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Kenmore Elite 253.4474 Use & Care Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.4474*
Kenmore Elite
®
Refrigerator
Refrigerador
Réfrigérateur
* = Color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur
P/N 297298900 (1105)
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
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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.4474* Kenmore Elite ® Refrigerator Refrigerador Réfrigérateur * = Color number, número de color, le numéro de la couleur P/N 297298900 (1105) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions Please Read and Save these Instructions Safety Precautions This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you instructions for your model. Use your unit only as instructed have read the safety precautions in this manual.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions (Continued) WARNING WARNING Please read all safety instructions before using your These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety new appliance. mechanisms in this unit will operate properly. For Your Safety Electrical Information • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable •...

  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service, ® call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). • For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non- consumable part of this appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship.

  • Page 6: Features At A Glance

    Features at a Glance *Features may vary according to model. Electronic Dairy Control Compartment Air Filter Air Baffle Adjustable Door Bins Glass Lighting Shelves Deli Drawer Lighting Gallon Door Bins Crisper Drawer with Humidity Control Light Switch Adjustable Bottom Hinge Kick Plate...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Required Tools You will need the following tools: Installation This Use & Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model. We recommend • Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical your refrigerator.

  • Page 8: Door Removal Instructions

    Door Removal Instructions Door Handle Mounting Instructions Kick Plate Removal To remove the kick plate, use a Phillips head screwdriver 1. Remove handle from carton and any other protective and remove the two screws holding the kick plate to the packaging.

  • Page 9: Leveling Instructions

    Leveling Instructions Leveling Leveling Instructions For Matching Refrigerator/Freezer Pair: • Level door of first unit using all four levelers and slide unit The refrigerator must have all bottom corners resting firmly into place. Recheck for levelness and adjust if necessary. on a solid floor.

  • Page 10: Door Removal

    Leveling Instructions DOOR REMOVAL If door must be removed: • Unplug the unit or switch the breaker that supplies power to the unit to the off position. • Remove the plastic top hinge cover. • Hold the door in place while removing the top hinge from the cabinet.

  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls SETTING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL Cool Down Period For safe food storage, allow four (4) hours for refrigerator to cool down completely. The refrigerator will run continuously for the first several hours. Electronic Control The Electronic Control is located inside the refrigerator. Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures.

  • Page 12: Electronic Control Features

    Controls (Continued) Adjust UP Key Air Filter Reset Key Te mp Mode Key Alarm Reset Key Door Ajar Power Fail Replace Air Filter Adjust DOWN Key Control Lock Key Indicator Indicator Indicator ELECTRONIC CONTROL FEATURES Replace Air Filter When the “REPLACE AIR FILTER” LED is illuminated yellow, the air filter needs to be replaced.

  • Page 13: Sabbath Mode

    Controls (Continued) SABBATH MODE The Sabbath Mode is a feature that disables portions of the refrigerator and its controls in accordance with the observance of the weekly Sabbath and religious holidays within the Orthodox Jewish community. To initiate or cancel Sabbath Mode, press the CONTROL LOCK and TEMP MODE keys at the same time and hold for three (3) seconds.
  • Page 14 Controls (Continued) ALARMS There are four possible conditions that will cause the alarm tone to sound. High Temp Alarm If the temperature inside the cabinet has exceeded 55ºF (13ºC) for 1 hour or more, the HIGH TEMP LED will illuminate, the HIGH TEMP Alarm will sound with 4 short beeps every ½ second, and the cabinet temperature shows in the display.

  • Page 15: Changing The Filter

    Changing the Filter LED Lighting AIR FILTER Replacing LED Lights (select models) The air filter is located inside one of the 2 Liter Door Bins. To Replace LED Lights: The air filter cover is located on the upper right side of the 1.

  • Page 16: Storage Features

    Storage Features Glass Shelves To remove the Crisper Drawer or Deli Drawer: 1. Remove the glass cover from the drawer to be removed. Multi-position adjustable slide out glass shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages. The 2.

  • Page 17: Storing Food And Saving Energy

    Storing Food and Saving Energy Ideas for Storing Foods Food Storage • Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or blocking cold Fresh Food Storage air vents. Doing so causes the refrigerator to run longer • Keep the fresh food compartment between 34° F and and use more energy.

  • Page 18: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning Protecting Your Investment Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners.

  • Page 19: Before You Call

    Before You Call Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this refrigerator. CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION Refrigerator Operation Refrigerator does not •...
  • Page 20 Before You Call (continued) CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION Sound And Noise Louder sound levels • Modern refrigerators have • This is normal. When the surrounding noise level is whenever refrigerator increased storage capacity and low, you might hear the compressor running while it is on.
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