First Steps - Kenmore 253.6000 Series Use & Care Manual

First Steps

This Use & Care Guide provides general
operating instructions for your model. Use
the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Guide. 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.
• If possible, place the refrigerator out
of direct sunlight and away from the
range, dishwasher or other heat sources.
• The refrigerator must be installed on a
floor that is level and strong enough to
support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for
models equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the
ice maker off.
CAUTION
Do not install the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to
maintain proper temperatures inside
the refrigerator.
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.
IMPORTANT
If you install your refrigerator in a
garage or other unheated area, you
may experience freezer temperature
problems during the winter months when
temperatures dip below 55°F (13°C).
Upgrading your refrigerator with a
Garage Kit will lower the minimum
operating temperature of your unit to
34°F (1° C). This kit can be ordered
through Sears stores or Sears Parts &
Repair at an additional cost (Kit No.
5303918301).
NOTE
For additional instructions on garage
installation, refer to "Setting the
Temperature Controls" section.
Installation
Installation clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease
of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top
Back
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you
may have to allow additional space for
the handle so the door can be opened
wider.
Guidelines for final positioning of your
refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest
firmly on the floor.
• The cabinet should be level at the front
and rear.
• The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm)
from front-to-back (to ensure that doors
close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and
be level.
8
⅜ inch
1 inch