Background

The Kenmore Refrigerator 253.3161* is a refrigerator with a top freezer, produced by Electrolux Home Products in Minnesota. It was added to the market in 2002 and follows an automatic defrost mechanism. The refrigerator's storage space comprises of a fresh food volume of 12.8 cu ft and a freezer volume of 3.7 cu ft, adding up to a total volume of 16.5 cu ft. The dimensions of the appliance are 64 inches in height, 28 inches in width, and 31 inches in depth. The refrigerator uses R-410A as the refrigerant, which is non-ozone depleting.

Access to the refrigerator is via a door, and it includes an anti-sweat heater switch. The insulation type used in the refrigerator is also non-ozone depleting. The refrigerator's annual energy use is at 460.0 kWh/year, which is just below the US Federal Standard of 461.0 kWh/year. The refrigerator does not include an ice dispenser through the door.

Technical Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products - Minnesota
  • Brand Name: Kenmore
  • Model Number: 253.3161*
  • Refrigerator Style: Top Freezer w/o Ice thru-door
  • Defrost Type: Automatic
  • Type: Refrigerator
  • Refrigerator Access: Door
  • Anti-Sweat Heater Switch: Yes
  • Refrigerant Type: R-410A (Non-Ozone Depleting)
  • Insulation Type: Non-Ozone-Depleting
  • Fresh Food Volume (cu ft): 12.8
  • Freezer Volume (cu ft): 3.7
  • Total Volume (cu ft): 16.5
  • Height (inches): 64
  • Width (inches): 28
  • Depth (inches): 31
  • Annual Energy Use (kWh/year): 460.0
  • US Federal Standard (kWh/year): 461.0
  • Date Added: 2002
  • Source: California Energy Commission