Kenmore Elite 253 Series Bedienungsanleitung

Refrigerator

Top Mount

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador

Congelador Superior

Gufa para su uso y cuidado

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Compartiments Superposds

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 ThankYou

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

or: 970

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Welcome ............................................. 2

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

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

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

Installation--includes Connecting Optional Ice

Maker To Water Supply ..................................... 5-8

Door Removal & Reversal .................. 7-8

Features At A Glance ......................... 9

Temperature Controls .......................... 10

Looking Inside ..................................... 11-13

Ice Service .......................................... 14

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 15

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 16

Care & Cleaning .................................. 17-18

Before You Call .................................... 19

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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.

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.

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:

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.

Ifany service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(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 thevalue ofyourKenmore refrigerator witha Sears Maintenance Agreement.

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

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

ThisUse& CareManualprovidesspecificoperating

instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas

instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe

refrigerator,followtheseimportantfirststeps.

LOCATION

• Chooseaplacethatisnearagroundedelectricaloutlet.

DoNotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.

• Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutofdirectsunlight

andawayfromtherange,dishwasherorotherheat

sources.

• Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonafloorthatislevel

andstrongenoughtosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.

• Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodelsequipped

withanautomaticicemaker.

INSTALLATION

•Do Not installthe refrigeratorwhere the temperature

willdrop below 55°F (13°C) or riseabove 110°F (43°C).

At these temperature extremes, the compressor willnot

be able to maintain proper temperatures insidethe

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.

Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back ........................ 1"

.Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers.

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 on page 7.

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 120 psi.

• A water supply line made of 1/_inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line. 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).

ToolsNecessary:

Phillips" head

Quadrex head

screwdriver Wench Set

Cabinet Hole

Plugs

DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove toe grille and top hinge cover.

2. Remove top hinge with 3/8" hex driver and lift freezer door off of

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 bottom hinge with 3/8" hex driver. Reinsert two outside

screws in holes and tighten. Inside screw will go to opposite side

in step 8.

8. Remove two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator and

install bottom hinge. Insert and tighten screw saved from step 7.

9. 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 an awl to puncture the foam.

12. 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.

13. 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.

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of

door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

17. Replace toe grille and top hinge cover.

18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control

to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

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. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide handle straight

up and off of dovetail button.

3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, moving

hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side.

TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:

1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of handle over

dovetail button, swing handle into an upright position and pull

downward, locking it into place.

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

TRIM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELSONLY)

In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the

bottom ofthe door. The top ofthe trimfits aroundthe base ofthe handle. An adhesive "trim lock"ispositionedabout halfway

down. The bottom ofthe trim isheld in place by either an adhesive trim lock, or a trim lock withtwo prongsinserted intoa

hole on the face ofthe door.

TO REMOVE TRIM:

1. Remove trim by gently pulling trimlock areas out and away from door.

2. When trim isfree from door, slide the trim straight down and away from base of handle.

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. Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of

dovetail button.

3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, moving

hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side.

TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:

1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place bottom of handle over

dovetail button, swing handle into an upright position and pull upward,

locking it into place.

2. Secure top of handle with screws.

TO ATTACH TRIM:

1. Slide both trim locks out of trim.

2. Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in your literature pack.

3. Install trim to handle by sliding over base of handle. Carefully align

trim and press down at trim lock locations.

4. Replace hole plug on opposite side. Use rubbing alcohol to remove

any adhesive residue from old trim lock locations.

FFreezer Light

Ice Maker

Ice Bucket

Freezer Shelf

Freezer

Control

Refrigerator

Control

Dell Drawer

Cover

Deli Drawer

Half Shelf

Wine Rack

Special Item Rack

Full Shelf

Crisper Cover

Crisper

Drawers /

_Toe Grille

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Tall Bottle

Retainer

Snugger

Door Bin

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Features may vary according to model

COOL DOWN PERIOD

To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closedfor at least 8 to 12 hours before loading

it with food.

REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

•Adjust temperature gradually: move the knob in small

increments, allowing the temperature to stabilize.

•For colder temperatures, turnthe knob towards Cold.

•Forwarmer temperatures,turnthe knobtowardsWarm.

Turningthe refrigeratorcontrolwillchangetemperaturesinboth

compartments.Forexample, ifthe refrigeratorcontrolisturned

toa colder setting, thefreezer controlmay have to beadjusted

to a warmer setting. Turning the freezer control willchange

onlythe freezer temperature.

Tomaintain temperatures, a fan circulates air in therefrigerator

and freezer compartments. For good circulation, do not block

cold air vents with food items.

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Recommended

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Warmer

Freezer Control (some models)

_) Allow 24 hrs

Refrigerator & Freezer Control (some models)

TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE

If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Cold.

If Refrigerator compartment Is Too Cold Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Warm.

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

If Freezer compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Warmer.

To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To 0.

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