Name: Manual for 253 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download
Brand: KENMORE

Manual for 253 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: KENMORE

Category: Refrigerator

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 2008-01-01

Warranty Summary

One-year full warranty on refrigerator, five-year full warranty on sealed refrigeration system.

Temperature Controls:
- Initial setting: Middle position.
- Adjust gradually, wait 24 hours between changes.
- Colder: Turn towards 'Cold'. Warmer: Turn towards 'Warm'.
- Freezer control affects only freezer temp, refrigerator control affects both.

Ice Service (if applicable):
- Turn on: Lower wire signal arm.
- First ice in ~24 hours, discard first batches.
- Turn off: Lift wire signal arm.
- Clean ice container regularly.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Possible Cause and Solution
Refrigerator does not run.	Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. Check/replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Temperature control is turned to "O". Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes.
Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.	Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.	Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours to stabilize. Adjust freezer if needed.
Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates.	The cabinet is not level. Floor is weak.
Odors in refrigerator.	Interior needs to be cleaned. Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped.
Cabinet light not working.	Replace light bulb. Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch.
Automatic ice maker not working. (some models)	Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in UP position. Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period. Water supply is turned off. Water pressure is too low. The freezer is not cold enough.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Possible Cause and Solution
Refrigerator does not run.	Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. Check/replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Temperature control is turned to "O". Refrigerator may be in defrost cycle. Wait 20 minutes.
Freezer temperature too cold. Refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.	Set freezer control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours to stabilize.
Refrigerator temperature too cold. Freezer temperature is satisfactory.	Set refrigerator control to a warmer setting. Allow 24 hours to stabilize. Adjust freezer if needed.
Refrigerator is noisy or vibrates.	The cabinet is not level. Floor is weak.
Odors in refrigerator.	Interior needs to be cleaned. Foods that produce odors should be covered or wrapped.
Cabinet light not working.	Replace light bulb. Ensure plug is tightly pushed into electrical outlet. Light switch may be stuck. Push in light switch.
Automatic ice maker not working. (some models)	Ensure the Wire Signal Arm is not in UP position. Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period. Water supply is turned off. Water pressure is too low. The freezer is not cold enough.