Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual
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Side by Side Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
Lado a Lado Refrigerador
Guía para su uso y cuidado
Compartiments Côte á Côte Réfrigérateur
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
240461401 (0110)
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- Page 1 ® Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Lado a Lado Refrigerador Guía para su uso y cuidado Compartiments Côte á Côte Réfrigérateur Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 240461401 (0110)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, NOTE: Use only soap and water to clean serial plate. and can quickly cause suffocation. Model Number: 253 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR or: 970 OR FREEZER... -
Page 3: Safety
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTRATION CARTRIDGE. If replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock. this Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filtration Cartridge fails • Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by due to a defect in material or workmanship within 30 days 10% or more. -
Page 4: Canada - Limited Warranty
Warranty Information CANADA — LIMITED WARRANTY Refrigerators Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect: t s i Normal Responsibility of the Customer... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation 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. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation - Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator. To Avoid Property Damage: • Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. -
Page 7: Door Removal Instructions
Door Removal Instructions DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn freezer temperature control to OFF and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves. -
Page 8: Features At A Glance
Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model... -
Page 9: Temperature Controls
Temperature Controls COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS NOTE: When first setting the controls or when changing a setting, wait 24 hours for the temperature to stabilize before making additional changes. -
Page 10: Looking Inside
Looking Inside TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS) A Tip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be easily stored. To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change. CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Cantilever Glass Shelf Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual... - Page 11 Looking Inside (continued) DOOR STORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be from falling forward when opening or closing the quickly selected.
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Page 12: Special Storage Areas
Looking Inside - Special Storage Areas CRISPERS MEAT KEEPER (SOME MODELS) (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Meat Keeper. Meat are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh Keeper temperatures can be adjusted by sliding the Meat produce. -
Page 13: Automatic Ice And Water Dispenser
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired using the touchpad. -
Page 14: Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser
Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser ICE DISPENSER TIPS • Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its “down” or ON position. The ice maker will then produce more ice. •... -
Page 15: Front Ice & Water Filter
Kenmore Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment. -
Page 16: Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips
Food Storage & Energy Saving Ideas FOOD STORAGE IDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34° F and 40° F with an optimum temperature of 37° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. -
Page 17: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY A. Evaporator HEAR The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. Don’t be alarmed, these are all normal sounds. B. -
Page 18: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. -
Page 19: Vacation And Moving Tips
Care & Cleaning (continued) Wear gloves when replacing light bulbs to avoid getting cut. REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. Remove light cover, if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. -
Page 20: Before You Call
Before You Call PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR • • Compressor does not run. Freezer control is OFF. Set freezer control. See Temperature Controls section. • • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. This is normal for a fully automatic defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle occurs periodically, lasting about 30 minutes. - Page 21 Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM • • Freezer/Refrigerator Doors are opened too Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. •...
- Page 22 Before You Call ( continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) • • Ice maker is not making Ice maker is producing less ice Ice maker should produce approximately 4 – 5 pounds enough ice. than you expect. of ice every 24 hours. Extra Ice should produce up to 8 pounds of ice every 24 hours.
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Page 23: Before You Call
Before You Call (continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER DISPENSER • • Dispenser will not Household water line valve is Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM dispense water. not open. section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. • • Freezer door is not closed.