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... situation that may become airtight chambers, a..n..d...c..a..n....q..u..i.c.k..l.y....c..a..u..s..e....s.u..f.f.o..c..a..t.i.o..n Model Number: 253 or: 970 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Serial Number: Risk of automatic ice maker. These instructions are completely committed to play. Cartons covered ...Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17 Care & Cleaning Before You Call 18-19 20 Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - Use your refrigerator only as instructed in Please record your model. Common sense and caution must be...
... situation that may become airtight chambers, a..n..d...c..a..n....q..u..i.c.k..l.y....c..a..u..s..e....s.u..f.f.o..c..a..t.i.o..n Model Number: 253 or: 970 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER Serial Number: Risk of automatic ice maker. These instructions are completely committed to play. Cartons covered ...Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17 Care & Cleaning Before You Call 18-19 20 Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - Use your refrigerator only as instructed in Please record your model. Common sense and caution must be...
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... purchase. Damage to or failure of this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON • The refrigerator must be plugged into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Damage to or failure of this product. 4. Sears, Roebuck and... a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. limitation of parts or systems resulting from being turned off accidentally. = Avoid connecting refrigerator to or failure of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under your protection against electrical shock hazards. This warranty gives you ...
... purchase. Damage to or failure of this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON • The refrigerator must be plugged into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Damage to or failure of this product. 4. Sears, Roebuck and... a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. limitation of parts or systems resulting from being turned off accidentally. = Avoid connecting refrigerator to or failure of remedies Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under your protection against electrical shock hazards. This warranty gives you ...
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...Parts and labor needed to schedule service. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can call is designed and manufactured for any covered refrigerator or freezer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your new product. Think of us as you want us. [] "No-lemon" guarantee - ...us, whenever you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. Your new Kenmore ®product is all products, it takes for any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. real protection. [] Expert ...
...Parts and labor needed to schedule service. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can call is designed and manufactured for any covered refrigerator or freezer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your new product. Think of us as you want us. [] "No-lemon" guarantee - ...us, whenever you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online. Your new Kenmore ®product is all products, it takes for any non-covered repair service and related installed parts. real protection. [] Expert ...
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... for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1" Adjustable Front Roller (some models) Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Use adjustable wrench to a counter when removing food. The refrigerator must rest firmly on a floor that is level and strong enough to adjust front...
... for ease of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1" Adjustable Front Roller (some models) Before starting the refrigerator, follow these important first steps. Use adjustable wrench to a counter when removing food. The refrigerator must rest firmly on a floor that is level and strong enough to adjust front...
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... wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to ceMaker/ \_--Fill \_ Tube _ / ,_ _ _ Steel Clamp ! Disconnect refrigerator from househo d water suppy /_ (Include enough tubing in loop to your cold water pipe. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water... as shown. 7. To ConnectWater Supply LineTo ice Maker inlet Valve 1. Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any connections that leak. 9. To determine the length...
... wrench, flat-blade screwdriver, and Phillips TM screwdriver • Access to ceMaker/ \_--Fill \_ Tube _ / ,_ _ _ Steel Clamp ! Disconnect refrigerator from househo d water suppy /_ (Include enough tubing in loop to your cold water pipe. Slide brass compression nut, then ferrule (sleeve) onto water... as shown. 7. To ConnectWater Supply LineTo ice Maker inlet Valve 1. Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown and arrange coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any connections that leak. 9. To determine the length...
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...stays on opposite side with the two screws removedfrom step 7. 9. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to puncture the foam. 12. Before starting screws, use an awl to opposite side. Remove top hinge cover. Loosen two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim...8. Move hinge pin to center position. Close freezer door. Remove toe grille. 2. Tighten screws. 6. This makes reinstallation easier. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Remove top hinge and lift door off of refrigerator, remove inside screw and loosening two outside screws ...
...stays on opposite side with the two screws removedfrom step 7. 9. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to puncture the foam. 12. Before starting screws, use an awl to opposite side. Remove top hinge cover. Loosen two outside screws enough to allow hinge and shim...8. Move hinge pin to center position. Close freezer door. Remove toe grille. 2. Tighten screws. 6. This makes reinstallation easier. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Remove top hinge and lift door off of refrigerator, remove inside screw and loosening two outside screws ...
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...from door. Remove two screws attaching handle to the bottom of handle away from door. 2. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. TO ATTACH TRIM: 1. Carefully align trim and press down and away from door, slide... the trim straight down at trim lock locations. 4. Swing bottom of the door. Start with screws. Place top of freezer door. 2. sCrew---_& D0Veta!l Bu_0n TRiM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTHTRIM MODELS ONLY) in your literature pack. 3. Secure top...
...from door. Remove two screws attaching handle to the bottom of handle away from door. 2. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. TO ATTACH TRIM: 1. Carefully align trim and press down and away from door, slide... the trim straight down at trim lock locations. 4. Swing bottom of the door. Start with screws. Place top of freezer door. 2. sCrew---_& D0Veta!l Bu_0n TRiM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTHTRIM MODELS ONLY) in your literature pack. 3. Secure top...
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... screws removed earlier. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Secure bottom of refrigerator door. 2. Secure top of door. 2. Handle Reversal TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight up and pull handle off ,) 1. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Place top of handle over Dovetail Screw TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier...
... screws removed earlier. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Secure bottom of refrigerator door. 2. Secure top of door. 2. Handle Reversal TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Place top of handle over dovetail screw, pull handle straight up and pull handle off ,) 1. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Place top of handle over Dovetail Screw TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier...
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Tighten the set screw on face of door and align the 2 holes in top of handle with set screw facing towards center of handle with the door, then tighten another 1/2 turn . Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Do not tighten the set screw yet. . Handle should be mounted with... facing towards center of door. Install the 2 screws into the top of the handle. 3. Handle should be mounted with set screw on face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of door. TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off....
Tighten the set screw on face of door and align the 2 holes in top of handle with set screw facing towards center of handle with the door, then tighten another 1/2 turn . Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Do not tighten the set screw yet. . Handle should be mounted with... facing towards center of door. Install the 2 screws into the top of the handle. 3. Handle should be mounted with set screw on face of door and align the 2 holes in bottom of door. TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off....
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Snugger _ Door Bin -_---- Freezer Light \ _Toe Grille _-Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door TaRlletBaointteler --- Fixed Door Bin Door Rack I Features may vary according to model 11 ice IVlaker _ ice Bucket _ \ Freezer Shelf Freezer Control Refrigerator Control _. Dell Drawer Cover Dell Drawer _ Half Shelf -Wine Rack Full Shelf _ Special item Rack -j Mid Level Light J Crisper Crisper / Drawers -- _--
Snugger _ Door Bin -_---- Freezer Light \ _Toe Grille _-Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door TaRlletBaointteler --- Fixed Door Bin Door Rack I Features may vary according to model 11 ice IVlaker _ ice Bucket _ \ Freezer Shelf Freezer Control Refrigerator Control _. Dell Drawer Cover Dell Drawer _ Half Shelf -Wine Rack Full Shelf _ Special item Rack -j Mid Level Light J Crisper Crisper / Drawers -- _--
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... it with food items. OR Freezer Control (some models) OR Refrigerator Control (some models) Refrigerator & Freezer Control (some models) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE if Refrigerator compartment is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder. Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Turning the freezer control will change only the freezer temperature. To maintain temperatures, a fan...
... it with food items. OR Freezer Control (some models) OR Refrigerator Control (some models) Refrigerator & Freezer Control (some models) TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT GUIDE if Refrigerator compartment is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder. Turning the refrigerator control will change temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Turning the freezer control will change only the freezer temperature. To maintain temperatures, a fan...
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.... 2. To move door bins 1. Remove bin. 3. O Pull shelf out. To adjust sliding shelves: Remove shelf by inserting the hooks at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as the stopper will allow but it is intended for short term storage of the...dairy compartment, which is warmer than the general food storage section, is not removable from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. SHELFADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to food and for fast cleaning. Replace the shelf on any pair of the shelf forward. Frequently used ...
.... 2. To move door bins 1. Remove bin. 3. O Pull shelf out. To adjust sliding shelves: Remove shelf by inserting the hooks at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as the stopper will allow but it is intended for short term storage of the...dairy compartment, which is warmer than the general food storage section, is not removable from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. SHELFADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to food and for fast cleaning. Replace the shelf on any pair of the shelf forward. Frequently used ...
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...pop. Special Item Rack 14 A Wine Racks J f Low Humidity/. Crisper Control Humidit CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are two different style Wine Racks. (See A and B below.) The Wine Rack stores bottles of wine, or single twoliter plastic bottles... that keep best in . DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS) Some models are equipped with the curve facing in high humidity. FREEZETRILTOUT DOORRACK Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper drawers, allows you to adjust...
...pop. Special Item Rack 14 A Wine Racks J f Low Humidity/. Crisper Control Humidit CRISPERS (SOME MODELS) The crispers, located under the bottom refrigerator shelf, are two different style Wine Racks. (See A and B below.) The Wine Rack stores bottles of wine, or single twoliter plastic bottles... that keep best in . DELl DRAWER (SOME MODELS) Some models are equipped with the curve facing in high humidity. FREEZETRILTOUT DOORRACK Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) The Humidity Control, present on some models with crisper drawers, allows you to adjust...
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...Foods for the suggested temperature control settings. • Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Loading the Freezer • Avoid adding too much air out of the packages as a range, oven, or ... and away from heating ducts or registers. Force as much warm food to the freezer at one time. Doing so causes the refrigerator to this is at 0° F or lower. • A freezer operates most efficiently when it is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added...
...Foods for the suggested temperature control settings. • Periodic cleaning of the condenser will help the refrigerator run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Loading the Freezer • Avoid adding too much air out of the packages as a range, oven, or ... and away from heating ducts or registers. Force as much warm food to the freezer at one time. Doing so causes the refrigerator to this is at 0° F or lower. • A freezer operates most efficiently when it is not possible, a section of cabinetry or an added...
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..., lift the wire signal arm until it as far back as possible. Rinse well and dry. • Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. iscardice madeduringthefirst24hours. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it clicks and locks in its "down " or ON position... TURNINGYOUR iCE MAKER ON After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf in warm water with mild detergent. iCE PRODUCTION: WHATTO EXPECT The ice maker will then produce more ice. Ice ...
..., lift the wire signal arm until it as far back as possible. Rinse well and dry. • Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. iscardice madeduringthefirst24hours. Place the ice container under the ice maker, pushing it clicks and locks in its "down " or ON position... TURNINGYOUR iCE MAKER ON After the plumbing connections have been completed, the water supply valve must be opened. If your model has an adjustable freezer shelf, place the shelf in warm water with mild detergent. iCE PRODUCTION: WHATTO EXPECT The ice maker will then produce more ice. Ice ...
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...E. UNDERSTANDINGTSHOEUNDSYOMUAYHEAR Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. These are descriptions of some of refrigerator). They also indicate your refrigerator as designed. Listed below are all normal sounds and soon will be located on top of the compressor for air-cooled ...condensers (black coils on and off. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the refrigerator by the condenser fan. C. D. Cold Control & Defrost Timer or ...
...E. UNDERSTANDINGTSHOEUNDSYOMUAYHEAR Your new high-efficiency refrigerator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. These are descriptions of some of refrigerator). They also indicate your refrigerator as designed. Listed below are all normal sounds and soon will be located on top of the compressor for air-cooled ...condensers (black coils on and off. Evaporator The flow of refrigerant through the refrigerator by the condenser fan. C. D. Cold Control & Defrost Timer or ...
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... Exterior (Easy Care Stainless Steel Models) Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at most home improvement or major department stores. Do not wash any electrical part. Rinse and dry. Clean...ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. These cleaners can be used on your vacuum condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached refrigerators only. Keepyourrefrigerataonrdfreezecrleantoprevenotdorbuild-uWp. soda in dishwasher. Exterior and Handles Exterior and Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) • Soap and water...
... Exterior (Easy Care Stainless Steel Models) Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at most home improvement or major department stores. Do not wash any electrical part. Rinse and dry. Clean...ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. These cleaners can be used on your vacuum condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached refrigerators only. Keepyourrefrigerataonrdfreezecrleantoprevenotdorbuild-uWp. soda in dishwasher. Exterior and Handles Exterior and Handles (Stainless Steel Models Only) • Soap and water...
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... pet traffic in . _ear gloves to avoid cuts when lJ \: \ Freezer Light Cover Removal Short Vacations Long Vacations Moving Refrigerator Mid-Level Light Cover Removal Vacation and Moving Tips Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving. • Pad cabinet to protect them during...and turn water supply valve to "O" ( the OFF position) and disconnect power. REPLACINGTHE MODELS) FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME 1. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in your refrigerator is operated under normal operating conditions. Turn off and empty ice bucket, even if you will ...
... pet traffic in . _ear gloves to avoid cuts when lJ \: \ Freezer Light Cover Removal Short Vacations Long Vacations Moving Refrigerator Mid-Level Light Cover Removal Vacation and Moving Tips Leave refrigerator operating during sliding or moving. • Pad cabinet to protect them during...and turn water supply valve to "O" ( the OFF position) and disconnect power. REPLACINGTHE MODELS) FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME 1. Remember to plug the refrigerator back in your refrigerator is operated under normal operating conditions. Turn off and empty ice bucket, even if you will ...
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... a warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Wait 20 minutes and check again. • Set freezer control to 3 pounds of defective workmanship or materials in defrost cycle. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed. • The cabinet is not level. • Floor is turned to stabilize. ATTENTION To Properly Instafl Your Refrigerator See "Installation...
... a warmer setting until freezer temperature is satisfactory. Wait 20 minutes and check again. • Set freezer control to 3 pounds of defective workmanship or materials in defrost cycle. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed. • The cabinet is not level. • Floor is turned to stabilize. ATTENTION To Properly Instafl Your Refrigerator See "Installation...
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and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en fran£ais: 1-800-LE-FOYER M° (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SMService Mark of Sears ...
and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a product serviced by Sears: 1-800-827-6655 (U.S.A.) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio, y para ordenar piezas: 1-888-SU-HOGAR ® (1-888-784-6427) Au Canada pour service en fran£ais: 1-800-LE-FOYER M° (1-800-533-6937) www.sears.ca ® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SMService Mark of Sears ...