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Models, Modelos, ModUles

183.13401300

183.13601300

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

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

Record Serial/Model Numbers ........................................ 2

Safety .......................................................................... 2-3

Warranty .......................................................................... 3

Canada - Limited Warranty ............................................ 4

First Steps ...................................................................... 5

Energy Saving _ps ........................................................ 5

Setting the Temperature Control .................................... 6

Freezer Features ............................................................ 6

Care and Cleaning .......................................................... 7

Power Failure / Freezer Failure ...................................... 7

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................ 8-9

Sears Service ................................................................ 10

Sears Canada Customers ............................................ 10

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use and Care Guide provides specificoperating
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.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces
provided below. The serial plate is located on the rear

exterior wall.
Model Number: 183.13401300

or: 183.13601300

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

©

/

Model and Serial

NumberPlate

© Sears, Roebuck and Co.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER,

_ FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or otherflammable 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 staplesfrom the carton. Staples can cause

severe cuts,and destroyfinishesifthey come in contact
with other appliances orfurniture.

• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigeretor,orfreezer isa
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.

Spacer I

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 I

place so children may
not easily climb inside.

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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 equippedwith a

three-prong groundingplugfor your protectionagainst
shock hazards, It must be plugged directlyintoa properly

groundedthree-prong receptacleand protectedwith a 15
amp time delay fuse or circuitbreaker.The receptacle

mustbe installedin accordance with localcodes and

ordinances. Consulta qualifiedelectrician, Receptacles

protectedby Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters(GFCI) 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

household voltage is high or low, consult your power

company for testing.

• To prevent the freezer from being turned offaccidentally,
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 unplugthe 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.

Grounding type

wall

Do not, under any
circumstances,

cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.

Power supply _

cord with 3-prong
grounding plug

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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 warrantyapplies only to freezers which
are used for storage of food for privatehousehold
purposes.

FOOD LOSS COVERAGE LIMITATION

If promptly reported toyour 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,

2.

Defects that occurdunng the first year following the
date of purchase.

Failure of the sealed refrigeration system (including
refrigerant, connecting tube, and compressor), due to
defects that occur during the second through fifth year

after purchase, if freezer is used for other than pdvate
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 limi-

tation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other

hghts which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER (1-800-4-MY-HOME®) in the

United States. See the back page of this manual.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179