Kenmore 25372879203, 25372874203, 25372872203, 25372249201, 25372244201 Owner’s Manual

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Refrigerator

Top Mount

Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador

Congelador Superior

Gufa para su uso y cuidado

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Compartiments Superposds

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

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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.

Model Number: 253

or: 970 Serial Number: Purchase Date:

Welcome ............................................. 2

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

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4

Installation--includes Connecting Optional Ice

Maker To Water Supply ..................................... 5-8

Door Removal & Reversal .................. 7-8

Features At A Glance ......................... 9

Temperature Controls .......................... 10

Looking Inside ..................................... 11-13

Ice Service .......................................... 14

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 15

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 16

Care & Cleaning .................................. 17-18

Before You Call .................................... 19

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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 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 _sunpacked. 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." Ifyou 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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet. The power cord ofthe appliance isequipped with a three-prong groundingplugfor your protectionagainst electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly intoa properlygrounded three-prong receptacle.The receptacle must be installed inaccordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualifiedelectrician. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Immediately repair or replace any power cordthat becomes frayed ordamaged.

• Never unplug the refrigeratorby pullingon the power cord. Always gripthe plug firmly, and pull straight out

from the receptacle topreventdamaging the power cord.

• Unplug the refrigeratorbefore cleaning and before replacing a light bulbto avoid electrical shock.

• Performance may be affected ifthe voltage varies by

10% or more. Operating the refrigerator withinsufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is

notcovered under your warranty.

• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cordto prevent the refrigerator from being

turned offaccidentally.

• AvoidconnectingrefrigeratortoaGroundFaultInterruptor (GFI) circuit.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according tothe

instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will

repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the

instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will

repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

The above refrigerator warranty applies only to

refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private household purposes.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is available bycontacting the NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT inthe United

States. See the back page of this manual.

For warranty questions, please contact the following address:

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CANADA- LIMITED WARRANTY

Refrigerators

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to befree from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant,

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibility of the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected to electric outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

Ifany service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663).

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty. The above warranty covers Kenmore Refrigerators sold and operated

in Canada only and shall not apply if the refrigerator is used for other than domestic purposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain thevalue ofyourKenmore refrigerator witha Sears Maintenance Agreement.

SEARS CANADA INC. • Toronto, Canada • M5B 2B8

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

ThisUse& CareManualprovidesspecificoperating instructionsforyourmodel.Usetherefrigeratoronlyas instructedinthisUse&CareManual.Beforestartingthe refrigerator,followtheseimportantfirststeps.

LOCATION

• Chooseaplacethatisnearagroundedelectricaloutlet. DoNotuseanextensioncordoranadapterplug.

• Ifpossible,placetherefrigeratoroutofdirectsunlight

andawayfromtherange,dishwasherorotherheat sources.

• Therefrigeratormustbeinstalledonafloorthatislevel

andstrongenoughtosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.

• Considerwatersupplyavailabilityformodelsequipped

withanautomaticicemaker.

INSTALLATION

• Do Not installthe refrigeratorwherethe temperature

willdrop below 55°F (13°C) orriseabove 110°F (43°C).

At these temperature extremes, the compressor will not be able to maintain proper temperatures insidethe

refrigerator.

LEVELING

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

rollers to help level your unit.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille.

Installation Clearances

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

Back ........................ 1"

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 on page 7.

. Use flat-blade screwdriver or3/8" socket wrench

to adjust front rollers.

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 20 and 120 psi.

• A water supply line made of 1/_inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line. 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.

To Connect Water Supply Line To 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 shut

off 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 (1/_inch). Slide ferrule (sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut onto valve. Tighten another half turn with awrench; 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 2V2turns) 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).

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