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

* 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, ,--'

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

7, Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting i_ i

from unauthorized modifications made to this product,

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.

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 ®.

In Canada

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,

2,

Plastic Water Tubjn

Disconnect refrigerator from electric power source.

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 will go (X 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 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,

Clamp

BrAss

Compression

Nut

Water Valve

Inlet

/aive

line

from househ01d water suppmy

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).

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.

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Door Removal Instructions

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TO DISCONNECT

1, Press outer r_rlq af_aIDst face

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.

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.

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push until mark t¢_uches face of fitting

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Assembly Screws

Freezer and Refrigerator SpiilSafeT_ CAUTION:

Controls ,g Shelf Do Not Remove

ice net Behind

Filter Dairy

lee (Location varies by model)

Door Bin

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Pizza

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Fixed

Door

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Li

totem

Rack

Meat Keeper

Cover

Bottle

Retainer

Pan

and Cover

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