Kenmore Elite 25344762701, 25344762704, 25344762705, 25344763701, 25344763703 Owner’s Manual

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Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide

Refrigerador

Guia para su uso y cuidado

R_frig_rateur

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

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

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

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www.seaFs.com

297208500 (September 2007)

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator!
We are very proud of our product and we are completely
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.

Please record your model and serial numbers
below for future reference. This information is found

on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator
compartment.

Model Number:

or:

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

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Model and Serial

Num__

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome& Congratulations.............................................2

Important SafetyInstructions .......................................2-3

Warranty Information........................................................3

ProtectionAgreements.....................................................4

Installation....................................................................5-6

TemperatureControl.........................................................6

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

FoodStorage& EnergySavingTips..................................9

Care& Cleaning..............................................................10

BeforeYouCall..........................................................11-13

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.

,, 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 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.

,, An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is

a very dangerous attraction to children.

,, Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the

shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.

,, Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in

use, even if it is being discarded.

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.

ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON

,, Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical

rating. 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

power supply circuit must be installed in accordance
with current edition of the National Electrical Code

(NFPA 70) and local codes and ordinances. Consult
a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT
RECOMMENDED. Do not use an extension cord

or adapter plug.

• If voltage varies by 10% or more, refrigerator
performance may be affected. Operating refrigerator
with insufficient 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.

• To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off
accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

• 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.

KENMORE ELITE 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.

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
appliance is installed, 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 thisappliance is used forotherlhan private familypurposes,
this warranty appliesfor 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 technicianto 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, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Master Protection Agreements

Sears Installation Service

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.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the
life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement*

includes:

F"4 Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating

properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage
goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no
functional failure excluded from coverage - real protection.

F4 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.

F"4 Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often

as you wart us, whenever you wart 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. Think of
us as 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 is the result of mechanical failure of any covered
refrigerator or freezer.

[_ Rental reimbursement ifrepair of your covered product takes

longer than promised.

[] 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair

service and related installed parts.

For Sears 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 ®.

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.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.

If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will 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.