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Freezer
Use & Care Guide
Congelador
Gufa para su uso y cuidado
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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears,com
Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
297084100 (0602)
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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 r'.,_r,v_,_:_,_[e FOR YOUR SAFETY Protection Agreements ........................ 4 First Steps ........................................... 5-6 Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and Energy Saving Tips ............................. 6 liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
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ELECTRICALiNFORMATiON Theseguidelinesmustbefollowedto ensure that OneYear Limited Warranty safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will When installed, operated and maintained according to all operate properly. instructionssupplied with the product, if this appliance • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®
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In the U.S.A. In Canada Master Protection Agreements Maintenance Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase, Your Your purchase has added value because you can new Kenmore ®appliance is designed and depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over manufactured for years of dependable operation. But 2400 Service Technicians and access to over 900,000 like all products, it may require preventive parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts, maintenance or repair from time to time,
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This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. iNSTALLATiON Plastic • Choose a place that is neara grounded electrical outlet. Leveling Feet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Crating • For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be Screw located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed t t0°F (43°C). Temperatures of
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DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS) If door must be removed: COOL DOWN PERIOD 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. For safe food storage, allow 4 hours for the freezer to 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously wire from clips on bottom of cabinet, if required. for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen 3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet may be placed in the freezer after the first
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Delu×e EJectronic Temperature ControJ (Some Upright Frost Free Models) Chest Models__ Refer to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you r Lights purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. See Figure 3 for deluxe electronics control panel. and SwJt_ J FREEZER TEMP OU[CK FREEZE ALAI{M 01t R_SET OFF J upright Models J When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red Temp. Alarm Upright Models Indicator Light blinks. The indicator light will continue to blink until the freezer has reached a
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HIGH=TEMP ALARM SWITCH (SOME MODELS) DROP FRONT SHELF (UPRIGHT MODELS) An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If provides a separate compartment for small irregular shaped the power fails, the alarm will not perform. items or large, bulky items. Lift the shelf front up and out to An ON/OFF switch allows the high temperature alarm to be remove. deactivate
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PIZZA SHELF (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS) Here is the [}lace to store up to four extra-large boxes of frozen pizza without ever having to dig them out from beneath a pile of other stored goods. To change the location of the pizza shelf: _Damp objects stick to support the bottom center of the shelf with one hand and use your cold metal surfaces. Do not touch other hand to gently ease each support tab outward until they have interior metal surfaces with wet or all dropped between the edge of the shelf and
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To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain: Place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the U09 Models frost. The frost will loosen and fall. Only Remove the towels and/or newspapers. If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them Drain Pan on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should soften in about fifteen (15) minutes. Repeat this procedure is necessary. CLEANING THE iNSiDE
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NOTE: Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice. if the freezer has stopped operating, see
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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 I 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 Vi
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"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance you can Dear Customer: depend on Sears for service ...and Sears service is In manufacturing this product, many steps have been taken nationwide. Your freezer has added value when you to provide you with the highest quality. Unfortunately, errors consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed or omissions occasionaly occur. In the event you find a with professional technicians specifically trained on Sears missing or defective part, please con
