Kenmore 253 Series Bedienungsanleitung

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.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

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Welcome &

Congratulations

Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2

Safety .................................................. 2-3

Warranty.............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4

Installation ........................................... 5-6

Door Removal Instructions ................. 7

Features At A Glance ......................... 8

Temperature Controls .......................... 9

Looking Inside ..................................... 10-12

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 13-14

Front Ice & Water Filter ........................ 15

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 16

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17

Care & Cleaning .................................. 18-19

Before You Call .................................... 20-23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 Thank You

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 only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Model Number: 253

or: 970

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Important Safety

Instructions

Please Read All Instructions Before

Using This 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 furniture.

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.

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These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That

Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate

Properly.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

•The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a

three-prong grounding plug for your protection against

electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly

into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with local

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Immediately repair or replace any power cord that

becomes frayed or damaged.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power

cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out

from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before

replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by

10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient

power can damage the compressor. Such damage is

not covered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

turned off accidentally.

• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

Important Safety

Instructions (cont.)

NOTE: Turning the freezer temperature control to “O” turns

off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical

power to the light bulb or other electrical components.

Warranty Information

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the

instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide, Sears will

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

materialorworkmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the

instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide, Sears will

repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant,

connecting tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if

defective in material or workmanship.

The above refrigerator warranty applies only to

refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private

householdpurposes.

FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON KENMORE

REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTRATION CARTRIDGE. If

this Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filtration Cartridge fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within 30 days

from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE

NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES

and Sears will replace it, free of charge.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United

States. See the back page of this manual.

For warranty questions, please contact the following

address:

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Warranty Information

CANADA — LIMITED WARRANTY

Refrigerators

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmorerefrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship.

What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the

responsibility of the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected

to electric outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-FOR-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663).

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty. The above warranty covers Kenmore Refrigerators

sold and operated in Canada only and shall not apply if the refrigerator is used for other than domestic

purposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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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.

•Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

•Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature

will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).

The compressor will not be able to maintain proper

temperatures inside the refrigerator.

Do Not block the toe grille on the

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air

circulation is essential for the proper operation of

your refrigerator.

InstallationClearances

•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 wall, 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.

Installation

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 first set 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 right column.) 3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all

four sides.

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 Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See “To RemoveToe 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 20 degree opening.

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and

fresh food

compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at

base of refrigerator,

making sure the four

bottom tabs are

resting through holes

at base of cabinet.

3. 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 aresnapped in place and toe

grille is secured to refrigerator.

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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. Water supply tubing made of ¼” plastic is not

recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible

for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

•DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

•Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker. If the ice maker is connected to soft

water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes.

NOTE: A water line kit is available from your appliance dealer at additional cost. It contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of ¼

inch OD copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) ¼inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules/

sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply line.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line,You Will Need

•Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver

•Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 100 psi.

•A water supply line made of ¼inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed,

you will need to measure the distance from the ice maker inlet valve at the back of the refrigerator to your cold water

pipe. Then add approximately 7 feet (2.1 meters), so the refrigerator can be moved out for cleaning (as shown).

•A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system. DO NOT use a self-piercing type

shutoff valve.

•A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.

IMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines may

cause ice maker to cycle two or three times before making a full tray of ice. New plumbing may cause ice to be discolored

or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

To Connect Water Supply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Valve

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply

and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut

off valve.

3. Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard cap.

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line,

as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (¼inch).

Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut

onto valve. Tighten another half turn with a wrench; DO NOT over tighten.

6. With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply line to rear panel of

refrigerator as shown.

7. Coil excess water supply line (about 2½turns) behind refrigerator as shown

and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that

leak.

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for

ON/OFF position of arm).

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Door Removal Instructions

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways,

follow these steps to remove the doors.

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

2. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to

realign doors when they are replaced.

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set

door aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

To Remove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection

located under front of freezer: grip water tube firmly in one hand, then with

3/8”wrench or fingers, push in on gray collar to release water connector.

2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs

on flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth,

then with firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to

realign doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer

door off of bottom hinge pin. Lay door down flat to avoid kinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, replace toe grille and plug in electrical

power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings

as necessary.

IMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn freezer temperature control to

OFF and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any

food from door shelves.

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Features At A Glance

Features may vary according to model

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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.

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

•After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust

temperatures gradually; move the knob in small

increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

•For colder temperatures, turn the knob towards Colder.

•For warmer temperatures, turn the knob towards Cold.

To maintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in the

refrigerator and freezer compartments. For good circulation,

do not block cold air vents with food items.

IMPORTANT: Turning the freezer temperature control to “0”turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect the power

to the light bulb and other electrical components.

Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may vary according to model.)

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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 Sliding Glass Shelf

Cantilever Glass Shelf

CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT

Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual

needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food.

Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the

refrigerator.

To adjust cantilever shelves:

1Lift front edge up.

2 Pull shelf out.

Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the

shelf into the wall bracket. Lower the shelf into the desired

slots and lock into position.

SpillProofTM glass shelves (some models) catch and hold

accidental spills. In some models, the SpillProofTM shelves

slide out for easy access to food and for fast cleaning. The

shelves slide out independently of their mounting brackets.

Just pull the front of the shelf forward. Shelves can be

extended as far as the stopper will allow but are not

removable from their mounting brackets.

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