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Upright Freezer
Full One-Year Warranty on Freezer
For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer
is operated and maintained according to instructions
attached to or furnished with the product, Sears will repair
this freezer, free of charge, if found defective in material
or workmanship.
Model No. 28502
5.0 cu. ft. Capacity
Read This Manual!
It will tell you how to operate and care for your
freezer. It also offers tips on how to get the best and
lowest cost performance.
If you prefer installing your own parts, use the parts
list to find the part number, do not use the illustration
number.
In the space below record the model and serial
number of your freezer. Each is printed on the
model number plate located in the upper corner of
the freezer back. Use these numbers when calling
for service.
Model No.
Date Purchased
Manual Contents:
• Warranty
• Installation
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Parts
Serial No,
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
instructions attached to or furnished with the product,
Sears will repair the sealed system (consisting of
refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor motor)
free of charge, if found defective in material or
workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to a freezer
which is used for storage of food for private household
purposes.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING
THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Installation
Inspection
When your new freezer is delivered, check thoroughly for
shipping damage and missing parts. If you find either,
please notify Sears at once.
Location is Important
Your new freezer will work best in a dry, ventilated place,
where the temperature fails between 65 and 110 F.
Extreme temperatures can shorten the freezer's life. Very
high temperatures (such as in an unventilated garage in
summer) also will make your freezer cycle often,
increasing its operating cost.
Your freezer must be allowed enough space for proper air
circulation. This freezer is designed for FREESTANDING
INSTALLATION ONLY and should not be recessed or
built-in. Allow 3 inches of space on each side including
the rear and 4 inches on the top of the cabinet. This is
particularly important in hotter climates.
Pick a spot where the floor will support the weight of the
freezer fully loaded. It is best to keep your freezer away
from an oven or other heat source. Pick a safe place,
indoors, away from flammables such as gasoline.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Pgrt No. 833B460157610
(HF5017SW)
Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A.
303096
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Leveling the Freezer
To ensure proper door seal and opfimum performance,
level freezer using the leveling legs located on its
bottom front corner.
' Once your freezer is in the desired location, use a
carpenter's level and adjust the leveling legs as
necessary to make sure the cabinet is level side-toside.
• Adjust the legs to achieve a 1/4 inch slope from
front-to-back {'A bubble on a carpenter’s level) to
provide easy door closure and proper door seal.
• if the rear corners need to be raised, use shims
made of wood or other hard material. Cardboard
and other soft materials will not work.
Electrical Requirements
• 120 Volts, 50 Hz (60 cycles AC), 15 amps
• DO NOT use an extension cord.
• Select an electric wall outlet that cannot be turned
off by a switch or pull chain. Be sure that the elec
tric outlet you select does not need a ceiling drop
cord.
• Use a fuse or circuit-breaker protected circuit that
will not become overloaded when the freezer is
installed.
Electrical Grounding
Your freezer comes with a three-prong plug and must
be inserted into a three-prong, grounded wall outlet.
Maintenance
Defrosting
DANGER; Electrical Shock Hazard. Discon
nect power before defrosting,
You should defrost your freezer when the frost be
comes 1/4 inch thick. Further accumulation will reduce
operating efficiency. How often you have to defrost
depends on the type and amount of food you freeze,
the temperature and humidity and the number of times
you open and close the freezer. The period between
defrosting can be extended by scraping frost every so
often with a plastic scraper.
Defrosting Steps
1. Turn the unit OFF.
2. Remove all food and place it in cardboard boxes or
wrap it in several thicknesses of newspaper. This
action will keep food safely frozen while you defrost
and clean your freezer,
3. Leave the door open and wait for frost to soften.
Place pans of hot water on the shelves or use an
electric fan blowing into the freezer to speed
defrosting. Do not use electric defrost devices as
they can damage the plastic parts of your freezer.
4. Remove soften frost with a plastic or wooden
scraper, or a cloth or sponge. CAUTION; NEVER
USE SHARP OBJECTS TO REMOVE FROST. They
could puncture freezing coils and severely damage
the refrigeration system.
5. Defrost water will accumulate in the bottom of the
interior cabinet which can be absorbed with a
sponge or towel.
6. Clean the inside of the freezer. Cleaning instruct
ions are described below and on the permanent
use and care label on the inside of the freezer door.
7. Turn the unit back on and place the frozen foods
back inside the freezer.
WARNING: Unless the grounding method
described above is followed, you are not
protected against severe or lethal shock In
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the event of the short circuit of the freezer's
wiring or electrical components.
Operation
starting
The freezer temperature can be regulated by
adjusting the control. The evaporator forms the storage
shelves of the unit which provides consistent freezing
temperatures throughout the freezer. Freezer
temperature will vary depending on the quantity of food
stored and on the frequency of door openings.
Wait 4 hours before loading the freezer. It takes time to
reach storage temperature. During this time the freezer
may run constantly.
Cleaning
• Use only mild soapy water to clean door gaskets.
• Turn off the freezer and remove foods. Wash interior
liner with a solution of warm water and two table
spoons baking soda per one quart of water. Rinse
and wipe clean. DO NOT use soaps, detergents,
scouring powder, spray cleaner or the like for the
liner. They may create unwanted odors in the freezer.
• Wash the exterior with detergent or soap and water.
Rinse well and wipe dry.
• DO NOT, use scouring powders or pads. Never use
acids, chemical thinnerj gasoline, benzene, or the
like for cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling water
and benzine may deform and damage plastic parts.