Kenmore 25328782805, 25328732C2, 25328722805, 253280528015, 253280528014 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d_utilisation et d_entretien

English / Espa_ol / Franc;ais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253.28459, 28452, 28052, 28432, 28732, 28782,

28042, 28722, 28262, 16342, 16542, 16922, 16949

970.18412, 18002, 18702, 15502, 14722, 15532,
14372, 18202

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P/N 297436900 (1208)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

This Use & Core Guide provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use your unit only as instructed
in this Use & Care Guide. These instructions ore 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 either on the upper left wall inside the freezer

(upright models) or the left exterior wall (chest models).
Model Number: 253.

or g70.

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

IMPORTANT

Use only soap ond water to cleon serial plate.

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you
have read the safety precautions in this monuol. Safety
items throughout this manual ore Iobeled with o Donger,
Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.

Definitions

_This is the safety alert symbol. It isused to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey oil safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

_ DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

_ WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuW.

Table of Contents

RecordModel/Serial Numbers.................................... 2

Important Safetyinstructions ..................................... 2

Warranty information............................................... 4

Master ProtectionAgreements.................................... 5

FirstSteps............................................................... 6

EnergySavingTips.................................................... 7

Setting tee TemperatureControl.................................. 8

OptionalFeatures..................................................... 9

Care& Cleaning...................................................... 11

Power Failure/ FreezerFailure................................. 13

BeforeYouCall....................................................... 14

SearsService........................................................... | 6

_ CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates instollotion, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-related.

important Safety instructions

WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before using your
new appliance.

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 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 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 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 suffocation.

Proper disposal of your appliance

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation 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.

IMPORTANT

Your old unit may have a cooling system that used CFCs or

HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochiorofluorocarbons).

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 qualified technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines 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

° Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating.

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 unit 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 unit 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 unit with insumcient
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 off
accidentally.

° Avoid connecting

unit to a Ground
Fault Interrupter
(GFI) circuit.

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 repain

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 materlal and workmanship. Sears wiH 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 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 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 limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration

of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, 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 specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like aii 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 Acjreement _ includes:

° Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage goes

weii 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 wiii 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 carl it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on aii products. Think of

us as a "talking owner's manuai'L

° Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.
° $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilacje 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 carl is aii that it takes for you to schedule service. You can carl
anytime day or nighh 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 wiii provide a fuji 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. carl 1-800-827-6655.

Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For fuji details caii 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 caii ]-800-4-MY-HOME ®.