Kenmore 25360722015, 25360722014, 25360722013 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Usa y Cuidada

Guide d_utilisation et d_entretien

English / Espa_ol / Franc;ais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253. 60722

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P/N 297437200 (1208)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

www.sears.ca

Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

This Use & Core Guide provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use your unit only as instructed
in this Use & Care Guide. These instructions ore 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 an the serial

plate located either on the upper left wall inside the
refrigerator.

Model Number: 253.

or g70.

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

IMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to cleon serial plate.

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you
have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual ore labeled with o Danger,
Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.

Definitions

_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

_ DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injuW.

_ WARNING

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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuW.

Table of Contents

RecordModel/Serial Numbers................................. 2

Important Safety Instructions................................... 2

Warranty Information ............................................. 4

Master ProtectionAgreements................................. 5

FirstSteps............................................................. 6

Energy SavingTips ................................................. 7

Settingthe Temperature Control ............................... 8

Features................................................................ 8

Care& Cleaning ..................................................... 9

BeforeYouCall...................................................... 10

SearsService......................................................... |2

_ CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentlally hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuW.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance

information which is important but not hazard-related.

important Safety instructions

_,!b WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before using your
new appliance.

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.

* Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.

Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke

hazard to children.
Remove aii 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 unit 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 ......................

appliance

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned appliances are sfiii
dangerous - even if they will sit for "just
a few days." If you are getting rid of
appliance, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.

Before you throw away your old unit:

* Remove doors.

Leave shelves in place so children may not easily

climb inside.

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iMPORTANT

Your old unit may have a cooling system that used CFCs or

HCFCs (chlorofiuorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric

ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants

may cause harm to the environment if released to the

atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old unit,

make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release
refrigeranh you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
under the provisions of environmental legislation.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.

Electrical information

* Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt,

60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding

plug for your protection against 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.

* Do not pinch, knob or bend the cord in any manner.
* Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.

Always grip the plug firmly, and puii straight out from the

receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.

* Unplug the unit 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 unit with insufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty. If you suspect your
household voltage is high or low, consult your power

company for testing.

* Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall

switch or pull cord to prevent the unit from being turned

off accidentally.

NOTE

Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor_ but does not disconnect the power to the
light bulb or other electrical components.

WARNING

Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an
extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any

prong from the power cord.

Warranty information

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to

arrange for free repain

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 only defects in materlal and workmanship. Sears wiH 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 with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
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 liable for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and

provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation 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 Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3