Kenmore 2539287413, 2539287213, 2539284213, 2539280413, 2539280213 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Guide

Freezer

CAUTION:
Before using this freezer, read this

manual and follow all its Safety Rules
and Operating Instructions,

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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 ..................... 7-9

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

RecordYour Model and Serial Numbers

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

Model Number: 253.

or 970.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER.

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

CHILD SAFETY

• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping
materiat 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, refrigeratoq 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 chitdren_

Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.

Proper Disposal of Your

Refrigerator/Freezer

_._ Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are

not problems of the pasL 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:

Mode_and Serial

NumberPlate

• 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 prop-
erly grounded three- prong receptacle, protected with a

15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The recep-
tacle must be installed in accordance with local codes

and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Recep-
tacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

(GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED Do not use an
extension cord or adapter_plug.

• 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, tf 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.

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

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

• Never unptug the freezer by pulling on the cord
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.

NOTE: Turning the temperature controI to OFF turns off the
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

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 wilt 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

2,

Failure of the sealed refrigeration system (including
refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), due to
defects that occur dudng the second through fifth year
after purchase If freezer is used for other than private
household purposes, Sears wilt 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 your 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 CENTERIDEPARTMENT in the United
States See the back page of this manual

Powersupply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

Sears, Roebuck and Co,
Depto 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CANADA- LIMITED WARRANTY

Sears Canada Inc, warrants every new Kenmore freezer to be free from defects in material or workmanship, What Sears
will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

The Sealed System

(consistingof refrigerant, FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS FIVE (5) YEARS

evaporator;and condenser)

All other parts or

adjustments ONE (t) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1) YEAR

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

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, towvoltage, 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 iisted in the customer's manual; proper' setting of the controls

tf any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-877-LE-FOYER s_(1-877-533_6937),

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 Kenmorefreezer with aSears 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

• Allow space around the unit for good air circulation
Leave a 3 inch (75 mm) space on al] sides of the freezer

for adequate circulation.

3" (75 ram)

To Level Chest Models:
/f needed, add metal or wood shims between foot pads and

floor

3_(75mm)

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 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 alI bottom corners resting firmly on
a solid floor The floor must be strong enougil to support a
fully loaded freezer NOTE: It isVERY IMPORTANT for

your freezer to be level in order to function properly. Ifthe
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 appfiance 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
already removed,DO NOT REMOVETHE 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, !/2bubble higher, so

that the door closes easily when left halfway open

Shelf Front