Kenmore Elite Side by Side Refrigerator Bedienungsanleitung

Side by Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Lado a Lado Refrigerador

Guia para su uso y cuidado

Compartiments C6te _ C6te R_frig_rateur

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 www.sears.com

241566600(0403)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! At Sears, we are very proud of

our product and completely committed to providing you with the best service possible.

Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Thank you for choosing Sears; we hope you will consider us for future purchases.

Pleaseread andsavethisdocument

This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your

refrigerator only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not intended 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.

Record your product reference information here.

Model Number: 253-

SerialNumber:

PurchaseDate:

Use only soap and water to clean the serial plate.

Welcome& Congratulations............................................................................................2

ImportantSafetyInstructions...........................................................................................3

WarrantyInformation.......................................................................................................4

ProtectionAgreements....................................................................................................6

Installation........................................................................................................................7

DoorRemovalInstructions.............................................................................................10

FeatureOverview...........................................................................................................12

Controls& Settings........................................................................................................13

StorageFeatures...........................................................................................................17

AutomaticIce& WaterDispenser..................................................................................20

ReplacingFilters............................................................................................................23

StoringFood& SavingEnergy.......................................................................................25

NormalOperatingSounds&Sights...............................................................................27

Care& Cleaning.............................................................................................................28

BeforeYouCall..............................................................................................................31

Pleasereadall instructionsbeforeusingyournewrefrigerator

ForYourSafety

•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.

ProperDisposalOfYourRefrigeratorOrFreezer

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 the doors

•Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside

•Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician

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ElectricalInformation

Theseguidelinesmustbefollowedto ensurethatsafetymechanismsinthisrefrigeratorwill

operateproperly

• 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.

Toturnoffpowertoyourrefrigerator,unplugthepowercordfromthewalloutlet.

Full One-YearWarranty on Refrigerator

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and

maintained according to the instructions provided in this Use & Care Guide, Sears will

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

Full Five-YearWarranty on SealedRefrigerationSystem

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, RoebuckandCo.

Dept.817WA

HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

CANADA- LIMITEDWARRANTY

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:

How long warranted Parts: At Sears' option, Labor: install

What is covered? (from date of sale)? either repair or supply repaired or

replacement part for: replacement part for:

Compressor Ten (10) Years Ten (10) Years Five (5) Years

Sealed System (consisting

of refrigerant, Five (5) Years Five (5) Years Five (5) Years

evaporator, and

condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments One (I) Year One (I) Year One (1)Year

NormalResponsibilityof 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 MaintenanceAgreements

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

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

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Inthe U.S.A.

Master ProtectionAgreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore ® appliance 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.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and

protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the

life of your new appliance. Here's what's included in the

Agreement:

_" Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

_" Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor

on all covered repairs

_" "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your

covered product if more than three product failures

occur within twelve months

_" Product replacement if your covered product can't

be fixed

_" Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge

_" Fast help by phone - non-technical and instructional

assistance on products repaired in your home, plus

convenient repair scheduling

_" Power surge protection against electrical damage

due to power fluctuations

_" Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

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.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,

who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and

accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your new purchase

for years to come. Purchase your Master Protection

Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices

and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears guaranteed professional installation of home

appliances and items like garage door openers and

water heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4MY-HOME ®.

In Canada

MaintenanceAgreements

Your purchase has added value because you can depend

on Sears HomeCentral ® for service. With over 2400

Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 parts and

accessories, we have the tools, parts, knowledge and skills

to ensure the pledge: We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore ® appliance is designed, manufactured and

tested to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any

major appliance may require service from time to time. The

Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an outstanding

service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price.

• Eliminate repair bills resulting from normal wear and

tear.

• Provides for non-technical and instructional assistance.

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual

Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your appliance is in proper running

condition.

Some limitations apply. For information concerning

Sears Canada Maintenance Agreements, call 1-800-

361-6665

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

• DoNotinstalltherefrigeratorwherethetemperaturewilldropbelow55°F (13°C)or rise

above110°F(43°C).Thecompressorwillnotbe abletomaintainpropertemperatures

insidetherefrigerator.

• DoNotblockthetoegrilleon thelowerfrontofyourrefrigerator.Sufficientaircirculation

isessentialfortheproperoperationofyourrefrigerator.

InstallationClearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and

plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8 inch

Back 1 inch

DoorOpening

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Ifyourrefrigeratorisplacedwiththedoorhingesideagainsta wall,youmayhavetoallow

additionalspacesothedoorcanbeopenedwider.

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 GrilleInstallation& Removal

To remove the toe grille:

1 Open freezer and refrigerator

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.

To install the toe grille:

3Open freezer and refrigerator compartment doors.

4 Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, making sure the four bottom tabs are resting

through holes at base of cabinet.

5Starting 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.

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 ensure proper door seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator

should be tilted 1/4" (6 mm), front to back.

Tolevelyour refrigerator:

1 Remove toe grille (See "To remove the toe grille").

2 Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8-inch socket wrench to adjust front rollers.

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

TheRefrigeratordoorsaredesignedtoshutbythemselveswitha 20degreeopening.

ConnectingThe IceMakerToYourWaterSupply

Toavoidelectricshock,whichcancausedeathor severepersonalinjury,disconnectthe

refrigeratorfromelectricalpowerbeforeconnectinga watersupplylinetothe refrigerator.

ToAvoidPropertyDamage:

• Coppertubingisrecommendedforthewatersupplyline.Watersupplytubingmaded¼"

plasticisnotrecommendedsinceitgreatlyincreasesthepotentialforwaterleaks.

Manufacturerwill notbe responsible

foranydamageifplastictubingisusedforsupplyline.

• DONOTinstallwatersupplytubinginareaswheretemperaturesfallbelowfreezing.

• Chemicalsfroma malfunctioningsoftenercandamagetheicemaker.Iftheicemakeris

connectedtosoftwater,ensurethatthesoftenerismaintainedandworkingproperly.

Ensurethatyourwatersupplylineconnectionscomplywithall localplumbingcodes.

Before installingthe water supply line, you will need:

• Basic Tools: Adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver.

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

• A water supply line made of +/4inch (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 householdwater system. DO

NOT use a self-piercing type shutoff valve.

• A compression nutand ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice

maker inlet valve.

A waterlinekitisavailablefromyourappliancedealeratadditionalcost.Itcontains25feet

(7.6meters)of¼inchODcoppertubing,a saddletypeshutoffvalve(non-piercing),(2)¼

inchbrasscompressionnuts,(2)ferrules/sleeves,andinstructionsfor installingawater

supplyline.

To connectyour water supply lineto the ice makerinlet valve:

1Disconnect 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 shutoff 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 (%

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 2% turns) 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).

Ittakesapproximately24 hoursfortheicemakertobeginproducingice.Air in newplumbing

linesmaycauseicemakertocycletwoor threetimesbeforemakinga fulltrayof ice.New

plumbingmaycauseicetobediscoloredor havepoorflavor.Discardicemadeduringthe

first24 hours.

If it is necessary to move your refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps

to remove them.

Beforeyoubegin,unplugthepowercordand removeanyfoodfromdoorshelves.

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