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... You Call 18-19 20 Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any other hazards. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in the...condition and 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 child entrapment Purchase Date: _ Welcome & Congratulations 2 important Safety Instructions 2-3 Warranty...
... You Call 18-19 20 Child entrapment and suffocation are still dangerous - Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any other hazards. Use your refrigerator only as instructed in the...condition and 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 child entrapment Purchase Date: _ Welcome & Congratulations 2 important Safety Instructions 2-3 Warranty...
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...free repair. 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 or failure of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for a...your protection against electrical shock hazards. limitation of this warranty applies for only 90 days from being turned off accidentally. = Avoid connecting refrigerator to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . ...
...free repair. 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 or failure of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for a...your protection against electrical shock hazards. limitation of this warranty applies for only 90 days from being turned off accidentally. = Avoid connecting refrigerator to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance. 3. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . ...
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...Kenmore ®product is a risk free purchase. No deductibles, no extra charge. [] Fast help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. which means someone you can save you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we call is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator... or freezer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your product. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call it Rapid...
...Kenmore ®product is a risk free purchase. No deductibles, no extra charge. [] Fast help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. which means someone you can save you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we call is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator... or freezer. [] Rental reimbursement if repair of your product. Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call it Rapid...
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... Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1" Adjustable Front Roller (some models) Raise Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw (some models) LEVELING All four corners of your model. To LevelYour...
... Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. • If possible, place the refrigerator out of installation, proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical connections: Sides & Top 3/8" Back 1" Adjustable Front Roller (some models) Raise Stationary Front Roller with Leveling Screw (some models) LEVELING All four corners of your model. To LevelYour...
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... wear against any connections that leak. 9. Unscrew plastic cap from househo d water suppy /_ (Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator oat for cleaning (as shown). • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to a household cold water line with a ...wrench; Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown. 7. Reconnect refrigerator to rear panel of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic...
... wear against any connections that leak. 9. Unscrew plastic cap from househo d water suppy /_ (Include enough tubing in loop to allow moving refrigerator oat for cleaning (as shown). • A shutoff valve to connect the water supply line to a household cold water line with a ...wrench; Coil excess water supply line (about 2Y2 turns) behind refrigerator as shown. 7. Reconnect refrigerator to rear panel of 1Ainch (6.4 mm) OD, copper tubing. Before Installing The Water Supply Line, You Will Need • Basic...
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.... Tighten center hinge pin with 3/8" socket wrench. 8. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin. 16. Close freezer door. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. 15. Remove top hinge cover. Lift refrigerator door off center hinge pin. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge...
.... Tighten center hinge pin with 3/8" socket wrench. 8. Lower freezer door onto center hinge pin. 16. Close freezer door. Unscrew center hinge pin using adjustable wrench. Move freezer and refrigerator door stops to opposite side. 15. Remove top hinge cover. Lift refrigerator door off center hinge pin. Position refrigerator door onto bottom hinge pin and screw center hinge...
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...swing handle into an upright position and pull upward, locking it into place. 2. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Place top of dovetail button. 3. Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from door, slide the trim straight down ... 1. The bottom of the trim is free from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of refrigerator door. 2. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of the door. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Swing bottom of handle away...
...swing handle into an upright position and pull upward, locking it into place. 2. TO ATTACH FREEZER HANDLE: 1. Place top of dovetail button. 3. Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from door, slide the trim straight down ... 1. The bottom of the trim is free from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of refrigerator door. 2. Remove two screws attaching handle to top of the door. TO REMOVE FREEZER HANDLE: (Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.) 1. Swing bottom of handle away...
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... moving hole plugs from door and install on door. 3. Place top of handle over Dovetail Screw TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off,) 1. BUtt0n; Secure top of handle with screw holes on bottom of door. 2. Slide ...handle is aligned with two screws removed earlier. Secure bottom of handle with screw holes on top of door. 2. Handle Reversal Remove two screws attaching handle to top of freezer door. 2. TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Plug Dovetail r Screw / Name -" Screw__.2__, Lock Handle over dovetail...
... moving hole plugs from door and install on door. 3. Place top of handle over Dovetail Screw TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off,) 1. BUtt0n; Secure top of handle with screw holes on bottom of door. 2. Slide ...handle is aligned with two screws removed earlier. Secure bottom of handle with screw holes on top of door. 2. Handle Reversal Remove two screws attaching handle to top of freezer door. 2. TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE: 1. Plug Dovetail r Screw / Name -" Screw__.2__, Lock Handle over dovetail...
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... while doors are off. Handle Reversal 10 TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be mounted with the 2 holes in top of door. Install the 2 screws into the top of door.Do not tighten the set screw facing towards center of the handle. 3. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Do not tighten the set screw...
... while doors are off. Handle Reversal 10 TO REVERSE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER HANDLES: Handles may be mounted with the 2 holes in top of door. Install the 2 screws into the top of door.Do not tighten the set screw facing towards center of the handle. 3. Reverse freezer and refrigerator handles as shown. Do not tighten the set screw...
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Freezer Light \ _Toe Grille _-Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door TaRlletBaointteler --- Snugger _ Door Bin -_---- 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 -- _--
Freezer Light \ _Toe Grille _-Fixed Door Bin Door Rack Dairy Door TaRlletBaointteler --- Snugger _ Door Bin -_---- 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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... not block cold air vents with food. If Freezer compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. * To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To 0. 12 Turning the freezer control will change only the freezer temperature. if Freezer compartment is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT • Adjust temperature gradually: move...
... not block cold air vents with food. If Freezer compartment Is Too Cold Turn Freezer Control Slightly Towards Cold. * To Turn Refrigerator Off Turn Refrigerator Control To 0. 12 Turning the freezer control will change only the freezer temperature. if Freezer compartment is Too Warm Turn Refrigerator Control Slightly Towards Colder. REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER CONTROLS TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT • Adjust temperature gradually: move...
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...storage section, is not removable from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. Lower bin onto supports until locked in desired position. 4. Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as the .... Full Width Cantilever Glass Shelf Cantilever Glass Shelf Fixed and Sliding 13 Tall Bottle Retainer (left) and Bin Snugger (right) SHELFADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to food and for fast cleaning. Place bin in place. Frequently used items can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink...
...storage section, is not removable from falling forward when opening or closing the refrigerator door. Lower bin onto supports until locked in desired position. 4. Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at the top, and slide it over the outside wall of the bin, as the .... Full Width Cantilever Glass Shelf Cantilever Glass Shelf Fixed and Sliding 13 Tall Bottle Retainer (left) and Bin Snugger (right) SHELFADJUSTMENT Refrigerator shelves are easily adjusted to food and for fast cleaning. Place bin in place. Frequently used items can accommodate gallon-sized plastic drink...
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...be wrapped before storing. To remove, slide the Wine Rack out. 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 of juice... with the curve facing in the drawing. To install, just slide the Special Item Rack onto any shelf as shown in . FREEZETRILTOUT DOORRACK Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) The Humidity Control, present on either side of shelf.
...be wrapped before storing. To remove, slide the Wine Rack out. 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 of juice... with the curve facing in the drawing. To install, just slide the Special Item Rack onto any shelf as shown in . FREEZETRILTOUT DOORRACK Freezer Tilt Out Door Rack HUMIDITY CONTROL (SOME MODELS) The Humidity Control, present on either side of shelf.
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...an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Force as possible. 15 Do not place the refrigerator next to help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry... before placing them tightly. Doing so causes the refrigerator to freezing. • Do not refreeze meat that the doors close the door as soon as much warm food to the freezer at one time and close tightly. • Refer to this is at ...
...an added layer of insulation between the two appliances will help the refrigerator run longer and use aluminum foil, freezer wrap, freezer bags or airtight containers. Force as possible. 15 Do not place the refrigerator next to help the refrigerator operate more energy. • Cover foods and wipe containers dry... before placing them tightly. Doing so causes the refrigerator to freezing. • Do not refreeze meat that the doors close the door as soon as much warm food to the freezer at one time and close tightly. • Refer to this is at ...
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...80 to keep ice Newplumbincgonnectiomnsaycausethefirstproductioonf icecubestobediscoloreodrhaveanoddflavorD. separated. Lower the wire signal arm to a closed position. Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. • If the ice maker will hit the ice when the container is produced at a rate of ice....and locks in its "down " or ON position. Rinse well and dry. • Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm will be opened. TURNINGYOUR iCE MAKER ON After...
...80 to keep ice Newplumbincgonnectiomnsaycausethefirstproductioonf icecubestobediscoloreodrhaveanoddflavorD. separated. Lower the wire signal arm to a closed position. Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. • If the ice maker will hit the ice when the container is produced at a rate of ice....and locks in its "down " or ON position. Rinse well and dry. • Stop the ice maker when cleaning the freezer and during vacations. Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm will be opened. TURNINGYOUR iCE MAKER ON After...
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...of the compressor for air-cooled condensers (black coils on and off. G. The drain pan will be located on top of refrigerator). They also indicate your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as shown in the drawing at the ... Fan You may hear air being forced through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. C. Listed below are descriptions of some of refrigerant through the condenser by the evaporator fan. I. J. Evaporator The flow of the most common sounds you . E. Hard surfaces, such as designed...
...of the compressor for air-cooled condensers (black coils on and off. G. The drain pan will be located on top of refrigerator). They also indicate your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound as shown in the drawing at the ... Fan You may hear air being forced through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. C. Listed below are descriptions of some of refrigerant through the condenser by the evaporator fan. I. J. Evaporator The flow of the most common sounds you . E. Hard surfaces, such as designed...
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..., rusheasb, rasivceleanerosrstrongalkalinseolutionosnanysurfaceD.onot washanyremovabplaertsinadishwashAelwra.ys unplug the electrical power cord from condenser coils (see item "J" in 1 quart of refrigerator (see illustration on your dealer. • Vacuum Cleaner Condenser (Air-cooled only) Coils models • Vacuum Cleaner Do...8226; Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust from your vacuum condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached refrigerators only. scratching. These cleaners can be used on top of toe grille. Mild liquid sprays may be purchased at bottom rear of warm water....
..., rusheasb, rasivceleanerosrstrongalkalinseolutionosnanysurfaceD.onot washanyremovabplaertsinadishwashAelwra.ys unplug the electrical power cord from condenser coils (see item "J" in 1 quart of refrigerator (see illustration on your dealer. • Vacuum Cleaner Condenser (Air-cooled only) Coils models • Vacuum Cleaner Do...8226; Vacuum attachment Vacuum dust from your vacuum condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached refrigerators only. scratching. These cleaners can be used on top of toe grille. Mild liquid sprays may be purchased at bottom rear of warm water....
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... 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...to prevent odors and mold build-up to avoid scratching surface. 19 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in your refrigerator is operated under normal operating conditions. REPLACINGTHE MODELS) FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME 1. Turn controls to closed position. Replace light shield. 6. Turn ...
... 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...to prevent odors and mold build-up to avoid scratching surface. 19 Remember to plug the refrigerator back in your refrigerator is operated under normal operating conditions. REPLACINGTHE MODELS) FREEZER LIGHT BULB (SOME 1. Turn controls to closed position. Replace light shield. 6. Turn ...
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... Doors See "Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 7-10 20 Refrigerator temperature too cold. Automatic ice maker not working . This list includes common occurrences that produce odors should produce 2.5 to "O". • Refrigerator may save you time and expense. Set refrigerator control to stabilize. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed. • The cabinet is...
... Doors See "Door Removal & Reversal" Section On Pages 7-10 20 Refrigerator temperature too cold. Automatic ice maker not working . This list includes common occurrences that produce odors should produce 2.5 to "O". • Refrigerator may save you time and expense. Set refrigerator control to stabilize. Then check freezer temperatures and adjust as needed. • The cabinet is...
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For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location of Sears Brands, LLC ® Marca Registrada / TM Marca de Fabrica / SM Marca de Servicio de Sears Brands, LLC MC Marque de commerce / MD Marque depos6e de Sears Brands, LLC © Sears Brands, LLC Your Home For expert troubleshooting and home solutions advice: www.managemyhome.com 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 ...