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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.22052 Kenmore ® Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Congelador/refrigerador convertible Congélateur/réfrigérateur convertible P/N A05525703 (1705) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Record Model/ Important Safety Serial Numbers Instructions Please read and save these used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages instructions that follow this symbol to avoid possible This Use & Care Guide provides specific injury or death.
Important Safety Instructions Child Safety its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord of Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic the appliance is equipped with a three- bags, and any exterior wrapping material prong grounding plug for your protection immediately after the unit is unpacked.
Warranty Information KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
First Steps This Use & Care Guide provides general NOTE installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a The exterior walls of the appliance service or kitchen contracting professional may become quite warm as the to install your appliance. Use the unit only compressor works to transfer heat from as instructed in this Use &...
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First Steps onto the rear shelf rod. CAUTION Rotate the sup- port-hanging To allow door to close and seal basket up to properly, DO NOT let food packages bring the front extend past the front of shelves. end over the front shelf rod.
First Steps Optional Features from cabinet. NOTE 10. To replace door reverse the above Your appliance may have some or all order, and securely tighten all of the features listed below. Become screws to prevent hinge slippage. familiar with these features and their use and care.
Optional Features Electronic “alarm off” indicator on the display or Temperature any key on the control panel. Control Express Chill (some models) Express Chill can be enabled by entering • Converting into the “options” menu on the control Between panel and pressing the “set” button once Refrigerator the indicator is highlighted next to “Express and Freezer:...
Optional Features panel and the temperature setting will For further assistance, guidelines of proper usage and a complete display again. list of models with the Sabbath Power Fail feature, please visit the web at If your unit has lost power, the control http:\\www.star-k.org.
Optional Features Energy-Saving Tips • The appliance should Adjustable Door be located in the Bins (some models) coolest area of the room, away from Some models have heat producing ap- adjustable door bins pliances or heating that can be moved to ducts, and out of suit individual needs.
Care & Cleaning Power Failure Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, If a power failure occurs when the abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on appliance is used as a freezer, pack any surface. Do not wash removable parts 7 or 8 pounds of dry ice into the unit in a dishwasher.
Before You Call TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences GUIDE that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION APPLIANCE OPERATION Appliance does...
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Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION Interior temperature • The unit is in Refrig- • Turn control to a colder setting. Allow is too warm. erator mode. several hours for the temperature to stabilize. See “Temperature Control” in Optional Features section. •...
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Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION Alarm is sounding • Look on the control • Press the “set” button to silence the from the control panel panel to determine alarm or close the door if the door which indicator light is ajar indicator is shown.