Table Of Contents; Record Model/Serial Numbers; Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 253.17202 Use & Care Manual

Record Model/
Serial Numbers
Please read and save
these instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
your unit only as instructed in this guide.
These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference. This
information is found on the serial plate
located inside the appliance compartment.
Model Number:
253.
or
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean
serial plate.

Table of Contents

Record Model/Serial Numbers.................2
Important Safety Instructions..................2
Warranty Information.............................4
Master Protection Agreements.................5
First Steps.............................................6
Energy-Saving Tips.................................8
Setting the Temperature Control...............8
Optional Features...................................9
Care & Cleaning...................................12
Power/Freezer Failure...........................14
Before You Call....................................15
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with
a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on
the risk type.
Important Safety
Instructions
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions
before using your new appliance.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
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