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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. 60722 970.44782, 44789 Kenmore ® Refrigerator Refrigerador Réfrigérateur P/N 297437200 (1208) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions Please read and save these instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety instructions for your model.
Important Safety Instructions 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 liquids •...
Warranty Information Kenmore Appliance Warranty One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®...
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First Steps This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the door instructions for your model. Use the refrigerator only as may be misaligned and not close or seal properly, causing instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
First Steps Energy-saving Tips If door must be removed: 1. Gently lay refrigerator on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire clips on bottom of cabinet 3. Remove bottom hinge screws. 4.
Setting the Temperature Control Features Cool Down Period Interior Light For safe food storage, allow four hours for the refrigerator The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. to cool down completely. The refrigerator will run To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to continuously for the first several hours.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Inside Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts.
Before You Call TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may serve you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or GUIDE materials in this appliance. CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION REFRIGERATOR OPERATION Refrigerator does not run.
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Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION SOUND AND NOISE Longer sound levels when • Refrigerator operates at higher • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear compressor comes on. pressures during the start of the as refrigerator continues to run. ON cycle.
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