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Side by Side Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
Lado a Lado Refrigerador
Guía para su uso y cuidado
Compartiments Côte á Côte Réfrigérateur
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
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
®
www.sears.com
240461401 (0110)
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Welcome &
Congratulations
Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2
Safety .................................................. 2-3
Warranty.............................................. 3
Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4
Installation ........................................... 5-6
Door Removal Instructions ................. 7
Features At A Glance ......................... 8
Temperature Controls .......................... 9
Looking Inside ..................................... 10-12
Automatic Ice & Water Dispenser ....... 13-14
Front Ice & Water Filter ........................ 15
Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 16
Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 17
Care & Cleaning .................................. 18-19
Before You Call .................................... 20-23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 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.
NOTE: Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Model Number: 253
or: 970
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Important Safety
Instructions
Please Read All Instructions Before
Using This Refrigerator.
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.
•
Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
•
Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice
maker.
•
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 or recycle the 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.
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.
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These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That
Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate
Properly.
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 must be installed in accordance with local
codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
•
Immediately repair or replace any power cord that
becomes frayed or damaged.
•
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
•
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
•
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by
10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
•
Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.
•
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.
Important Safety
Instructions (cont.)
NOTE: Turning the freezer temperature control to “O” turns
off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical
power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
Warranty Information
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide, Sears will
repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in
material or workmanship.
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide, Sears will
repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant,
connecting tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if
defective in material or workmanship.
The above refrigerator warranty applies only to
refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private
household purposes.
FULL 30-DAY WARRANTY ON KENMORE
REFRIGERATOR WATER FILTRATION CARTRIDGE. If
this Kenmore Refrigerator Water Filtration Cartridge fails
due to a defect in material or workmanship within 30 days
from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE
NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES
and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United
States. See the back page of this manual.
For warranty questions, please contact the following
address:
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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