Kenmore 25370639411, 25370632411, 25370609411, 25370604411, 25370603411 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Usa y Cuidado

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

English / Espa_ol / Francois

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P/N A01265002 (1409)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hell:man Estates, IL 60179 U_S_A_

W _V _V_kenmore_com
www.sears.com

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

www.sears.ca

Record Model/Serial

Numbers

important Safety
instructions

Pmease read and save these

instructions.

This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your modek Use
your unit onUy as instructed in this guide.

These instructions are not meant to cover
every possibUe 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 beJow for future reference. This

information is found on the serial plate
boated inside the refrigerator compartment.

Model Number: 253°
Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

mMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Table of Con_en_s

Safety Precautlons

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.

_b WARNING

WAr{NING 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.

important Safety instructions

_ WARNING

PJease read aH safety (ns)ruc_iens

before us(rigyour new appi(ance.

For Your Sofe)y

flammabUe (iqu(ds (n the vicinity of

oDonotstoreorusegoso,neorother

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 w(th any moving parts of

automatic ice maker.

" Remove a((stap(es from the carton.

Staples can cause severe cuts and a(so
destroy finishes if they come in contact

with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, p(astic

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 Disposa( of your App(icmce

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 _']ust
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 regu(ations. Before you
throw away your old unit:

* Remove doors.

Leave she(ves in p(ace so children may

not easi(y climb inside.

" Refrigerants must be evacuated by

a (icensed, EPA certified refrigerant
technician in accordance with

established procedures_

WARNING

These gu(dei(nes must be followed )e
ensure )ha)safety mechan(sms (n)h(s

un()w()( operate properly.

WARNING

Do no) o))emp) )o rep(ace ((F:D)(gh)s
due )o h(gh voi)age exposure. Cat(
¢us)omer serv(ce )o replace.

E(ectrlco( (nformafion

* The refrigerator must be p(ugged into

its own dedicated t0 amp, 115 Vo(h 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.

mmportant Safety mnstructions

Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
pUug firmU% and puUUstraight out from
the receptacUe to prevent damaging the
power cord.

UnpUug the refrigerator before cUeaning
and before replacing a light bulb to

avoid eUectricaU shock.
Performance may be affected if

the voUtage varies by ]0% or more.
Operating the unit with insufficient
power can damage the motor, Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty° If you suspect your househoUd
voltage is high or Uo% consuUt your
power company for testing.

Do not pbg 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 o
Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI),

Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,

grounding prong

iMPORTANT

CFCiHCFC Disposal

Your old refrigerator may have
a cooling system that used CFCs
or HCFCs (cNorofluorocarbons or
hydrocMorofluorocarbons). 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
refr[gerato B 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 cordwith 3:pr0ng
grounded plug

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 installed, operated and maintained according to all

supplied instructions.
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at

option of seller. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies

for only 90 days from sale date in the United States, and is void in Canada.

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 and screw-in base light bulbs.

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 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

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 Habor needed to heHp keep products operating properHy under normaH

use, not just defects. Our coverage goes weHHbeyond the product warranty. No
deductibHes, no functionaH faiHure excHuded from coverage - reaHprotection.

" Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians,

which means someone you can trust wiHHbe working on your product.

" Unlimited service caHHsand nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever

you want us_

" °_NooHemon_ guarantee - repHacement of your covered product if four or more

product failures occur within tweHve months.

" Product repHacement if your covered product can not be fixed.
" AnnuaH Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge.
" Fast hemp by phone - we caHHit Rapid ResoHution - phone support from a Sears

representative on aHHproducts. Think of us as a '_taHking owner's manuaH'L

" Power surge protection against eHectricaH damage due to power fiuctuations_
" $250 Food Loss Protection annuaHHy for any food spoiHage that is the resuHtof

mechanicaH faiHure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

" RentaH reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes Honger than promised.
" 25% discount off: the reguHar price of any non-covered repair service and reHated

instaHHed 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 an,/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 inthe U.S.A. call
1-800-827-6655.

Coverage inCanada varies on some items.Forfull details call SearsCanada at 1-800-361-6665.

Soars installation Service
ForSearsprofessional installation of home appliances, garage door openers,water heaters,

and other major home items,inthe U.S.A.or Canada call 1-800-4-Myr HOME®.

Features At A Glance

Features may vary according to modem

Ice Maker

Ice Bucket

Freezer Shelf

Auxiliary FreeZercontrol

Refrigerator --,

Control

(Some Models)

Deli Drawer-

Cover _

Deli Drawer

Half Shelf

Full Shelf

Deli Drawer-..--

Cover

Deli Drawer

Ice Tray

Fixed Door
Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Tall Bottle

Retainer

Door Bin

Fixed
Door Bin

Crisper --/

Cover

Crisper -_

Drawers

Toe Grille

Door Rack

iMPORTANT

CReaning your Refrigerator

Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning on the refrigerator. Rub
a small amount of Hquid 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, dean 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.

First Steps

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

Location

" Choose a pUace that is near a grounded

eUectricaU outlet. Do Not use an
extension cord or an adapter pUug.

If possiMe, pUace 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 Uoaded refrigerator.

Consider water suppUy availability for
modeUs equipped with an automatic ice
maker. If you do not hook up water to
the refrigerator, remember to turn the

ice maker off.

_!b CAUTION

For optimaJ performance, do not install
the refrigerator where the temperature
wilJ drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise
above 110°F (43°C). The compressor
wilJ not be abJe to maintain proper
temperatures inside the refrigerator.

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,

Guidelines for finaJ 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 ½°inch (6 ram)

from frontoto-back (to ensure that doors
close and seal properly).

" Doors should align with each other and

be level.

To instaJl the toe griffe:

1, Attach toe grille support bracket to

cabinet using 3 bolts supplied.

Do not bJock the toe grille on the lower
front of your refrigerator. $uf_cient air

circuJation is essentiaJ for the proper
operation of your refrigerator.

installation

Installation clearances
" Allow the following clearances for ease

of installation, proper air circulation, and
plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8 inch
Back t inch

2. Install left toe grille cover onto slot on
left side of toe grille.

First Steps

3.

Attach toe griHHe to cabinet°

(somemodels)

To leve_ the cabinet using the front rollers:

] Remove the toe griHHe.

2 Use a flatobHade screwdriver or 3/8

inch socket wrench to raise or Hower
the front roHHers(Figure 2). Do not

raise the cabinet more than /16 inch,

9

Raise

Figure 3

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough
so the doors chose freeHy when opened
halfway. The refrigerator shouHd sHope ]/4

inch to 1/2inch from frontoto-back, Then
HeveHthe refrigerator from side-to=side.

4 Some modeHs are equipped with an

antiotip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it
cHockwise untiH it contacts the floor.

Figure 2

or

Use adiustabHe wrench to adiust
leveling screws. Lower the HeveHing

screws on each side cHockwise untiH
they contact the floor (Figure 3). Do not

raise the cabinet more than 9/16 inch.

Bracket

Figure 4 (some modeBs)

WARNING

installed according to the
instructions in your Use &

The anfi-tip device must be
Care Manual Failure to do

so will resu_ in in'ury.

_ WARNING

When reversing the door swing:
You MUST move the anti-tip bracket

to align with the hinges of the door.
Failure to do so will result in injury.