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Record Model/Serial Numbers..................2
Important Safety Instructions...................2
Warranty Information.............................4
First Steps.............................................5
Setting the Temperature Control................7
Optional Features...................................7
Energy-Saving Tips................................10
Care & Cleaning.....................................10
Power Failure.......................................11
Before You Call.....................................12

Table of Contents

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 unit in the presence 

of explosive fumes.

• 

Remove and discard any spacers used to 

secure the shelves during shipping. Small 

objects are a choke hazard to children.

• 

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.

WARNING

Please read all safety instructions 

before using your new appliance.

IMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to clean 

 

serial plate.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation, or 

maintenance information which is 

important but not hazard-related.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, may result in minor or 

moderate injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

will result in death or serious injury.

Please read and save these 

instructions

This Use & Care Guide provides specific 

operating instructions for your model. Use 

your unit 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.

Please record your model and serial 

numbers below for future reference. This 

information is found on the serial plate 

located inside the appliance compartment. 
 

Model Number:

 or

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

253.

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install or operate 

your unit until you have read the safety 

precautions in this manual. Safety items 

throughout this manual are labeled with 

a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on 

the risk type.

Definitions

       

This is the safety alert symbol. It is 

Important Safety  

Instructions

used to alert you to potential personal 

injury hazards. Obey all safety messages 

that follow this symbol to avoid possible 

injury or death.

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Page 1: ...3 1705 Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Kenmore Convertible Refrigerator Freezer Congelador refrigerador convertible Congélateur réfrigérateur convertible Models Modelos Modèles 253 22052 ...

Page 2: ...ch if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Please read and save these instructions This Use Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for...

Page 3: ... to play Cartons covered with rugs bedspreads plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3 prong grounded plug Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong NOTE Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the compressor but does not disconnect the power to the light bul...

Page 4: ...including discoloration or surface rust resulting from accident alteration abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 7 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 8 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulti...

Page 5: ... transfer heat from the inside Temperatures as much as 30 F warmer than room temperature can be expected For this reason it is particularly important in hotter climates to allow enough space for air circulation around your unit Leveling The unit must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded appliance NOTE It is Very Important...

Page 6: ...With the shelf installed press the 2 shelf grom mets down onto the rod that is anchored into the appliance wall located in the back only Be sure to keep the larger end of the shelf grommets away from the wall 6 Push the shelf grommets onto the shelf rod until firmly seated 7 Slide the shelf grommets into the wall grom mets already in the unit wall until they are flush 8 Guide the support hanging b...

Page 7: ...rol some models Converting Between Refrigerator and Freezer The convertible model can operate as either a freezer or a refrigerator The electromechanical temperature control provides this adjustment and is located inside the appliance The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures However the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures ...

Page 8: ...u on the control panel and by pressing the set button once the indicator is highlighted next to Control Lock A Control Lock icon will be displayed on the control panel to indicate that the control panel has been locked To unlock press and hold the set button for 3 seconds after which the lock indicator will disappear from the control panel indicating that the panel has been unlocked Temperature Co...

Page 9: ...e appliance will function normally without any violation of the Sabbath holidays once the door is closed The High Temp alarm is permitted when the cabinet temperature is outside the safe zone for 20 minutes The alarm silences itself after 10 minutes while the High Temp icon stays lit until the Sabbath mode is exited For further assistance guidelines of proper usage and a complete list of models wi...

Page 10: ... food to reduce door openings and extended searches Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible Cleaning the Inside Wash inside surfaces of the appliance with a solution of 2 tbsp 25 g of baking soda in 1 qt 1 l warm water Rinse and dry Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild ...

Page 11: ...ater and mild liquid detergent Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth Replace parts and food Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the surface when removing adhesive labels Any residue left from the tape can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent or touch the residue with the sticky side of the tape already removed DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIA...

Page 12: ...en Temperature Control is set too low Gasket is dirty worn cracked or poorly fitted It s normal for the appliance to work harder under these conditions It takes 4 hours for the appliance to cool down completely Warm food will cause appliance to run more until the desired temperature is reached Warm air entering the appliance causes it to run more Open door less often See DOOR PROBLEMS in Before Yo...

Page 13: ...capacity and more stable temperatures They require a high effi ciency compressor This is normal When the surround ing noise level is low you might hear the compressor running while it cools the interior Longer sound levels when compressor comes on Appliance operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle This is normal Sound will level off or disappear as appliance contin ues to run ...

Page 14: ...nterior needs to be cleaned Foods with strong odors are in the appliance Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Cover the food tightly DOOR PROBLEMS Door will not close Appliance is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Floor is uneven or weak Appliance rocks on floor when it is moved slightly This condition can force the cabinet out of square and misalign the do...

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