Kenmore 253280528016 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'utilisafion et d'entrefien
English / Espa_ol / Fran_ais
Models/Modetos/Mod_les: 253.28452, 28052, 28432, 28782, 28042, 28722,
28262, 16342, 16542, 16922, 16949
970.18002, 18702, 14722, 15532, 14372, 18202
Cong61®teur
P/N 808891601 (1309)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hof_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 & Care Guide provides specific operating
instructionsfor 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
refrigerator compartment.
Model Number: 253.
or
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
iMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean seriaJ plate.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers................................ 2
important Safety instructions .................................. 2
Warranty information ............................................ 4
Master Protection Agreements................................ 5
First Steps............................................................ 6
Energy Saving ideas .............................................. 8
Setting the Temperature Control............................... 9
Optional Features................................................. 1]
Care & Cleaning ................................................... 14
Power Failure / FreezerFailure............................... 16
Before You Call.................................................... 17
Sears Service....................................................... 19
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.
Definitions
_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.
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 injury.
_ CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
iMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
_ WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before
using your new appliance.
For Your Safety
* Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
liquids inthe 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.
important Safety Instructions
" 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.
Chlld 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.
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with
Federal and Local regulations. Before you throw
away your old unit:
" Remove doors.
" Leave shelves in place so children may not
easily climb inside.
_ WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in this unit will
operate properly.
_ormafion
" The refrigerator must be plugged into its
own dedicated 10 amp, 115Volt, 60 Hz. AC
only electric outlet. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
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 if the voltage
varies by 10% or more. Operating the unit
with insufficient power can damage the
motor. Such damage is not covered under
the warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your power
company for testing.
" 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 Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
iMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system that
used CFCsor HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hydrochlorofiuorocarbons). 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.
Grounding type
we|| rreceptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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 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 MSB 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 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 not 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 ownePs 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 Jsa 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 _.
First Steps
This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as
instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps.
Installation
* Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.
* For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures
will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will NOT affect freezer
operation. Additional compressor heaters are not recommended. The refrigerator must be
installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
Allow space around the unit for good air circulation. Leave a 3 inch (75 ram) space on all sides
of the freezer for adequate circulation.
NOTE
The exterior walls of the freezer may become
quite warm as the compressor works to
transfer heat from the inside. Temperatures as
3" (75 mm)
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 freezer.
3' (75 m m)
3" (75 turn)
3" (75mrn)
Installation
1"(25 mm)
3" (75 ram)
Leveling
The freezer must have all bottom corners resting
firmly on a solid floor. The floor must be strong
enough to support a fully loaded freezer. NOTE:
It is Very Important for your freezer to be level
in order to function properly. If the freezer is
not leveled during installation, the door may
be misaligned and not close or seal properly,
causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
To Level Upright Models:
After discarding crating screws and wood base,
use a carpenter's [eve[ to [eve[ the freezer from
front-to-back. Adjust the plastic leveling feet in
front, 1/2 bubble higher, so that the door closes
easily when [eft halfway open.
To Level Chest Models:
If needed, add metal or wood shims between
foot pads and floor.
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