Kenmore 253.70722 SERIES User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
P/N A01062202 (1410)
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
®
Kenmore
Refrigerator
Refrigerador
Réfrigérateur
®
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.70722*

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Record Model/
Serial Numbers
Record Model/Serial Numbers.....................2
Important Safety Instructions.......................2
Warranty Information.................................4
Master Protection Agreements....................5
First Steps.................................................6
Energy-Saving Tips.....................................8
Setting the Temperature Control.................8
Optional Features.....................................9
Care & Cleaning........................................9
Before You Call........................................10
Sears Service ..........................................13
Sears Canada Customers...........................13
Table of Contents
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.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before
using your new appliance.
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean
serial plate.
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.
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 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 appliance compartment.
Model Number:
or
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
253.
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 Safety
Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions
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 door.
• Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily
climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by
a qualied service technician.
• 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.
IMPORTANT
Your old unit 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 cause harm to the
environment if released to the atmosphere. If
you are throwing away your old unit, 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 the
provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
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.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in
any manner.
• Never unplug the appliance 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 appliance 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 motor. Such damage is not
covered under the warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the appliance from being turned
o accidentally.
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.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
NOTE
Turning the temperature control to OFF
turns o the compressor, but does not
disconnect the power to the light bulb or
other electrical components.
WARNING
Avoid re hazard or electric shock. Do
not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug. Do not remove any prong from the
power cord.

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Warranty Information
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in
material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according
to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at
option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page:
www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void
in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to
fi lters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2. A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in
correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3. Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized
service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring,
and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4. Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by
Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with
electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is
not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting
from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7. Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust,
caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those
recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifi cations
made to this appliance.
9. Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot
easily be determined to have the appropriate certifi cation logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or
replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
or fi tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and fi ve years
on the sealed system, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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 limitation on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness, so these exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this
warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a
remote area (as defi ned by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoff 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 not just for repairing defects, but to help keep products operating
properly under normal use. 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 fi 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 fl 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.

25% discount off 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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First Steps
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 appliance. Use the unit only
as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.
Before starting the appliance, 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.
• For the most ecient operation, the unit
should be located where surrounding
temperatures will not drop below 10°F
(-12°C) or exceed 110°F (43°C). Additional
compressor heaters are not recommended.
• Allow space around the unit for good
air circulation. Leave a 3” (75 mm) space
on all sides of the appliance for adequate
circulation.
3” (75 mm)
3” (75 mm)
3” (75 mm) Air Space
3” (75 mm)
NOTE
The exterior walls of the appliance may
become quite warm as the compressor
works to transfer heat from the inside.
Temperatures as much as 30°F warmer
than room temperature can be expected.
For this reason it is particularly important
in hotter climates to allow enough space
for air circulation around your unit.
Leveling
The unit must have all bottom corners resting
rmly on a solid oor. The oor must be strong
enough to support a fully loaded appliance.
NOTE
It is Very Important for your appliance to
be level in order to function properly. If
the unit is not leveled during installation,
the door may be misaligned and not close
or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or
moisture problems.
To Level Your Appliance:
After discarding crating screws, use a
carpenter’s level to level the unit from front-
to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in
front, ½ bubble higher, so that the door
closes easily when left halfway open.
Cleaning (Prior to use)
• Wash any removable parts, the appliance
interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use
harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
• Do not use razor blades or other
sharp instruments, which can scratch
the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the
tape can be removed with a mixture of
warm water and mild detergent, or touch
the residue with the sticky side of tape
already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.

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CAUTION
To allow door to close and seal properly,
DO NOT let food packages extend past
the front of shelves.
To install the shelf grommet to the shelf:
1. With the wire shelf installed, press the
shelf grommet down onto the wire that
is anchored into the appliance wall. Be
sure to keep the larger end of the shelf
grommet away from the wall.
2. Push the shelf grommet onto the wire
until it snaps in place.
3. Slide the shelf grommet into the
grommet already in the unit wall until
it is ush.
First Steps
Door Removal
If door must be removed:
1. Gently lay the unit on its back, on a
rug or blanket.
2. Remove 2 base screws and base panel.
3. Remove wire from clips on bottom of
cabinet if required.
4. Unplug connector, if required, by
holding the cabinet connector in place
and pulling the door connector out.
5. Remove bottom hinge screws.
6. Remove plastic top hinge cover.
7. Remove screws from top hinge.
8. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
9. Remove door and bottom hinge
from cabinet.
10. To replace door reverse the above
order, and securely tighten all screws
to prevent hinge slippage.

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• The appliance should be located in the
coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts,
and out of direct sunlight.
• Level the unit so the doors
close tightly.
• Do not overcrowd the unit or block cold
air vents. Doing so causes the appliance
to run longer and use more energy.
Shelves should not be lined with aluminum
foil, wax paper or paper toweling. Liners
interfere with cold air circulation, making
the appliance less ecient, which could
cause food spoilage.
• Cover foods and wipe containers dry
before placing them in the unit. This cuts
down on moisture build-up inside the unit.
• Organize and label food to reduce door
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible.
Energy-Saving Tips Setting the
Temperature Control
Cool Down Period
• For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for
the appliance to cool down completely.
The unit will run continuously for the rst
several hours.
Temperature Control
Electromechanical Temperature Control
The electromechanical temperature control
is located inside the appliance on upright
models, and on the left exterior wall on
chest models. The temperature is factory
preset to provide satisfactory food storage
temperatures. However, the temperature
control is adjustable to provide a range of
temperatures for your personal satisfaction.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn the
temperature control knob clockwise or
counterclockwise. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

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Optional Features
NOTE
Your appliance may have some, or all of
the features listed below. Become familiar
with these features, and their use and care.
Interior Light
The light comes on automatically when the
door is opened. To replace the light bulb,
turn the temperature control to OFF and
unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.
Adjustable
Interior Shelves
Multi-position
adjustable interior
shelves can be
moved to any
position for larger or
smaller packages.
The shipping spacers
that stabilize the shelves for shipping may
be removed and discarded.
Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a
solution of 2 tbsp. (25 g) of baking soda in
1 qt. (1 l) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring
excess water out of the sponge or cloth when
cleaning in the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and door basket
with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring
pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline
solutions on any surface. Do not wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry
with a clean soft cloth.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Vacations: If the unit will not be used for
several months:
• Remove all food and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• Leave the door open slightly, blocking it
open if necessary, to prevent odor and
mold growth.
Moving: When moving the appliance, follow
these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Disconnect the power cord plug from the
wall outlet.
• Remove foods and clean the unit.
• Secure all loose items by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
• In the moving vehicle, secure appliance in
an upright position to prevent movement.
Also protect outside with a blanket, or
similar item.
Care & Cleaning
WARNING
If leaving the refrigerator door open
while on vacation, make certain that
children cannot get into the refrigerator
and become entrapped.

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Before You Call
TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and
expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance does
not run. • Appliance is plugged into a circuit that has a
ground fault interrupt.
• Temperature control is
in the OFF position.
• Appliance may not
be plugged in or plug
may be loose.
• House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet, have it checked by a certied technician.
• See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15-amp time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local electric company.
Appliance runs too
much or too long. • Room or outside weather is hot.
• Appliance has recently
been disconnected for
a period of time.
• Large amounts of warm
or hot food have been
stored recently.
• Door is opened too
frequently or too long.
• Door may be
slightly open.
• Temperature Control is
set too low.
• Gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly tted.
• It’s normal for the appliance to work harder
under these conditions.
• It takes 24 hours for the appliance to cool
down completely.
• Warm food will cause appliance to run more
until the desired temperature is reached.
• Warm air entering the appliance causes it to
run more. Open doors less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” in Before You
Call .
• Turn control knob to a warmer setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Clean or change gasket (See “Care and
Cleaning Tips”). Worn, cracked or poorly
tting gaskets should be replaced.
Interior temperature
is too cold. • Temperature Control is set too low. • Turn the control to a warmer setting. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Interior temperature
is too warm. • Temperature Control is set too warm.
• Door is kept open too
long or is opened
too frequently.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Large amounts of warm
or hot food may have
been stored recently.
• Appliance has recently
been disconnected for
a period of time.
• Turn control to a colder setting. Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• Warm air enters the appliance every time the
door is opened. Open the door less often.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” in Before You Call.
• Wait until the appliance has had a chance to
reach its selected temperature.
• Appliance requires 24 hours to cool
down completely.
External surface tem-
perature is warm. • The external walls can be as much as
30°F warmer than
room temperature.
• This is normal while the compressor works to
transfer heat from inside the cabinet.

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CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels
whenever appliance
is on.
• Modern appliances
have increased storage
capacity and more
stable temperatures.
They require a high
eciency compressor.
• This is normal. When the surrounding noise
level is low, you might hear the compressor
running while it cools the interior.
Longer sound levels
when compressor
comes on.
• Appliance operates at
higher pressures during
the start of the ON cycle.
• This is normal. Sound will level o or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
Popping or cracking
sound when com-
pressor comes on.
• Metal parts undergo
expansion and
contraction, as in hot
water pipes.
• This is normal. Sound will level o or
disappear as appliance continues to run.
Bubbling or
gurgling sound, like
water boiling.
• Refrigerant (used to
cool appliance) is
circulating throughout
the system.
• This is normal.
Vibrating or
rattling noise. • Appliance is not level. It rocks on the oor when
it is moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or
weak. Appliance rocks
on oor when it is
moved slightly.
• Appliance is touching
the wall.
• Level the unit. Refer to “Leveling” in the First
Steps Section.
• Ensure oor can adequately support appliance.
Level the appliance by putting wood or metal
shims under part of the appliance.
• Re-level the appliance or move appliance
slightly. Refer to “Leveling” in First Steps.
Snapping Sound. • Cold Control turning
the refrigerator on
and o.
• This is normal.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on
inside walls. • Weather is hot and humid, which increases
internal rate of frost
build-up.
• Door may not be
seating properly.
• Door is kept open too
long, or is opened
too frequently.
• This is normal.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” in Before You Call.
• Open the door less often.
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE APPLIANCE
Moisture forms on
outside of walls. • Door may not be seating properly,
causing the cold air
from inside the freezer
to meet warm moist air
from outside.
• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” in Before You Call.
ODOR IN APPLIANCE
Odor in appliance • Interior needs to
be cleaned.
• Foods with strong odors
are in the appliance.
• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and
baking soda. Replace air lter.
• Cover the food tightly.
Before You Call

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Before You Call
CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close. • Appliance is not
level. It rocks on the
oor when it is
moved slightly.
• Floor is uneven or
weak. Appliance rocks
on oor when it is
moved slightly.
• This condition can force the cabinet out
of square and misalign the door. Refer to
“Leveling” in First Steps.
• Ensure oor can adequately support freezer.
Level the oor by using wood or metal shims
under the appliance or brace oor supporting
the appliance.
LIGHT IS NOT ON
Light is not on. • The light is burned out.
• No electric current is
reaching
the appliance.
• Follow directions in “Interior Light” in the
Optional Features section.
• See “Appliance does not run” in Before You Call.