Kenmore 29701 User Manual

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Full One-Year Warranty on Freezer

For one year from date of purchase, when this freezer is
operated and maintained according to instnjctions attached to
or furnished with the product. Sears will repair this freezer, free
of charge, if defective in material or workmanship.

Upright Freezer

Model No. 29701

7.5 cu. ft. Capacity

Caution:

Before using your freezer, carefully read this manual and the use and care information inside the freezer door.

Read This Manual!

It will tell you how to operate and care for your frezzer.
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 refrigerator
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 Sysytem

For five years from the date of purchase, when this freezer is

operated and maintained according to instmctions 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 defecbve in material or

workmanship.

The above warranty coverage applies only to freezers which
are used for storage of food for private household purposes.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING
THE NEAREST SB<)RS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

IN THE UNITED St>JES.

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 falls between 65 and 110 F. Extreme
temperatures can shorten the freezer’s life. Very high tempera
tures (such as in an unventilated garage in summer) also will
make your freezer run more, 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 and 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.

Part No, 8336460155200 B

Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A.

302669

Leveling the Freezer

To ensure proper door seal and optimum performance,
level freezer using the leveling leg located on its bottom
front corner.

• Once your freezer is in the desired location, use a
carpenter's level and adjust the leveling leg as
necessary to make sure the cabinet is level side-to­side.

• Adjust the leg to achieve a 1/4 inch slope from
front-to-back (1/2 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, 60 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 wail outlet.

WARNING: Unless the grounding method

described above is followed, you are not
protected against severe or lethal shock in

A

the event of the short circuit of the freezer's
wiring or electrical components.

Operation

starting

The freezer temperature is preset to maintain the
ideal temperature for food storage. The evaporator
forms the storage shelves of the unit which provides
even freezing temperatures throughout the freezer.

Freezer temperature will vary depending on the quan
tity of food stored and on the frequency of door open
ings.

Wait 4 hours before loading the freezer. It takes time to
reach storage temperature. During this time the freezer
may run constantly.

Maintenance

Defrosting

DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard. Discon

nect power before defrosting.

A

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. Unplug power supply cord.

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 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 softened 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 at 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. Plug freezer in and replace frozen foods..

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 bakimg 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.

• Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the condenser (tube

and wire attachment) on the back of the freezer.

• Wash the exterior with detergent or soap and water.

Rinse well and wipe dry.

• DO NOD use scouring powders or pads. Never use

acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzene, or the like
for cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling water and
benzine may deform and damage plastic parts.

Loading the Freezer

To prepare food for freezing, use only containers and
wrapping materials made especially for freezers. For
fast efficient freezing DO NOT freeze more than three
pounds of UNFROZEN food per cubic foot capacity of
your freezer. For example, if the capacity of your
freezer is 10 cubic feet, do not freeze morte than 30
pounds of unfrozen food at one time. DO NOT place
hot food in the freezer.

Power Failure

if electrical power fails and will be off for less than
24 hours: Keep freezer door closed and food will stay
frozen.

If power will be off for more than 24 hours, do one
of the following:

• Take food to frozen food locker.

• Place dry ice in the freezer. First cober food
packages with newspaper or cardboard. Then
spread dry ice over this covering. Be careful that
dry ice is not directly touching the food packages
as it could "bum" the food.

• If locker storage space is not available, or you

cannot get dry ice, use perishable food immedi
ately.

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

date of purchase.

• Failure of the sealed system (including refriger

ant, connecting tubing and compressor motor)
due to defects that occur during the second
through fifth year after purchase.

If freezer is used for other than private household
puiposes, 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 rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.

When Is It Safe To Refreeze Food?

If food still contains ice-crystals, it may be safe to
refreeze it although its quality may suffer slightly.
Refrozen food "should be used as soon as possible.
If food is completely defrosted but still cold to touch
(lower than 40* F), use it immediately or cook food
and then freeze for future use. If there is any question
about whether food is good or not, dispose of it.

Vacation/Moving

If you shut the freezer off for a period of time (more

than 24 hours) or are moving the freezer;

Remove all food and unplug freezer.

Clean thoroughly per Cleaning 1 instructions above.
Prop door open so air can circulate to prevent odor
and mold growth. CAUTION; To help prevent acci
dents, do not allow small children to have access to
the freezer when its door is open.

• Before moving freezer take out all removable
shelves, baskets or bins and tape or lock door
shut to prevent accidental damage.

• Ship freezer in upright position. Do not lay freezer
down.

• Make sure new location can support the weight of
the loaded freezer.

• Level freezer at new location to insure proper
door seal.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Es
tates, IL 60179.

Troubleshooting

My Freezer Is Too Warm...

• Make sure the door is fully closed.

• Level the freezer to ensure proper door seal.

• Clean the condenser coils on the back to improve

function.
Moisture Collects on the Outside...

• Reduce the time the door is open. Frequent door
openings in humid conditions will cause this
condition.

• Make sure the door seal is tight and level freezer
to ensure proper door seal.

My Freezer Is Noisy...

• Make sure the cabinet is resting squarely on the
floor on all four corners without touching a wall or
other surfaces.

• Make sure the condenser coils on the back are
free of lint and dust.

• Some noises, such as the refrigerant gurgling as
it passes through tubes and the compressor hum
clicking on and off, are normal.

There Is an Odor In My Freezer...

• Check for spoiled food.

• Clean interior per Cleaning instructions.

Parts List

Model: 564.29701991

CAUTION: Use Kenmore parts number on all orders, not the illustration numbers.

Ulus. No. Part No.

1 300033
2 302009
3
4

5 301918
6
7 301817
8
9 300886

10 300885
11 300459 027 Bolt
12 302426
13
14 300311
15 302134
16
17
18 302399 Screw #190 41 302388
19 302432 Door Trims

20
21
22
23 302340 Mascot

300031
301719

300308

301991

302314

302253 Thermostat Panel
302175

302135
302136
302489

Description Ulus. No.
Hinge Cap

#119 Bolt
Top Hingle Assembly 26
Trim Evap. Bushing
Case Wire Splicer 28
023 Tapping Screw
Cord Clamp
026 Machine Screw 31 300413 050 Bolt
Leg Spacer 32
Leg (2) 33 302651 Plate Cabinet Base

Hinge Bottom 35
Clamp, Thermo Bulb 36 302491 Trim Evap, Upper
Screw #035
Thermostat

Thermo Knob 40 300499

Door Liner 43 302310 Compressor
Door Gasket Assembly
Foamed Door Assembly

24 300502 Bracket, Condenser
25

27 302259

29 302201
30 302122

34

37 302492
38 300864 Stop Door
39 300307

42

44
45

Part No. Description

302399

302249 Condenser Assembly

302202 Clip Relay Cover

302427

302139 Evaporator Assembly
302123 Running Capacitor

300158

301727 Drip Tray

302431 Panel Guard, lower

Screw #190

Dryer

Relay Cover
PTC Thermistor

Grommet

Trim Evap, Lower (2)

#015 Machine Screw

Door Shelf Bushing

Cap Grommet

Power Supply Cord

Parts Not Illustrated

Part No.

302157
302669
302218
302482

Description

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