Table Of Contents; Record Model/Serial Numbers; Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 253.28452 User Manual

Record Model/Serial Numbers

Please read and save these instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your unit only
as instructed in this guide. These instructions are
not meant to cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common sense and caution
must be practiced when installing, operating, and
maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers
below for future reference. This information
is found on the serial plate located inside the
refrigerator compartment.
Model Number:
or
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Table of Contents

Record Model/Serial Numbers................................2
Important Safety Instructions..................................2
Warranty Information............................................4
Master Protection Agreements................................5
First Steps............................................................6
Energy Saving Ideas..............................................8
Setting the Temperature Control...............................9
Optional Features.................................................11
Care & Cleaning...................................................14
Power Failure / Freezer Failure...............................16
Before You Call....................................................17
Sears Service.......................................................19
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Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit
until you have read the safety precautions
in this manual. Safety items throughout this
manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or
Caution based on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before
using your new appliance.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. Read product labels for warnings
regarding flammability and other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of
explosive fumes.
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