Sears Kenmore 253 User manual

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Use & Care Guide
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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 Thank You
for choosing our product. We hope you consider us for
future purchases.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
mNSTRUCTIONS
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 modemand seriat numbers below
for future reference. This information is found on the
serial plate located inside the refrigerator
compartment,
Model Number: 253
or: 970
Serial Number:
FOR YOUR SAFETY
• 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.
CHLD 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 DmSPOSAL OF YOUR REFRmGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment
Purchase Date: Child entrapment and _J ....
suffocation are not problems of
thepastJunkedorabandoned
refrigerators or freezers are still
dangerous - even if they will sit
Welcome & Congratulations ................ 2 for "just a few days." If you are
Important Safety Instructions .............. 2-3 getting rid of your old
Warranty Information ........................... 3 refrigerator or freezer, please
Master Protection Agreements ........... 4
Installation--includes Connecting Household
Water Supply to Refrigerator ............................. 5-6
Door Removal & Reversal .................. 7-9
Features At A Glance ......................... 10
Temperature Controls .......................... 11
Looking Inside ..................................... 12-13
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 14
Ice Service .......................................... 15
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 16
Care & Cleaning .................................. 17-18
Before You Call .................................... 19
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old tefrigeratorl freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
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ELECTRICALmNFORMATmON
• Therefrigeratormustbepluggedintoitsown
dedicated115Volt,60Hz.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 ifthe 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.
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
KENMORE APPMANCE WARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, ifthis 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 materiaI and
workmanship. Sears witl NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, 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 modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of impliedwarranties; 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
fitness 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 limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on the duration of impliedwarranties of merchantability or
fitness, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance isused in
the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Es=
tates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8
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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 fixed.
[] 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 fluctuations.
[] $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 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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This Use & Care Manual 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
DOOR OPENING
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to
a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door
Removal & Reversal Instruction&
LEVELING
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid
floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers
or front leveling screws to help level your unit.
Installation Clearances
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"
Raise
Adjustable Front Roller
(some models)
Raise
Stationary Front Roller
with Leveling Screw
(some models)
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ToConnectWaterSupply Line To Ice Maker Inlet Vatve
I. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.
2_ Place end of water supply line into sink or buckeL 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 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).
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You WHI Need
Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver,
and Phillips TM screwdriver
Access to a household cold water line with water pressure
between 30 and 100 psi.
A water supply line made of ½ inch (6.4 ram) 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.
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Door Stop Handle
Screw --
Top Bottom
Hinge
Screw Hinge Screw
Screw
ToolsNecessary:
Phillips head
Qaadrex head
sclewdriver
Socket Adjustable
Wiench Set Wiench
DOOR REMOVALAND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Awl
Top Hinge
Top Hinge
1. Remove toe grille.
2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil.
This makes reinsta[lation easier, Remove top hinge and lift door off center
hinge pin. Set door aside.
3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for
reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.
4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.
5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and
loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out.
Tighten screws.
6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside
screw and install center hinge,
7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench.
8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removed from
step 7.
9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to
other hob in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.
10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).
11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side, Before starting
screws, use an aw! to puncture the foam.
12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin
through center hinge into top of door, Close refrigerator door to help align
hinge hole.
13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.
14. Remove cabinet and hinge hob plugs and move to opposite side,
15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.
16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while
tightening screws to install top hinge,
17. Replace toe grille,
18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to
center position, Adjust setting as necessary.
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TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove t_,voscrews attaching handle to bottom of
freezer door.
2. Swing bottom of handle away from the door and slide
handle straight up and off of dovetail button.
3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other
side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to
opposite side.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place top of
handle over dovetail button, swing handle into an upright
position and pull downward, locking it into place.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.
TRIM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTH TRBMMODELS ONLY)
in some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim
piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the
bottom of the door. The top of the trim fits around the base of
the handle. An adhesive "trim lock"is positioned about halfway
down. The bottom of the trim is held in place by either an
adhesive trim lock, or a trim lock with two prongs inserted
into a hole on the face of the door.
TO REMOVE TRIM:
1. Remove trim by gently pulling trim lock areas out and
away from door.
2. When trim isfree from door, slide the trim straight down
and away from base of handle.
TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of
refrigerator door.
2. Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle
down and off of dovetail button.
3. Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other
side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to
opposite side.
TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
1. Start with handle offset away from door. Place bottom
of handle over dovetail button, swing handle into an
upright position and pull upward, locking it into place.
2. Secure top of handle with screws.
TO ATTACH TRIM:
1. Slide both trim locks out of trim.
2. Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in your literature
pack.
3. nstall trim to handle by sliding over base of handle.
Carefully align trim and press down at trim lock locations.
4. Replace hole alug on opposite side. Use rubbing alcohol
to remove any adhesive residue from old trim lock
locations. I
LockHandle
rHandle over
Dovetaim
Dovetaim
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TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of
refrigerator door.
2. Slide handle straight up and pull handle off dovetail
screw on door.
3. Remove dovetail screw from door and install on other
side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to
opposite side.
TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:
1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle
straight down until handle is aligned with screw holes on
top of door.
2. Secure top of handle with two screws removed earlier.
Plug
LoCkHandle
Dovetail Screw
TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE:
(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)
1. Remove two screws attaching handle to bottom of
freezer door.
2. Slide handle straight down and pull handle off dovetail
screw on door.
3. Remove dovetail screw from door and install on other
side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to
opposite side.
TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE:
1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle
straight up until handle is aligned with screw holes on
bottom of door.
2. Secure bottom of handle with two screws removed earlier.
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TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES:
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ice Maker_
Freezer
Control _
Control
_- Freezer Light
Fixed Door Bin
J_Door Rack
Dairy Door
Tail Bottle
Retainer
Snugger
Door Bin
Fixed Door Bin
Door Rack
Features may vary according to mode_
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