Kenmore 2539287215, 2539284215, 2539280415, 2539280414, 2539280215 Owner’s Manual

®

Freezer

Use & Care Guide

Congelador

Guía para su uso y cuidado

Congélateur

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

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

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ENGLISH

www.sears.com

216769200 (0009)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS		IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

SERIAL / MODEL NUMBERS

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 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:

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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 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

Risk 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.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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.

•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.

•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.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS

•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.

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.

FREEZER WARRANTY

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:

1.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 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 warranty 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.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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CANADA — LIMITEDNotes WARRANTY

Freezers

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:

		How long warranted?	Parts: At Sears' option,	Labor:
	What is covered?		either repair or supply	Install repaired or
		(from date of sale)
			replacement part for:	replacement part for:
	The Compressor	TEN (10) YEARS	TEN (10) YEARS	FIVE (5) YEARS
	The Sealed System	FIVE (5) YEARS	FIVE (5) YEARS	FIVE (5) YEARS
	(consisting of refrigerant,
	evaporator, and condenser)
	All other parts or	ONE (1) YEAR	ONE (1) YEAR	ONE (1) YEAR
	adjustments

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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, 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.

If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOMESM (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

PRINTEDINU.S.A.

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FIRST STEPS

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 all sides of the freezer for adequate circulation.

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 particularly 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.

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.

To Level Chest Models:

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

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 detergent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. Do not remove the serial plate.

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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 1)

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 lower hinge pin.

7.After door is removed, remove the two screws from the bottom hinge.

8.To replace door, reverse above order.

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

•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.

•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 lose quality or spoil.

•Be sure 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.

•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.

SETTING THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOL DOWN PERIOD

•For safe food 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 hours.

•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 is not necessary to turn the control knob to a colder setting while freezing food.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperature control is located inside the freezer on upright models, and on the left outside wall on chest models. The temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures. However, the temperature control is adjustable to provide a range of temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob toward COLDEST and allow several hours for temperatures to stabilize between adjustments.

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FREEZER OPTIONAL FEATURES	HIGH-TEMP ALARM SWITCH (SOME MODELS)

			An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches
	NOTE:Your freezer may have some, or all of the		unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If
			the power fails, the alarm will not perform.
	features listed below. Become familiar with these
			An ON/OFF switch allows the high temperature alarm to be
	features, and their use and care.
			deactivated if desired. NOTE: You must open the freezer door to
	POWER ON LIGHT		view the alarm switch. The freezer is shipped with the switch in
	The yellow Power On indicator light indicates that the freezer is		the OFF position. After the freezer has run long enough to
			lower the temperature, you may set the switch to the ON
	properly connected to electrical power. The light glows even
			position.
	when the temperature control is turned to OFF. If the light goes
	out, refer to Freezer Does Not Run Section in the Trouble-		• To activate the alarm, set the switch to the ON position.
	shooting Guide. If the freezer appears to be operating, the		• To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to the OFF position.
	light element may be burned out. Call an authorized servicer
	for replacement.
	TEMP ALARM (SOME MODELS)
	This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside
	temperatures reach an unsafe level. The Temp. Alarm Feature
	operates on household electricity. It will not function if house-
	hold electricity is interrupted.
	Indicator Lights and		High-Temp Alarm Switch
	Switches In Handle &		BLUE DEFROST BUTTON (SOME CHEST MODELS)
	Pop Out Key
			IMPORTANT:It is time to defrost and clean the freezer when the
			blue defrost button is completely covered with frost.
			QUICK FREEZE (SOME MODELS)
			To activate the Quick Freeze feature, push the switch to the ON
			position. The green light will appear, and the freezer will run
			continuously (except when in Flash Defrost), driving freezer
			temperature to the coldest possible temperatures. The switch
			automatically turns off after 24 hours. Use this feature just prior
	Chest Models	Upright Models	to adding large quantities of unfrozen foods (not to exceed 3
			pounds per cubic foot of freezer space).

When the freezer is initially plugged in, the red Temp. Alarm Indicator Light blinks. The indicator light will continue to blink until the freezer has reached a safe freezing temperature. If a malfunction causes an unsafe temperature inside the freezer, the red light will blink and the buzzer will sound. To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM OFF button. The Indicator Light will continue to blink until a safe freezing temperature is again reached.

If the ALARM OFF button is not pressed, the buzzer will turn itself off automatically after 48 hours, but the red Temp Alarm Light will continue to blink.

	Temp Alarm	Function
	Indicator Light
	Light out, silent	Normal operation
	buzzer
	Blinking RED light,	Initial installation or extended
	silent buzzer	power outage indicates warm
		temperature.
	Blinking RED light,	Warm temperature condition. To
	buzzer sounding	silence buzzer, press TEMP.
		ALARM OFF button. See
		Troubleshooting Guide for
		possible problems.

FLASH DEFROST (SOME MODELS)

NOTE: The Temp Alarm should be turned off when freezer is being 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:

•Pull out the Flash Defrost plunger. Leave door open while defrosting. (Closing the freezer lid/door will push in the plunger, and the Flash Defrost will be turned off.)

•Push the Flash Defrost plunger in to restart freezer after defrosting.

•Turn on the Temp Alarm after freezer has reached freezing temperatures.

	Plunger
Flash Defrost Plunger - Chest Models	Flash Defrost Plunger - Upright Models

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SLIDE-OUT BASKET OR TRIVET (UPRIGHT MODELS)

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.

JUICE CAN RACK (UPRIGHT MODELS)

The Juice Can Rack on the freezer door is specially ridged to store juice cans and prevent them from rolling out of the shelf.

SECURITY LOCK WITH POP-OUT KEY

This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food is secure. 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.

INTERIOR LIGHT

The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. To replace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage.

TILT-OUT SHELF

This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and provides additional storage space. To access an item, tilt top of “basket” shelf down.

DROP FRONT SHELF (UPRIGHT MODELS)

The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer, provides a separate compartment for small irregular shaped items or large, bulky items. Lift the shelf front up and out to remove.

ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES

(UPRIGHT MODELS)

Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages.The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded.

SLIDE-ASIDE BASKET (SOME CHEST MODELS)

This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside, or lift out.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.

Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally.

BETWEEN DEFROSTINGS

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.

•On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (Figure 3). Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 4).

DEFROSTING

It is important to defrost and clean the freezer when ¼ to ½ 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 is opened. Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the freezer.

•On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1), remove the drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out. To access the external drain tube on models with a base panel, first remove the two screws from the base panel. Locate the drain tube near the left center under the freezer. Place a shallow pan under the drain tube. Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain.If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter the freezer.

Defrost water will drain out. Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed.

•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 is soft, 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.

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