Kenmore 25317602710, 25317502710 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
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Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.17502, 17602
Kenmore®
Freezer
Congelador
Congélateur
P/N A10948602 (1706)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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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.
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: 253. or
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. 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.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Record Model/Serial Numbers..................... |
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Important Safety Instructions....................... |
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Warranty Information................................. |
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First Steps................................................. |
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Energy Saving Ideas.................................... |
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Setting the Temperature Control.................... |
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Optional Features....................................... |
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Care & Cleaning....................................... |
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Power Failure / Freezer Failure..................... |
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Before You Call......................................... |
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CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER
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 property in accordance with federal or local regulations. Flammable refrigerant used.
CAUTIONRisk of fire or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant tubing. Follow handling instructions carefully. Flammable refrigerant used.
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
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.
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new appliance.
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 Safety Instructions
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.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.
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).
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug
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 threeprong grounding plug for your protection 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.
•Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating
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