Kenmore 253.6152 Series Bedienungsanleitung

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Usa y Cuidado

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

English / Espa~ol / Fran?ais

Models/Modelos/Mod61es: 253.6152

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Kenmore o

P/N 242111204 (1006)

Sears Brands Management

Corporation, Hoffman Estates,

IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

Sears Canada Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.ca

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Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save those instructions

This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use your refrigerator only as

instructed in this Use & Care Guide. These instructions are

not meant to cover every possible condition and situation

that may occur. Common sense

and

caution

must

practlced 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

Serial Number:

IMPORTANT

Use only soap

and water to clean serial plate.

Table of Contents

Record

Model/Serial

Numbers .....................

Important Safety Instructions ..........................

2-3

Warranty Information .....................................

Master Profectlon Agreements ......................

Installation-Includes Connecting Household

Water Supply to Refrigerator ...............

6-7

Door Removal & Reversal ...............................

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

Temperature Conlrols ......................................

Looking Inside

....................................................

14-15

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ............

Ice Service .........................................................

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .............

Care & Cleaning ..............................................

1%20

Before You Call ................................................

21-23

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have

read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items

tl~roughouf Ibis manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning,

or Caution based on the risk type.

Definitions

~This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you

to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury

or death.

,/~ DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in

death

serious

injury.

/z~ WARNING

WARNING

indicates a

potentially hazardous situation

I which, if nor avoided, could result in death or

serious

kinjury.

/~ CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate n ury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance

inforrnat on which is important but not hazard-re ated.

Important Safety Instructions Important Safely Instructions

/~ WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before using your

new 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 oil 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

became

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 "lust a few days." If

you are getting rid of your

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.

~ WARNING

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

Unplug

the

refrigerator be~:ore 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

Interrupter (GFI) circuit.

Grouncting type

wall receptacle

any circumstances

cut,

remove.

the

Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

Warranty information

KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to

arrange for free repair.

If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date

of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

Expendable items that can wear out from normal use~ including but not limlted to filters~ belts, light bulbs and bags.

A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.

A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to all instructions

supplied with the product.

Damage to or fallure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended

purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than

those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s

sole and

exclusive remedy under this limited

warranty

shal~ be product repair as provided I~erein. Implied

warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the

shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incldental or consequential damages. Some states and

provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration

of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used ~n the United States and Canada.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto~ Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on maldng a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed and manufactured for

years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from

time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s what the

Agreement

includes:

Parts and labor

needed to help keep products operating properly

under normal use,

not just defects.

Our coverage goes well beyond the product warranty.

No deductibles, no functional failure excluded

from coverage - real protection.

Expert service

by a force of more than 10,000

authorized Sears service fechniclans,

which means

someone you can trust will be working on your product.

Unlimited

service calls and nationwide

service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur

within twelve months.

Product replacement

if your covered product can not be fixed.

Annual

Preventive I~laintenance

Check

at your request - no extra charge.

Fast help by phone

- we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all

products. Think of us as a "talking owner’s manual".

Power surge protection

against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

$250

Food Loss Protection

annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any

covered refrigerator or freezer.

Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

10%

discount

off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can

call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product

warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty

period expires. Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call

1-800-827-6655.

~ Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other

major t~ome items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

Installation

This Use & Care Manual 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 fi’om the range, dishwasher or other heat

sources.

The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is

level and strong enough to support o fully loaded

refrigerator.

Consider water supply availability for models

equipped with an automatic icemaker.

~ CAUTION

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.

IMPORTANT

If you install your refrigerator in a garage or

other unheated

area, you

may experience

freezer

temperature

problems during the winter months

when temperatures dip below 55

Upgrading

your refrigerator

with a Garage Kit will

lower the minimum operating

temperature of your

unit to 34

F. This kit can be

ordered through Sears

stores or Sears Parts & Repair

at an additional cost.

Installation Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & "~op

3/8"

NOTE

If you see black coils/tubing on the back o!.your

refrigerator

(alr-cooled

condenser) leave

3 clearance

at top of refrlgerator.

Door Opening

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy

access to o counter when removing food. To make this

possible, the direction in which the doors open can be

reversed. See Door Removal & Reversal Instructions.

j NOTE

If your refi’igerator is

placed

with

the door hinge side

against a wall, you may hove to allow additional space

so the door can be opened wider.

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a

solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable

front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

Remove toe grille.

Use flat-blade screwdriver

or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers.

Use adjustable wrench to

adiust leveling

screws .....

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors

close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator

should slope ~/4" to 1/2" from front to back. Then level the

refrigerator from side to side.

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Connecting Household Water Supply To Refrigerator

~ WARNING

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.

/~ CAUTION

To Avoid Property Damage:

Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply

line. Water supply tubing made of ~/~" 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 icemaker. If the icemal(er is onnected

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.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

Basic Tools:

adjustable wrench~ fiat-blade screwdriver,

and Phillips

screwdriver

Access to a household cold water line with water pressure

between 30 and 100 psi.

A water supply line made of 1/4 inch (6.4 mrn) OD,

copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing

needed, you will need to measure the distance from the

icemaker 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 icemaker inlet valve.

NOTE

A water llne kit is available from Sears stores or Sears

Parts & Repair at an additional cost.

Connect Water Supply

Line

Icemaker Inlet Valve

Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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

ON water supply and flush supply llne until water ~s

clear. Turn OFF water supply at shutoff valve.

Unscrew plastic cap from water valve inlet and discard

cap.

Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto

water supply line, as shown.

Push

water

supply

I~ne

into water

valve ~nlet as far as i~

will go (I/4 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.

With steel clamp and screw, secure water supply llne to

rear panel

of refrigerator as shown.

Coil excess water supply llne (about 2~/2 turns) behind

refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do

not vibrate or wear against any other surface.

Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any

connections that leak.

Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source.

10.

To turn icemaker on, lower wire signal arm (see icemaker

front cover for ON/OFF position of arm).

(Sleeve)

Door Removal / Reversal Instructions

Top Hinge

NOTE

The direction in which your refrigerotor doors open (door swing) con be

reversed, from loft to right or right to left, by moving the door hinges from

one side to the other. Reversing the door swiDg should be performed by a

qualified person.

IMPORTANT ....

Before you begin, turn the refrigerator temperature control to 0 (OFF) and

remove

the electrical power

cord

from the wall outlet. Remove any food from

door shelves.

Top Hinge

Door Stop Door

Hole

ugs

Remove toe grille.

Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with o soft lead pencil This

makes

relnstallafion

easier. Remove top hinge and

lift door off

center hinge p~n.

Set door aside.

Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for reassembly. Ensure

plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and loosening two outside

screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out. Tighten screws.

Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw

and install center hinge.

Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench.

install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from step 7.

Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole

in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.

10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).

11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws,

use on awl to puncture the foam.

12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin

through center h~nge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align

hinge hole.

f3. Tighten

center

hinge

with

adiustable wrench.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

f 5. Lower freezer

door onto

ceeter

hinge pin.

16.

Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

17.

Fllp toe grille and relnstalh

18.

Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

19.

Ensure that

all gaskets seal

properly and

doors

are level.

Door Removal / Reversal Instructions

Handle Style 1

To remove

refrigerator

handle:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

Remove two screws attaching handle to top of

refrigerator door.

2. Slide handle straight up and pull handle off mounting

screw on door.

Remove mounting screw from door and install on

other side, moving hole plugs from

corresponding

holes to apposite side.

To attach refrigerator handle:

Place top of handle over mounting screw, pull handle

straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on

top of door.

Secure top of handle with two screws removed earlier,

8Mc~eUwntii~ r

Lock Handle

over

Mounting Screw

To remove freezer handle:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are ofF,)

Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of

freezer door.

Slide handle straight down and pull handle off mounting

Remove mounting

screw from

door and install on other

side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to

opposite side.

Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Use plastic putty knife

to gently peel off nameplate from door and reapply

over old holes,

To attach freezer handle:

Place top of handle over mounting screw, pull handle

straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on

bottom of door.

Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed

earlier.

Mou~ting "~]

Nameplall

Lock Handle

over

Screw----~ Mounting Screw

To reverse refrlgerator/freezer handles:

Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are ofF.

Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown.

Door Removal / Reversal instructions

~ CAUTION

Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when

installing these handles. The rounded end of the

handles may be sharp.

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper installation of handles, please review

these instructions and pictures thoroughly prior to

installing the handles.

Additionally, before instolling the door handles~ make

sure

the door

sw~ng is correct,

instructions in

the

Use & Care Guide to reverse the doors, if necessary.

Handle Style 2

To attach refrigerator metal handle:

Place rounded part of

handle

onto mounting screw on

faceof doorandalignthe2holeslntopof handlewith

the 2 holes in top of door. Handle sheuid be mounted

with set screw facing towards center of door. Do

not tighten the set screw yet.

~nstall the 2 screws

into the top of the

handle.

Tighten lhe set screw on the rounded parl of the

handle untll the handle is flush with the door, then

tighten another 1/2 turn.

To attach freezer handle:

Place rounded part of hondle onto mounting screw

on face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of

handle with the 2 holes in bottom of door. Handle

should be mounted with set screw faring

towards

center of door. Do not tighten the set screw yet.

Install the 2 screws into the bottom of the handle.

Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the

handle until the handle is flush with the door, then

tighten another 1/2 turn.

Mounting ~

Nameplate

To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:

Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are ofF.

Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown.

Screw

/B n

Plug

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