Kenmore 11117992910, 11117662910, 11117552910 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
®
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Kenmore
®
Chest Freezer
Congelador de cofre
Models/Modelos: 111.17552 – White - 5.2 cu. ft.
111.17662 – White - 7 cu. ft.
111.17992 – White - 9 cu. ft.
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Serial Numbers
Please read and save
these instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
your unit only as instructed in this guide.
These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that
may occur. Common sense and caution must
be practiced when installing, operating, and
maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference. This
information is found either on the upper left
wall inside the freezer (upright models) or
the left exterior wall (chest models).
Model Number:
Number: Purchase
Date:
111.
or
Serial
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean
serial plate.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers................... 2
Important Safety Instructions....................... 2
First Steps.........................................................5
Energy Saving Ideas......................................5
Freezer Use...................................................... 5
Temperature Control......................................6
Special Features..............................................6
Care & Cleaning.............................................7
Defrosting.........................................................7
Power Failure / Freezer Failure...................8
Before You Call............................................... 9
Warranty.........................................Back Cover
Important Safety
Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit
until you have read the safety precautions
in this Use & Care Guide. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the
risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
W
ARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance informationwhich is
important but not hazard-related.
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ANGER
DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use
mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used.To be repaired
only by trained service personnel. Do not
puncture refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used. Consult
repair manual/owner’s guide before
attempting to service this product. All
safety precautions must be followed.
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of properly in accordance with
federal or local regulations. Flammable
refrigerant used.
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion
due to puncture of refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using
your new appliance.
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts and also destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags,
and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the unit is unpacked.
Children should never use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become
airtight chambers and can quickly cause
suffocation.
Proper disposal of your appliance
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment!
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your appliance, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before you throw away your old unit:
• Remove lid.
• Leave basket in place within freezer so
children may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified
service technician.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Read product labels
for warnings regarding flammability and
other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the basket during shipping. Small
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IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may cause
harm to the environment if released to the
atmosphere. If you are throwing away
your old unit, make sure the refrigerant is
removed for proper disposal by a
qualified technician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject to
fines and imprisonment under the
provisions of environmental legislation.
Electrical Information
• The unit must be plugged into its own
• Immediately repair or replace any power
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60 Hz. AC
only electric outlet. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension cord
or adapter plug.
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the
voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating the unit with insufficient
power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord
to prevent the appliance from being
turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
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First
Steps
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Saving
Ideas
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow
these important first steps.
Installation
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• 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)
and below will NOT affect freezer
operation. Additional compressor heaters
are not recommended.
• Allow space around the unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 4-inch (101.6 mm)
space on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.
Leveling
The freezer must have all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must
be strong enough to support a fully loaded
freezer. If needed, add metal or wood shims
between foot pads and floor.
NOTE
It is Very Important for your freezer to be
level in order to function properly. If the
freezer is not leveled during installation,
the lid may be misaligned and not close
or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or
moisture problems.
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts, the freezer
interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use
harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
• 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.
• The freezer should be
located in the coolest area
of the room, away from
heat producing appliances
or heating ducts, and out of
direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.
• Freezer shelves should not be lined with
aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulation, making the freezer less
efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close the lid as soon as possible.
Freezer Use
• To turn the freezer on, plug the power
cord into a properly grounded 3 prong
electrical outlet. The green Power On
light located on the temperature control
will illuminate.
• For safe food storage, allow four hours
after plugging in for the freezer to cool
down completely. The freezer will run
continuously for the first several hours. Foods
that are already frozen may be placed in
the freezer after the first few hours of
operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT be
loaded into the freezer until the freezer has
operated for four hours.
• When loading the freezer, freeze only
three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot
of freezer space at one time. Distribute
packages to be frozen evenly throughout
the freezer.
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Temperature Control
• The temperature control is located on the
front exterior wall. There are 8 positions
on the control dial. Position 8 is the coldest
and 1 is the least cold setting.
• The Recommended Setting, indicated on
the dial midway between postions 4 and
5, should provide optimum frozen food
storage within normal operating conditions
in most situations.
• If a colder temperature is desired, turn the
temperature control knob toward position
8. For a less cold temperature, turn the
dial toward 1. Adjust the temperature
gradually, in small increments, and allow
several hours for temperatures to stabilize
between adjustments.
Power On Light
The green Power On light indicates that the
freezer is properly connected to electrical
power. The light glows even when the
temperature control is turned to OFF. If the
light goes out, refer to Freezer does not run
section in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the
freezer appears to be operating, the light
element may be burned out. To schedule
light element replacement, call
1-844-553-6667.
Special Features
Defrost Drain
The defrost drain provides a method of
draining the water during defrosting and
cleaning. See Defrosting in Care &
Cleaning section.
Wheels
The right side of the freezer is equipped
with wheels so that you can roll the freezer
into location. Raise up the left side of the
freezer to push the freezer along on the
wheels. CAUTION: Obtain the aid of an
assistant if the freezer feels too heavy for
you to safely lift it up on its left side.
Freezer Lid Handle
The freezer lid has a built-in handle to aid
in the raising and lowering of the lid.
CAUTION
Be careful when the freezer lid is
raised that it doesn’t close on you
while you are inserting or
removing items.
Storage Basket
The convenient top storage basket for
smaller items hangs on the front and back
edges of the freezer compartment.
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Drain Plug
Fig. 4
Care & Cleaning
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally
use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape
with a pulling motion. Never use a metal
instrument to remove frost.
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean the
freezer when ¼ to ½ inch of frost has
accumulated. Frost may tend to accumulate
faster on the upper part of freezer due
to warm, moist air entering when lid is
opened. Always unplug freezer, remove
food and leave lid open when defrosting.
If frost is soft, remove by using a plastic
scraper (included). If frost is glazed and
hard, place a shallow pan beneath the
drain outlet at front of freezer (Fig. 1).
Pull the drain outlet plug forward enough
to expose the drain hole in the plug shaft
(Fig. 1). Rotate plug so that hole faces
straight down. The arrow on the plug will
also face straight down (Fig. 2).
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch inferior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
CAUTION
Freezer must be unplugged (to avoid
electrical hazard) from power source
when defrosting unit.
WARNING
DO NOT use a sharp or metallic
instrument to remove frost from the
refrigerator interior, as damage to
refrigerant tubing (located behind
interior walls) may occur. Tubing
damage may allow flammable
refrigerant gas leakage, which can result
in personal injury.
Use a thin bladed tool to carefully pry up
and remove the drain plug inside the
freezer (Fig. 4). Defrost water will drain
out through the hole in the outside drain
plug (Fig. 3). Check pan occasionally so
water does not overflow.
Replace the drain plugs when defrosting
and cleaning are completed. If the drain is
left open, warm air may enter the freezer.
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of
the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart
(1.1 liters) warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wring excess water out of the sponge or
cloth when cleaning in the area of the
controls, or any electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and baskets
with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm water.
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