Kenmore 253.6178, 253.6172, 253.6181, 253.6174, 253.6182 Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Guide d_utiJisation et d_entretien

English / Espa_ol / FrancFais

Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253.6152*, 6154*, 6155*, 6172*, 6174*, 6176*, 6178", 6181 *,

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Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com

www.sears.com

Sears Canada Inc°
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

www.sears.ca

Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

This Owner's 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 serlal 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.

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.

Table of Contents

RecordModel/Serial Numbers................................. 2

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

Warranty Information ............................................. 4

Master ProtectionAgreements................................. 5

Featuresat a Glance............................................... 6

FirstSteps........................................................ 7-11

Connectingthe Water Supply.................................. 12

Settingthe Temperature Control ............................. 13

0ptional Features............................................. 14-15

FoodStorageand Energy-SavingIdeas.................... 16

iceService........................................................... 17

Normal Operating Sounds..................................... 18

Care& Cleaning ............................................... 19-20

BeforeYouCall ................................................ 21-23

_b 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

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
quicidy 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.

Before you throw away your old unit:
* Remove doors.

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

° Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician.

WARNING

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety

mechanisms in fhls unlf will operate properly.

Electrical information

• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 11.5Volt, 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.

° 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 insumcient
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 waft

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

Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

Warranty information

KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ® to

arrange for free repair.
If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date

of purchase.
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs and bags.

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

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like aJJproducts, 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 needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not iust defects. Our

coverage goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functionaJ 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 calJs and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.
* "No-Jemon" 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 owner's manual".
Power surge protection against eJectricaJ damage due to power fluctuations.
$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanicaJ failure of any covered

refrigerator or freezer.
Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.

* 10% discount off: the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone caJJis aJJthat it takes for you to schedule service. You can caJJ

anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you canceJ for any reason during the product warranty

period, we wiJJ 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 maior home

items, in the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.

Features At A Glance

ice Maker _

ice Bucket

Freezer Shelf --_

Freezer
Control --_

Refrigerator

Control

Dell Drawer

Cover

Dell Drawer _

Half Shelf_

Wine Rack_

Full €

Special

Item Rack

Mid-level

Light

Crisper Cover

Crisper Drawers

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Toe Grille

Fixed Door Bin

Door Rack

Dairy Door

Snugger

Door Bin

Fixed

Door Bin

Door Rack

Features may vary according fo model

First Steps

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructionsfor
your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Owner's Guide.
Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps.

Installation

° 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 icemaker.

_ CAUTION

DO NOT install the refrigerator where the temperature

will drop below 55°F (13°C) or rise above |IO°F (43°C).
The compressor will not be able to maintain proper

temperatures inside the refrigerator.

DO NOT block the foe grille on the lower front of your

refrigerator. Sufficient air circulation is essenflal for the

proper operation of your refrigerator.

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.

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.

Leveling

All four corners of your refrigerator must rest firmly on a

solid fioon Your refrigerator is equipped with adjustable
front rollers or front leveling screws to help level your unit.

To Level Your Refrigerator:

1. Remove toe grille. _ e °

2. Usefiat-blade .

socketwrenchto ...................

screwdriver or 3/8

adjustableadjustfront wrenchrollers, toUse
adjust leveling screws.

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.

Upgrading your refrigerator with a Garage Kit will lower

the minimum operating temperature of your unit to 34°F.

This kit can be ordered through Sears stores or Sears
Parts & Repair at an additional cost.

Installation Clearances

° Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,proper

air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"
Back 1"

NOTE

If you see black coils/tubing on the back of your
refrigerator (air-cooled condenser) leave 3" clearance at

top of refrigerator.

NOTE

Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the doors

close freely when opened halfway. The refrigerator
should slope 1/4" to 1/2" from front to back. Then level the

refrigerator from side to side.

Raise

Adjustable Front Roller

(some models)

Stationary Front Roller

with Leveling Screw

(some models)

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