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Use & Care Guide
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com
297245600 (Mar 2008)
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2 FREEZER. Important Safety Instructions ............... 2-3 Kenmore Appliance Warranty .............. 3 FORYOUR SAFETY Protection Agreements ........................ 4 First Steps ........................................... 5-6 Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors Energy Saving Tips .............................. 6 and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Setting the Temperatur
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ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety One Year Limited Warranty mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate prop- When installed, operated and maintained according to all erly. instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails • Refer to the serialplate for correct electrical rating. due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year The power cord of the appiiance is equipped with a from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-
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Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore _product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation. The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes: [] Parts and labor needed to help keep produc
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ThisUse&CareGuideprovides specific operating instructions foryourmodel. Usethefreezer onlyas instructed inthisUse&CareGuide. Beforestartingthe freezer, followtheseimportant first steps. iNSTALLATiON Plastic • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical Leveling Feet outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Crating Screw • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed 110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) an
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TEMPERATURE CONTROL DOOR REMOVAL (NON-ELECTRONIC MODELS) If door must be removed: Electromechanical Temperature Control (Chest and Some Upright Models) 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. The electromechanical temperature control is located in- 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. side the freezer on upright models, and on the left exterior wall on chest models (see figure 1). The temperature is 3. Remove bottom hinge screws. factory preset to provide satisfactory food s
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When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red BLUE DEFROST BUTTON (SOME CHEST MODELS) "Hi TEMP" indicator will be on and the buzzer will iMPORTANT: It is time to defrost and clean the freezer sound. The indicator light will stay on until the freezer when the blue defrost button is completely covered with temperature is below 23°R To silence the buzzer, frost. press the ALARM RESET button. Blue If a malfunction causes the temperature inside the Button freezer to rise above 23°F, the "Hi TEMP"
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TILT=OUT SHELF ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS) This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and pro- vides additional storage space. To access an item, tilt top Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved of "basket" shelf down. to any position for larger or smaller packages. The ship- ping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded. Tilt-Out Shelf ADJUSTABLE DOOR BINS (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS) Adjustable door bins are located on th
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SHELF BOOKEND (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS) CHEST DiViDER (SOME CHEST MODELS) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to custom-arrange a variety of different-sized storage bins inthe bottom of your chest freezer. Use these handy bookends to keep the boxed items stored Use the peel-n-stick labels found in your literature packet to neatly in your freezer. To adjust location, simply slide help remind you which items are stored where, if you have where desired. an item that isn't already covered by o
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To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain: Place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (if equipped) beneath the drain outlet. Pull out the outside drain plug (see figure 2). A r/2inch garden hose adapter can be used _Damp objects stick to to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (see figure 3). cold metal surfaces. Do If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be not touch interior metal surfaces with purchased at most hardware stores. wet or damp hands. Pull out the drain
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CLEANING THE OUTSIDE Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid de- tergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. NOTE: Do not open freezer door Replace parts and food. unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. if leaving the freezer If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for door open while on vacation, make at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power certain that children cannot get into failure continues, pack seven or eight pound
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or GUIDE materials in this appliance. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run. ,, Freezer is plugged into a circuit ,, Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the outlet, that has a ground fault interrupt. have it checked by a certified technician. ,, Temperature control is in the , Se
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PROBLEM l CAUSE l CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound ,, Metal parts undergo expansion ,, This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as when compressor comes on. and contraction, as in hot water freezer continues to run. pipes. Bubbling or gurgling sound, ,, Refrigerant (used to cool ,, This is normal. like water boiling, freezer) is circulating throughout the system. Freezer is not level. It rocks on ,, Level the unit. Refer to "Leveling" in the First Steps Vibra
