Kenmore 25376839406, 25376839404, 25376839403, 25376839402, 25376839401 Owner’s Manual

Refrigerator

Top Mount

Use & Care Guide

Conge_ador Superior

Gufa para su uso y cuidado

Compartiments Superposes

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

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Welcome &

Important Safety

Congratulations

Congratuiations on your purchase of a new refrigerator!
We here at Sears are very proud of our product and we
are compbteUy committed to providing you with the best
service possible, Your satisfaction is our #1 priority,

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and Thank
You 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,

PJease record your modeJ and seria! numbers betow

for future reference. This information is found on the
serial plate located inside the refrigerator

compartment.

Model Number: 253

or: 970

Scal!! Number:

Purchase Date:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Protection Agreements ........................ 4

Installation-qncludes Connecting Optional Ice

Maker To Water Supply ..................................... 5-6

Door Removal ..................................... 7

Features At A Glance ......................... 8

Temperature Controls .......................... 9

Looking Inside ..................................... 10-12

Water Dispenser & Ice Service ........... 13-15

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 16

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17

Care & Cleaning .................................. 18-19

Before You Call .................................... 20

instructions

Please Read AH instructions Before
Using This Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammabb Hquids
in thevicinity of this orany other appliance. Read product
labels for warnings regarding flammability and other

hazards.

• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of

• 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 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 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." If you 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,

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KENMORE REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY

These Guidelines Must Be FollowedTo EnsureThat ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON

Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will REFRIGERATOR

Operate Properly.

For one year from the date of purchase, when this

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

* The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC onJy electric outlet.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three=prong grounding plug for your protection against

electrical 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 refrigerator with insufficient

power can damage the compressor, Such damage is

not covered under your warranty,

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

Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFI) circuit,

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to

the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair this

refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in material or

workmanship. This one year time period does not

include the refrigerator water filter cartridge (if
equipped), which is an expendable part warranted for

only 30 days (see below).

FIVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this

refrigerator is operated and maintained according to
the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair the
sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting
tubing, and compressor), free of charge, if defective

in material or workmanship.

30 DAY FULL WARRANTY ON WATER FILTER

CARTRIDGE (if equipped)

For thirty days from the date of purchase, Sears will

replace the refrigerator water filter cartridge if it is
defective in material or workmanship.

All above warranty coverage applies only to

refrigerators which are used for storage of food for

private household purposes.

IMPORTANT: Turning the refrigerator temperature
control to "0" turns off the corn presser and prevents
your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect
the power to the light bulbs and other electrical
components. To turn oft power to your refrigerator you

must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Grounding type
wamlreceptacle

Warranty service is available in the United States or

Canada by contacting Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
(1-800-469-4663).

This warranty applies only while this product is in use

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 or province to
province.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179

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

PROTECTION AGREEMENTS

In the U.S.A.

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,

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and
protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new appliance, Here's what's included

in the Agreement:

_( Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists
Unlimited service and no charge for parts and

labor on all covered repairs
"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't be fixed

Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your
request - no extra charge

_' Fast help by phone - phone support from a

Sears technician on products requiring in-home
repair, plus convenient repair scheduling

Power surge protection against electrical
damage due to power fluctuations

_¢ Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

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.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and

accessories, That's the kind of professionalism you
can count on to help prolong the life of your new

purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master
Protection Agreement today!

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can
depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service, With over

2400 Service Technicians and more than a million

parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts,
knowledge and skills to back our pledge:

We Service What We Sell.

Your Kenmore ®product is designed, manufactured
and tested to provide years of dependable operation.

But like all products, it may require service from time to

time. The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced,

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's
price.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal wear
and tear.

• Provides phone support from a Sears technician
on products requiring in-home repair.

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your product is in proper running
condition.

Some limitations apply. For more information
about concerning Sears Canada Maintenance

Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665.

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices
and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.

Sears Installation Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances

and items like garage door openers, water heaters,
and other major home items, in the U.S,A, call

1-800-4MY-HOME ®,

This Use & Care ManuaU provides specific operating
instructions for your model Use the refrigerator onUyas

instructed in this Use & Care Manual Before starting the
refrigerator, follow these important first steps.

LOCATION
* Choose a pUacethat is near a grounded eUectrbaUoutbt,

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter piug,

o f possibb, pUacethe refrigerator out of direct sunlight

and away from the range, dishwasher or other heat

SOUrCeS,

o The refrigerator must be installed on a floor that is bveU

and strong enough to support afully baded refrigerator,

. Consider water suppiy availability for modeb equupped

with an automatic ice maker,

INSTALLATION

Do Not instaJl the refrigerator where
the temperature will drop below 55°F

(13°C) or rise above 110°F (43°C}. At these

temperature extremes, 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 circuJation

is essential for the proper operation of your
refrigerator.

LEVEMNG

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,

2. Use fiat=blade screwdriver or 3/8" socket wrench
to adjust tront rollers,

NOTE: Raise the front of the refrigerator enough so the
doors dose freely when opened halfway.The refrigerator

should slope ¼" to Y2"from front to back, Then level the

refrigerator from side to side.

/nsta//ation Clearances

o Allow the following clearances for ease of installation

proper air circulation and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides & Top 3/8"

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

NOTE: Hyou see black coils/tubing on the back of your

refrigerator (air-cooled condenser, leave 3" clearance

at top of refrigerator.

DOOR OPENING

NOTE: Ifyour 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.

Your refrigerator should be positioned to allow easy access
1oa counter when removing food,

Raise

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WATER DISPENSER DRIP TRAY

The dri p tray for your

refrigerator's water

from the factory
detached, its

removal also allows
easy cleaning, To

install the drip tray,

fit it into the bottom
of the dispenser bay

and snap into place,

lt statlatioft ° Connecting ice Maker To Water Supply

To avoid electric shock, which can cause death or severe personal injury, disconnect the

refrigerator from electrical power before connecting a water supply line to the refrigerator.

To Avoid Property Damage:

- Copper tubing is recommended for the water supply line. Water suppJy tubing made of 1A" plastic is not
recommended since it greatJy increases the potential for water leaks. Manufacturer will not be responsible
for any damage if plastic tubing is used for supply line.

- DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing.

- Chemicals from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker, if the ice maker is connected to soft

water, ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly.

iMPORTANT: Ensure that your water supply line connections comply with all local plumbing codes,

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need
,, Basic Toots: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver

o Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi,

A water supply line made of X inch (6,4 mm) OD, copper tubing or braided water line, To determine the length of
copper tubing needed, you wiii 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,

o A compression nut and ferrule (sleeve) for connecting the water supply line to the ice maker inlet valve,

NOTE:A water line kit is available from sears stores or Sears Parts& Repair at an additi0nal cost, { } } } } } }

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,

Plastic Water

Tubing to Ice Maker

Clamp

Brass

Compression

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 (1Ainch),

Slide ferrule(sleeve) into valve inlet and finger tighten compression nut

Water Valve

onto valve, Tighten another half turn with a wrench; 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 2SSturns) 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, Toturn ice maker on, lower wire signal arm (see ice maker front cover for ON/

from household water supply

(Include enough tubing in loop to allow

moving refrigerator out for cleaning,)

line

OFF position of arm),

iMpORTANT: It takes approximately 24 hours for the ice maker to begin producing usable ice, Air !n new p!umbing lines

discolored or have poor flavor, Discard ice made during the first 24 hours,

Tools Necessary:

Screw I

and

Flat Head

Screw Driver

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

A If your refrigerator will not fit through an entrance area, you can reduce its size by

_._ removing the doors. Checkfirst by measuring the entrance.

....._ Top H nge ....

"- Cover IMPORTANT: Before you beg n turn the refrigerator temperature control to 0 and

_' remove the electrical power cord from the wall outlet. Remove food from door shelves.

.....-__ 1. Disconnect electrical supply.

Top Hinge.._

2. Remove toe grille (see figure on page 5).
Toremove freezer door:

1. Remove top hinge cover and screws.

2. Trace around the hinge with a soft lead pencil. This makes reinstallation easier.

3. Remove top hinge and lift door off bottom hinge pin.

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4. Reinstall door in opposite order and mannerof removal.

Toremove refrigerator door:

1. Place wood block under door to support its weight.

2. Unfasten the multi-wire cable bracket by removing its screw from the cabinet.

3. Detach the multi-wire cable connector located below the door.

Place your thumbs on flat sides of each connector, grasp firmly, and bend both
ends back and forth while pulling apart.

Adjustable

Wrench

3/8"
Fixed

Wrench

.Wood Block

b_/, ,,Pin

Center

NOTE: You may need to insert a flat screwdriver bet_veen the connector ends to

release the locking tab (see illustration).

4. Detach the water tube from the connector located below the door.The connector

releases when you press its outer sleeve inward.

NOTE: If refrigerator has been used, have a container ready to catch excess water

from tube.

5. Remove the bottom hinge screws and hinge, holding the door as its weight rests

on the wood block. Lay the door on its side to avoid damage to cable and tube.

6. Remove the center hinge screws and hinge. Ensure plastic washer stays on

7. Reinstall door in opposite order and manner of removal. When both doors are

reinstalled, connect water line by inserting tube and pushing until mark touches

face of fitting, Connect cable, replace toe grille, and plug in electrical power cord,

TO DISCONNECT

1. Pressouter nng against face

Connector

Bush untiJ mark touches face of tiffing