Kenmore 25356979603, 25356979602, 25356979600, 25356974603, 25356974602 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
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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 beJow
for future reference.This information is found on the
serial pJate located inside the refrigerator
compartment.
NOTE; Use on!y soap and water to clean seria! p!ate,
Model Number: 253
or: 970
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2
Safety .................................................. 2-3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Protection Agreements ........................ 4
tnstaUUation ........................................... 5-6
Door Removal Instructions ................. 7
Features At A Glance ......................... 8
Temperature Controls .......................... 9-11
Looking Inside ..................................... 12o13
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 14-17
Rear Water Filter ................................. 18
Front Water Filter ................................. 19
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 20
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 21
Care & Cleaning .................................. 22-23
Before You Call .................................... 24°27
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity of this orany 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 ifthey 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 orabandoned 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!gerat0rW!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 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 to prevent the refrigerator from being
KENIVIORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY
OneYear Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, ifthis appliance
fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MYoHOME@
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 onty defects in materiaJ and
workmanship. Sears wilt 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
* Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor
JMP@RTANT
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds.
located on the left side of the temperature control
panel, will disable your refrigerator's cooling system,
but does not disconnect the power to the ligh_ bulb
and other electrical components. To turn off power to
your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet.
Grounding type
wall recestade
F Do not. under "
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong, ,--'
from unauthorized modifications made to this product,
7, Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting i_ i
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sob and exclusive remedy under this limited
warrantyshallbeproductrepairasprovidedhereinImplied
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
labia for incidental or consequential damages, Some
states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limita=
tion 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, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Es-
tates, IL 60!79
Sears Canada inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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
_z 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 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 ®.
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 onUyas
instructed in this Use & Care Manual Before starting the
refrigerator, fol[ow these important first steps.
LOCATION
Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectrbaUoutbt.
Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter pUug.
ff possibb, pUacethe 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 loaded refrigerator.
Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
[NSTALLATION
DO Not install the refrigerator wher e
the temperature will drop below 55°F (13°C} or rise
above 11O0F(43QC).The compressor wi[I not be able
DoNot b oCkthetoegr!Heonthe
lowerfront of your refr!gerator.Sufficient air Circulation
is essent!a[ for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.
Installation Clearances
o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"
DOOR OPENING
NOTE: tf yeu refrigerator is piaced with the door hinge
side against a wa!!, you may have to allow additiona[
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
be fully opened.
TOE GRILLE INSTALLATION / REMOVAL
To Remove Toe Grife:
1, Open freezer and freshfoodcompartment doors,
2, Working from leftside of toegrille, slipyour fingers between
topoftoe grilleandcabinet, Gentlypullforward untilfirst setof
tabs arefree, Slideyourhanddown pastthefreetabsandpull
forward againuntilthe second setoftabs are free, Continue
this process untilalltabsare free and the toegrille can be
removed, (See graphicat topof page inrightcolumn,)
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 hobs
at base of cabinet.
8. 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.
Ail 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
sealandassistdoorclosing,therefrigeratorshouldbe
tilted 1/4" (6 mm), front to back. !i@
ToLevelYo.rRefrigerator: @
1. Remove toe grille. (See "To Remove Toe Grille".)
2. Use fiat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
Raise
3. Check both doors to be sure seals touch cabinet on all
four sides.
insta/@tion o Connecting Ice Maker To Water Supply
To avoid eJectdc shock, which can cause death or severe peraonaJ injury, disconnect the refrigerator
from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.
To Avoid Property Damage:
* Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water supply tubing made of 1/4"plastic is not
recommended since it greatly increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.
- DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.
o Chemicals 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/nsta//inq The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
BasicToois: adjustable wrench, fiat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver
o Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 30 and 100 psi,
o A water supply line made of 1Ainch (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),
o A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to your household water system, DO NOT use a self-piercing type
shutoff valve,
o A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve.
NOTE: A wate[ line kit iS available from your appliance dealei at additional Cost.It Contains 25 feet (7.6 meters) of 1/_.
inch OD Copper tubing, a saddle type shutoff valve (nonpiercing), (2) S_.inch brass compression nuts, (2) ferrules!'
Sleeves, and instructions for installing a water supply linel
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
Plastic Water Tubjn
Clamp
BrAss
Compression
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 will go (X inch).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
Water 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_ turns) behind refrigerator as shown
and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other sudace.
8. Turn ON water supply at shutoff valve and tighten any connections that
leak,
from househ01d water suppmy
line
9. Reconnect refrigerator to electrical power source, (!nclude enough tubing in loop to allow
10. To turn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for m°'/ing_efrigerat°routforcueae!ng-)
ON/OFF position of arm).
Nut
Inlet
/aive
iMPORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing ice. Air in new plumbing lines maY
or have poor flavor. Discard ice made during the first 24 hours.
Cove_ Screw
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Bottom_
Screw
Door Removal Instructions
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DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways,
follow these steps to remove the doors.
iMPORTANT: Before you begin, turn Freezer and Fresh Food controls to
"OFF" by pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds, and remove
eJectncal power cord from wall outlet. Remove any food from door shelves.
1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2 Open both doors, then remove toe griHHe.
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,
To Remove Freezer Deer:
1. Disconnect water line coming from lower hinge ot freezer door at connection
ocated under front of freezer: Press outer ring against face of fitting, then puii
to remove tube.
2. Remove top hinge cover screw on freezer door and remove cover.
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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 pueces apart.
4. Trace around hinge with soft lead pencil. This will make it easier to realign
doors when they are replaced.
5. Remove top hinge, allowing wuringharness to pull through hinge and liftfreezer
door offof bottom hinge pin. Lay door down fiat to avoid kinking water fine.
6. Remove bottom hinge, if necessary.
7. Reverse this procedure to reinstall freezer door
When both doors have been reinstalled, connect water fine by nserting tube and
push until mark touches face of fitting, replace toe grille and plug in electrical power
cord. Turn both temperatu recontrols tocenter position. Adjust settings as necessary.
TO DISCONNECT
1, Press outer r_rlq af_aIDst face
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TO CONNECTs, _, ____ _/_
nsert tube and °_"_' '_'_*
push until mark t¢_uches face of fitting
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Wate_
Assembly Screws
race
Door Bin
Pizza
Freezer and Refrigerator SpiilSafeT_ CAUTION:
Controls ,g Shelf Do Not Remove
ice net Behind
lee (Location varies by model)
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Filter Dairy
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Li
totem
Rack
Meat Keeper
Cover
Bottle
Retainer
Larg
Pan
and Cover
Fixed
Door
Door Bin
Toe Grille
Features may vary according to model
ALLOWING COOUNG TiME BEFORE USE
To ensure reliabb food storage, allow your refrigerator and freezer to operate with the doors c!osed for 8to 12 hours before
placing food inside. Dudng this cooling period, you do not need to adjust the controls, which are preset at the factory.
SETTING COOLING TEMPERATURES
Your refrigerator comes with a state-of-the-art electronic digital control system. The system's control panel is located at
the top of the the fresh food compartment.
The two digital displays on the left half of the control panel indicate the current settings or temperatures of your freezer and
fresh food compartments. The models with a 2-digit temperature display are for reference only, and do not display the
current accurate compartment temperature. Should you desire to see what the current accurate temperature is, place a
separate thermometer inside the freezer or fresh food compartment in the desired location.
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(Temperature Display - Features may vary.)
To adjust the temperature to a higher or lower setting, press
the Up (Cold} or Down (Colder} button closest to the
display. The first time you press the button, the display
shows current setting you entered. Each press of the button
after that changes the setting by one.
The display shows your new setting momentarily, then
changes back to the current temperature.
CHOOSING FAHRENHEIT OR CENTIGRADE I_
Depending on which temperature standard you prefer to =
use, you can set your control panel to display in fahrenheit
orcent,gradeTochangebetweenfahrenheitaodcent,grade,
the Mode button (located between the two digitalpress
temperature displays).
Press to alternate between
Fahrenheit and Centigrade
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