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Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Guía para su uso y cuidado
Réfrigérateur
Compartiments Superposés
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
240432301 (0102)

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  • Page 1 ® Refrigerator Top Mount Use & Care Guide Refrigerador Congelador Superior Guía para su uso y cuidado Réfrigérateur Compartiments Superposés 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 240432301 (0102)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome & Important Safety Congratulations Instructions Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We Please Read All Instructions Before here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are Using This Refrigerator. completely committed to providing you with the best FOR YOUR SAFETY service possible.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Important Safety Warranty Information Instructions (cont.) FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That For one year from the date of purchase, when this Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the Properly.

  • 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: Maker To Water Supply

    Installation This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating LEVELING instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the solid floor.
  • Page 6 Installation - Connecting Optional 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: •...
  • Page 7 Door Removal and Reversal Instructions DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: The direction in which your refrigerator doors open (door swing) can be reversed, from left to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from one side to the other. Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.

  • Page 8: Remove/Attach Refrigerator Handle

    Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued) NOTE: Some models have “pocket” handles, which are recessed into the sides of the door. On these models, only the hinges will need to be reversed. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1.

  • Page 9: Features At A Glance

    Features At A Glance Features may vary according to model...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Looking Inside

    Looking Inside 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. SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. To adjust sliding shelves: Remove shelf by pulling forward to stop position.
  • Page 12 Looking Inside (continued) DOOR STORAGE TALL BOTTLE RETAINER (SOME MODELS) Door bins, shelves, and racks are provided for convenient The Tall Bottle Retainer keeps tall containers in the bin from storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. can be quickly selected.

  • Page 13: Looking Inside

    Looking Inside - (continued) CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) DELI DRAWER (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, Some models are equipped with a Deli Drawer for storage are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh of luncheon meats, spreads, cheeses, and other deli items. produce.

  • Page 14: Ice Service

    Ice Service If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, it will provide a sufficient supply of ice for normal use. During the initial startup of your refrigerator, however, no ice will be produced during the first 24 hours of operation. Automatic ice makers are also optional accessories that may be installed in most models at any time.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Normal Operating Sounds & Sights

    Normal Operating Sounds & Sights UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR A. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the evaporator may Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar create a boiling or gurgling sound. sounds. Don’t be alarmed, these are all normal sounds. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and B.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning (continued) Avoid cuts when replacing light bulbs, wear gloves. REPLACING THE FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME MODELS) 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Unsnap light shield as shown. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.

  • Page 19: Before You Call

    ATTENTION To Properly Install Your Refrigerator See “Installation” Section On Pages 5-6 To Reverse The Doors See “Door Removal & Reversal” Section On Pages 7-8 Before You Call Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and Common expense.

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