Kenmore 11122202910 Owner’s Manual

Use & Care Guide

Manual de Uso y Cuidado

Kenmore

Upright Freezer/ Refrigerator

Congelador/ Refrigerador vertical

Models/Modelos: 111.22202 – White - 21 cu. ft.

Transform SR Brands Management LLC, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com

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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.

Record your model and serial numbers below for future reference. This information is found either on the lower left wall inside the appliance.

Model Number:

Number: Purchase Date:

111.

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.............................................8

Power or Appliance Failure..........................9

Before You Call..............................................10

Warranty.........................................................12

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.

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 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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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 minimum, 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only electric outlet. The power

cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug to protect against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded threeprong 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.

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

1. Handle Attachment Bolt

2. Set Screw

3. Set Screw Cap

• Place the holes in the handle ends

over the handle attachment bolts on the front of the door and slide handle down. Mount handle so that set screw holes face the near edge of door.

• Using the supplied hex key, tighten the

set screws in the handle ends to secure the handle to the bolts.

• Push the screw caps into the set screw

holes to cover the screws.

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. 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.

Freezer Mode Energy Saving Ideas

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 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.

• Do not line freezer shelves and bins

with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, reducing freezer efficiency.

• Organize and label food to reduce lid

openings and avoid extended searches.

• Remove as many items as needed at one

time, and close door as soon as possible.

Appliance Use

Key Components

1. Glass shelf

2. Drawer Bin

3. LED Lighting

4. On/Off light switch

5. Door bin

• 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

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

A. High Temperature Indicator B. Door Open Indicator C. Temperature Set Down Key (Colder) D. Temperature Set Up Key (Warmer) E. Temperature Digital Display F. Quick Freeze Key G. Lock Key H. Freezer - Fridge Conversion Key

The temperature control is located on the door exterior. It is an electronic push-key control with a digital readout display.

Lock Key [G]

The control must be unlocked for any of the operation keys to work. Press and hold the Lock Key for three seconds to unlock the control panel. You will hear a chime, the Lock Key icon will light and the numerals of the temperature setting will begin to flash in the display [E]. If no other key is pressed within 30 seconds the control will auto-matically lock. Note: If the panel is locked and any operation key is pressed, the Lock Key will illuminate as a reminder to unlock.

Freezer – Fridge Key [H]

The appliance may be operated as a Freezer or Refrigerator. Press and hold the Freezer – Fridge key for three seconds to convert from one operation mode to the other. A blue dot will illuminate next to either Freezer or Fridge to indicate the mode.

Quick Freeze Key [F]

When in freezer operation mode, press and quickly release the Quick Freeze key to set the temperature to the maximum freezing point of 11°F (24°C). The Quick Freeze icon will illuminate, and the freezer will operate for three hours at maximum coldness before it automatically returns to the previously set temperature. If the freezer is unable to achieve maximum coldenss within 24 hours, it will also automatically return to the previous setting.

Temp Decrease [C] and Increase [D] Keys

Press the temperature decrease and increase keys to lower or raise the appliance interior temperature. The numerical reading in the display will lower or raise by single digit increments as the key is pressed.

Fahrenheit – Centigrade conversion

Press and hold the Temp Decrease [C] and Increase [D] keys at the same time for 3 seconds. You will hear a chime and the displayed temperature reading will change from one system of notation to the other. Notes:

• The temperature default setting for

Freezer mode is 0°F (-18°C), and for Refrigerator mode 41°F (5°C).

• The adjustment range for the Freezer is

from 10°F (-12°C) to -11°F (-24°C).

• The adjustment range for the Refrigerator

is from 46°F (8°C) to 35°F (2°C).

Door Open Indicator [B]

When the door is open the indicator illuminates. If the door is open for more than 5 minutes, the indicator will blink and a chime will sound to alert you to close the door.

High Temp Alert Indicator [A]

Refrigerator mode: Indicator will blink and

chime will sound if interior temperature exceeds 59°F (15°C) for 36 hours. When temperature drops below 54°F (12°C) the

alert shuts off.

Freezer mode: Indicator will blink and chime will sound if interior temperature exceeds 18°F (-8°C) for 36 hours. When temperature drops below 10°F (-12°C) the

alert shuts off.

Fault codes

If one of the following fault codes appears in the display, call 1-844-553-6667 to schedule repair service.

Code Description E2 Interior temp sensor failure E5 Defrost sensor failure E6 Communication error E7 Ambient temp sensor failure

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.

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 Door Bins

To remove the door bins for cleaning, use both hands to squeeze the tray in from both ends and push upward.

Vacation and Moving Tips

ARNING

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

• 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.

these guidelines to prevent damage:

Cleaning the Outside

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe

with a clean soft cloth.

dry metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any exterior surface.

Never use

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.

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