Kenmore 25354703400, 240570400, 25354703402 User 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

240570400 (021 _)

Cor_gratulations on your purchase of a r_ewrefrigerator! We here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are

completely committed to providir_g you with the best service possible. Your satiefactier_is our #1 priority.

We Knew you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank You for choosing our product, We hope you cor_siderusfor

future purchases,

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Owr_er's Guide provides specificoperatir_g

ir_structier_sfor your model, Use your refrigerator only as ir_structedir_this manual. These ir_structier_sare r_etmeant

to cover every possible conditier_and situatier_ that may

occur, Common ser_se arid cautior_ must be practiced

when installing, operating arid mair_tair_ingar_yappliance,

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

ProtecUon Agreements ........................ 5

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

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

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

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

Looking Inside ..................................... 11-12

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 13-15

Rear Ice and Water Filter ..................... 16

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 17

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 18

Care & Cleaning .................................. 19-20

Before You Call .................................... 21-24

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gaselir_e, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity ofthis or ar_yo_er appliance. Read product

labels for warnir_gs regarding flammability arid other hazards.

Do r_otoperate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes,

Avoid contact with ar_y moving parts of automatic ice maker.

Remove all staples from the ca_er_, Staples can cause severe cuts, arid also destroy finishes if they come in cer_tact with other appliar_ces or furniture.

CHILD SAFETY

Destroy or recycle the ca_er_, plastic bags, arid any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator

is unpacked, Childrer_ should NEVER use these items to play. Carter, s covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic

sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, arid car_quickly cause suffocatior_,

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child er_trapmer_tarid suffocation are r_et problems of the past,

Jur_kedorabander_ed refrigerators or freezers are still dar_gereus -

even if they will sitfor "just a few

days," Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator orfreezer, please

follow the instructions below to

help prevertt accidents.

Before you th row away your old refrigerator/freezer:

Remove deers,

Leave shelves ir_place so children may not easily climb inside.

Have refrigerar_t removed bya qualified service

techniciar_,

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz,, AC only electric outlet. The power cord of the appliance isequipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protectionagainst electrical shock hazards, It must be plugged directly

into a properlygrounded three-prong receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordfnances. Consult a qualified electrfcfan.

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat

becomes frayed or damaged, Never unplug the refrigerator by pullfng onthe 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 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,

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the

instructions provided inthis Owner's Guide, Sears will repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

material orworkJ_anship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated 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

RE FRIGERATO RWATER FILTRATION CARTRI DG E If this Kenmore Refrfgerator Water Filtration Cartridge fails

due to a defect in material or workmanship within 30 days from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO 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 is available by contacting the NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the 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 m LIMITED WARRANTY

Refri erators

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in matedal or workmanship.

What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor TEN ("10)YEARS

The Sealed System

(consTsting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adiustments ONE ("1)YEAR ONE ("1)YEAR

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibility of the customer:

1) Damage tofir_ish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects ir_the house wirir_g system or appliance not conr_ected to electdc outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

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

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

6) Providir_g adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed ir_the customer's manual; proper setting ofthe cor_trols.

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-FOR-MY-HOME (1-800-46g-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

Maintain the value of your Kenmom refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

SEARS CANADA INC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

purposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

TEN ("10)YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE ("1)YEAR

PRINTED IN U,S.A,

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 yourseff 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 is all that ittakes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service

appointment online. Sears has over12,000professional 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 installation of 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 Owr_er's Guide provides specific operatir_g ir_structior_sfor your model. Use the refrigerator only as ir_structed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the

refrigerator, follow these important first steps, LOCATION

Choose a place that is r_eara grour_ded electrical outlet.

Do Not use an extension cord or ar_adapter plug.

If possible, place the refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the rar_ge, dishwasher or other heat

sources.

The refrigerator must be ir_stalledor_a floorthat is level and stror_genough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

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

INSTALLATION

Instalta#on Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of ir_stallation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electdcal

cormections:

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

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

DOOR OPENING

Your refrigerator should be positioned toallow easy access to a courtter wher_removing food. For best use of drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both the refrigerator and freezer doors car_ be fully opened.

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL

To Remove Toe Grille:

Oper_freezer arid fresh feed compartmert deers.

Wor_dr_gfrom lef_sideof_oegrille, slipyourfir_gersbetween topof_oegrilleand cabir_et.Genllypull forvtard unUIffrstsetof tabs arafrae.Slideyourhanddov_ past_e freetabsarid pull forwa_l again unUIbheeecor_dset of tabs arefTee.Continue thisprocessur_UIall tabs are free and the toe grille car_be removed. (See graphic attop of page ir_rightcolumr_.)

To Install Toe Grille:

1. Open fraezer and fresh food

compartmertt doors.

2. Line up toe grille at base of refrigerator, mak:ing sure the four

bottom tabs are resting through holes

at base of cabfnet.

3. Startfr_g from left sfde of toe grflle, press in on ffret top tab using your thumb and push toe gdlle forward untfl ftstraps fr_place. Cor_IJnue this process urttflall tabs arasnapped ir_place arid toe grflle is secured to refrfgerator.

LEVELING

All four comers ofyour refrigerator must rest firmly on a

solfd floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable

front rollers to help level your ur_it.To er_suraproper door

seal arid assist door cleeir_g, the refrigerator should be tilted 1/'4"(6 ram), frortt to back.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. (See "To Remove ToeGd//e".)

2. Use flat-blade scrawddver or 3/8" sock:etwrench to adjust front rollers.

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

four sides.

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).

ToolsNecessary:

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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 of fitting, 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 hingepin. 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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