Table Of Contents; Record Serial/Model Numbers - Kenmore Elite 253 Use & Care Manual

Welcome &
n Co gratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are
completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.
We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou
for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for
future purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as
instructed in this manual. 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 refrigerator
compartment.
NOTE: Use on!y soap and water to clean seria! plate
Model Number: 253
or: 970
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2
Safety .................................................. 2-3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Protection Agreements ........................ 4
Installation ........................................... 5-6
Door Removal Instructions ................. 7
Features At A Glance ......................... 8
Temperature Controls .......................... 9
Looking Inside ..................................... 10-12
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 13-16
Rear Ice and Water Filter ..................... 16
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 17
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 18
Care & Cleaning .................................. 19-20
Before You Call .................................... 21-24
Important Safety
Instructions
Please Read All instructions Before
UsingThis Refrigerator.
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 refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice
maker.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furnitu re.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any
exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator
is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers,
and can quickly cause suffocation.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment .........
Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous -
even if they will sit for "just a few
days." If you are getting rid of your
old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:
• Remove doors.
Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.