Kenmore 25372874202, 25372872202, 25372243202, 25371822104, 25362874202 Owner’s Manual
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Refrigerator
Top Mount
Use & Care Guide
Refrigerador
Congelador Superior
Gufa para su uso y cuidado
R_frig_rateur
Compartiments Superposes
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
240432304 (0205)
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 Thank You
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.
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:
Welcome ............................................. 2
Safety Instructions .............................. 2-3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4
Installation--includes Connecting Optional Ice
Maker To Water Supply ..................................... 5-8
Door Removal & Reversal .................. 7-8
Features At A Glance ......................... 9
Temperature Controls .......................... 10
Looking Inside ..................................... 11-13
Ice Service .......................................... 14
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 15
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 16
Care & Cleaning .................................. 17-18
Before You Call .................................... 19
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 refrigerator inthe 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 furniture.
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 REFRIGERATOR
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." Ifyou are getting ridof your
old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your
old refrigerator/freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
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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 plugfor your protectionagainst
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
intoa properlygroundedthree-prong receptacle.The
receptacle must be installed inaccordance with local
codes and ordinances. Consult a qualifiedelectrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat
becomes frayed ordamaged.
• Never unplug the refrigeratorby pullingonthe power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacletopreventdamagingthe power cord.
• Unplug the refrigerator beforecleaning and before
replacing a light bulbto avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by
10% or more. Operating the refrigerator withinsufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
notcovered under your warranty.
• Do not plug the unitinto an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cordto prevent the refrigeratorfrom being
turned offaccidentally.
• Avoidconnectingrefrigeratortoa Ground FaultInterruptor
(GFI) circuit.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according tothe
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will
repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in
material or workmanship.
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 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.
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 inthe 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 -- LIMIrED WARRANTY
Refrigerators
Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to befree from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears
will do, free of charge, in case of defect:
The Compressor
The Sealed System
(consisting of refrigerant,
evaporator, and condenser)
All other parts or
adjustments
TEN (10) YEARS
FIVE (5) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR
TEN (10) YEARS
FIVE (5) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR
FIVE (5) YEARS
FIVE (5) YEARS
ONE (1) YEAR
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.
Ifany service is required under thiswarranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(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.
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ThisUse& CareManualprovidesspecificoperating
instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas
instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe
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 level
and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
• Consider water supply availability for models equipped
with an automatic ice maker.
INSTALLATION
LEVELING
All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor. Your refrigerator isequipped with adjustable front
rollers to help level your unit.
To Level Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove toe grille.
Installation Clearances
• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides & Top 3/8"
Back ........................ 1"
DOOR OPENING
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
to a counter when removing food. To make this possible, the
direction in which the doors open can be reversed. See Door
Removal & Reversal Instructions on page 7.
. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust front rollers.
Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
• Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and PhillipsTM screwdriver
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.
• A water supply line made of 1/_inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line. 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 untilwater is clear. Turn OFF water supply at shut
off valve.
3. Unscrew plasticcap from water valve inlet and discard cap.
4. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) ontowater supply line,
as shown.
5. Push water supply line into water valve inlet as far as it will go (1/_inch).
Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut
onto valve. Tighten another half turn with awrench; 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 2V2turns) 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).
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