First Steps - Kenmore 253.44123800 Use & Care Manual

FIRST STEPS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Owner's
Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important
first steps.
INSTALLATION
• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. DO
NOT use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
• For most efficient operation, the refrigerator should be located
where surrounding temperatures will not drop below 40ºF (5ºC)
or exceed 110ºF (43ºC).
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper
air circulation, and electrical connections:
Sides 3/8 inch
Back & Top 1 inch
• Do not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator.
Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of
your refrigerator.
1" (25mm)
1" 1"
(25mm) (25mm)
3/8" 3/8"
(10mm) (10mm)
NOTE
The exterior walls of the refrigerator may become quite warm
as the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside.
Temperatures as much as 30ºF warmer than room temperature
can be expected.
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side
against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the
door can be opened wider.
LEVELING
The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a
solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a fully
loaded refrigerator. It is VERY IMPORTANT for your refrigerator
to be level in order to function properly. If the refrigerator is not
leveled during installation, the door may be misaligned and not
close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost or moisture
problems.
TO LEVEL REFRIGERATOR:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a carpenter's
level to level the refrigerator from front to back. Adjust the plastic
leveling feet in front, 1/2 bubble higher, so that the door closes
easily when left halfway open.
LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL REFRIGERATOR /
FREEZER PAIR:
• Remove two leg levelers provided in literature bag. While unit
is lying on its back for wood skid removal, install both leg
levelers in rear of unit.
• Level door of first unit using all four levelers and slide unit into
place. Recheck for levelness and adjust if necessary.
• Measure distance from floor to bottom of door on first unit.
Adjust and level second unit so door height matches.
• Leg Level Adjustments:
• One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5/32".
• One full turn of both front leg levelers will raise door 3/16" and
tilt top of door back 7/16".
• One full turn of both rear leg levelers will lower door 1/32" and
tilt top of door forward 7/16".
• One full turn of both side leg levelers will raise door 3/16" and
tilt top of door 3/8".
• Slide second unit into place leaving a minimum gap of 3/16"
between units for door swing clearance.
• This last step may require at least one extraction of the second
unit to properly align units in a "built-in" application.
Refrigerator
Freezer
To allow door to close and seal properly, do not let food
packages extend past the front of the shelves.
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CAUTION