Kenmore 11122142910 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
®
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Kenmore
®
Upright Freezer/
Refrigerator
Congelador/ Refrigerador vertical
Model/Modelo: 111.22142 – White – 14 cu. ft.
Transform SR Brands Management
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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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
Appliance Setup.............................................5
Appliance Use.................................................6
Temperature Control......................................6
Care & Cleaning.............................................7
Power or Appliance Failure..........................8
Door Removal/Reversal................................9
Before You Call..............................................12
Warranty.........................................................14
Service.............................................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.
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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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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 door.
• Leave shelves 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.
• 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).
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
Electrical Information
• The unit must be plugged into its own
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.
• Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical shock.
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Appliance Setup
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 setup 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 1-inch (25.4 mm)
space at the back and on top and a
3/8-inch (9.5 mm) space on the sides of
the appliance for adequate circulation.
Leveling
The freezer must have all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor that is strong
enough to support a fully loaded freezer.
It is Very Important for the appliance to be
level in order to function properly. If not
level, the door may be misaligned and not
close or seal properly, causing cooling,
frost, or moisture problems.
The appliance is equipped with adjustable
front leveling feet. Turn the foot clockwise
to raise the side of the unit. Turn counterclockwise to lower the side. Adjust each side
as needed until front of unit is level. Also
adjust so that front of the unit is 1/4˝ higher
than back, so that door stays closed.
Door Handle Installation
• Locate and remove the handle brace
caps and four handle attachment
flathead screws from the accessory bag.
• Remove the four roundhead screws from
the left edge of the appliance door.
• Use the four flathead screws to attach
the handle braces to the door edge.
• Insert the two tabs on the narrow end of
the cap into the slots on the brace, and
then snap the wide end down into place.
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.
Energy Saving Ideas
for Freezer Mode
• The freezer should be
located in the coolest area
of the room, away from
heat producing appliances
or heating ducts, and out of
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in freezer. Overloading
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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.
• Do not line freezer shelves and bins
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulatin, reducing freezer efficiency.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches.
• Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close door as soon as possible.
Appliance Use
Key Components
allow two hours if used as a refrigerator and
four hours if used as a freezer for the
appliance to cool down completely to the
set temperature. The compressor 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.
Temperature Control
1. Glass shelf
2. Drawer Bin
3. Temperature Control
4. LED Lighting
• The interior temperature of this appliance
can be set so that the entire unit can be
used as either a Freezer or a Refrigerator.
• To turn the appliance 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, after plugging in
The temperature control is located midway
down on the right inner cabinet wall.
Turn the arrow dial into the FREEZER zone to
use unit as a freezer. Turn dial into FRIDGE
zone to use unit as a refrigerator.
You will encounter some resistance at the top
center when turning the dial into one zone or
the other. Push past the resistance area to
move the arrow into the new zone.
Once in a zone, turn the dial so that the
arrow points to the temperature setting of
your choice.
In each zone a triangle figure indicates the
recommended temperature setting for most
situations of use.
After making an adjustment, allow several
hours for the internal temperature to stabilize
at the new setting.
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Automatic Defrost
The appliance is equipped with
automatic defrost capability so that you
do not have to manually defrost. The
cooling element of the unit is regularly
heated to melt the frost that forms on it.
The resulting water drains through a
duct at the back of the unit and into a
concealed pan at the base of the unit
where it evaporates. Should any frost
form on the unit interior walls, remove
food and store it elsewhere. Then unplug
the unit, wait long enough for the frost
to melt, and wipe up the moisture with a
dry towel.
Rear Wheels
The appliance is equipped with rear
wheels to help you roll it into or out of a
location. CAUTION: Obtain the aid of
an assistant if the appliance feels too
heavy for you to safely move it.
Interior LED Lighting
The appliance features interior LED lighting,
which is more effective and longer lasting
than incandescent bulbs. However, in the
unlikely event that the LED fails to light,
call 1-844-553-6667 to schedule repair
service to replace it.
Easy Open Door Handle
The appliance is equipped with a door
handle that decreases the amount of force
needed to to open the door. Grasp the
handle and pull to the side and then
straight back to easily open the door.
Care & Cleaning
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch inferior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Cleaning the Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the appliance
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.
Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes,
abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on
any interior surface. Do not wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry
with a clean soft cloth.
scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or
alkaline solutions on any exterior surface.
Never use metallic
Vacation and Moving Tips
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If leaving the appliance door open while
on vacation, make certain that children
cannot get into the freezer and become
entrapped.
Short Vacations: Leave the appliance
operating during vacations of less than
three weeks.
Long Vacations: If the appliance will not
be used for several months:
• Remove all food and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• Leave the appliance door open slightly,
blocking it open if necessary, to prevent
odor and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the appliance, follow
these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Disconnect the power cord plug from
the wall outlet.
• Remove foods and clean the
appliance interior.
• Secure all loose items such as bins
and shelves by taping them securely
in place to prevent damage.
• In a moving vehicle, secure freezer in an
upright position to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of freezer with a
blanket, or similar item.
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NOTE
If unit is turned off or unplugged for
several hours, do not open appliance
door unnecessarily. This will maintain the
coldest temperature inside and reduce
the recovery time to desired temperature
once the unit is turned back on.
Power or Appliance Failure
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will
stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the
appliance door is kept closed. If the power
failure continues, pack seven or eight
pounds of dry ice into the appliance 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 appliance has stopped operating,
see Appliance does not run in the
Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve
the problem, call an authorized servicer
immediately. If the appliance remains off
for several hours, follow the directions
above for the use of dry ice during a
power failure. If necessary, take the food
to a local locker plant until the appliance
is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow
Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.
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Door Reversal
The appliance is shipped with the hinge on
the right so that the door swings open from
left to right. Perform the following procedure
to reverse the door swing. NOTE: A left side
top hinge cover, top hinge, lower hinge and
door closer are shipped with the appliance
for use in this procedure.
WARNING: Unplug the refrigerator before
performing the door reversal procedure.
Failure to unplug may result in serious injury
or death from electrical shock.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
property damage, obtain assistance from
another person to perform the door reversal
procedure.
CAUTION: Obtain a securely balanced
stool or platform to stand on when
performing steps of the procedure that
have to do with the top of the appliance
cabinet.
1. Remove the two screws securing the
right hinge cover to the top of the
cabinet. Depress the tab on the cover
side of the wire harness and pull the two
sections of the harness apart. Push the
cabinet section of the harness into the
hole on the top of the cabinet.
2. Obtain the aid of an assistant to steady
the door. Once the hinge is removed the
door may swing free of the cabinet.
Unscrew the 3 bolts on the upper hinge
and remove the right hinge by lifting up.
Retain the bolts for left hinge
attachment.
3. Slightly open the
door on the
handle side for
ease of removal.
With the aid of
an assistant raise
the door up from
the bottom hinge.
Set door aside.
4. Remove the 3 screws from the cover
plate on the cabinet left front corner.
Remove cover plate and use the screws
to reattach it to the cabinet right corner.
5. With the aid of an assistant, lay the
appliance flat on its back. Remove the
leveling foot from each side of the
bottom. Remove the 5 screws attaching
the right bottom hinge to the cabinet.
Remove the hinge and retain the 5 screws
for left bottom hinge attachment.
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6. Remove the plug from the front bottom
left of cabinet and insert it into the hole
on the front bottom right. Remove the
screw (if present) from the underside of
the front bottom edge. Use the 5 screws
from step 6 to attach the left lower hinge
to the left side of the appliance bottom.
Reinsert the leveling footon both sides of
the cabinet.
7. Remove the metal door stopper and
plastic door closer from the lower right
corner of the door. Use the removed
screw to attach the door stopper and left
door closer to lower left corner of door.
8. With the aid of an assistant, carefully
raise the appliance back to upright
position. NOTE: Once the appliance is
raised back up to vertical position, it must
remain upright for 6 hours before
plugging in to avoid damage to internal
components.
9. With aid of assistant, mount the door
onto the lower left hinge. Insert the hinge
pin into the door, and use the 3 bolts
removed in step 2 to attach the left top
hinge to left top corner of cabinet.
10. Use a flat blade screwdriver to carefully
pry the wire harness base out of its clip in
the right hinge cover. Carefully insert
harness base into clip in left hinge cover.
Pull cabinet wire harness section up from
recess in left top corner of cabinet.
Connect the two harness sections
together. Use the 2 screws removed in
step 1 to attach the left hinge cover to the
left corner of cabinet.
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