Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual page 6

This Use & Cars Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Cars 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 pHug.
o HfpossiNe place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat
sources,
o The rsfrigsrator must bs instaflsd on a floor that is IsvsL
and strong enough to support a fufly Ioadsd rsfngsrator,
o Considsr water suppHyavailabifity for models squippsd
with an automatic ice maker.
mNSTALLATION
Do Not install the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°O) or rise above 110'F (43°C). At these
temperature extremes, the compressor will not be
able to maintain proper temperatures inside the
refrigerator.
Do Not Mock the toe gdHe on the lower
front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circuJation
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
/nsta//ation C/earances
i ° Allow the following clearances for ease of installation
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
: _ connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
:_, Back ........................ 1"
i _ NOTE: If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your
refrigerator (air-cooled condenser)leave 3" clearance
at top of refrigerator.
DOOR OPENING
LEVEMNG
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor, Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front
rollers to help level your unit,
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1,
Use fiat=blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust tront rollers.
NOTE: Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the
doors close freely when opened halfway The refrigerator
should slope Y4"to W' from Iront=to=back. Then level
the refrigerator from side to side.
Raise
s!de against a waft, you may have to allow additional
space so the door can be opened wider.
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. To make this possible,
the direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See
Door Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 8.