Kenmore Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Bedienungsanleitung

Side by Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com

24_579600 (0304)

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:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2

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

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

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

Protection Agreements ........................ 5

Installation ........................................... 6-7

Door Removal Instructions ................. 8

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

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

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

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 14-16

Front Ice and Water Filter .................... 17

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 18

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 19

Care & Cleaning .................................. 20-21

Before You Call .................................... 22-25

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids

in the vicinity ofthis 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.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation

are not problems of the past.

Junked orabandoned 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 doors.

• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON

REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the

instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will

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 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 lnterruptor

(GFI) circuit.

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

material orworkmanship.

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 mLIMITED WARRANTY

Refrigerato

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 TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR 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.

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

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 todayr

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

Maintenance Agreements

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

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 foodcompartment doors.

2. Working from leftside oftoe grille, slipyour fingers between

topoftoe grilleand cabinet.Genly pull forward untilfirstsetof

tabs arefree. Slideyourhand down pastthefreetabsand pull

forward again untilthesecond set oftabs arefree. Continue

this process untilall tabs are free and the toe grille can be

removed. (See graphic attopof page in rightcolumn.)

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 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.

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.

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

four sides.

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need

•BasicTools: 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 1Ainch (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 wilt go (_Ainch).

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 2Y2turns) 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. Make sureice maker power switchisturnedOn (See page 15 for location of

power switch).

ToolsNecessary:

Socket

Wretch Set

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways,

follow these steps to remove the doors.

1. Disconnect electrical supply.

2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille.

3. Close doors.

To Remove Refrigerator Door:

1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover.

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

doors when they are replaced.

3. Remove top hinge and lift refrigerator door off bottom hinge pin. Set door

aside.

4. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

5. Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door.

TORemove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection

located under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then pull

to remove tube.

2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.

3. Disconnect wiring harness connector plug at top hinge: place your thumbs on

flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with

firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

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

doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge, allowing wiring harness to pull through hinge and lift freezer

door off ofbottom hinge pin. Laydoor down flat to avoid kinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

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When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and

push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power

cord.Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

Freezer and Refrigerator SpillProof TM

Shelf

Door Bin --

Ice Container

Pizza Shelf

Small Items

Tilt Out

Small

Large

,Door

Bin

Rack

Bin

Meat Keeper

and Cover

Fixed Shelf

Bin

Tray

Special Item

Retainer

and Cover

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.

• For warmer 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 and Fresh Food Controls To O.

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