Sears Freezer Single-Door User Manual

Use & Care Manual

Single-Door

Freezer

Welcome & Congratulations

Safety Instructions

Installation

Temperature Controls

Looking Inside

Food Storage
& Energy Saving Tips

Ice Service

2

2-3

3-4

4

5

5-6

6

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Care & Cleaning

Warranty

Before You Call

7

8

9-10

P/N 297081400 (Jan 2006)

WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of a new freezer! We here at
Electrolux Home Products, Inc. are very proud of our product
and we are completly committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our #1 priority.

Please read this Use & Care Manual very carefully. It contains
valuable information on how to properly maintain your new
freezer.

We know you’ll enjoy your new freezer and Thank You for
choosing our product. We hope you consider us for future
purchases.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Use & Care Manual provides specific operating
instructions for your model. Use your freezer only as instructed
in this manual. 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.

Please record your model and serial numbers below for
future reference. This information is found on your serial
plate located inside the freezer compartment.

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NOTE

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Use only soap and water to clean serial plate.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER.

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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.

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR/
FREEZER

PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL IN THE

REGISTRATION CARD

INCLUDED WITH YOUR

PRODUCT

FREEZER.

Versión en español

Si desea obtener una copia en español de este Manual del
Usuario, sívase escribir a la dirección que se incluye a
continuación. Solicite la P/N 297081500.

Spanish Owner’s Guides
Electrolux Home Products

P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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 place so children
may not easily climb inside.

• Have refrigerant removed by a
qualified service technician.

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WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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 equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The power

supply circuit must be installed in accordance with
current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA

70) and local codes and ordinances. Con

electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) 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 house
hold 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.

sult a qualified

INSTALLATIONSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner’s Guide provides specific operating instructions for
your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Owner’s
Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first

steps.

INSTALLATION

• Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do
Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• For the most efficient operation, the freezer should be
located where surrounding temperatures will not drop
below 40° F (5° C) or exceed 110° F (43° C).

• Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and electrical connections:

• Do Not block the toe grille on the lower front of your
freezer. Sufficient air circulation is essential for the proper
operation of your freezer.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Sides 3/8”
Back & Top 1”

Refrigerator

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.

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NOTE

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

WARNING WARNING

WARNING

WARNING WARNING

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.

Freezer

Installation

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NOTE

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The exterior walls of the freezer may become quite warm as
the compressor works to transfer heat from the inside.
Temperatures as much as 30° F warmer than room
temperature can be expected.

DOOR OPENING

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NOTE

NOTENOTE

If your freezer is placed with the door hinge side against a
wall, you may have to allow additional space so the door can
be opened wider.

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