Kenmore 25353624303, 25353624302, 25353624301, 25353622303, 25353622302 Owner’s Manual

®

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

240569900 (021 _)

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 usfor

future purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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 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: 970
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2

Safety .................................................. 2-3

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4

Protection Agreements ........................ 5

Installation ........................................... 6-7

Door Removal Instructions ................. 8

Features At A Glance ......................... 9

Temperature Controls .......................... 10

Looking Inside ..................................... 11-13

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 14-16

Front Ice and Water Filter .................... 17

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 18

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 19

Care & Cleaning .................................. 20-21

Before You Call .................................... 22-25

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity ofthis 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.

CHILD 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 DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.

Junked orabandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous -

even ifthey will sit for "just a few
days." If you are getting rid of your

old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to

help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old refrigerator/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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FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.
The power cord ofthe appliance isequipped with a
three-prong grounding plugfor your protectionagainst
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
intoa 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 unplugthe refrigerator by pullingonthe 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 toprevent the refrigeratorfrom being

turned off accidentally.
Avoid connectingrefrigeratortoa Ground FaultInterruptor

(GFI) circuit.

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in
material orworkmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator isoperated and maintained according to the

instructions provided inthis 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
REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTRATION CARTRIDGE. If

this Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filtration Cartridge fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within 30 days
from the date of purchase, RETURN ITTO 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 isavailable by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT inthe 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

CANADA--- LIMITED WARRANTY

Refri erators

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in material orworkmanship.
What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR 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 to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected
to electric outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-FOR-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). 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 Kenmore 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.

In Canada

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 a Master Protection Agreement can save you
money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and

protect yourself 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, a simple phone
call isall that it takes for you to schedule service. You

can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service
appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional 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 installationof home
appliances and items like garage door openers and

water heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4MY-HOME ®.

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

This Owner's Guide 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.

De Net 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 afully loaded refrigerator.

Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

Installation Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top ............... 3/8"

Back ........................ 1"

DOOR OPENING

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. For best use of drawers
and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a
position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors can
be fully opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Remove Toe Grille:

1.

Open freezer and fresh food compartment doors.

2.

Working from leftside oftoe grille, slip yourfingersbetween
topof toe gnlleandcabinet.Gentlypull forward untilfirstsetof
tabs arefree. Slideyourhanddown pastthe freetabsand pull
forward again untilthesecond set oftabs arefree. Continue
this process until all tabs are free and the toe grille can be
removed. (See graphic attopof pageinrightcolumn.)

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open freezer and
fresh food

compartment doors.

2. Line up toe grille at
base of refrigerator,
making sure the four

bottom tabs are
resting through holes

at base of cabinet.

3. Starting from left side
of toe grille, press in on first top tab using your thumb
and push toe grille forward until itsnaps in place. Continue
this process until all tabs aresnapped in place and toe
grille is secured torefrigerator.

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable

front rollers to help level your unit. To ensure proper door

seal and assist door closing, the refrigerator should be
tilted 1/4" (6 mm), front to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See "ToRemove Toe Grille".)

2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.

. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all

four sides.

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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).

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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 outer ring 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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