Kenmore Elite 25328092800, 25328092801, 25328092802, 25328092803, 25328092805 Owner’s Manual

Freezer

Use & Care Guide

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

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada IViSB 2B8

www.sears.com

297251900 (Mar 2008)

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

Important Safety Instructions ............... 2-3

Kenmore Appliance Warranty .............. 3

Protection Agreements ........................ 4

First Steps ........................................... 5-6

Energy Saving Tips .............................. 6

Setting the Temperature Control .......... 6-7

Freezer Optional Features ................... 7-9

Care and Cleaning ............................... 10-11

Power Failure / Freezer Failure ............ 11

Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 12-13

READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
This Use & Care 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.

Record Your 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:

READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS 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.

Risk of Child Entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still
dangerous - even ifthey 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:

Purchase Date:

Model and Serial "_

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Remove the door/lid. If your door has an electronic

control panel, have it removed by a qualified technician.

Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.

Have the refrigerant removed by a qualified technician.

ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate prop-
erly.

Refer to the serialplate for correct electrical rating.
The power cord of the appiiance is equipped with a
three prong plug for your protection against shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly
groundedthree prong receptacle, protected with a 15
amp timedelay 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 Interrupters
(GFI) 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 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

To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first.
Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord.

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.

Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the
light bulb or other electrical components.

KENMORE ELITE APPLIANCE WARRANTY

One Year Limited Warranty

When installed, operated and maintained according to
all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance

fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one
year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®to

arrange for free repair.

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
appliance is installed, operated and maintained according
to the instructions supplied with it, Sears will repair the

sealed system (consisting of refrigerant, connecting tubing,
and compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or
workmanship.

Ifthis appliance is usedfor other than privatefamily purposes,this
warranty applies foronly 90 days from thedate of purchase.

This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:

1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs

and bags.

2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct
product installation, operation or maintenance.

3. A service technician to cleanor maintainthis product.

4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not
installed, operated or maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product.

5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from

accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its

intended purpose.

6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the
use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils

other than those recommended in all instructions

supplied with the product.

7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of
remedies

[ z,'Iv'-l=q#,#mAvoid 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 receptacle

Do not, under any
carcumstances,
cut, remove,

or bypass the

grounding prong.

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Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or
the shortest period allowed by law.Sears shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential damages. Some states and

provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on the duration
of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so these

exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in

the United States and Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman

Estates, IL 60179

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

MasterProtectionAgreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore®product is designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That's when

having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here's what the Agreement* includes:

[] Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating properly under normal use, not just defects. Our coverage

goes well beyond the product warranty. No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from coverage - real
protection.

[] Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service technicians, which means someone you can

trust will be working on your product.
[] Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, as often as you want us, whenever you want us.
[] "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve

months.

[] Product replacement if your covered product can't be fixed.
[] Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request - no extra charge.

[] Fast help by phone - we call it Rapid Resolution - phone support from a Sears representative on all products. Think

of us as a "talking owner's manual".

[] Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations.
[] $250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered

refrigerator or freezer.

[] Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered product takes longer than promised.
[] 10% discount off the regular price of any non-covered repair service and related installed parts.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.

The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase. If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty period,
we will provide a full refund. Or, a prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expires. Purchase your Master

Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665.

Sears Installation Service

For Sears professional installation of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. or Canada call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.