Kenmore 25593382010 Owner’s Manual

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no matter who made it, no matter who sold it !

For the replacement parts, accessories and

owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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Use & Care Guide

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To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears:

1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.)

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1-888-SU-HOGAR®

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When installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, if this
appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date

of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair.

Thiswarranty applies for only R0 days from thedate of purchase if thisproduct isever usedfor
other than private household purposes.

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

1.Expendable itemsthat can wear out from normaluse,including but not limitedto nlters,
belts, light bulbs, and bags.

2.A service technician to instructthe userincorrect product installation, operation or
maintenance.

3.A service technician to clean or maintain this product.

4. Damage to or failure of thisproduct if it isnot installed, operated or maintained
according to the all instructionssupplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of thisproduct resultingfrom accident, abuse,misuseor usefor
other than itsintended purpose.
B.Damage to or failure of thisproduct caused by the useof detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensilsother than those recommended in all instructionssupplied with the product.
Z Damage to or failure of parts or systemsresulting fromunauthorized modifications made
to this product.

DiscMmer of impJied warranties; Jimitafion of remedies
Customer'ssole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shallbe product repair as
provided herein.Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitnessfor a
particular purpose,are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by Jaw.Searsshall
not be liable for incidental or consequentialdamages. Somestates 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 limitationsmay not
apply to you.
Thiswarranty applies only while this appliance is used in theUnited States or Canada.
Thiswarranty 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 2C3

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Yournew Kenmore®product isdesigned and
manufactured for years of dependable operation. Butlike all products, it may require
preventive maintenance orrepair from timeto time. That'swhen having a Master

Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. TheMaster 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 just defects. Our coverage goes weJJbeyond the product warranty. No

deductibles, nofunctional failure excluded from coverage--real protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service

technicians, which means someone you cantrust will be working on your product

[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often asyou 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't 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. Thinkof usas a "talking owner's manual.**

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.
[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that isthe result of

mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer.

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than

promised.

[] 10°/0 discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related

installed parts_
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call isall that ittakes for you to schedule

service. Youcan call anytime day or night,orschedule a service appointment online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason

during the product warranty period, we will providea full refund, or a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchaseyour 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 fuji details call

Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.
Sears installation Service

ForSears 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®.

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Riskof child entrapment. Beforeyou throw away your old refrigerator,
take off the doors. Leave the shelvesin place sothat children may
not easily climb inside.

CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL
Yourold refrigerator may havea cooling systemthat usedCFCsorHCFCs

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(chlorofluorocarbonsor hydrochlorofiuorocarbons).CFCsandHCFCsare believedto harm

stratosphericozoneif releasedto theatmosphere.Other refrigerantsmay alsocauseharm
to theenvironmentif releasedto theatmosphere.

Ifyouare throwingaway yourold refrigerator,makesurethe refrigerant isremovedfor
proper disposalby a qualifiedtechnician.If youintentionallyreleaserefrigerant,you may

be subjectto finesand imprisonmentunderprovisionsof environmentallegislation.

1. Freezer Compartment With Freezer Door

2. Temperature control

3. Drip Tray

4. Wire Shelf

5. Leveling Leg

6. Package holder bar

7. Pop can holder bar

8. Bottle holder bar

Thank you for using our Kenmore product. This easy-to-use manual will guide

you in getting the best use of your refrigerator.

PRODUCT RECORD

Staple your receipt to your manual.
Record the model and serial number of

your unit in the spaces provided to the right.

Model number:

255.94293/255.94299

Serial number:

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Unpacking Your Refrigerator

1, Remove all packaging material. This includes the foam base and all adhesive

tape holding the refrigerator accessories inside and outside. Slide out and
remove the plastic or foam guard used to protect the compressor from shipping

damage due to vibration and shock.

2. Inspect and remove any remaining packaging, tape or printed materials
before powering on the refrigerator.

3. Check to be sure you have all accessories and parts listed in the Parts and

Features section.

Proper Air Circulation

To ensure that your refrigerator works at the maximum efficiency it was
designed for, you should install it in a location where there is proper air
circulation, plumbing and electrical connections.
The following are recommended clearances around the refrigerator :

Sides ...................3/4 inches (19mm)

Top......................2 inches (50mm)

Back .................. 2 inches (50mm)

Electrical Requirements

Make sure there is a suitable power outlet (115volts, 15 amps) with
proper grounding to power the refrigerator.

WARNING: NEVER cut off the third grounding prong in order to
no effective grounding for the refrigerator and may result in serious

accommodate a two prong outlet. This is a dangerous practice since it provides
injury from electrical shock.

Installation

Your refrigerator is designed for freestanding installation ont4 It should not be

recessed or built-in. Place the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to support it fully
loaded. When moving the refrigerator, never tilt it by more than a 45 degrees angle. This

could damage the compressor and the sealed system.

tf the refrigerator has been tilted more than 45 degrees, let it stand in an upright

position for at least 24 hours prior to plugging it into the power source. This
will allow the refrigerant to settle and reduce the possibility of a malfunction in
the cooling system.

Plug the refrigerator into an exclusive, properly installed grounded wall outlet,

Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (grounding) prong from
the power cord. See the WARNING in Electrical Requirements on the previous

page. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed

toward a certified electrician or a Sears or other qualified service dealer
After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unit to cool down for

2-3 hours before placing food into the refrigeraton

Installation Limitations

Do not install your refrigerator inany location notproperly insulatedor

heated, suchasagarage,etc.Your refrigerator was notdesigned to operate in temperature
settingsbelow 55°Fahrenheit.Select a suitable location for the refrigerator on a hard

evensurface away from direct sunlightor heatsources suchas radiators,baseboard heaters,
cooking appliances, etc.

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