Kenmore HF7517SW, 564.28702700 User Manual

Upright Freezer

Model No. 28702

7.5 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
providedin thismanual to findthe part number,do not

use the illustrationnumber.

In the space provided below, record the model and

serial number of your freezer. Each isprinted on the

model number plate located in the upper corner of the

•freezer back. Use these numbers when calling for

service.

Both can be found on the model number plate located

on the rear of the freezer. This information will be

required when calling for parts or service.

Model No.

Date Purchased

Serial No.

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, iffound defective in material

or workmanship.

Full Five-Year Warranty on Sealed

Refrigeration System

Forfive years fromthe dateof purchase, when thisfreezer is

operatedand maintainedaccordingtoinskuctionsattachedto
orfurnishedwiththe product,Seers willrepairthe sealed
system(consistingof refrigerant,conneclJngtubing,and

compressormotor)free of charge, iffound defectivein
materialor workmanship.

The above'warranty coverage appliesonly 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. Ifyou find either, please
nolffy Sears at once.

Location is Important

Your new freezer will work best in a dry, ventilated place,
where lhe temperatore falls between 65 and 110E Extzeme

temperatures can shorten the freezer's life.Very high
temperatures (such as in an unventilated garage in summer)
also will make your freezer cycle olten, increasing ils

operating cast.

Your freezer must be allowed enough space for proper air
circulation, this freezer is designedfor FREESTANDING

Manual Contents:

• Warranty

• Installation

INSTALLATION ONLY and should not be recessed or built-in,
Allow 3inches of space on each side including therear and 4
incheson the top of the cabinet. This is particularly important

in hotter climates.

• Operation

° Maintenance

• Troubleshooting

° Parts

Pick a spot where the floorwillsupport the weightof the

freezer fully.loaded.It is best to keep yourfreezer away from

an oven orother heat source. Pick a safe plat,e, indoors,
awayfrom flammablessuch as gasoline.

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

Part No. 8336460157510 Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A.
(1_1F75I7SW) 303095

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-to-

side.

• Adjust the leg to achieve a !/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 wall outlet.

3-prong grounding
type watl receptacle _

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Maintenance

Defrosting

nect power before defrosting.

_ DANGER: Electrical Shock Hazard. Discon-

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 avery 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 layers of newspaper. This action
will allow food to remain 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..

described above is followed, you are not

_ ARNING: Unless the grounding method

protected against severe or lethal shock in
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

consistent 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. Ittakes time to
reach .storage temperalu[e. 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 thinner, gasoline, benzene, or the

like for cleaning any part of the freezer. Boiling water
and benzene may deform .and damage plastic parts."