Kenmore 25378979802, 25378974802, 25378973802, 25378972802, 25378259801 Owner’s Manual

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Refrigerator

Top Mount

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador

Congelador Superior

Gu[a para su uso y cuidado

R_frig_rateur

Compartirnents 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

241815202 (Jan 2008)

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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below

for future reference.This information is found on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator

compartment.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids inthe vicinity ofthis 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.

Model Number: 253

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR

or: 970

OR FREEZER

Serial Number: Risk of child entrapment Purchase Date: Child entrapment and

suffocation are not problems of

_ the past. Junked or abandoned

refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - even if they will sit

Welcome & Congratulations ................ 2

important Safety Instructions .............. 2-3

Warranty Information ........................... 3

Master Protection Agreements ........... 4

Installation--Includes Connecting Household

Water Supply to Refrigerator ............................. 5-6

Door Removal & Reversal .................. 7-10

Features At A Glance ......................... 11

Temperature Controls .......................... 12

Looking Inside ..................................... 13-14

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 15

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.

Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb

inside.

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service

technician.

Ice Service .......................................... 16

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17

Care & Cleaning .................................. 18-19

Before You Call .................................... 20

ELECTRICALiNFORMATiON

• 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 plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into aproperly 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 turned off accidentally.

= Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit.

Grounding type wall receptacle

f Do not, under "X

any circumstances,

cut_ remove_ I

or bypass the

grounding prong. _j

KENIVIORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY

OneYear 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 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 only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will 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 inall instructions supplied

with the product.

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

Disclaimer of impliedwarranties; 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 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.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Es- tates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ®product 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.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:

[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage

goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage - real protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you can

trust will be working on your product.

[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us. [] "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more 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- we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think

of us as a "talking owner's manual".

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations. [] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered

refrigerator or freezer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised. [] 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

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.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master

Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.

* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating

instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as

instructed in this 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 level

and strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator. Consider water supply availability for models equipped

with an automatic ice maker.

INSTALLATION

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.

LEVELING

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a solid floor. Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable front rollers

or front leveling screws to help level your unit.

To LevelYour Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Use flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench to adjust front rollers. Use adjustable wrench to

adjust leveling screws.

Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1"

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Raise

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

To ConnectWater Supply LineTo 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 shutoff 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 (1Ainch). 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 2Y2 turns) 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).

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 30 and 100 psi.

• 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).

• 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.

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Door Sto # Handle

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Top

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Top Hinge

Cover

Door Stop Screw

Door Stop

Tools Necessary:

Phillips'" head

Quadrex'" head

screwdriver

Washer

Hole

ugs

Hinge

.Pin

, Hinge

Plastic

Putty Knife

Socket Adjustable

Wrench Set Wrench

DOOR REMOVAL AND REVERSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Remove toe grille.

2. Remove top hinge cover. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier. Remove top hinge and lift door off center

hinge pin. Set door aside.

3. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench and save for

reassembly. Ensure plastic washer stays on hinge pin.

4. Lift refrigerator door off of bottom hinge and set aside.

5. Remove center hinge and shim by removing inside screw and

loosening two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim to slide out.

Tighten screws.

6. Loosen two outside screws on opposite side of refrigerator, remove inside screw and install center hinge.

7. Remove two screws on bottom hinge with 3/8" socket wrench.

8. Install bottom hinge on opposite side with the two screws removedfrom step 7.

9. Unscrew bottom hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move hinge pin to other hole in hinge and tighten with adjustable wrench.

10. Reverse door handles (see instructions on next page).

11. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. Before starting screws, use an awl to puncture the foam.

12. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge pin through center hinge into top of door. Close refrigerator door to help align

hinge hole.

13. Tighten center hinge pin with adjustable wrench.

14. Remove cabinet and hinge hole plugs and move to opposite side.

15. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin.

16. Close freezer door. Have an assistant lift up on opposite side of door while tightening screws to install top hinge.

17. Flip toe grille and reinstall.

18. Plug in electrical power cord and turn refrigerator temperature control to center position. Adjust setting as necessary.

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