Kenmore Elite 25344723107, 25344723108, 25344723109, 25344723110, 25344723111 Owner’s Manual

Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador

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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

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

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada IVi5B 2B8

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www.sears.com

297310700 (Apr 2009)

Serial/Model Numbers ............................... 2

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

Refrigerator Warranty ................................. 4

Protection Agreements .............................. 5

Features at a Glance ................................. 5

First Steps .................................................. 6-7

Setting the Temperature Control ................ 7

Refrigerator Features ................................. 7-8

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips .......... 8

Care and Cleaning ..................................... 9

Before You Call ........................................... 10-11

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use your refrigerator 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.

RECORDYOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

Record the model and serial numbers in the space )rovided
below. The serial plate is located on the left wall inside the

refrigerator.
Model Number: 253.

or 970.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

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.

Model and Serial

Number Plate

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GENERAL SAFETY

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
REFRIGERATOR.

PROPER DISPOSAL OFYOUR REFRIGERATOR/

FREEZER

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.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

• To defrost refrigerator, always unplug unit first.

• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord. Always
grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle.

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wall receptacle

Do not, under
any circumstances_

grounding prong. )

Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable
part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system 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. This coverage applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.

If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair. This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private family purposes.

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 the 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, includingwarranties 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.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada IVI5B2B8