Kenmore 2537050961C, 2537050961A, 25370509619, 25370509618, 25370509617 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

English / Español / Français

Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.6000*, 6002*, 6008*, 6030*, 6040*, 6041*, 6050*, 7008*, 7030*, 7040*, 7050*

Kenmore®

Top Mount Refrigerator

Refrigerador Superior

Réfrigérateur à compartiments superposés

* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de couleur

P/N A04720801 (1606)

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

®

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
Record Model/Serial Numbers.................	2
Important Safety Instructions...............	2-4
Warranty Information............................	5
Master Protection Agreements.................	6
Features at a Glance...............................	7
First Steps........................................	8-14
Connecting the Water Supply.................	15
Setting the Temperature Control........	16-17
Optional Features............................	18-19
Food Storage and
Energy-Saving Ideas........................	20
Ice Service...........................................	21
Normal Operating Sounds.....................	22
Care & Cleaning..............................	23-25
Before You Call...............................	26-28

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.

•Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

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.

•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 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 still

dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Before you throw away your old unit:

•Remove doors.

•Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

WARNING

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

Electrical Information

•The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 10 amp, 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.

•Immediately repair or replace any power cord that becomes frayed or damaged.

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Important Safety Instructions

•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 unit with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the

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 refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.

•Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).

Grounding type wall receptacle

Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong

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.

Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug

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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 experienced service technicians trusted in millions of homes every year.

Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.

“No-lemon” guarantee – replacement of your covered product after three separate product failures occur within twelve months and a fourth repair is required. Includes free delivery and installation, if necessary, of replacement product.

Product replacement if your covered product can’t be fixed.

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request – no extra charge.

Fast help by phone – phone support from a service agent on all products to help troubleshoot problems. Think of us as a “talking owner’s manual.”

Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.

$300 Food Loss Protection for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

Service Promise: $50 if first attempt repair of your covered product can’t be accomplished and product is not usable while awaiting further repair service.

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.

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

	Ice Maker	Ice Tray
	Ice Bucket	Fixed Door
		Bin
	Freezer Shelf
	Auxiliary Freezer	Door Rack
	Control
	Refrigerator
	Control	Dairy Door
	Deli Drawer
	Cover
	Deli Drawer	Upper Door
	(Some Models)
		Rack
	Full Shelf
	Deli Drawer
	Cover	Fixed
	Full Width Deli
		Door Bin
	(Some Models)
	Crisper	Door Rack
	Cover
	Crisper
	Drawers	Toe Grille

IMPORTANT

Cleaning your Refrigerator

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the “Care & Cleaning” section in this manual.

See important information about cleaning glass shelves and covers in the “Optional Features” section of this manual.

IMPORTANT

Moving your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it as floor damage could occur.

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First Steps

This Use & Care Guide provides general operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

NOTE

For additional instructions on garage installation, refer to “Setting the Temperature Controls” section.

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. If you do not hook up water to the refrigerator, remember to turn the ice maker off.

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.

IMPORTANT

If you install your refrigerator in a garage or other unheated area, you may experience freezer temperature problems during the winter months when temperatures dip below 55°F (13°C).

Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage Kit will lower the minimum operating temperature of your unit to

34°F (1° C). This kit can be ordered through Sears stores or Sears Parts &

Repair at an additional cost (Kit No. 5303918301).

Installation

Installation clearances

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

Sides & Top	⅜ inch
Back	1 inch

NOTE

If your refrigerator is placed with the door hinge side against a wall, you may have to allow additional space for the handle so the door can be opened wider.

Guidelines for final positioning of your refrigerator:

•All four corners of the cabinet must rest firmly on the floor.

•The cabinet should be level at the front and rear.

•The sides should tilt ¼-inch (6 mm) from front-to-back (to ensure that doors close and seal properly).

•Doors should align with each other and be level.

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First Steps

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Remove the toe grille.

2Use a flat-blade screwdriver or ⅜ inch socket wrench to raise or lower the front rollers (Figure 2). Do not raise the cabinet more than 9/16inch.

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator should slope ¼ inch to ½ inch from front-to-back. Then level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

Raise

9/16" (14 mm) Max

Figure 2

or

3Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling screws. Lower the leveling screws on each side clockwise until they contact the floor (Figure 3). Do not raise the cabinet more than9/16inch.

14 mm Max

Relevez

Figure 3

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