Installation - Kenmore Elite 253 Use & Care Manual

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as
instructed in this Use & Care 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 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.
• Considerwater supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
To install Toe Grille:
1.
INSTALLATION
DO Not instal! the refrigerator where 2.
the temperature wjlJ drop below 55°F (13_C) or rise
above ! IOtF (43°0). Th e compresso r will not be able
to ma ntain proper temperatures inside the
refrigerator.
Do N0t b l0c. t hetoeg.,e0nthe
lower front of Your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation 3.
is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
Installation Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: If you refrigerator is placed with the door hinge
side against a wa!l, 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. For best use of drawers
and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can
be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
To Remove Toe Grille:
1. Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.
2. Working from left side of toe grille, slip your fingers between
top of toe grille and cabinet. Gently pull forward until firstset of
tabs are free. Slide your hand down past the free tabs and pull
forward again until the second set of tabs are free. Continue
this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be
removed. (See graphic at top of page in rightcolumn.)
Open freezer and
Cabinet
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fresh food
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compartment doors. = ,_, ;-
Line up toe grille at -,.......
base of refrigerator, ,......................... - _, ,7
making sure the four .... / ..._,
bottom tabsare /_ "'/
at base of cabinet.resting through holes
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Starting from left side
of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grille forward until it snaps in place.
Continue this process until all tabs are snapped in place
and toe grille is secured to refrigerator.
LEVELING
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 ensure proper door
seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be
tilted 1/4" (6 mm), front to back.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille. (See "To Remove Toe Grille".)
2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
NOTE: The refrigerator doors are designed to shut by
themselves within a 2O degree opening.
Raise
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all
four sides.