Kenmore 2539252210, 2539251310, 2539235786, 2539157110, 2539155110 Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................2
First Steps ..................................................................................................2-3
Setting the Temperature Control .......................................................4
Freezer Features ............................................................................................4-5
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................6-7
Power Failure/Freezer Failure ..............................................................7
Energy Saving Ideas ........................................................................................7
Avoid Service Checklist .............................................................................8-9
Service Information .........................................................................................10
Model and Serial
Number Plate
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Read and Save These instructions
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers, 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:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
P/N 216331400 (9410)
Hrnportant Safety Read all instructions before using this freezer.
instructions _ For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or anyother appliance. Readproduct labels for flammability andother warnings.
Child Safety
o Destroy carton, plastic bags, andanyexteriorwrapping materialimmediatelyafter
the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation
° Achild might suffocate if hecrawls into a freezer to hide or play Removethe door'
of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer. Many
communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution.
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
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.
Groundinc
wall rece
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
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 protection against
shock hazards It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker, The
receptacle must beinstalled in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local codes and ordinances_Consult a qualified electrician_
= If voltage varies by i0 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected
Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor.. Such
damage isnot covered under the warranty ifyou suspect your household voltage
is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
= To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into
an outlet controlled byawall switch or pull cord. DO NOT use an extension cord
or an adapter plug.
Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
Other Precautions
° Neverunplug the freezer by pulling on the powercord Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
. To avoid electrical shock, unplug the freezer before cleaning or defrosting_
Note: Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not
disconnect power to other electrical components
First Steps
3' AIR SPACE
Installation
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Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps:
Installation
= Choose a place that isnear a grounded electrical outlet
• Forthe most efficient operation, the freezer should be located where surrounding
temperatures will not exceed 1IO°F (43°C).
= Allowspace around the unit for good air circulation Leavea 3 inch (75 ram) space
on all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.
Leveling (upright models)
Thefreezer must have all bottom corners resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor must
be strong enough to support afully loaded freezer',Check the cabinet with a level from
sideto side After discarding the crating screws and wood base, levelcabinet To level:
I. Screw leveling feet in as far as possible,
2 Carefully set cabinet upright and move into position
3 Adjust leveling feet as required to level cabinet
Thefront leveling feet on upright models only should be raisedjustenough sothe door
closeseasily when opened about halfway,
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First Steps (continued)
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Installation
Door Removal (upright models)
If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways.
1, Gently lay freezer on its back on a throw rug or blanket
2, Remove the base panel by unscrewing two screws from front of base panel
Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet (Figure 1)
3. Unplug connector by holding the cabinet connector in place and pulling door
connector out (Figure t)
4., At the top of the cabinet, lift up plastic hinge cover and fold back, (Figure 2)
5 Use a Phillips® screwdriver to loosen and retighten the screws on the top
hinge to insure a secure assembly and prevent hinge slippage
6 Remove the top hinge from cabinet and lift door off the lower hinge pin
7, After door is removed, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge
8, To replace door, reverseabove order
Door Adjustments (upright models)
If door gasket does not sea!
1 Loosen all door panel screws around the edge of door (Figure 3) On 9 cubic
foot models, slam door to realign to cabinet, retighten all door panel screws
2 On larger models adjust the two screwson the bottom edge of door. (Figure4)
= If door does not sealon the top, follow illustrationA
o If the door does not sealon the bottom, follow illustration B
3 After adjustment, retighten all of the door panel screws
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LOOSEN
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TIGHTEN
TIGHTEN
Figure 4
Cleaning
,, Wash any removable parts, and the interior and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water Wipe dry
o 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
or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
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detergent or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed,
DO NOT REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.
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Setting the
Temperature ControU
Cool Down Period
o Forsafefood storage, allow 4 hours for'the freezer to cool down completely The
freezer 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 4 hour's.
o When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of
freezer space at one time Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout
the freezer. It isnot necessary to turn the control knob to a colder setting while
freezing food
Temperature Control
The temperature control has been factory pre_set to number 1, a position which
should provide satisfactory food storage temperatures, However', the temperature
control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal
satisfaction The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright
models, and on the left outside wall on chest freezers If a colder temperature is
desired, turn the temperature control knob to a higher number Adjust by one
numerical increment at atime, and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize
between adjustments
Freezer Features
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indicatorlights and switches in handle
PopOut Key- upright freezers
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Your freezer may have some or all of the features listed below Becomefamiliar with
these features and their use and care
Power On Light
The Power On indicator light indicates that the freezer is properly connected to
electrical power. The light glows even when the temperature control is turned to
OFF..Ifthe light goesout, refer to "Freezer does not run" section in the Avoid Service
Checklist If the freezer appears to be operating, the light element may be burned
out Call an authorized servicer'for replacement
Temp Alarm (some models)
Thisfeature isdesigned to provide a warning buzzer if inside temperatures areat an
unsafe level TheTemp Alarm feature operates on household electricity, if the power'
fails, the alarm will not pefform_ TheTemp Alarm indicator light will glowon_l if the
storage compartment temperature risesto alevel that isunsafe for long term food
storage in addition, when theTemp Alarm feature isON, an alarm will sound. After'
the alarm sounds, it may be turned off by pressing the Temp Alarm OFFThe indicator
light will continue to blink until the freezer has reachedsafe freezing temperatures.
The freezer isshipped with the Temp Alarm in the OFFposition, After the freezer has
run approximately 4 hours, the red Temp Alarm indicator light will stop blinking and
the Temp Alarm can be activated
Temp Alarm Indicator Light Function
Light out, silent buzzer Normal Operation
Indicator lights and switches in handle
Pop Out Key - chest freezers
Blinking REDlight, Initial installation or extended power
silent buzzer- outage indicates warm temperature
Blinking REDlight,
buzzer sounding
Warm temperature condition To silence
buzzer, push Temp Alarm button OFF See
Avoid ServiceChecklist for possible problems
Quick Freeze (some models)
To activate this feature, pressthe Quick Freeze ON/OFF button A green light will
apear and the freezer will run continuously (except when in Flash Defrost), driving
freezer temperatures to the coldest possible temperatures Be sure this feature is
turned OFFwhen not needed Usethis feature just prior to adding large quantities
of unfrozen foods (Not to exceed 3 pounds per cubic foot of freezer space )
Freezer Features
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PLUNGER
Flash Defrost Plunger - chest freezers
Flash Defrost (some chest freezers)
Note: TheTemp Alarm should be turned off when the freezer isbeing defrosted,
The Flash Defrost feature will defrost the freezer in a fraction of the time usually
required, To defrost, remove all food and follow these steps:
o Pullout the FlashDefrost plunger Leavedoor open while defrosting (Closing
the freezer lid on chest models will push in the plunger and the Flash Defrost
will be turned off.
o Pushthe Flash Defrost plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting
o Turn on the Temp Alarm after freezer has reached freezing temperatures,
Juice Can Rack (upright freezers)
The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door isspecially ridged to store juice cans and
prevent them from rolling
Safety Lock with Pop-Out Key
The lock prevents children and others from opening the freezer To lock or unlock
the freezer, push the key into the lock and turn The key pops out of the lock after
it has been turned To prevent child entrapment, see warning on Pop-Out Key,
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Adjustable Interior Shelves+ upright freezers
up
bottom
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v edge out
Adjustable Interior Shelves (upright freezers)
Multi-position adjustable interior shelves canbe moved to any position for larger or
smaller packages The shipping spacerswhich stabilize the shelvesfor shipping may
be removed and discarded,,
Adjustable Door Shelves (upright freezers)
To install, remove, or adjust, lift shelf straight up and rotate bottom edge out
Three-position Adjustable Shelf (upright freezers)
This shelf can be moved to one of three positions To move shelf, lift up and out and
reinstall on another set of supports
Slide-Out Basket or Trivet (upright freezers)
A Slide-Out Basket(some models) or Trivet (some models), located at the bottom of
the freezer, provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on
freezer shelves To remove the basket or trivet, pull out and lift up
Lift-Out Basket (chest freezers)
Thisbasket helps organize odd-shaped items Toreach other packages in the freezer,
slide the basket aside or lift out
Divider/Drain Pan (chestfreezers)
The Divider/Drain Pandoubles asa convenient storage area and serves asa shallow
drain pan when defrosting To remove, lift straight up out of the supports,
Adjustable DoorShelves+upright freezers
Three-position Adjustable Shelf +upright freezers
Interior Light
Thelight comeson automatically when the door isopened Toreplacethe light bulb,
turn the temperature control to OFFand unplug the electrical cord. Replacethe old
bulb with a bulb of the same wattage,
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Slide+Out Basket - upright freezers
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Trivet - upright freezers
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Care and CUeaning
Damp objects stick to
cold metal surfaces Do not touch metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands
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DRAIN
TUBE
Figure 5
Some upright freezer-s are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be
cleaned occasionally Before cleaning or defrosting, turn the temperature control to
OFFand unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Turning the control toOFF
does not disconnect power to other electrical components
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost
Scrape with an upward pulling motion Never use a metal instrument to remove
frost
Defrosting
It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when 1/4 to 1/2 inch of frost has
accumulated, Frost may tend to accumulate faster on the upper part of the freezer
due to warm, moist air entering the freezer when the door isopened, Removefood
and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer.
On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 5), remove the drain plug on the
insidefloor of the freezer by pulling straight out The drain tube islocated near the
left center under the freezer, behind the basepanel, Placeashallow pan under the
drain tube Defrost waterwill drain out Check pan occasionally so water does not
overflow, Replacethe drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed If
the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer
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Figure 7
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On chest models with adefrost drain, placea shallow pan or the Divider!Drain Pan
(provided with some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 6), A one half inch
garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor' drain
(Figure 7) Ifyour model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased
at ahardware store Pullout the stopper inside the freezer, and pull off the outside
defrost drain plug (Figure 8) Defrost water will drain out, Check pan occasionally
sowater does not overflow. Replacethe drain plug and stopper when defrosting
iscompleted
• On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer
bottom to catch the frost The frost will loosen and fall_ Remove towels and/or
newspapers
If the frost issoft, remove it by using a plastic scraper If the frost is glazed and
hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom, Close
the freezer door. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes Repeat this procedure
if necessary
Cleaning the Inside
After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two
tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1=136 litres) warm water, Rinseand dry,
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Besure to wring excesswater out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area
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of the controls or any electrical parts,
Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or'mild
detergent and warm water, Rinseand dry Clean the door gasket with mild suds,
rinse with clear water, and wipe dry
Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions
on any surface Do not wash removable parts in adishwasher
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water' and mild liquid detergent Rinsewell and wipe
dry with aclean soft cloth Replace parts and food Plugthe power cord back into
the outlet and turn the control to its former setting
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Care and Cleaning
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If leaving the freezer
door open while on vacation, make 1
certain that children cannot get into
the freezer and become entrapped,
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of one to three
weeks
Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be usedfor severalmonths, remove allfood,
turn the control to OFFand unplug the power cord Clean and dry the interior
thoroughly. Leavethe freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary,to
prevent odor and mold growth.
Moving: Keep the freezer door closed Keepthe freezer out of direct sunlight and
in a reasonably cool atmosphere Large quantities of food will stay frozen longer
than small quantities Ifthe freezer isdisconnected for 24 hours or more, follow
the directions for using dry ice in the "Power Failure/Freezer Failure" section
below,
Power Failure/Freezer
Failure
Do not open the freezer door 1
unnecessarily if the power is cut off 1
due to electrical failure, j
Energy Saving deas
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the
freezer is kept closed if the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of
dry ice into the freezer 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
Ifthe freezer hasstopped operating, see "Freezerdoes not run" in the Avoid Service
Checklist section of this manual Ifyou cannot solvethe problem, call an authorized
servicer immediately.
Do not open the freezer door unnecessarily If the freezer remains off for several
hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure ff
necessary,take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer isready to operate.
Look in the Yellow Pagesunder "Frozen Food Locker Plants.."
o 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.
o Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
Overloading the freezer forces the compressor to run longer Foods that freeze
too slowly may losequality or spoil
• Besure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in
the freezer This cuts down on frost build-up inside the freezer.
Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the freezer less
efficient_
o Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches,
Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as
possible
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Avoid Service Checklist Before calling for service, review this list, It may save you both time and expense
This list includes common occurTences that are not the result of defective workman-
ship or materials in this appliance
OCCURRENCE
FREEZERDOES NOT RUN
SOLUTION
Temperature control is in the OFF position See Setting the Temperature Control
Freezer may not be plugged in of plug may be loose Be sure plug is tightly pushed into
electrical outlet
House fuse has blown, or circuit breaker has tripped Check/reset circuit breaker or replace
fuse with t5 amp time delay fuse
Power outage Check house lights Call local electric company
Freezer runs too much or too longs
Temperatures inside the freezer are Temperature control isset too cold Turn the control to awarmer setting Allow severa! hours
too cold. for the temperature to stabilize
Temperatures inside the freezer are too Temperature control isset too warm Turn the control to a colder setting Allow several hours
warm° for the temperature to stabilize
Room or outside weather is hot tt is normal for the freezer to work harder under these
conditions
Freezer had recently been disconnected for aperiod of time, Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely
Large amounts of warm or hot food have been stored recently Warm food will cause the
freezer to run more until the desired temperature is reached
Door iskept open too long or too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time the door
is opened Open the door less often
Freezer door may be slightly open See Occurrence section "Door Problems "
Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control knob to a warmer setting Allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize
Freezer gasket is dirty, worn, cracked, or poorly fitted Clean or change gasket Leaks in the
door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature
Door iskept open too long or isopened too frequently Warm air enters the freezer every time
the door is opened Open the door less often
Door may be open slightly See Occurrence section "Door Problems"
Large amounts of warm or hot food may have been stored recently Wait until the freezer
has had a chance to reach its selected temperature
Freezer has recently been disconnected for a period of time Freezer requires 4 hours to cool
down completely,
Temperature of external freezer Freezer cabinet iswarm to the touch Freezer is operating normally, removing warm air from
surface is warm, the inside
SOUND AND NOISE
Louder sound levels whenever Today's freezers have increased storage capacity and more even temperatures They require
freezer is on. a high speed compressor This is normal
Louder sound levels when compressor Freezer operates at higher pressures during the start of the ON cycle This is normal Sound
comes on. will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
Popping or cracking sound when Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes This is normal Sound
compressor comes on. will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system This is normal
boiling.
Vibrating or rattling noise, Freezer is not level It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Adjust leveling feet Refer
to "Leveling" in First Steps
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OCCURRENCE
SOUND AND NORSE(cont,d)
WATER/MOISTURE/FROST
INSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
SOLUTION
Floor isuneven or weak Freezerrocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor can
adequately support freezer Level the floor by putting wood shims under part of the freezer
Freezer istouching the wall Retevelthe freezer or move freezer slightly Refer to "Leveling"
in First Steps
Weather is hot and humid, which increases internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal
Door isslightly open SeeOccurrence section "Door Problems,"
WATERIMOISTUREIFROST
OUTSIDE FREEZER
Moisture forms on outside of
freezer°
ODOR IN FREEZER
DOOR PROBLEMS
Door will not close,
LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON
Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently Open the door less often
Door isslightly open, causing the cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from
outside See Occurrence section "Door Problems"
Interior needs to be cleaned Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and baking soda
Foods with strong odors are in the freezer Cover the food tightly
Freezeris not level It rocks on the floor when it ismoved slightly Thiscondition canforce the
cabinet out of square and misalign the door Refer to "LeveJing" in First Steps
Floor isuneven or weak Freezer rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly, Level the floor
by using metal or wood shims under the freezer or brace floor supporting the freezer
Light bulb is burned out Follow directions under "Interior Light" in Freezer Features
No electric current is reaching the freezer SeeOccurrence section "Freezer Does Not Run "
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