Kenmore 253 manual

® Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Guide Lado a Lado Refrigerador Gufa para su uso y cuidado Compartiments C6te d C6te Rdfrigdrateur 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 www.sears.com 240577300 (0301)[...]

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We here at Sears 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 purch[...]

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 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 [...]

CANADA m LIMITED WARRANTY Refrigerato Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmore refrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears will do, free of charge, in case of defect: TEN (10) YEARS The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS The Sealed System (consisting of refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) Y[...]

In the U.S.A. Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® appliance 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 ag[...]

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as instructed in this Use & Care Manual. Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. LOCATION • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If p[...]

Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic Tools: adjustable wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 10O psi. • A water supply line made of 1A inch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. To determine the length of copper tubing needed, you [...]

DOOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS: If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways, follow these steps to remove the doors. iiill 1. Disconnect electrical supply. 2. Open both doors, then remove toe grille. 3. Close doors. To Remove Refrigerator Ooor: 1. Remove top hinge cover screw on refrigerator door and remove cover. 2. Trace around[...]

Freezer and Refrigerator Controls t ®;® , SpilIProof'" g Sheif Filter Door r Bin Smell items Meat Keeper and Cover )lllProof'" Fixed Shelf Largq Special item Bottle Retainer Largq and Cover Door Bin Toe Grille Features may vary according to model[...]

COOL DOWN PERIOD To ensure safe food storage, allow the refrigerator to operate with the doors closed for at least 8 to 12 hours before loading it with food. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT • After 24 hours, adjust the controls as needed. Adjust temperatures gradually; move the knob in small increments, allowing the tem[...]

TIP-UP SHELF (SOME MODELS) ATip-Up shelf in the freezer section allows tall items to be easily stored. CANTILEVER SHELF ADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to suit individual needs. Before adjusting the shelves, remove all food. Cantilever shelves are supported at the back of the refrigerator. TO adjust cantilever shelves: O Lift fr[...]

DOOR STORAGE Door bins and shelves are provided for convenient storage of jars, bottles, and cans. Frequently used items can be quickly selected. Some models have door bins that can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink containers and economy-sized jars and containers. Some bins are adjustable for maximum storage capacity. The dairy compartment, w[...]

CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are designed for storing fruits, vegetables, and other fresh produce. Wash items in clear water and remove excess water before placing them in the crispers. Items with strong odors or high moisture content should be wrapped before storing. Crisper Drawer HUMIDITY CONT[...]

v POLAR FREEZE RAPID ICE CUBE CRUSH LIGHT FILTER RESET Ice and Water Dispenser Panel (features may vary according to model) To freeze food at a faster rate to preserve freshness, push the Touch Pad t feature.A green light will appear above the Touch Pad. Push the Touch Pac for 3-5 seconds to activate this ]in for 3-5 seconds to deactivate. To incre[...]

ICE AND WATER DISPENSER FEATURES The ice and water dispenser conveniently dispenses chilled water, and ice cubes or crushed ice, depending on the model. To operate the ice dispenser, select the ice option desired using the touchpad. Press a glass against the dispensing paddle as far up as possible to catch all ice. To stop dispensing ice, pull glas[...]

Do not use the CLEANING THE ICE DISPENSER Clean the dispenser and ice container at regular intervals, particularly before you take a vacation or move, or if the ice dispenser sticks. 1. Stop ice production by lifting the wire signal arm to the "up" or OFF position. 2. Remove ice container by lifting up and out. Empty and carefully clean t[...]

Kenmore Ice and Water Front Filter (some models) NOTE: If you purchased a refrigerator with a Kenmore Ice and Water front filter, please read the following use and care information. This ice and water filter system filters water to your ice maker and water dispenser. It is located in the upper right front corner of the fresh food compartment. Syste[...]

FOOD STORAGEIDEAS Fresh Food Storage • The fresh food compartment should be kept between 34 ° F and 40 ° F with an optimum temperature of 37 ° F. • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator shelves. This reduces the circulation of air around the food and results in uneven cooling. Fruits and Vegetables • Storage in the crisper drawers traps mois[...]

UNDERSTANDING THE SOUNDS YOU MAY HEAR Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may make unfamiliar sounds. These are all normal sounds and soon will become familiar to you. They also indicate your refrigerator is operating as designed. Hard surfaces, such as vinyl or wood floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make sounds more noticeable. Listed belo[...]

Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. De net wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electricalpower cord from the wa[...]

REPLACING LIGHT BULBS 1. Unplug refrigerator. 2. Wear gloves as protection against possible broken glass. 3. Remove light cover, if necessary. 4. Unscrew and replace old bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage. 5. Replace light cover, if necessary. 6. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in. Refrigerator Light Replacement Crisper Light Re[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION RUNNING OF REFRIGERATOR Compressor does not run. Refrigerator runs too much or too long. • Freezer control is set to "O". • Refrigerator is in defrost cycle. • Plug at wall outlet is disconnected. • House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker. • Power outage. • Room or outside weather is hot. • Refri[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION TEMPERATURES ARE TOO WARM Freezer/Refrigerator • Doors are opened too • Warm air enters the refrigerator whenever the door is temperature Is too warm. frequently or too long. opened. Open the door less often. • Doer is slightly open. • See PROBLEM section OPENING/CLOSING OF DOORS/DRAWERS. • Condenser is dirty. •[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE AUTOMA TIC ICE MAKER (CONTINUED) Ice maker is not making • Ice maker is producing less ice enough ice. than you expect. • Freezer is not cold enough. • Household water line valve is not completely open. • Check to see if water dispenser is dispensing slower than normal. CORRECTION • ice maker should produce approximately 4 -[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION WATER DISPENSER Dispenser will not • Household water line valve is • Open household water line valve. See PROBLEM dispense water, not open. section ICE MAKER IS NOT MAKING ANY ICE. • Freezer door is not closed. • Ensure that freezer door is closed. • Ice & water filter cartridge is • Replace filter cartridge[...]