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Use & Care Guide
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Models/Modelos/Mod_les:
253.28092,
28093,
970.16202,
16252
28099,
28712,
re Elite
P/N 297437100
(1208)
Sears Brands Management
Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmoreocom
www.sears.com
Sears Canada
Inco
Toronto, Ontario,
www.sears.ca
Canada
M5B 2C3
16082,
®
16582
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This Use & Core Guide
Important
instructions
provides specific
Safety
operating
Safety Instructions
Precautions
Do not attempt
to install or operate
instructions for your model. Use your unit only os instructed
in this Use & Care Guide. These instructions ore not meant
have read the safety
to cover every possible
Worning,
occur. Common
installing,
condition
and situation
sense and caution
operating
and maintaining
items throughout
that may
must be practiced
when
Model
Number:
or
or Caution
Safety
with o Donger,
based on the risk type.
_This
is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential
personal injury hazards.
Obey oil safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
plate located either on the upper left wall inside the freezer
models) or the left exterior wall
in this monuol.
this manual ore Iobeled
Definitions
any appliance.
Please record your model and serlal numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on the serial
(upright
precautions
your unit until you
(chest models).
253.
_
DANGER
g70.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
Serial Number:
which,
if not avoided,
_
WARNING
situation
will result in death or serious injury.
Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT
Use
only
soap
ond
water
to cleon
seriol
pJote.
I
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers....................................
Important Safety Instructions .....................................
Warranty Information...............................................
Master ProtectionAgreements....................................
2
2
4
5
First Steps...............................................................
EnergySavingTips....................................................
Setting the TemperatureControl ..................................
Optional Features.....................................................
Care & Cleaning......................................................
6
7
8
9
11
Power Failure / Freezer Failure.................................
Before You Call.......................................................
13
14
Sears Service.........................................................
16
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CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates
instollotion,
information
operation, or maintenance
which is important
but not hazard-related.
important
Safety instructions
IMPORTANT
WARNING
Your old unit may have a cooling
Please read all safety instructions before using your
HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons
new appliance.
CFCs and HCFCs are believed
For Your Safety
° Do not store or use gasoline,
in the vicinity
or other flammable
of this or any other appliance.
product labels for warnings
other hazards.
regarding
liquids
Read
and
to harm stratospheric
ozone if released to the atmosphere.
Other refrigerants
may cause harm to the environment
if released
atmosphere.
flammability
system that used CFCs or
or hydrochiorofluorocarbons).
If you are throwing
make sure the refrigerant
is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified
If you intentionally
technician.
* Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.
refrigerant,
* Remove and discard
under the provisions of environmental
any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping.
hazard to children.
WARNING
with other appliances
or furniture.
Children
ELECTRICAL
material
plastic
bags, and any
immediately
quickly
may become
airtight
plastic
chambers,
sheets or
and can
cause suffocation.
three-prong
electrical
grounding
shock hazards.
grounded
receptacle
must be installed
becomes
Risk of child entrapment
getting
if
are not problems
appliances
appliance,
please
of the
are still dangerous
they will sit for "just a few days."
rid of your
follow
If you are
the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw
away
three-prong
cord or adapter
or replace
any power
into
The
with local
Consult a qualified
electrician.
plug.
cord that
or damaged.
by a qualified
° Leave shelves in place so children
climb inside.
removed
receptacle
to prevent damaging
° Unplug the unit before
replacing
technician.
may not easily
cleaning
may be affected
by a qualified
technician.
power can damage
not covered
household
company
the power cord.
and before
a light bulb to avoid electrical
by 10% or more. Operating
° Remove doors. If your door has an electronic control
° Have the refrigerant
receptacle.
in accordance
against
directly
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the
° Performance
your old unit:
panel, have it removed
with a
° Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord.
and suffocation
past. Junked or abandoned
= even
repair
frayed
rating.
is equipped
It must be plugged
a properly
° Immediately
electrical
plug for your protection
codes and ordinances.
Proper disposal of your appliance
properly.
iNFORMATiON
Do not use an extension
Child entrapment
to ensure that safety
operate
The power cord of the appliance
after the unit is
should NEVER use these items to play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
stretch wrap
must be followed
in this unit wlll
° Refer to the serial plate for correct
Destroy or recycle the carton,
unpacked.
These guidelines
mechanisms
Child Safety
wrapping
legislation.
Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
exterior
release
you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
Small objects are a choke
° Remove all staples from the carton.
contact
to the
away your old unit,
the compressor.
° Do not plug the
unit into an outlet
by a
wall switch or pull
cord to prevent
the unit from
being turned
off
accidentally.
° Avoid connecting
unit to a Ground
Fault Interrupter
(GFI) circuit.
varies
Such damage
is
If you suspect your
is high or low, consult your power
for testing.
controlled
if the voltage
the unit with insumcient
under your warranty.
voltage
shock.
Warranty
information
i(enmore
Elite Limited
When this appliance
coverage
applies.
Warranty
is installed, operated
To arrange
and maintained
for warranty
product
materials
free repair will be provided
or workmanship.
is ever used for other than private
This coverage
household
* For five years from the date of purchase, a defective
This coverage
household
instructions, the following
warranty
® (1-800-469-4663).
if any non-consumable
applies
part of this appliance
for only 90 days from the purchase
date if this
purposes.
sealed refrigerant
applies for only one year from the purchase
system will be repaired
date if this appliance
free of charge.
is ever used for other than private
purposes.
This warranty
1.
to all supplied
service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
* For one year from the date of purchase,
fails due to defective
according
covers only defects in material
Consumable
and workmanship,
and will NOT pay for:
parts that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs,
and bags.
2.
A service technician
to instruct the user in correct
3.
A service technician
to clean or maintain
4.
Damage
to or failure
supplied
with the product.
Damage
to or failure
5.
of this product
product
installation, operation
or maintenance.
this product.
if it is not installed, operated
or maintained
according
to the all instructions
of this product
resulting from accident_ abuse, misuse or use for other than its
of this product
caused by the use of detergents,
intended purpose.
6.
Damage
to or failure
those recommended
7.
Damage
Disclaimer
in all instructions supplied
to or failure
of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized
of implied warranties;
Customer's sole and exclusive
warranties,
shortest period
allowed
limitation
of merchantability
of implied warranties
modifications
shall be product
or fitness for a particular
of merchantability
applies only while this appliance
This warranty
gives you specific
legal
repair as provided
herein. Implied
damages.
damages,
Some states and
or limitation
on the duration
may not apply to you.
is used in the United States or Canada.
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears Brands Management
Corporation,
Sears Canada
Ontario,
inc., Toronto,
of incidental or consequential
or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
This warranty
made to this product.
purpose, are limited to one year or the
by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation
or utensils other than
of remedies
remedy under this limited warranty
including warranties
cleaners, chemicals
with the product.
Hoffman
Canada
Estates, IL 60179
MSB 2C3
Master
Protection Agreements
Congratulations
dependable
on making
operation.
when having
a smart purchase.
But like aii products,
a Master
Protection
Your new Kenmore ® product
it may require
Agreement
preventive
is designed
maintenance
The Master
also helps extend the life of your new product.
Here's what the Acjreement _ includes:
° Parts and labor needed to help keep products
operating
weii beyond the product
warranty.
No deductibles,
° Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
trust wiii be working
° Unlimited
guarantee - replacement
° Product replacement
° Annual
Preventive
failure
° 10% discount
service, as often as you want us, whenever
product
period,
if repair
damage
you want us.
charge.
from a Sears representative
on aii products.
Think of
due to power fluctuations.
for any food spoilacje
of your covered
Protection
Protection
Some limitations
that is the result of mechanical
failure
of any covered
Sears Installation
Agreement
service and related
installed
parts.
a simple phone carl is aii that it takes for you to schedule service. You can carl
online.
is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product
a fuji refund.
Agreement
takes longer than promised.
repair
a service appointment
Or, a prorated
refund anytime
after the product
warranty
period
warranty
expires. Purchase
today!
and exclusions apply.
in Canada
product
price of any non-covered
the Agreement,
we wiii provide
Coverage
electrical
annually
day or nighh or schedule
your Master
you can
can't be fixed.
Check at your request - no extra
against
off: the regular
Once you purchase
The Master
- real protection.
which means someone
or freezer.
° Rental reimbursement
anytime
from coverage
owner's manuai'L
Food Loss Protection
refrigerator
excluded
Sears service technicians,
goes
of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months.
if your covered
Maintenance
° Power surge protection
° $250
Agreement
under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage
° Fast help by phone - we carl it Rapid Resolution - phone support
us as a "talking
Protection
on your product.
service calls and nationwide
° "No-lemon"
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authorized
for years of
or repair from time to time. That's
can save you money and aggravation.
properly
and manufactured
For prices and additional
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information
caii Sears Canada
in the U.S.A. carl 1-800-827-6655.
at 1-800-361-6665.
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For Sears professional
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door openers, water
heaters,
and other major
home
First Steps
This Use & Core Guide
provides
instructions for your model.
instructed
freezer,
specific
Use the freezer
in this Use & Care Guide.
follow
operating
these important
NOTE
only as
Before starting
the
The exterior
first steps.
Installation
° Choose o place that is near o grounded
Do Not use on extension
° For the most emcient
located
cord or on adapter
operation,
where surrounding
110°F (43°C).
Temperatures
the freezer
temperatures
outlet.
plug.
should be
will not exceed
of 32°F (0°C) and below
NOT affect freezer operation.
heaters ore not recommended.
° Allow space around
electrical
Additional
will
compressor
the unit for good air circulation.
Leave o 3 inch (75 mm) space on oil sides of the freezer
for adequate
circulation.
Space
may become
quite
works to transfer
the inside. Temperatures
as much as 30°F warmer
room temperature
particularly
con be expected.
important
around
heat from
than
For this reason it is
in hotter climates
space for oir circuJofion
to allow
enough
your freezer.
Leveling
The freezer
must have oil bottom
o solid floor. The floor
fully loaded
to
freezer
is not leveled
resting firmly on
must be strong enough to support
be
level
in order
to function
problems.
To Level Uprlghf
Models:
After
crating
screws and wood
level to level the freezer
Adjust the plastic
If
properly.
and not close or seal properly,
discarding
o
for your
the
during instoJJotion, the door moy be
frost, or moisture
carpenter's
corners
freezer. NOTE: It is Very Important
freezer
misoligned
3" (75 mm)Air
wails of the freezer
warm as the compressor
leveling
causing cooling,
bose, use o
from front-to-back.
feet in fronh 1/2 bubble
that the door closes easily when left halfway
higher, so
open.
3" (75 mm)
F .Raise
Turn _
..............
/_"
Right To _%
Lower
Plastic
Leveling Feet
[
Crating
Screw
1"(25 mm)
-.
Discard
,L
The (4) Crating Screws
And (2) Wood Bases
Unpacking and Leveling -- Upright Models
To Level Chest Models:
If needed,
and floor.
Cleaning
3" (75 mm)
Bnstallation
odd meto[ or wood shims between
foot pads
(Prior to use)
° Wash any removable
ports, the freezer
interior, ond
exterior with mild detergent ond warm water.
Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
Wipe
dry.
First Steps
Energy-saving
Tips
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments,
which can scratch the appliance
surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the tape can be
removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent,
or touch the residue with the sticky side of
tape already
removed.
Do not remove the serial plate.
CAUTION
To allow door to close and seal properly, DO NOT let food
packages extend past the front of shelves.
°
°
The freezer
should
room,
away
ducts,
and
Let hot
from
out
foods
may
*
cool
frost
Door Removal
(non-electronic
*
models)
1. Gently
lay freezer
Freezer
wax
If door must be removed:
on its back, on a rug or blanket.
°
placing
build-up
to room
paper,
them
temperature
Foods
should
or paper
not
toweling.
making
Organize
label
food
searches.
Remove
the
4. Remove plastic
top hinge cover.
door, reverse the above order and securely
tighten all screws to prevent
Door Removal
hinge slippage.
(electronic models)
If door must be removed:
Door hinge is fastened
have a qualified
with tamper=proof
technician
screws. Please
remove the door.
7
with
slowly
containers
down
dry
on
door
aluminum
interfere
with
foil,
cold
less efficient.
to reduce
and
close
wipe
Liners
the freezer
one time,
8. To replace
too
This cuts
be lined
extended
hinge from cabinet.
placing
the
freezer.
hinge screws.
7. Remove door and bottom
forces
freeze
and
in the freezer.
3. Remove bottom
6. Remove top hinge from cabinet.
that
properly,
2. Remove two base screws and base panel.
5. Remove screws from top hinge.
or heating
before
the freezer
the
air circulation,
and
appliances
of the
or spoil.
foods
inside
shelves
area
sunlight.
to run Iongen
lose quality
in the coolest
producing
Overloading
Be sure to wrap
before
Shelf Front
heat
of direct
in the freezer.
compressor
be located
as many
door
openings
and
items as needed
as soon as possible.
at
Setting the Temperature
Control
Cool Down Period
To turn off freezer, press DOWN
* For safe food storage,
shows "0"
allow
four hours for the freezer
to
To activate
cool down completely. The freezer will run continuously
for the first several hours. Foods that are already frozen
shows "4" or desired
may be placed
changed,
operation.
the freezer
* When
in the freezer
Unfrozen
foods
until the freezer
loading
after the first few hours of
should NOT be loaded
has operated
the freezer, freeze only three pounds of
fresh food per cubic foot of freezer
Distribute
packages
freezer.
colder
into
for four hours.
It is not necessary
to turn the control
setting while freezing
Temperature
space at one time.
to be frozen evenly throughout
knob to a
Reset" for 3 seconds. "L" will then appear
To unlock the control,
press "Alarm
Reset" for 3
seconds. For the first second, "U" will appear,
and then the
current
temperature
Deluxe
Electronic
Frost Free
food.
Refer
will appear.
Temperature
for
deluxe
Temperature
Control
(Some
Upright
Models)
to the
purchase
Control (Chest and Some
Upright
pressing "Alarm
on display.
setting from being accidentally
may be locked. This is done by
the
Control
Electromechanlcal
setting.
To keep the temperature
the control
(V) symbol until display
freezer, press UP (A) until display
Electronics
a deluxe
electronics
Control
electronic
Guide
upright
control
supplied
model.
when
See Figure
panel.
Models)
The electromechanical
temperature
control
inside the freezer
is located
on upright
Door Ajar
;;
Power
Loss
and on the left exterior
models,
wall on chest
models
(see figure
1). The temperature
preset
to provide
storage
Electromechanical Control
is factory
satisfactory
temperatures.
food
However,
the
Figure 1
temperature
control
H01d For F/C
is adjustable
to provide
turn the
temperature
clockwise
Allow
To
satisfaction.
personal
a range
of temperatures
temperature
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Temp
adjust
the temperature
setting,
hours
for the
to stabilize
between
J
Hi Temp
DoorAjar
Electronic
Temperature
Control (Some Upright
Frost
Free Models)
The standard
temperature
electronic
control
outside the freezer
is located
(see Figure
2). Temperature is factory preset
to provide satisfactory
food
temperatures.
To adjust
7 is Coldest
the temperature
setting,
press
0 is OFF
the UP (A) symbol for colder
temperatures
and DOWN
(V)
symbol for warmer temperatures
on the control panel. Allow several
hours for the temperature
stabilize
Display
knob
control
adjustments.
storage
your
or counterclockwise.
several
Standard
for
between
to
adjustments.
Standard
Electronic
Temperature
Figure
Control
2
Alarm
Reset
"%_z)
To_.O
o+
Upright
Figure
Models
3
you
3
Optional
Features
NOTE
Your
Temp Alarm
freezer
below.
and
may
Become
have
some
or all
of the features
with
these
features
familiar
and
listed
their
This feature
the
inside temperature
to provide
a warning
exceeds
Security Lock with Pop-Out
This security
into
lock
is secure.
the
lock
has been
fastens
To lock
and
the
door
or unlock
turn.
The key
Key
snugly,
ensuring
the freezer,
pops
out
23°E
feature
stored
push
of the
the key
lock
after
When
it
on household
the freezer
defrost
button
and
clean
the freezer
is completely
covered
when
with
the
blue
frost.
Blue Defrost
electricity.
electricity
is initially
plugged
light
stay
on until
the freezer
the
buzzer,
press the ALARM
the
buzzer
until
the
the buzzer
causes
23°t:,
will
the
sound.
freezer
press the
Should
an "E"
service
technician
freezer
will
continue
for
temperature
TEMP"
The buzzer
a 30-minute
appears
in the display
Press the "DOWN"
the display
the Manual
4 times.
The "d"
button
be operated
Control
Should
your
"Of]:".
until
no longer
a "d"
appears
press the "DOWN"
be displayed.
in
button
The control
to set the freezer
freezer
1. Unplug
2. Wait
area
lighting,
the freezer
one
may
temperature.
will
to normal
your
unusual
surges,
characters,
brown-outs,
or
power
etc.:
from
the wall
back
perform
into
outlet.
a self-check,
operation.
Service
the wall
provider.
Should
on display,
contact
changes
Until
your
are
authorized
made,
to run.
Function
itself,
the condition
Table
light illuminates whenever there is an
Function
Operation
Response
None
Freezer temperature
too high
Check power is connected,
Contact service technician.
Press ALARM RESET to
shut off audible
flashing
None
5 seconds,
alarm
Alternating:
"b" and
temperature.
Control
panel beeps every
5 seconds,
Replace 9V battery.
Alternating:
and
persist,
Low/no
battery
"d" and
temperature.
Control
panel beeps every
5 seconds,
(beep),
alarm
Contact
Operational
error
Operational
error
"CE" and
temperature.
Control
panel beeps every
5 seconds,
ALARM
audible
Press
RESETto stop
alarm (beep),
Close door, Press ALARM
RESETto stop audible
Door aiar
"E" and
Display off. Control
panel beeps
every minute
outlet.
reset
the
Quick Freeze
Alternating:
(1) minute.
3. Plug the freezer
The control
display
to power
hour
FF is displayed,
temperature.
Control
panel beeps every
5 seconds,
control
due
every
To silence
Normal
Alternating:
Mode,
23°E
on and
a "0"
"defrost".
normally
incorrectly
interruptions,
contact
turn the
until
Troubleshooting
operate
return
cycle,
button
4 times
Defrost
will
defrost
"DOWN"
indicating
indicating
To exit
then
the
the freezer
turn
sound
repair.
Status
on and off:. Control
panel beeps every
manual
by pressing
inside
will
Cabinet temperature
is displayed,
Temperature
Defrost Mode
off
23°E
Button
Display
freezer
is below
RESET button.
Except during power loss, the red alarm
a la rm status.
To initiate
will
TEMP"
The indicator
RESET button.
light
is below
Alarm
Manual
sound.
temperature
the
ALARM
appear
will
"HI
temperature
buzzer_
not
in, the red "HI
be on and
will
It will
is interrupted.
will
If a malfunction
to defrost
and Swilch_
indicator
to rise above
IMPORTANT
if
TEMP"
if household
To silence
Blue Defrost Button (some chest models)
"HI
operates
function
turned.
It is time
Ughts
use
care.
food
Che,tM
is designed
(beep),
service technician.
Press ALARM RESET to
stop audible
alarm (beep),
Contact
service technician.
Press ALARM RESET to
stop audible
alarm (beep),
Reconnect
Power failure
power connection.
Optional
Features
Slide-Out
Basket (some upright models)
A Slide-Out
Basket (some models),
located
at the bottom
of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items
that are di_c'icult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.
Interior
Lift up
/
Light
The light comes on automatically
To replace
when the door is opened.
the light bulb, turn the temperature
OFF and unplug the electrical
cord. Replace
Adjustable
Interior
Shelves
Upright
Models
control to
the old bulb
with a bulb of the same wattage.
Tilt-Out
Shelf
Adustoble
This shelf is
_j
the
freezer
dooron
located
inside
_
\
access
Shelves
Models
< _J
Slide-Aside
additional
storage
Interior
Upright
space.
an
(some chest models)
To
item,
and provides
flit top
of "basket"
Basket
This basket helps
__
organize odd-shaped
items. To reach other
shelf down.
Tilt-Out
Adjustable
S_elf
packages
Slide-Aside
Bins (some
in the freezer,
slide the basket aside, or
lift out.
Door
Basket
.......................
upright models)
.......................
Basket Divider
j
ill
Adjustable door bins
are located on the
(some
inside on the freezer
Use
I
door and provide
flexible
storage
upright
these
models)
handy
dividers
to keep the various items
stored in your baskets
......................
i
space. The number
more organized.
of bins provided
change
Adjustable Door Bins
varies by model.
To
the location
the divider
of
simply slide
your basket out, grab
the divider from the
Soft Freeze
Basket
Zone (some
center and rotate in a counterclockwise
upright
is disengaged.
models)
To assemble,
Soft Freeze Zone is
figure below
specifically
designed
swings into place.
and rotate
to maintain
a higher
direction
simply align
in a clockwise
Divider
until it
as shown in the
direction
until it
Shelf Bookend
temperature than the
rest of the freezer to
Soft
Freeze
Zone
(some
upright
models)
store products
such as ice cream.
Glass Shelf Bookend
Adjustable
Interior
Use these
handy
bookends
to keep
upright
Shelves (some
models)
Multi-position
any position
adjustable
interior
for larger or smaller
shelves can be moved to
packages.
spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping
removed and discarded.
The shipping
boxed
items
neatly
in your
adjust
may be
slide
Shelf
10
Bookend
location,
where
the
stored
freezer.
simply
desired.
To
Optional
Features
Care and Cleaning
Wire Shelf Bookend
_
?:
Use these bookends
to keep the boxed
items stored nearly
in
//
CAUTION
Damp objects
stick to cold metal
inferior metal
surfaces wlfh wet or damp hands.
surfaces. Do not touch
your freezer. To adjust
location, simply unsnap
the bookend from the
Some upright
wire shelf and snap into
the next desired location.
Between
freezers
automatically,
To avoid
Wire
Shelf
upright
and defrost
occasionally.
Defrostings
frequent
defrosting,
occasionally
use a plastic
scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion.
Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.
Bookend
Pizza Shelf
are frost-free
but should be cleaned
(some
Defrostings
models)
Here is the place to store
up to four large frozen
_
pizzas without
Freezer must be unplugged
having
ever
to dig them out
from beneath
from
retracted
Pizza Shelf
shelf can be
to provide
space for taller items on
the shelf below, and still store up to two pizzas.
Chest Divider
accumulate
to warm,
Upright
by pulling
a
the freezer
due
when the door
Models
wlth
Defrost
Drain:
plug on the inside floor
it straight
of the freezer
out.
° To access external drain tube on models with a base panel_
first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the
drain tube near the left center under the freezen
° Place a shallow
will drain
the blank labels and a permanent
the freezer
marking
pen to make
by new and different
of Chest
directly
° Replace the drain
off when no
hose adapter
into a floor
drain. If your model is
one can be purchased
and cleaning
at
are
is left open, warm air may enter
Divider
Confic urations:
Drain Pan i
Figure I
11
does
can be used to drain
plug when defrosting
completed. If the drain
the freezer.
ones.
Defrost water
figure 1).
not equipped with an adapter°
most hardware stores.
labels then use one of
label. Labels can be peeled
Examples
(see
° A 1/2 inch garden
Chest Divider
and replaced
pan under the drain tube.
out. Check the pan occasionally so water
not overflow
to help
by one of the pre-printed
needed
moist air entering
° Remove the drain
are stored where. If you have an item that isn't already
longer
Frost may tend to
Remove food and leave the door open when
found in your
your own custom
when 1/4
faster on the upper part of the freezer
To Defrost
remind you which items
covered
and clean the freezer
the freezer.
Use the peel-n-stick
packet
to defrost
defrosting
of different-sized
literature
hazard)
unit.
is opened.
storage bins in the bottom
of your chest freezen
labels
(to avoid electrlcal
defrosting
to 1/2 inch of frost has accumulated.
Use these clever dividers
variety
source when
It is important
(some chest models)
to custom-arrange
power
a pile of
other stored goods.
The pizza
CAUTION
Care and Cleaning
To Defrost Chest Models
with
Cleaning
the inside
Defrost Drain:
After defrosting,
Place a shallow pan or
the Divider/Drain
Pan
Pan
a solution
wash inside surfaces of the freezer
of two tablespoons
(1.1 litres) warm
(if equipped) beneath
the drain outlet. Puii out
water.
of baking
soda in one quart
Rinse and dry. Wring
out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning
controls,
or any electrical
with
excess water
in the area of the
parts.
the outside drain plug
Wash the removable
(see figure 2). A 1/2 inch
garden hose adapter
can be used to drain
Drain Plug
2
pads, brushes, abrasive
directly
into a floor drain
Cleaning
i
Hose
one can
scouring
solutions on any
parts in a dishwasher.
the Outside
Wash the cabinet
detergent.
with warm water and mild liquid
Rinse weii and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Replace parts and food.
Puii out the drain
plug
inside the freezer
(see
_
Drain
WARNING
Plug
figure 4). Defrost water
wiii drain out. Check
make
pan
and
occasionally
and
J
be purchased at most
hardware stores.
water
cleaners, or alkaline
surface. Do not wash removable
(see
figure 3). If your model
isnot equipped with
an adapter,
above, or mild detergent
warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic
Figure
the freezer
parts and door basket with the baking
soda solution mentioned
if leaving
so
the
freezer
certain
that
become
door
children
open
while
cannot
vacation,
on
get into the freezer
entrapped.
does
Figure
not overflow.
3
Vacation
plugs when defrosting
completed.
are
Long Vacations:
several months:
If the drain
is left open, warm
Moving
air
If the freezer
* Remove all food
may enter the freezer.
necessary,
Moving:
to prevent
Figure
without
4
during
wiii not be used for
and unplug the power cord.
Clean and dry the interior
° Leave the freezer
To Defrost Models
Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating
vacations of less than three weeks.
Replace the drain
and cleaning
and
thoroughly.
door open slightly,
blocking
it open if
to prevent odor and mold growth.
When
moving
the freezer, follow
these guidelines
damage:
° Disconnect
the power
cord plug from the wail outlet.
° Remove foods, then defros h and clean the freezer.
Defrost Drain:
* Secure all loose items such as base panel, baskets, and
° Place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom
catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall.
° Remove the towels and/or
If the frost is glazed
newspapers.
position
fifteen
scraper.
freezer
and hard, fill deep pans with hot
and place them on the freezer
° Close the freezer
shelves by taping them securely in place to prevent
* In the moving
° If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic
water
to
door/lid.
bottom.
Frost should soften in about
(15) minutes.
° Repeat this procedure
as necessary.
12
to
vehicie,
prevent
secure
movement.
with a blanket,
freezer
damage.
in an upright
Also protect
or similar item.
outside
of
Power Failure/Freezer
Failure
NOTE
Do not open freezer
for severaJ hours.
If a power failure
door unnecessarily
occurs,
continues,
into the freezer
is kept closed.
If the power
pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice
every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages
under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream
local dry ice suppliers.
when handling
If the freezer
is off:
frozen foods wiii stay frozen for
at least 24 hours if the freezer
failure
if freezer
Always
manufacturers
for
wear gloves and use caution
dry ice.
has stopped
operating,
see "Freezer
Does
Not Run" in the Troubleshooting
Guide.
If you cannot
the problem,
caii an authorized
servicer
mediately.
If the freezer
remains off: for several hours, follow
directions
failure.
solve
the
above for the use of dry ice during a power
If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant
until the freezer
is ready to operate.
Pages under "Frozen
Look in the Yellow
Food Locker Piants'L
13
Before
You Call
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling
GUIDE
for service, review
this llst. It may serve you time and expense. This
llst includes common occurrences
materials in this appliance.
CONCERN
POTENTIAL
thai are not the result of defective
CAUSE
COMMON
workmanship
or
SOLUTION
FREEZER DOES NOT RUN
Freezer does not run.
° Freezer is plugged
into a circuit
that has a ground
° Temperature
° Use another
fault interrupt
control
circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet, have it checked
is in the
by a certified
technician.
° See Setting
the Temperature
Control
section.
° Ensure
is tightly
into outlet.
OFF position.
° Freezer may not be plugged
in
plug
pushed
or plug may be loose.
Freezer runs too much or
too lang.
• House fuse blown or tripped
circuit breaker.
° Check/replace
fuse with a 15 amp time-delay
fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
° Check house lights. Caii local Electric Company.
"1* Room or outside weather
is hot.
I * It's normal
I
I
I
I
I
for the freezer
to work harder
these conditions.
• Freezer has recently been
* it takes 4 hours for the freezer
disconnected for a period of time. I down completely.
° Large amounts of warm or hot
food have been stored recent y.
• Doors are opened too frequently
I
or
tOO
ong.
° Freezer door may be slightly open.
. .........
,- .....
:.........
. ,......
freezer gasKeT is a_rTy, worn,
I cracked, or poorly fitted.
under
to cool
I • Warm food will cause freezer to run more until
the desired temperature
is reached.
° VVarm air entering the freezer causes it to run
I •
more._ Open doors ass often.
_
"
See DOOR PROBLEMS Section
• Turn contro
<nob to a warmer
setting
A ow sev-
eral hours for the temperature to stabilize.
• C ean or change gasket Leaks in the door sea
I
.
"
.
.
w cause freezer to run onger n order to man
rain desired temperature.
Inferlor Freezer
temperature
Interior
° Temperature
Control is set too low.
* Turn the control to a warmer
is too cold.
Freezer tempera=
ture is too warm.
* Temperature
I
Control
is set
° Turn control
too warm.
,
' ° Door is kept open too long or is
opened
° Warm
°
properly.
• Large amounts of warm or hot food
I may have been stored recently.
I ° Freezer has recently been
surface
° The external
is warm.
freezer wails can be
as much as 30°F warmer
I
to stabilize.
every time the door
Open the door less often.
t
See
to stabilize.
setting. Allow several
air enters the freezer
is opened.
.
Freezer external
to a colder
hours for the temperature
too frequently,
° Door may not be seating
temperature
setting. Allow
several hours for the temperature
_
DOOR
PROBLEMS
•
Sechon.
° VVait until the freezer has had a chance to reach
its selected temperature.
° Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely
° This is normal
than
transfer
while the compressor
works to
heat from inside the freezer
cabinet.
room temperature.
SOUND
AND
Louder sound
ever freezer
NOISE
levels when=
° Modern
freezers
have increased
storage
capacity
and more
is on.
stable temperatures.
a high emciency
° This is normal.
When
is low, you might
They require
the surrounding
hear the compressor
noise level
running
while it cools the interior.
compressor.
i
Longer sound levels when
compressor comes on.
°
Freezer operates at higher pressures
during the start of the ON cycle,
14
•
This is normal.
as freezer
Sound will level off or disappear
continues
to run.
Before You Call
CONCERN
SOUND
[
POTENTIAL
CAUSE
i
COMMON
SOLUTION
AND NOISE
Popping Or Cracking Sound
Metal
parts underg0 expon_i0n an d
I
Bubbllng
contraction,
or gurgllng
sound, llke water
Vibrating
' This is normal
as in hot water pipes,
as
° Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
bolllng,
or rattling
Sound Will leyel off: or disappear
I
when compressor comes on.
freezer
continues
to run.
° This is normal.
circulating throughout the system.
noise.
* Freezer is not bVel, tt rocks On
° Leve! the unit. Refer t0 ,LeVeling,
° FIoOr is uneven or Weak. Freezer
° Ensure fl0or
rocks
Level
on fl0or when it is
Can adequately
the freezer
by putting
in the First
Support freezer.
W0od or metal
shims
under part of the freezer'
'
Freezer is touching the wall.
• Re21evel the freezer 0r move freezer Slightly, Re_
fert0 -Leveling-in
the FirSt Steps section.
I
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
L
freezer
wafts;
_
!_reases !rite[hal rate of frost k_Jild_u
p
° Door may not be seating properly.
• DOor is kept Open foe !ong' or
_
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
I:;;
See
DOOR
PROBLEMS sect on,
r less 0ften,
0pened to0 frequently.
OUTSIDE FREEZER
• Seei!DOOR
PROBLEMS,,
SeCtion:
of f!eezer.
I
ODOR
IN FREEZER
DOOR
PROBLEMS
Causing the Cold air from inside
the freezer to mee t war m mois t air
from outside.
°Freezer!snofleyeL
*
*
li rocks on the
"
J
°This
Condition
*
andm!sal!g
°
can force the Cabinet
n the door. Refer fO
_
out of square
V
°
Le e!!ng
_
"
Fi[st StePs SeCtion:
° Floaris uneven orweak. Freezer rocks ° Level the floor by using wood or metal shims Under
I
0n flaor when it is m0ved slightly
I the freezer or brace fl0or supporting the freezer.
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Lig_ht bulb !S_Of en i
* Fol!o_ directi0ns
under iitnter!0[
L!cjhfi! !n !he
Freezer Features sect!onl
' See"FREEZER DOES NOT RUN' section'
15
Sears Service
"We
Service
depend
What
Sears Canada Customers
We Sell" is our assurance
you can
Dear
on Sears for service.., and Sears service is
nationwide.
consider
Your freezer
has added
value when you
that Sears has service units nationwide,
with professional
appliances
technicians
and having
specifically
staffed
trained
on Sears
parts, tools and equipment
to
Customer:
In manufacturing
to provide
this product,
errors or omissions occasionally
a missing or defective
Sears store.
ensure that we meet our pledge to you... "We Service
What We Seli'L
Maintain
Agreement
the value of your Kenmore ® freezer
Maintenance
Agreement.
manufactured,
Sears freezers
with a Sears
are designed,
and tested for years of dependable
operation. Yet any modern
from time to time.
appliance
may require
service
If you have any suggestions
repair
help us to improve
Sears Canada,
Attn.:
Buyer
service at today's
bills resulting from
normal
price.
Inc.
Dept. 646
Street
use.
Toronto,
CA
MSB 2B8
° Allows for as many service calls as required.
Purchased
° Provides for service by professional Sears-trained technicians.
° Offers
an annual preventive
maintenance
your request.
This maintenance
installation,
external
flood,
Address:
agreement
reinstallation,
does not cover original
or damage
lightning,
freezing,
power failure,
reduction,
etc. Please ask a salesperson
agreement
for all terms and conditions.
power
to see the
Prov.:
City:
resulting from
Phone:
Postal Code:
causes such as acts of God, abuse, thefh fire,
wind,
by:
Name:
check up at
Model
No.:
970
Serial No.:
Date of Purchase
Location of Purchase:
Comments:
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/.
please
listed below
Agreement
° Is your way to buy tomorrow's
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that would
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instructions or this product,
write them down, including the information
and mail to:
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The Sears Maintenance
Unfortunately,
occur. In the event you find
part, please contact
our assembly/operation
Sears Maintenance
many steps have been taken
you with the highest quality.
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