Kenmore ELITE 253.4475 Series, 253.4475 Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d'utiJisation et d'entretien

English / Espa_ol / Franc;ais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253.4475 _

re Elite

P/N 297299000 (1105)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Haft:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmoreocom

www.sears.com

®

Sears Canada Inco
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 os 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 serlal numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on the serial

plate located inside the freezer compartment.

Model Number: 253
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

iMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to cleon serial plate.

Table of Contents

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

important Safety instructions................................ 2-3

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

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

Featuresat a glance ............................................... 6

Installation ........................................................... 7

DoorRemoval........................................................ 8

leveling instructions .......................................... 9-10

Controls .......................................................... | 1-14

(:hangingthe Filter............................................... 15

LEDLighting ........................................................ 15

ConnectingWater Supply................................... 16-17

iceService........................................................... 18

StorageFeatures.................................................. |9

StoringFoodand Saving Energy............................. 20

Careg Cleaning ................................................... 21

BeforeYou Call ................................................ 22-23

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,

Worning, 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 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 dea|h or serious

injury.

_ 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 (Continued)

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 aii 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.

CFC/HCFC Disposal

Your old freezer may have a
cooling system that used CFCs or
HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hyd rochiorofiuoroca rbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone
if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may

also cause harm to the environment if released to the
atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,

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 provisions of environmental legislation.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in fhls unlf will operate properly.

Electrical Information

° The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated

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 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.

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied

instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service,

call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® (1-800-469-4663).

For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-

consumable part of this appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship.
This coverage applies for only 90 days from the purchase date if this product is ever

used for other than private household purposes.

• For five years from the date of purchase, a defective sealed refrigerant system will
be repaired free of charge. This coverage applies for only one year from the purchase

date 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. Consumable parts 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 the 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 limitation 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 or 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 Elite® 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.

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°/0 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 to schedule service. You can call at

any time day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.

" 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.

* _'Noqemon" 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."

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. caff 1-800-827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For tuff

details caff 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 ®.

In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification label located on the interior liner of the refrigerator compartment. Have these

items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.

Model No. Date of Purchase
Serial No.

Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.

Features at a Glance

_Features may vary according to model.

Two

Adjustable

Door

ice Maker

ice Bin

Electronic

Control

Lighting

Air Filter

Glass

Upper

Freezer

Basket

Adjustable

Bottom Hinge

LED

Li(

Lower

Freezer

Basket

Light

Switch

Kick

Plate

Installation

Required Tools

You will need the following tools:

Components Provided:

Top Hinge Top Hinge

Cover Front Cover Rear

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This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and
operating instructions for your model. We recommend
using a service or Idtchen contracting professional to install
your freezer. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Use

& Care Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these
important first steps.

Tools Necessary:

_% oR

Head

Location

° Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI,

electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an
adapter plug.

* If possible, place the freezer out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher, or other heat

sources.

* The freezer must be installed on a floor that is level

and strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer.

3/8"Fixed

Wrench

Installation

* Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

Back 1 inch (25.4 mm)

NOTE

If your freezer is placed with the door hinge side against
a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the

door can be opened wider.

_ CAUTION

Do not install the freezer where the temperature will
drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).

The compressor will not be able to maintain proper
temperatures inside the freezer.

Do not block the kick plate on the lower front of your
freezer. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the

proper operafion of your freezer.

7

Door Removal instructions

Door Handle Mounting instructions

1. Remove handle from carton and any other protective
packaging.

2. Position freezer handle end caps over upper and
lower pre-instaiied shoulder bolts (A) that are
fastened into door, ensuring the holes for the set
screws are facing towards the outside of door if it is

a single unit installation, or towards the refrigerator
door if installing the matching refrigerator.

3. While holding handle firmly against door, fasten
upper and lower Alien set screws (B) with supplied

Alien wrench.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle (if
installing the matching refrigerator). Ensure the holes

for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator
door.

NOTE

All set screws should be tightened and sub-flush of

handle end cap (set screw is seated just below the

surface of handle end cap). The end caps should be
drawn tight to freezer door with no gaps.

Kick Plate Removal

To remove the kick plate, use a Phillips head screwdriver
and remove the two screws holding the kick plate to the

cabinet. Then pull the kick plate away from the unit.

Kick Plate Removal

Single Unit installation

Matching Refrigerator and Freezer Door Handle Installation