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Setting the  

Temperature Control

Optional Features

Cool Down Period

For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for 

the appliance to cool down completely. 

The unit will run continuously for the first 

several hours. When using the appliance 

as a freezer, foods that are already frozen 

may be placed in the freezer after the first 

2 or 3 hours of operation. Unfrozen foods 

should NOT be loaded into the freezer 

until freezer has operated for 4 hours.
When loading freezer, freeze only 3 

pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of 

freezer space at one time. Distribute 

packages to be frozen evenly throughout 

the freezer. It is not necessary to turn the 

control knob to a colder setting while 

freezing food.

NOTE

Your appliance may have some or all 

of the features listed below. Become 

familiar with these features and their 

use and care.

Base Screw

Hinge

Screws

Wire

Door 

Connector

Cabinet

Connector

Harness

Restraint

First Steps

Temperature Control

Electromechanical Temperature Control 

(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 for 

your personal satisfaction.

from cabinet.

10.  To replace door reverse the above 

order, and securely tighten all 

screws to prevent hinge slippage.

Powering Off: To shut off cooling to the 

unit, turn the temperature control knob 

counterclockwise all the way to the 

 

OFF position.

All Freezer or All Refrigerator  

Change Modes to Fit Your Needs

STEP 1

:

 

Locate the temperature control  

 

knob at the bottom of the 

 

 

interior back wall.

 

STEP 2:

  

Turn the knob to the area    

             marked “freezer” or 

 

“refrigerator” to select your  

 

desired mode. 

STEP 3:

 

Adjust the knob to customize your  

 

temperature setting or select * for  

 

our recommended setting.

TIP:

 

Change modes a few hours before 

you need to load up your freezer or 

refrigerator to allow time for the tempera

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ture to stabilize between adjustments.

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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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