Kenmore 25356299406, 25356294406, 25356293406, 25356292406, 25356289406 Owner’s Manual

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Side by Side Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

Lado a Lado Refrigerador

Gufa 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, mnc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

www,seats,com

241579601 (0409)

Welcome &

Important Safety

Congratulations

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 ThankYou for choosing our product, We hope you consider us for 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,

Ptease record your model and seriaJ numbers below

for future reference.This information is found on the sedal pJate located inside the refrigerator

compartment.

Model Number: 253

or:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Record SefiaU/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 ControUs .......................... 10

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

Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 14o16

Front Ice and Water FHter .................... 17

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 18

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 19

Care & Cleaning .................................. 20=21

Before You Call .................................... 22°25

Instructions

Please Read AJJInstructions Before UsingThis Refrigerator.

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,

o 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 furnitu re,

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 REFRmGERATOR OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past, Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - even if they 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,

o Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside,

o Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician,

These Guidelines Must Be FoHowedTo EnsureThat Safety Mechanisms InThis Refr!getat0rW!lJ Operate

Properly.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

* The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated ! 15 VoJt,60 Hz., AC only etectric 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 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 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

Avoid connecting refrigerator toa Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFi) circuit,

IMPORTANT: Turning the Freezer and Fresh Food Controls to "0" turns oll the compressor and prevents your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnecl the power to the light bulb and other electrical components, Toturn off power to your refrigerator, you

must unplug the power cord from the wall receptacle,

Grounding [ype wamlreceetacb

.f _.

Do not. under

any circumstances,

cut, remove, or bypass the

grounding prong.

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

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 in this Owner's Guide, Sears wiii 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 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, mL 60179

Power cord with 3-prong grounded pmug

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

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

. _ How ong warrantea 1 ; " , .... 2.....,. Labor: instal repairea or

What is covered. " either repair u_ =u_p_y

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

(from dale of sa e ;.-_,_2;,_ L=. ,..2...._D rep acement part for

: . !!pt!_llllfll{ p!!! !U!I .

Parts: At Sears' option

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-IvlY-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.

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

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

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,

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 installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters, in the U,S.A. call 1-800-4MY-HOME ®,

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model, Use the refrigerator only as instructed inthis Use & Care Manual, Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

LOCATION

Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet, Do Not 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 bveU

and strong enough to support a fully baded refrigerator, Consider water suppUyavailability for modeb equipped

with an automatic ice maker,

mNSTALLATION

DONot instaJl the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above t 10_'F(43QC).The compressor will not be able

to maintain proper temperatures inside the

lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air CirCulat!on is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.

installation Clearances

, Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

properaircircuUation,andpUumbingandeUectrica,

connections:

Sides a Top ............... 3/8"

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

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NOTE: !f YOUrefrigerator is piaced With th e door hinge side against a wa!l, you may have to a!low additional

space so the door can be opened wider.

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

To/nstatl Toe Grilte:

1, Open freezer and

fresh food

base of refrigerator, making sure the four

bottom tabs are resting through hobs

at base of cabinet,

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 to refrigerator,

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 ram), front to back,

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1, Remove toe grille, (See "ToRemove Toe Gri//e",)

2, Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rolbrs,

Cabinet

TOE GRILLE INSTALLATmON / REMOVAL

To Remove Toe Grille:

1, Open freezer and fresh foodcompartment doors, 2, Working from left sideof toe grille, slip your fingers between

topoftoegrilleand cabineLGently pullforward until firstset of tabsare free,Slide your handdown pastthe freetabs and pull forward again untilthe second set of tabs are free, Continue this process until all tabs are free and thetoe grille can be remove& (See graphic at top of page in rightcolumn,)

Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all four sides,

iftstallatio - connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply

To avoid eJectric shock, which can cause death or severe personaJ injury, disconnect the refrigerator

from eJectricaJ power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

To Avoid Property Damage:

o Copper tubing is recommended for the water suppJy Jine.Water supply tubing made of ¼"" plastic is not

recommended since it greatly increases the potentiaJ for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsiMe for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

o DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fai! beJowfreezing. o ChemicaJs from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, if the ice maker is connected to soft

water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes,

Before/nstafling The Water Supply Line, You Will Need ,, BasicTools: adjustable wrench, flat=blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver o 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, Todetermine 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.

NOTE: A waterline kit is aVailable from your appliance dealer at additional cost. it Contains 25 feet (7,6 meters) of ¼

To ConnectWaterSupp/yMneTo/ceMaker/n/etVa/ve P,astiewate_Tub_,,g ::_II

1. Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source. _ FillTuBe C'8mP

2. Place end of water supply line into sink or bucket. Turn ON water supply Brass i i and flush supply line until water is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut compressbn

off valve.

to lee Maker _ Steel

s, Unscrewplasticcapfromwatervalveinletanddiscardcap,

4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water supply line, (SU , as shown.

5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it wiii go (¼ inch), waferlice Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut wate_valve

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 2_/2turns) 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. fro_, fL0useb_!d water supply

9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source, (Include enough tubing in Io0p to allow

10. Make sure ice maker power switch is turned On (See page 15 for location of rnaaiegrefrigeratoroutforcleaning.} power switch).

cause !ce maker to cycle two or three times before making a fu!!tray of ice. New plumbing may cause iceto bediscolored

or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.

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remove tube

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Door Removal instructions

Tools Necessor

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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

/f it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, foflow these steps to remove the doors.

iMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn Freezerand Fresh Foodcontrols to "'0" and remove electrical power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.

1. Disconnect electrical supply,

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, f necessary, 5, Reverse this procedure to reinstall refrigerator door

To Remove Freezer Door:

1. Disconnect water line coming Promlower hinge of freezer door at connection located under front of freezer: 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 flat sides of each connector and bend both parts back and forth then with firm grasp, pull both pieces apart.

4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realigH doors when they are replaced.

5. Remove top hinge, allowing wuringharness to pull through hinge and lift freezer door off of bottom hinge pin.Lay door down flat to avoidkinking water line.

6. Remove bottom hinge, f necessary.

7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door.

When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water line by inserting [ube and push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power cord. Turn both temperature controls to center position. Adjust settings as necessary.

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