Kenmore 253.7031 Series User manual

French Door Bottom Freezer
La Porte-fenêtre Congélateur Inférieur
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.7031*
P/N 242285100 (1207)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Homan Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Kenmore
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
Congelador Inferior de Puerta Doble

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Record Model/Serial Numbers
Please Read and Save these Instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specic operating instructions
for your model. Use your unit 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 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:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Record Model/Serial Numbers.......................................2
Important Safety Instructions .....................................2-3
Warranty Information ..................................................4
Master Protection Agreements.......................................5
Features at a Glance.....................................................6
Installation.............................................................7-10
Door Removal ....................................................... 11-12
Installing Door Handles ..............................................13
Connecting the Water Supply.......................................14
Controls ............................................................... 15-16
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ............................ 17-18
Storage Features ................................................... 19-21
Storing Food and Saving Energy................................... 22
Normal Operating Sounds and Sights........................... 23
Changing the Filter..................................................... 24
Care & Cleaning .................................................... 25-27
Before You Call ..................................................... 28-30
Table of Contents
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.
Denitions
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.
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not hazard-related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other ammable liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product
labels for warnings regarding ammability and other
hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves
during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy nishes 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 quickly cause suocation.
Important Safety Instructions (Continued)
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of Child Entrapment
Child entrapment and suocation 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.
Electrical Information
• The appliance 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 qualied
electrician. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the
manufacturer, service technician, or a qualied person.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug rmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the unit before cleaning and before replacing a
light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be aected if the voltage varies by 10%
or more. Operating the unit with insucient 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 unit from being turned o
accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI)
circuit.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new
appliance.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (chlorouorocarbons or hydrochlorouorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if
released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause
harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualied
technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may
be subject to nes and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.

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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 lters, 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 modications 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 tness 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 tness, 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 specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Homan Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

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Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making 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 technicians, 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’t be xed.
• 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 electrical damage due to power uctuations.
• $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 o 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 home
items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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Features at a Glance
*Features may vary according to model
Ice Bin *Fresh Food
Ice Maker Flipper Guide
*Incandescent Light
Water Filter Dairy Compartment
Spill-Proof ®
Shelves
Flipper
Mullion
Crisper
Drawer
*Door
Bin
Freezer
Baskets
Adjustable
Hinges
Deli
Drawer
Crisper
Drawer
Spill-Proof ®
Shelves
Toe Grille

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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. Sucient air circulation is essential for the
proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructions for your model. We recommend using
a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your
refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use
& Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these
important rst steps.
Location
• Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,
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 oor 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
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top ⅜ inch (9.5 mm)
Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)
Door Opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. For best use of refrigerator
drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both can be fully opened.
Required Tools
You will need the following tools:
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.

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Installation (Continued)
Leveling Freezer Drawer (if necessary)
To level the freezer drawer:
1. Check gasket seal around top, bottom, and sides of
freezer drawer.
2. If gasket is not sealed, open drawer and slightly loosen
four drawer screws (two on each side) to allow drawer to
rotate.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1. Slightly open freezer drawer. Lift the toe grille and gently
pull forward (see illustration).
2. You can raise or lower each door. Use a ⅜ inch socket
wrench to turn the adjustment screws (one per side).
3. Close drawer and recheck the seal on the gasket (A).
Open the drawer grabbing by the sides in the center (B).
Be careful not to rotate the drawer.
4. Tighten four drawer screws.
5. Recheck gasket seal.
Level Refrigerator & Adjust Doors (if necessary)
Guidelines for nal positioning of your refrigerator:
• All four corners of the cabinet must rest rmly on the oor.
• The sides should tilt ¼ inch (6 mm) from front to back (to
ensure that doors close and seal properly).
• Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the
adjustable front rollers.
Pull Drawer Out
From Both Sides
Grab Drawer
At Center
Then
Push Against
Freezer Drawer
A B Raise
Lower
Anti-tip
Leg
Door
Door
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3. Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching
the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
4. After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg until it contacts the
oor.
5. Install the toe grille by tting into place.
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Do Not Remove
Other Screws Do Not Remove
Other Screws
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw
Remove Hex
Head Drawer
Screw

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NOTE
View shown is looking up at the bottom of the refrigerator
door.
To adjust the door stop:
Door stop is adjustable between 85 to 145 degrees.
1. Open door to provide access to screw.
2. Loosen screw.
3. Adjust door to desired location.
4. Rotate door stop until it makes contact with the lower
hinge.
5. Retighten screw.
6. Ensure door stops in desired location before resuming
normal use.
Open
Door
90
degrees
Bottom of Door
A
To level the doors using the adjustable lower hinge (select
models):
1. Remove all food items from door bins on door being
adjusted.
2. Open doors to 90 degrees.
Adjusting Door
Retighten Screw
Adjustable Door Stop
Installation (Continued)
NOTE
Adjustable hinge should only be used after doors have been
leveled with rollers.

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Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
To adjust the ipper mullion:
1. Loosen the screw located on the ipper mullion hinge.
2. Adjust ipper mullion height. For proper connection with
the ipper mullion guide, there should be a separation
about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm)
between the guide and ipper mullion.
3. Retighten screw.
3. Lift the door while adjusting the washer. To raise the door,
rotate washer clockwise (when viewed from the bottom).
To lower door, rotate washer counterclockwise (when
viewed from the bottom).
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
Raising/Lowering Door
Installation (Continued)