Kenmore Side by side refrigerator User manual

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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
240570400 (021 _)

Cor_gratulations on your purchase of a r_ewrefrigerator! We
here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are
completely committed to providir_g you with the best
service possible. Your satiefactier_is our #1 priority.
We Knewyou'll enjoy yournew refrigeratorand Thank You
for choosing our product, We hope you cor_siderusfor
future purchases,
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
This Owr_er's Guide provides specificoperatir_g
ir_structier_sfor your model, Use your refrigerator only as
ir_structedir_this manual. These ir_structier_sare r_etmeant
to cover every possible conditier_and situatier_ that may
occur, Common ser_se arid cautior_ must be practiced
when installing, operating arid mair_tair_ingar_yappliance,
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
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gaselir_e, or otherflammable liquids
in the vicinity ofthis or ar_yo_er appliance. Read product
labels for warnir_gs regarding flammability arid other
hazards.
Do r_otoperate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes,
Avoid contact with ar_ymoving parts of automatic ice
maker.
Remove all staples from the ca_er_, Staples can cause
severe cuts, arid also destroy finishes if they come in
cer_tact with other appliar_ces or furniture.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the ca_er_, plastic bags, arid any
exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator
is unpacked, Childrer_ should NEVER use these items to
play. Carter, s covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers,
arid car_quickly cause suffocatior_,
or: 970
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2
Safety .................................................. 2-3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4
ProtecUon Agreements ........................ 5
Installation ........................................... 6-7
Door Removal Instructions ................. 8
Features At A Glance ......................... 9
Temperature Controls .......................... 10
Looking Inside ..................................... 11-12
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 13-15
Rear Ice and Water Filter ..................... 16
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 17
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 18
Care & Cleaning .................................. 19-20
Before You Call .................................... 21-24
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment
Child er_trapmer_tarid suffocation
are r_et problems of the past,
Jur_kedorabander_ed refrigerators
or freezers are still dar_gereus -
even if they will sitfor "just a few
days," Ifyou are getting rid of your
old refrigerator orfreezer, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevertt accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:
Remove deers,
Leave shelves ir_place so children may not easily climb
inside.
Have refrigerar_t removed bya qualified service
techniciar_,
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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 isequipped with a
three-prong groundingplug for yourprotectionagainst
electrical shock hazards, It must be plugged directly
into a properlygrounded three-prong receptacle. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with local
codes and ordfnances. Consult a qualified electrfcfan.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat
becomes frayed or damaged,
Never unplug the refrigerator by pullfng onthe 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,
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 orworkJ_anship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according tothe
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
RE FRIGE RATO RWATER FILTRATION CARTRI DG E If
this Kenmore Refrfgerator 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
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CANADA mLIMITED WARRANTY
Refri erators
Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in matedal or workmanship.
What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:
The Compressor TEN ("10)YEARS
m
The Sealed System
(consTsting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS
evaporator, and condenser) m
All other parts or
adiustments ONE ("1)YEAR ONE ("1)YEAR
TEN ("10)YEARS
FIVE (5) YEARS
m
FIVE (5) YEARS
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 tofir_ish after delivery.
2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects ir_the house wirir_g system or appliance not conr_ected
to electdc outlet.
3) Replacement of light bulbs.
4) Damage caused by moving the product from its originalir_stallation.
5) Service required as a result of alteratior_, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.
6) Providir_g adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.
7) Proper use and care of product as listed ir_the customer's manual; proper setting ofthe cor_trols.
If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-FOR-MY-HOME (1-800-46g-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 Kenmom refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.
SEARS CANADA INC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8
PRINTED IN U,S.A,
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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 aMaster Protection Agreement can save you
money and aggravation.
Purchase aMaster Protection Agreement now and
protect yourseff 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, asimple phone
call is all that ittakes for you to schedule service. You
can call anytime day or night, or schedule aservice
appointment online.
Sears has over12,000professional 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
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 i

This Owr_er's Guide provides specific operatir_g
ir_structior_sfor your model. Use the refrigerator only as
ir_structed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important first steps,
LOCATION
Choose a place that isr_eara grour_ded electrical outlet.
Do Not use an extension cord or ar_adapter plug.
If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight
and away from the rar_ge,dishwasher or other heat
sources.
The refrigerator must be ir_stalledor_a floorthat is level
and stror_genough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Consider water supply availabilfty for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
INSTALLATION
Instalta#on Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of ir_stallation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electdcal
cormections:
Sides & Top ........... 3/8"
Back .................... 1"
DOOR OPENING
Your refrigerator should be positioned toallow easy access
to a courtter wher_removing food. For best use of drawers
and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors car_
be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION /REMOVAL
To Remove Toe Grille:
1.
2. Oper_freezer arid fresh feed compartmert deers.
Wor_dr_gfrom lef_sideof_oegrille, slipyourfir_gersbetween
topof_oegrilleand cabir_et.Genllypull forvtardunUIffrstsetof
tabs arafrae. Slideyourhanddov_ past_e freetabsarid pull
forwa_l again unUIbheeecor_dset oftabs arefTee.Continue
thisprocessur_UIall tabs are free and the toe grille car_be
removed. (See graphic attopof page ir_rightcolumr_.)
To Install Toe Grille:
1. Open fraezer and
fresh food
compartmertt doors.
2. Line up toe grille at
base of refrigerator,
mak:ing sure the four
bottom tabs are
resting through holes
at base of cabfnet.
3. Startfr_g from left sfde
of toe grflle, press in on ffret top tab using your thumb
and push toe gdlle forward untfl ftstraps fr_place. Cor_IJnue
this process urttflall tabs arasnapped ir_place arid toe
grflle is secured to refrfgerator.
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LEVELING
All four comers ofyour refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solfd floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers to help level your ur_it.To er_suraproper door
seal arid assist door cleeir_g, the refrigerator should be
tilted 1/'4"(6 ram), frortt to back.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille. (See "To Remove Toe Gd//e".)
2. Use flat-blade scrawddver or 3/8" sock:etwrench
to adjust front rollers.
.Check both doors to be sure seals touchcabinet on all
four sides.

Before Installing The Water Supply LIne, You Will Need
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, fiat-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 ¼ inch (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 (¼ 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 2½ 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).

ToolsNecessary:
iiii !ii!,. Disconnecte,ectrica,supp,y.
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.
ToRemoveFreezerDoor:
1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge of freezer door at connection
located underfront offreezer: Press outerring against face offitting, 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
fiat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth, then with
firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.
4. Tracearoundhingewithsoftleadpencil. Thiswillmakeiteasiertorealign
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.
When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and
push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe gdtle and plug in electrical power
cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust setfings as necessary.
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Freezer and Refrigerator
Controls
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SpillProof'"
g Shelf
Filter
Door
r Bin
Small Items Meat Keeper
and Cover
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Fixed Shelf
Largq
Special Item
Bottle
Retainer
Largq 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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