Kenmore Elite 25344733101, 25344733102, 25344733103, 25344733104, 25344733105 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

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SedaU/ModeUNumbers ............................... 2

Umportant Safety Unstructions .................... 2-3

Freezer Warranty ........................................ 3

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

First Steps ................................................ 5-6

Setting the Temperature Control ................. 6

Freezer Features ....................................... 6-7

Energy Saving Tips ................................... 7

Power Failure / Freezer Failure ................... 7

ice Service ................................................ 8

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

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

READ AND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for

your model. Use your freezer 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 provided

below. The serial plate is located on the upper left wail inside
the freezer.

Model Humber: 253.

or 970.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHIS
FREEZER.

PROPER DISPOSAL OFYOUR REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER

Serial Humber:
Purchase Date:

and SeriaB

Mode,

NumberP_ate

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.

OTHERPFtECAUTHONS
,, Todefrostfreezer,atwaysunplugunitfirst.

,, Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord. Always grip

the plug firmiy, and pull straight out from the receptacle.

Grounding type
waUUreceptacle

Power suppUy

cord with 3=prong
grounding pUug

KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCEWARRANTY
One Year Limited Warranty

When instalIed, operated and maintained according to alI
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, calI 1-800-4-MY-HOME <_>to arrange for free

repair.
RVE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON SEALED REFR_GERAo

T_ONSYSTEM
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.

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 workman=
ship. Sears win NOT pay for:

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

2. A se_Jice technician to instruct the user in correct product
instalIation, operation or maintenance.

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

4. Damage to or faiIure of this product if it is not instatIed,
operated or maintained according to aII 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 suppiied with the product.

7. Damage to or faiIure of parts or systems resuIting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; mimitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited

warranty shall be product repair as provided
herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantabil-

ity or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or
the shortest period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for

incidentai or consequential damages. Some states and prov-
inces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentai or

consequentiai 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, Roebuck and Coo, Depto 817WA, Noffman Estates, _L

60179

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

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new

Kenmore Elite®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!

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 ®.

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 Elite®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.