Kenmore 253 Series Bedienungsanleitung

Side by Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Lado a Lado Refrigerador

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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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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.

Model Number: 253

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

_sunpacked. 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.

or: 970

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

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

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." Ifyou 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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

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

The power cord ofthe appliance isequipped with a

three-prong groundingplugfor your protectionagainst

electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly

intoa properlygroundedthree-prong receptacle.The

receptacle must be installed inaccordance with local

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualifiedelectrician.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

•Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat

becomes frayed ordamaged.

•Never unplug the refrigeratorby pullingon the power

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

from the receptacletopreventdamagingthe powercord.

•Unplug the refrigeratorbeforecleaning and before

replacing a light bulbto avoid electrical shock.

•Performance may be affected ifthe voltage varies by

10% or more. Operating the refrigeratorwithinsufficient

power can damage the compressor. Such damage is

notcovered under your warranty.

•Do not plug the unitinto an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cordto prevent the refrigeratorfrom being

turned offaccidentally.

•Avoidconnectingrefrigeratortoa GroundFaultInterruptor

(GFI) circuit.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according tothe

instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

material or workmanship.

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

household purposes.

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

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:

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The Compressor

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant,

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

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.

SEARS CANADA INC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperating

instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas

instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe

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 installthe refrigeratorwhere 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.

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

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 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.)

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 itsnaps in place. Continue

this process until all tabs aresnapped 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 isequipped with adjustable

front rollers to help level your unit.

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.

3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all

four sides.

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 1/_inch (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.

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 (1/_inch).

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 2V2turns) 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).

Tools Necessary:

Phillips" head

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

realign doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge,allowingwiring harness to pull through hinge and liftfreezer

door offof bottom hinge pin.Lay door down flat toavoid 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.

Ice

Freezer and Refrigerator SpillProof'"

Controls

Ice Cream g Shelf

Water Filter

Door

Ice

Small Items

Door

Small

Large

Door

Large

Door

Dairy Door

Door Bin

Wine Rack

Door Bin

Meat Keeper

and Cover

SpillProof _"

Fixed Shelf

Door Bin

Egg Tray

Special Item

Rack

Tall Bottle

Retainer

--Snugger

Crisper Pan

and Cover

Fixed

Door Bin

Toe Grille

Features may vary according to model

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

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.

• Forwarmer 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. Refrigerator & Freezer Controls

(Features may vary according to model.)

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Fresh Food Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Fresh Food Control Slightly Towards Cold.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Warm Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Colder.

If Freezer Compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold.

To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Freezer Control To O.

TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS)

ATip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be

easily stored.

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:

I_ Lift front edge up.

I_ 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.

SpillProoF Mglass shelves (some models) catch and hold

accidental spills. In some models, the SpillProoF Mshelves

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.

Cantilever Glass Shelf

Cantilever Sliding Glass Shelf

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