Kenmore 253.21411100 User Manual

Freezer

Use & Care Guide

Congelador

Guia para su uso y cuidado

Cong_lateur

Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

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

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

www.sears.com

216769200 (0009)

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

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

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty ................. 4

First 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 Service ...................................... 13

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

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 Model and Serial Numbers 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).

Model Number: 253.

or 970.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FREEZER.

'!_v_r/-'W:t_ll_[rl 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.

[!_viV.'1_{_ll_[cl CHILD SAFETY

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exteriorwrapping 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. --..

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

even if it is being discarded.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

_'!'v*v-'_:t_il_[ClRisk 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 THROWAWAY YOUR

OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

Model and Serial

Number Plate

• 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 will

operate properly.

• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. 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, 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.

• Ifvoltage 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.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

OTHERPRECAUTIONS

• 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 offthe

compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb or other electrical components.

Avoid fire hazard or

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

Do not, under any circumstances, cut_remove_

or bypass the

grounding prong,

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON FREEZER For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer

is operated and maintained according to the instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair this freezer,

free of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this freezer is operated and maintained according to the instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair the sealed

system (consisting of refrigerant,connecting tube, and

compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or

workmanship. The above freezer warranty applies only to freezers which

are used for storage of food for private household purposes.

FOOD LOSS COVERAGE LIMITATION If promptly reported to your nearest Sears store or Service

Center, Sears will reimburse you up to a total of $100.00

for the value of food, as verified by Sears, lost while stored

in the freezer when used for private household purposes

as a result of:

Defects that occur during the first year following the date of purchase.

Failure of the sealed refrigeration system (including refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), due to defects that occur during the second through fifth year after purchase. If freezer is used for other than private household purposes, Sears will not be responsible for any food loss. Food losses resulting from other than the above stated defects, such as natural spoilage, power interruption, inadequate power, manual disconnect of power supply, fire damage, water damage, theft, etc., are beyond our control and are not covered by Sears.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This war- ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United States. See the back page of this manual.

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Sears, Roebuck and Co. Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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reezers

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmorefreezer to be free from defects in material or workmanship. What Sears

will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant,

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibility of the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected to electric outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663).

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty. The above warranty covers Kenmore Freezers sold and operated in

Canada only and shall not apply if the freezer is used for other than domestic purposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore freezer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

SEARS CANADA iNC. * Toronto, Canada * M5B 2B8

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the freezer, 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.

, AIIowspace around the unit forgood air circulation.

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

for adequate circulation.

Plastic Leveling Feet

Crating Screw

Discard The: Screws

And (2) Wood Bases

Unpacking and Leveling - Upright Models

To Level Chest Models:

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

floor.

3"_5ram)

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 30° 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 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 deter-

gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape alreadyremoved. Do notremove the serial plate.

_To allow door to close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front of shelves,

To Level Upright Models: 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, ½ bubble higher, so

that the door closes easily when left halfway open.

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