Kenmore 25370639410, 25370633411, 25370633410, 25370632410, 25370629410 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide
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English / Espa_ol / Fran_ais

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P/N A01265001 (1406)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hof_man 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

Important Safety
Instructions

Please read and save these
instructians

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 ProtectionAgreements ................ 6

Featuresat a Glance.............................. 7

First Steps....................................... 8-14

Connecting the Water Supply................. 15

Setting the Temperature Control ............ 16

Optionaa Features........................... 18-19

FoodStorage and

Energy-SavingIdeas........................ 20

ice Service.......................................... 21

Normal Operating Sounds.................... 22

Careg Cleaning ............................. 23-25

Before YouCall .............................. 26-28

Service Numbers ...................... BackCover

Safety Precautians

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.

Definltlans

_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, witi result in death or serious
injury.

_ WARNING

WARNING indicatesa potentially
hazardous situationwhich, if notavoided,

could resultin death or seriousinjury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicatesa potentially
hazardoussituation which, if not avoided,

may resultinminoror moderate injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is

important but not hazard=related.

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 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 dlsposal 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.

* Refrigerants must be evacuated by

a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant
technician in accordance with

established procedures.

_ 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.

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 (chlorofiuorocarbons or
hydrochlorofiuorocarbons). 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

Warranty Information

I(ENMORE 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. Herds 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 not 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 ownePs 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 phonecall isall that it takes for you to schedule
service. Youcan call anytime day or night,or schedule a service appointment online.
TheMaster 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. Purchaseyour Master ProtectionAgreement today!

Some limitationsand exclusionsapply. Forprices and additional information inthe 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 ®.

Features At A Glance

Features may vary according to model

Ice Bucket

Freezer

Auxiliary Freezer

Control

Refrigerator

Control

(Some Models)

Dell

Cover

Dell Drawer

Half Shelf

Full Shelf

Mid-level..

Light"

Dell

Cover

Dell

Crisper

Cover

Cris

Drawers

IMPORTANT

Ice Tray Light

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Toe Grille

Fixed Door
Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Tall Bottle
Retainer

Door Bin

Fixed
Door Bin

Door Rack

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.

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.

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.

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 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 1/4-inch (6 mm)

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

Doors should align with each other and
be level.

To install the toe grille:

1. Attach toe grille support bracket to
cabinet using 3 bolts supplied.

Do Not block the toe grille on the lower

front of your refrigerator. Sumcient air
circulation is essential for the proper

operation of your refrigerator.

2.

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

Installation

* Allow the following clearances _

for ease of installation, proper air -'"
circulation, and plumbing and electrical

Installation clearances "--_.__.

connections:

Sides & Top 3/8 inch
Back 1 inch

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First Steps

3. Attach toe grille to cabinet.

Raise

Figure 3

NOTE

or

some models

To level the cabinet using the front rollers:

1 Remove the toe grille.

2 Use a flat-blade screwdriver or 3/8

inch socket wrench to raise or lower
the front rollers (Figure 2).

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Raise the front of the refrigerator enough
so the doors close freely when opened
halfway. The refrigerator should slope t/4

inch to 1/2 inch from front-to-bacl<. Then
level the refrigerator from side-to-side.

4 Some models are equipped with an anti-

tip bracket (Figure 4). Lower it clockwise

until it contacts the floor.

Figure 4 (some models)

_ WARNING

installed according to the
instructions in your Use &

The anti=tip device must be
Care Manuel. Failure to do

so will result in in'ur .

Figure 2

or

Use adjustable wrench to adjust leveling
screws. Lower the leveling screws on each
side clockwise until they contact the floor
(Figure 3).

_ 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 wiii result in injury.