Kenmore 2537044341A, 25370443419, 2537042341A, 25370423419, 2537041941C Owner’s Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.7034*, 7041*, 7042*, 7044*
Kenmore®
French Door Bottom Freezer
Congelador Inferior de Puerta Doble La Porte-fenêtre Congélateur Inférieur
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur
P/N A05963501 (1611)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Record Model/Serial Numbers
Please read and save these instructions.
This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use your unit only as instructed in this guide. 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. Serial Number: Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Table of Contents |
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Record Model/Serial Numbers................. |
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Important Safety Instructions............... |
2-4 |
Warranty Information............................ |
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Master Protection Agreements................. |
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Features at a Glance............................... |
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Installation...................................... |
8-10 |
Door Removal Instructions................ |
11-12 |
Installing Door Handles........................ |
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Connecting the Water Supply............ |
14-15 |
Controls......................................... |
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Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser....... |
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Storage Features............................. |
24-27 |
Storing Food and Saving Energy............. |
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Normal Operating Sounds..................... |
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Changing the Filter.......................... |
30-31 |
Care & Cleaning.............................. |
32-33 |
Before You Call............................... |
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Important Safety Instructions
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 are labeled with a 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 injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
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Important Safety Instructions
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 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 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”. If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.
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.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.
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Important Safety Instructions
Electrical information
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a threeprong 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. Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician to prevent any risk.
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 electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.
IMPORTANT
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for three seconds, located on the temperature control panel, will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system
but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. To turn off power to your
refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
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Warranty Information
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1.Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs.
2.A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance.
3.Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation.
4.Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with electrical, gas or plumbing codes.
5.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions.
6.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose.
7.Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
8.Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this appliance.
9.Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot easily be determined to have the appropriate certification logo.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year on the appliance and five years on the sealed system, or the shortest period allowed by law. Seller 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 limitation 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 or Canada*.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a remote area (as defined by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
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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 not just for repairing defects, but to help keep products operating properly under normal use. 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.
25% 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. call 1-844-553-6667, and in Canada call 1-800-469-4663.
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Features At A Glance
*Features may vary according to model
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*Dairy |
*Air |
Ice Maker |
Flipper |
Filter |
Compartment |
Filter |
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Guide |
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Flipper |
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Mullion |
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Spill-Proof® |
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Shelf |
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Cluster |
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Shelf |
Light |
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Crisper |
Deli |
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Drawer |
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*Door Bin |
Adjustable Hinges |
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*Freezer Ice |
Freezer Baskets |
Maker |
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Ice Bin |
*Toe Grille |
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Installation
Tools Necessary: |
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Phillips Head |
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⅜" and ¼" |
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Adjustable |
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Quadrex Head |
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Screwdriver |
Allen Wrench |
Wrench |
Wrench |
Wrench |
Components Provided:
Top Hinge |
Top Hinge |
Cover Front |
Cover Rear |
Screw |
Screw |
Top |
Lower |
Hinge |
Hinge |
Screw |
Screw |
This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your refrigerator. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this
Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.
CAUTION
Do Not install the refrigerator where the temperature will drop below 55°F
(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures inside the refrigerator.
Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper operation of your refrigerator.
Installation
Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:
Sides & Top |
⅜ inch (9.5 mm) |
Back |
1 inch (25.4 mm) |
Location
Choose a place that is near a grounded, non-GFCI, 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.
NOTE
If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can be opened wider.
Door opening
Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access to a counter when removing food. For best use of
refrigerator drawers and freezer baskets, the refrigerator should be in a position where both can be fully opened.
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Installation
CAUTION
Do Not loosen or remove these 3 hex screws.
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
Cabinet Leveling & Refrigerator
Door Alignment (if necessary)
Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:
All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.
The front should be slightly elevated to ensure that doors close and seal properly.
Doors should align with each other and be level.
Most of these conditions can be met by raising or lowering the adjustable front rollers.
To level the cabinet using the front rollers:
1Slightly open freezer drawer if the toe grill is installed. Lift the toe grille and gently pull forward.
2Make initial cabinet adjustments by using the front roller height adjusting screws. Use a 3/8 inch socket wrench to turn the adjustment screws (1 per side).
To raise: turn adjustment screw clockwise.
To lower: turn adjustment screw counterclockwise.
3Ensure both doors are bind-free with their seals touching the cabinet on all four sides and that cabinet is stable.
4After unit is leveled, lower anti-tip leg using a 3/8 inch socket wrench until it firmly contacts the floor.
Door |
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5Install the toe grille by fitting into place.
Toe Grille Must
Fit in Slot on
Anti-tip Bracket
Screw/Washer
Assembly
(3) Retaining Clips
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Installation
To make final door height adjustments:
1.Open freezer drawer to make lower hinge visible.
2.Insert 6mm Allen wrench into the shaft of the lower hinge.
3.Adjust the height by turning clockwise or counterclockwise. Turning clockwise will lower the door. Turning counterclockwise will raise the door. Default setting is to the lowest height when you receive your appliance.
Raise 
To adjust the flipper mullion:
1Loosen the screw located on the flipper mullion hinge.
Flipper
Mullion
Screw
Flipper
Mullion
Hinge
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Screw
2Adjust flipper mullion height. For proper connection with the flipper mullion guide, there should be a separation about the thickness of a coin (0.060 inches, or 1.5 mm) between the guide and flipper mullion.
Mullion
Guide
Flipper
Mullion
Thickness
of a Coin
Adjusting Flipper Mullion Height
3 Re-tighten screw.
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Door Removal Instructions
Getting through narrow spaces
If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can remove the doors. Check first by measuring the entrance.
To prepare for removing the doors:
1Make sure the electrical power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
2Open the freezer drawer and remove the toe grille (see Installation section).
3Remove any food from the door shelves and close the doors.
To remove the top hinge covers:
1Remove the two screws from each cover over the top door hinges.
2Lift inside edge of hinge cover and tilt back.
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Top Hinge |
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To remove the refrigerator doors
1Trace lightly around the door’s top hinges with a pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.
2Disconnect the harness by grasping both sides of the connector firmly, depress the latch, and pull apart.
Remove the two screws from the top hinge. Lift the door off of the bottom hinge and set it aside.
Hinge |
Ground |
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Screw |
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Multi-wire |
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Cables |
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Top |
Leave |
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Hinge |
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Hinge |
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Water |
Door |
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Line |
Rear |
Front |
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Cover Screw |
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Cover |
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Top Hinge |
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Cover |
Top |
Ground |
Hinge |
Screws |
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Hinge |
Screw |
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Leave
Hinge
With
Door
NOTE
DO NOT remove the ground screw from hinge.
3Detach the water tube from the connector located behind the refrigerator and pull the tube back out to the front of the unit. The connector releases when you press inward on the outer sleeve while pushing the tube toward the connector then while continuing to hold in the sleeve, pull the tube away.
NOTE
Use care while pulling the water tube from the unit to be sure that you do not kink the tube.
Press
Press
Water
Line
Approximately
5 feet
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Door Removal Instructions
NOTE
You will be pulling approximately five feet of water tube from the back of the refrigerator.
4Unscrew the three lower hinge screws and slide the hinge inwards.
Lower Hinge Removal
CAUTION
Be sure doors are set aside in a secure position where they cannot fall and cause personal injury, or damage to the doors or handles.
To reinstall the refrigerator doors: Reverse the above steps.
NOTE
Upon replacement, the tube needs to be fully inserted up to the marking line.
Insert tube up to the
marking Press line
Press
Water
Line
Approximately 5 feet
NOTE
When reinserting the water tube and replacing the top hinge cover, use care to be sure you do not kink the tube.
Once both doors are in place, ensure they are aligned with each other and level (Please see the Installation section for more details), and replace the top hinge cover.
Removing Freezer Drawer
CAUTION
Drawer is heavy. Use caution when lifting.
1 Remove 4 hex head drawer screws.
2 Lift up drawer to remove.
DO NOT
Remove
Other
Screws
Remove
Hex Head
Drawer Screw
Replacing Freezer Drawer
1 Lower drawer back into place.
2Replace 4 hex head drawer screws and tighten.
DO NOT
Loosen
or
Remove
These 3
Hex
Screws
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