Kenmore

FREEZEROWNER'S MANUAL

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Safety. First

Unused or abandoned freezers are still dangerous ...

even if they "just sit in the garage a few days." If you are getting rid of your old freezer, do it safely.

Please read the included safety, instructions

Manufacturers.

from the Association of Home Appliance

HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS

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Safety First ..........................................Front Cover

Install it ................................................................................

Level it ................................................................... 2

Ground it ..........................................................................

Adjust it ...................................................................3

Features ..............................................................

Before Calling for Service .........................................

Defrost it ....................................................................

Quick Defrost ............................................................

Clean it .................................................................... 7

Energy Savings Tips ...................................................

Vacation and Moving Care ...........................

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Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

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Allow three inches of air space on all sides of tile freezer o Keep away from flammables, such as gasoline.

o Tile floor must support tile weight of the freezer when fully loaded, o Keep away from an oven or other heat source

Preferably locate in an area below 100°F

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NOIE: All four-levelers: must b'e reinstalled in bottom of cabinet after skids are removed.

Io Level: o Screw levelers up as far as possible o Adjust levelers down until the cabinet is level,

* Try to move or rock cabinet to check for' stability o If cabinet is "wobbling" adjust levelers as required to stabilize for' a firm installation o As a tip, the door wilt close more readily if front of cabir;et is slightly higher than rear:

Inspect door seal

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Lower

Turn

Left to

Raise

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DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PLUG

UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,

DO NOT USE AN EXIENSION CORD

For your safety and protection, the Kenmore freezer' is equipped with a special three-terminal type grounding plug on the electrical cord It must be plugged into its own properly grounded three-prong outlet-ll5 volt, 60 Hertz, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker,

Do not plug the freezer into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or*pull cord which might be turned off accidentally

If the electrical outlet you intend to use will not accept the three+prong plug, or if you are not sure the outlet is adequately grounded, you should have a properly grounded three-prong outlet installed according to the National Electrical Code by a qualified electrician

Never unplug your' freezer by pulling on the cord

Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from ti_e receptacle

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See pages 4 & 5 for features on your model

COLD CONTROL LOCATION

Cold control is located inside the freezer on the right side

Cold control is set at #1, Allow freezer to run about 4 hours to cool thoroughly before adding food,

NOTE: Do not freeze more than 3 pounds of unfrozen food per cubic feet of space Add more after first load is frozen

WARNS OF ANY UNKNOWN POWER FAILURE if light is out, quickly check: o Power failure o Disconnected power cord o Signal light burned out

NOTE: POWER SIGNAL LIGHT SHOWS

POWER TO FREEZER ONLY.

• In case of light failure,

• Turn cold control off

• Unplug power cord at wall

• Replace bulb with 25W appliance bulb, which can be purchased through a Sears Service

Center

o Plug in freezer and turn on

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IO LOCK

Key pops out for security - store in safe place _o lock or unlock the freezer you must push the key in the lock while turning The Iockis spring

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IF IT BURNS OUT o Unplug power cord at wall

Remove base trim by pulling straight out o Reach behind light and push entire light and rubber plug forward

o Grasp light unit firmly and pull from rubber plug

o Replace new light unit securely into rubber plug and snap into position Replacement signal light can be purchased at your nearest Sears Service

Center Plug in freezer

Helps hide smudges and fingerprints

Located in your bottom hinge

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MODEL, 20018 (101 CU FT)

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FEA_IURES CONIINUED CHECKYOUR FREEZER

_fhree position adjustable shelf can be moved to any one of three positions for larger or smaller packages

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

" See if Cold Cont_'ol is set colder than necessary

Remember: the higher the number, the colder the temperature,

o Be sure food packages are ,lot keeping door from closing tightly, o Unfrozen food may cause the freezer to run longer than nom_al o Room temperature may be too warm If freezer temperature keeps going up, call Sears Service right away

o Too many door openings conditions in high humidity

• Limit length of door openings when possible

• Keep packages fiom blocking door

o Door not sealing properly

(See

page 2, level it)

o Due to natural air' flow patterns, a vertical upright freezer will often form more frost on the upper shelf

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o l_he refrigerant will gurgle o The compressor will click on and off

o You may even hear it hum or vibrate

Ihese are all normal sounds of your freezer at work o this is a normal operating condition,

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• Freezer may be in path of hot humid air Freezer temperature may be too cold

o Reset Cold Control to smaller number

o Some moisture is normal in hot, humid weather

• Short time failure (less than 24 houls): Frozen food wilt keep safely for about 24 hours if freezer door is kept shut and room air does not exceed

80 _F

_' Long time failure (more than 24 hours): lake food to frozen food locker or place dry ice inside freezer, (See Yellow Pages under "Dry Ice ")

DRY ICE REQUIREMENIS PER 24 HOURS

FREEZER SIZE ROOM TEMPERATURE

70" to 100 °

5 to t0 cu ft t0 to 15 cu ft,

I5 to 20 cu ft

20 to 30 cu ft

30 cuft or over

20 to 25 ibs

25 to 40 lbs

40 to 50 lbs

50 to 60 tbs

60 to 70 lbs

WARNING: DRY ICE WILL BURN YOUR SKIN:

WEAR HEAVY GLOVES_

,D Check outlet for power

Be sure Cold Control is "ON '

In order to ensure that your frozen food is maintained at a safe and constant low temperature, your freezer has a magnetic strip in the gasket to maintain an airtight seal,

Ihis seat is so effective that the simple action of closing the door will almost instantly create a vacuum as the warm air quickly cools this vacuum will leave in a minute or two If you must reopen the door sooner, try peeling the gasket open with fingertips as door is pulled open

Youshoulddefrostyourfreezerwhenthefrost becomes reduce

efficiency How often you have to defrost depends on the type and amount of food you freeze, the temperature and humidity and the number of times you open and close the freezer

(The period between defrosting can be extended by scraping frost every so often with a plastic scraper)

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I o Close door as soon as you can

'_ Reduce door openings o Check door to make sure it has shut tightly

'_ Adjust cold control (See Pages 2, 3 Start It, Adjust

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* Do not put hot foods in freezer' Let hot food coot to room tempera Lure before placing in freezer

* Keep freezer away from stove, or other heat sources A cool dry place is recommended

" For a short vacation arrange for someone to inspect it at regular intervals

_' For longer periods of time you may wish to remove food, unplug your freezer, defrost, clean thoroughly and block door open to prevent odor and/or mildew growth

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Here is how

. Turn cold control off

, Unplug power' cord at walt o Remove all frozen food and wrap in several thicknesses of newspaper and place in boxes o Remove drain plug

. Remove base trim (on some modem by pulling straight out

* The drain tube is located near the left center under the freezer The defrost water can be collected in any suitable shaIlow pan e Leave door open and wait for frost to melt,

. On models without a defrost d_ain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost I_he frost will loosen and fall Remove paper' and/or towels

. Place towel in bottom of freezer (over defrost drain) to absorb excess moisture o Place pans of hot water on refrigerated shelves o Wipe with a cloth or sponge (do not use sharp objects or electric defrost devices)

* After defrost - plug in freezer o Turn cold control back to original position

, Unplug power cord at wall o While defrosting the freezer; take time to clean the inside thoroughly o Use a mild solution of baking soda (2 tablespoons) in warm water (1 quart) o Clean all inside surfaces

, I"o protect exterior-use a good quality automotive wax

Block door' to prevent odor and/or mildew growth o Remove all food and then defrost

• Clean thoroughly and allow to dry (otherwise odors will build up ) o Tape all interior loose baskets securely in position

_' Tape dora' securely shut

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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON FREEZER

F'or one year from the date of purd_ase furnished '.'_,qth the product Sears when wil| this repair freezer is operated this freezer flee and of maintained charge according if defective

to ip,structions in mater}a| attached

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FULL FIVE YEAR WARILANTY

ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

F'r_r live years from the date of purchase furnished with fl_.e pro.duet

Sears witl when repair

this fre_.,z_.,r is operated the seMed system and

_cm_sisting maintained accurdiog nf refri_eranL

to instructions connecting tubing and attached to or compressc_r motor) free of charge if defective

WARRANI_/SERVICE in maleHat or workmanship The above warranty ttsed for storage of food for private household

IS AVAILABf, E BY CONTACTING coverage purposes,

THE NEAREST applies only

SEARS

to freezers

SERVICE which are

CENIERIDEPARTMENT IN rilE UNI'IED SFAIES.

This use in the United warranty

Slates, applies only while this product is in

Food Loss Coverage Limitation

If pr(m_ptly reported to your nearest Sears _tore or Service Center Sears v,'i_l reimb:_Jrse you up to a total ol $1UO 0G' for the value of f_od as verified by Sears.

lost while stured in the freezer _,'hen used fur private household purposes as a result of:

1. Defects tl'_ai occur during

2 Failure of the sealed system (including refrigerant, during the secorid through fifth year after purchase the first year connecting fallo,.ving

tubing and

date of purchase compressor motor} due

If freezer is used for other than private household

_o defects purposes that occur

Sears will nol be responsible for any food toss F,aod losses resulting from uther than the above stated defects, aud't as: naturat spoilage power interruption inadequate power manual disconnect of power suppl!,_ fire damage water d_m'tage theft ere, are beyond our control and are nut covered by Sears, Sonle state5 do n{.lt a_hlw the exclusion or limitation of ir_eidental or cnosequer_tiM dnmages so the above limitation <or excIusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ma,y also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS, ROEBUCK ANDCO Dept731CR-W _,arsTmver Chicago, [L60684

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance to you that you can depend on Sears for service, and Sears service is nationwide

Your Kenmore has added value when you consider that Sears has a service unit near you, staffed by Sears trained technicians . professional technicians specifically trained on Sears appliances, having the parts, tools and equipment to ensure that we meet out pledge to you .

"We Service What We Sell"

SHOULD YOU EVER NEED SERVICE, REMEMBER

. TO GIVE 'IHE COMPLE'IE TEN-DIGIT MODEL iqUMBER AND COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER OF

YOUR KENMORE FREEZER

TO FURTHER ADD ro THE VALUE OF YOUR

KENMORE FREEZER,

BUY A SEARS MAINIENANCE AGREEMENrT

Sears Kenmore appliances are designed, manufactured and tested for years of dependable operation Yet, any modern appliance may require service from time to time The Seres warranty plus the Sears maintenance agreement provide protection from unexpected bills repair

CONI'ACI YOUR SEARS SALES PERSON OR LOCAL

SEARS SERVICE CENIER IODAY AND PURCHASE

A SEARS MAINIENANCE AGREEMEN1 _

Record in the space below the model number and serial number of this freezer, They are located inside upper left "side of freezer

Model Number

Date Purchased

253.

Serial Number

216017000

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, Dept 731 CR-W, Sears lower, Chicago, IL 60684 Printed in U, S A