Page 11 Looking Inside (continued) ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS DOOR STORAGE Some models have adjustable door bins that can be Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be moved to suit individual needs. quickly selected.

  • Page 12: Looking Inside

    Looking Inside - Special Storage Areas CRISPERS MEAT KEEPER (SOME MODELS) (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper. Meat are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh Keeper temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat produce.

  • Page 13: Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser

    Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser Ice and Water Dispenser Panel (features may vary according to model) i t c g i l v i t l a i i t c g i l l l i v i t g i l l l i l l a...

  • Page 14: Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser

    Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice.

  • Page 15: Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser

    Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser • If a large quantity of ice is needed at one time, it is best to remove cubes directly from the ice container. • The following sounds are normal when the ice maker is operating: •...

  • Page 16: Front Ice And Water Filter

    Kenmore Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment.

  • Page 17: Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips

    Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling.

  • Page 18: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will B.

  • Page 19: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.

  • Page 20: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning (continued) Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. Remove light cover, if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same type and wattage.

  • Page 21: Before You Call

    Before You Call PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR • • Compressor does not run. Freezer control is set to "O". Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. • • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes.
  • Page 22 Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM • • Freezer/Refrigerator Doors are opened too Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. •...
  • Page 23 Before You Call ( continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) • • Ice maker is not making Ice maker is producing less ice Ice maker should produce approximately 4 – 5 pounds enough ice. than you expect. of ice every 24 hours. Rapid Ice should produce up to 6 pounds of ice every 24 hours.
  • Page 24 Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER DISPENSER • • Dispenser will not Household water line valve is Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM dispense water. not open. section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. • • Freezer door is not closed.

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