Kenmore 253.6152 Series Bedienungsanleitung

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d_utiJisation et d_entretien

English /Espa_ol /FrancFais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253.6152*, 6154*, 6155*, 6172*, 6174*, 6176*, 6178", 6181 *,

6182", 6189", 6211", 6262 :_, 6292*, 6321", 6880*, 6882*, 6888*, 6889*, 7176 :_, 7182*,

7189*, 7211", 7262*, 7292*, 7321,7882*, 7888*, 7889 :_

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P/N 242111205 (1108)

Sears Brands Management Corporation

Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc°

Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

www.sears.ca

Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions

for your model. Use your unit only as instructed in this

guide. 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 serlal numbers below for

future reference. This information is found on the serial

plate located inside the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number: 253.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you

have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety

items throughout this 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 or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Table of Contents

RecordModel/Serial Numbers................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions ................................ 2-3

Warranty Information ............................................. 4

Master ProtectionAgreements................................. 5

Featuresat a Glance............................................... 6

FirstSteps........................................................ 7-11

Connectingthe Water Supply.................................. 12

Settingthe Temperature Control ............................. 13

0ptional Features............................................. 14-15

FoodStorageand Energy-SavingIdeas.................... 16

iceService........................................................... 17

Normal OperatingSounds..................................... 18

Care&Cleaning ............................................... 19-20

BeforeYouCall ................................................ 21-23

_WARNING

WARNING indicates apotentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

_b CAUTION

CAUTION indicates apotentially hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance

information which is important but not hazard-related.

important Safety instructions

WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before using your

new appliance.

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 unit 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 unit 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

quicidy cause suffocation.

Proper disposal of your appliance

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the

past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous

- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are

getting rid of your appliance, please follow the instructions

below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old unit:

*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 fhls unlf will operate properly.

Electrical information

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 11.5Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with

a three-prong grounding plug for your protection

against 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 unit with insumcient

power can damage the motor. Such damage is not

covered under the warranty. If you suspect your

household voltage is high or low, consult your power

company for testing.

°Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a waft

switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from

being turned off accidentally.

°Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Circuit

Interruptor (GFCI).

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Do not, under any

circumstances, cut,

remove, or bypass the

grounding prong

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:

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

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

3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

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

supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure 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 shall be product repair as provided herein. 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 incidental 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 in 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 making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like aJJ 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 iust defects. Our

coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functionaJ failure excluded from coverage -

real protection.

* Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you

can trust will be working on your product.

*Unlimited service calJs and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

*"No-Jemon" 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 Maintenance 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 eJectricaJ damage due to power fluctuations.

$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanicaJ 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 caJJis aJJthat it takes for you to schedule service. You can caJJ

anytime day or night, or schedule aservice appointment online.

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

period, we wiJJ 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 maior home

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

Features At A Glance

ice Maker _

ice Bucket

Freezer Shelf --_

Freezer

Control --_

Refrigerator

Control

Dell Drawer

Cover

Dell Drawer _

Half Shelf_

Wine Rack_

Full €

Special

Item Rack

Mid-level

Light

Crisper Cover

Crisper Drawers \

.............................................................................. _j

Toe Grille

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Snugger

Door Bin

Fixed

Door Bin

Door Rack

Features may vary according fo model

First Steps

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructionsfor

your model. Use the unit only as instructedin this Owner's Guide.

Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps.

Installation

°Choose a place that isnear 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 islevel

and strong enough to support a 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 |IO°F (43°C).

The compressor will not be able to maintain proper

temperatures inside the refrigerator.

DO NOT block the foe grille on the lower front of your

refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essenflal for the

proper operation of your refrigerator.

Door Opening

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access

to a counter when removing food. To make this possible,

the direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See

Door Removal & Reversal Instructions.

NOTE

If your 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.

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a

solid fioon Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable

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

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. _ e °

2. Usefiat-blade .

screwdriver or 3/8

socketwrenchto ...................

adjustableadjustfront wrenchrollers, toUse

adjust leveling screws.

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 ° F.

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 & Top 3/8"

Back 1"

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors

close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator

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

refrigerator from side to side.

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

NOTE

If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your

refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3" clearance at

top of refrigerator.

First Steps

Door Removal/Reversal

Door Stop Handle

Top Hinge _J Center _-_ Hinge

s_rew _-- Hinge s_rew

Screw

Tools Necessary:

Phillips Head

Quadrex Head

Screwdriver Wrench Set

Plastic

Pliers

Awl

16.

17.

18.

19.

Top Hinge

Cover

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.

Doo_ StoF

Washer

DoorStop Stop

iMPORTANT

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

remove the electrical power cord from the wail outlet. Remove any food from

door shelves.

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove top hinge coven Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil.

This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center

hinge pin. Set door aside.

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for

reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

5. 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.

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

screw and install center hinge.

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

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

9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to

other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.

Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).

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

screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge

pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help

align hinge hole.

Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

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

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

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

Flip toe grille and reinstall.

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

Ensure that all gaskets seal properly and doors are level.

First Steps

Handle Style ]

To remove refrigerator handle:

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

1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of

refrigerator door.

2. Slide handle straight up and pull handle off:

mounting screw on door.

3. Remove mounting screw from door and install on

other side, moving hole plugs from corresponding

holes to opposite side.

To attach refrigerator handle:

1. Place top of handle over mounting screw, pull handle

straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes

on top of door.

2. Secure top of handle with two screws removed earlier.

To remove freezer handle:

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

1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of

freezer door.

2. Slide handle straight down and pull handle off:

mounting screw on door.

3. Remove mounting screw from door and install on

other side, moving hole plugs from corresponding

holes to opposite side.

4. Self-Adhesive Nameplate Models: Use plastic putty

knife to gently peel off: nameplate from door and

reapply over old holes.

To attach freezer handle:

1. Place top of handle over mounting screw, pull handle

straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on

bottom of door.

2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.

7 /"

Mounting

/Screw

Screw ----_

Lock Handle

Mounting Screw

To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:

Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off:.

Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown.

First Steps

_CAUTION

Wear gloves and use extreme CAUTION when

insfalllng these handles. The rounded end of the

handles may be sharp.

IMPORTANT

To ensure proper installation of handies_ please review

these instructions and pictures thoroughly prior to

installing the handles.

Additionally, before installing the door handles, make

sure the door swing is correct. Follow instructions in the

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

Handle Style 2

To attach refrigerator metal handle:

1. Place rounded part of handle onto mounting screw

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

handle with the 2 holes in top of door. Handle should

be mounted with set screw facing towards center of

door. Do not tighten the set screw yet.

2. Install the 2 screws into the top of the handle.

3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the

handle until the handle is flush with the door° and

then tighten another 1/2turn.

To attach freezer handle:

1. Place rounded part of handle 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 facing towards

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

2. Install the 2 screws into the bottom of the handle.

3. Tighten the set screw on the rounded part of the

handle until the handle is flush with the door_ and

then tighten another 1/2turn.

To reverse refrigerator/freezer handles:

Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off:.

Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown.

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