Kenmore 25324752106, 25324752105, 25324722104, 25324722103, 25324082104 Owner’s Manual

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Use & Care Guide

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8

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Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2

Safety .................................................. 2-3

Warranty .............................................. 4

Rrst Steps ........................................... 5-6

Energy Saving Tips ............................. 6

Setting the Temperature Control ......... 6

Freezer Optional Features .................. 7-8

Care and Cleaning .............................. 9=10

Power Failure/Freezer Failure ........... 10

Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 11-12

Sears Servbe ...................................... 13

Sears Canada Customers ................... 13

READ AND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions

for your model, Use your freezer 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 Modet and Serial Numbers

READ ALL INSTRUCTmONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER.

_.,v,v:_:;_,_[e FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings,

r'.'_w:_:_,'.,'[_ CHLD SAFETY

Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping
material immediately after the freezer 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,

Remove all staples from the carton, Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact

with other appliances or furniture,
An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a

very dangerous attraction to children,

Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping, Small objects are a choke

hazard to children, / ...........

Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided
below, The serial plates are located either on the upper left
wall inside the freezer (upright models), or the left exterior
wall (chest models),

Modet Number: 253.

or 970.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Model and Serial

Number Hate

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,

even if it is being discarded.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

[!'w-'_:;_'le[(1Risk of child entrapment,
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past, Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers
are still dangerous -- even if they will
sit for "just a few days," if you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents,

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR

OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove
doors,

Leave shelves
in place so

children may

not easily

climb inside,

ELECTRICALINFORMATION

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer wilt
operate properly.
* Refer to the seriaJ pJate for correct electricaJ rating.

The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding pUugfor your protection against
shock hazards, Utmust be pUuggeddirectUy into a
property grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with
a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker, The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with local

codes and ordinances, Consult a qualified electrician,

Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED, Do not

use an extension cord or adapter plug.

o If voltage varies by 10% or more, freezer performance

may be affected, Operating freezer with insufficient
power can damage the motor, Such damage is not
covered under the warranty, If you suspect your house
hold voltage is high or low, consult your power company
for testing,

o To prevent the freezer from being turned off

accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord,

o Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner,
OTHER PRECAUTIONS

,_ To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first,
,_ Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord,

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle,

NOTE:Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light
bulb or other electrical components,

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electric shock, Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove

any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type

wall receptacle

Avoid fire hazard or

Do not, under any

circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the

. grounding prong.

Powersupply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

KENMORE APPUANCE WARRANTY

OneYear Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to a[[instructione supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due

to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, ca[[ I°800-4-MYoHOME® to arrange for
free repair,

If this appliance is used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of
purchase,

This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears wi[[ NOT pay for:
1, Expendable items 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 product installation, operation or maintenance,
3, A service technician to dean or maintain this product,
4, Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to a[[ instructions supplied

5, Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its intended purpose,
6, Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils

other than those recommended in a[[instructions supplied with the product,
7, Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product,
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shah be product repair as provided
herein, Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year

or the shortest period allowed by law, Sears shah not be liable for incidental or consequential damages, Some states and
provinces do not allow the exclusion or [imitation of incidental or consequential damages, or [imitations on the duration of
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or [imitations may not apply to you,

This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States and Canada,
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc.,Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

ThisOwner'sGuideprovidesspecificoperatinginstructions
foryourmodel,Usethefreezeronlyasinstructedinthis
Owner'sGuide,Beforestartingthefreezer,followthese
importantfirst steps.

INSTALLATmON

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,

o Allow space around the unit for good air circulation.

Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on all sides of the freezer

for adequate circulation,

Crating

Screw

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And (2) Wood Bases

Unpacking and Leveling :- Upright Models

To LeveJChest Models:

if needed, add metal or wood shims between foot pads and

floor,

Installation

Installation

NOTE: The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite
warm as the compressor works to transfer heat from the
inside, Temperatures as much as 80° F warmer than room
temperature can be expected, For this reason it is particu-
larly important in hotter climates to allow enough space for
air circulation around your freezer,

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, 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 door 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 cJeaners 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 deter-
gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape

alreadyremoved, Donot remove the seria! plate.

_To allow door to
cbse and seaBproperly, DO NOT _et

food packages extend past the front
of shelves.

To LeveJ Upright ModeJs:
After discarding crating screws and wood base, use a

carpenter's level to level the freezer from front-to°back,
Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front, Y2bubble higher, so

that the door closes easily when left halfway open,

Shelf Front