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Warranty Information

KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in 

material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according 

to all supplied instructions. 
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at 

option of seller. 
For warranty coverage details to obtain free repair or replacement, visit the web page: 

www.kenmore.com/warranty
This warranty applies for only 90 DAYS from the sale date in the United States, and is void 

in Canada, if this appliance is ever used for other than private household purposes.

This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:

1.  Expendable items that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to 

fi lters, belts, bags or screw-in base light bulbs. 

2.  A service technician to clean or maintain this appliance, or to instruct the user in 

correct appliance installation, operation and maintenance. 

3.  Service calls to correct appliance installation not performed by Sears authorized 

service agents, or to repair problems with house fuses, circuit breakers, house wiring, 

and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation. 

4.  Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by 

Sears authorized service agents, including installation that was not in accord with 

electrical, gas or plumbing codes. 

5.  Damage to or failure of this appliance, including discoloration or surface rust, if it is 

not correctly operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. 

6.  Damage to or failure of this appliance, 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 resulting from unauthorized modifi cations 

made to this appliance. 

9.  Service to an appliance if the model and serial plate is missing, altered, or cannot 

easily be determined to have the appropriate certifi cation logo. 

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair or 

replacement as provided herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability 

or fi tness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed 

by law. Seller 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 limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness, so these 

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. 
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada*.  
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary 

from state to state. 
* In-home repair service is not available in all Canadian geographical areas, nor will this 

warranty cover user or servicer travel and transportation expenses if this product is located in a 

remote area (as defi ned by Sears Canada Inc.) where an authorized servicer is not available. 

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoff man Estates, IL 60179

Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3

Summary of Contents for 253.22052

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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