FREEZER OWNER'S MANLIAL

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Safety FirstUnused or abandoned freezers are still:dangerous, .... evenif :they "just sit in the garage a few days." If__ you are gettingrid of your old :freezer_; dolt safely. Please read the includedsafety instructions from the Association: of Home _ApplianceManufacturers.

HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS

CONTENTS

Safety First., .................... .,,..;_ ............ ;......... Front CoverIf Door Must Be Removed ................................................ 2

Instal| It ................................................................... 2

Level It ............................................................................. 2

Ground It ............................. .......................................... 2

Adjust It ........................................................................ 3

Start It ................................................................................. 3

Features ........... _.................................................. 3-,!-5

Before Ca![hlg for Servk'e ................................. 6

Defrost It/Quid< Defrost ............................................. 7Clean It.,: ...... : ..............................................................

Energy Savings Tips ................................................. 7

Vacation and Moving Care ........................................ 7

Warranty ............................................. Back Cover

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WARNING: If freezer is plugged in, Unplug timeiefftriealeord lug fro n wall mitief: ..... : :...... :P ....... .,

o Lay freezer on its back ona throw rug.: :,; (Fi ;_ :t) Re n0ve:base ;,ariel by UnscreWfng "_.... g ...... F ..... ..... - .... -

screws fr0m: front Of base panel. Remove wire

i from clips On bottom of cabinet i :o: Unplug €0nneCt0r by: i-m!ding: the cabfne t

connector: in place and pulling door Connector0:uL Hlen remove the tx.V0screws from theb0t [0in liinge.

, (Fi_=.2) Lift uv plastic binge cover and fold back:o )

{t is Verx important tidal a screi,_dri, er be usedboth to loosen and retighten the flat beadscrews on the top binge, to insure a secureassembly and preve:fit hinge siippage.

• Remm, e tile top binge from cabinet; and lift ti_edo0r off the cabinet.

T0 replace door, reverse above Order:

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Allow three iiicbes of airspace On all sides of thefreezer,,i Keep away from flanimables, such as gasoline,_Tbe floor mtist supp0rt the weigl_[ 0f:tIm freezer

_Vhenfully i0aded.o Keep away from: an Oven or other heat source.

Preferably kicate in an are_ibelow 100°F:

NOIE: All four-levelers must be reinstalled inbottom of cabinet after skids are removed

To Level:=Screw ]e,,;elersup as faras possible. ......oAdjust levelers down tintil tf_ecabinet is level.', Try to move or rock Cabivie_t0 Check for stability.• :if cabinet is "wobblin_" adjust levds as reqUired

tOstabilize for a firm installation.oAS a tip; ttie d00r will close

more readily iffront 0f cabinet is Turnslightly higher R/rjhtto _ Leftto

than rear; Inspect _ Raisedoor seal

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DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PLUG UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT USEANEXTENSION CORD,

For,,our Safe{_ and protection, the Kem_mrefreezer: is equip'ped witl_ a Special ttU'ee-terminaltype grounding OlUg on the electrical cord. Itnlust _d pluggecl u_to its own pr0perlv groundedtlireeaprofig'oUtlet-l[5 volt; 60 [7{er{:z; t rotectedW[th:a I5 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Donor plug the freezer into an 0t_tl_et:c0ntr6Ilect1_v :a: _:V,all ._witcli 0r pull c6rd X._,hicl_ mightik,, _et!ir0e d 6ff accidentaI!3;! i::: : :I_ the dect:rica[ 0hfle[you., hitena, t6 use:will:, iiotaccept the three-prong'plug; or if v0u are not suretlie.outlet is adequate'ly g,'ound_ed, You:sl_0uldNave a Dr0perlv grounded three:t'ff'o_g:outletinS{:alledacc0rdi_ig t0 the Nati0nal Electri_:alCodeby a qualified electricia ft.

Never unp{ug your freeze,' by pullin,g on the cord.AlwaVs giqp ttie ptt_g firmbiand pull straight outfrom {he receptacle:: " ....

Ice cream is a good indicator for adjusting freezer tempeEatu_es tce cream should be firm. If it is too soft, turn the Coldcontrol to a higher number If ice cream is too hard and brick like turn the cold control to a lower number.:After a fewdays you may want to-fine tune" the cold control for the best temperature.

See pages 4 & 5 for features on your model.

COLD CONTROL LOCATION

The cold control has been factory pre-set to No '1position which should provide satisfactory foodstorage temperatures The control knob isadjustable to provide a ]ange of temperatures foryour pmsonal satisfaction The knob is locatedinside the freezer on the right side Allow sevmathouis for temperatures to stabilize after adjusting

NOTE: Do not freeze more than 3 pounds of un-frozen food per cubic feet of space Add more afterfirst load is frozen

WARNS OF ANY UNKNOWN POWER I:AII.URE

If tight is out, quickly check:Power failure

o Disconnected power cordo Signa! light burned out

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Key pops out for security -store in safe place To lock olunlock the fieezer you mustpush the key in the !ock while

turning The lock is springloaded so the key cannot beleft in the loci<

In case of Iight faiture.o Turn Cold Control off.

Unplug power cord at wall.o Replace bulb with 25w appliance bulb, which can

be purchased :tiir0ugh a Sears service center.

a Plug in freezer and turn on.

V'eca, : ;boo Helps Md e smudges and fingerprints

;boo Located in your bottom hinge.Never neecis Cleaning or adjusting,

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BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE

o See if Cold Control is set colder than necessaryRemember: the higher the number, the colderthe temperature

o Be sure food packages are not keeping door f_omclosing tightl_

o Unfrozen food may cause the freezer to run longerthan normal

o Room temperature may be too warm l-r fl'eezertemperature keeps going up, call Seats Serviceright away

o Too marly door openings in high humidityconditions

o l.imit length of door openhlgs when possibleo Keep packages from blocking door,_ Door not sealing properly (See page 2, level it)o Due to natural air flow patterns, a vertical upright

freezer wilt often form moie frost on the tippershelf

o The refrigerant will gurgleo lhe compressor will click cm and offo You may even hear it hum or vibrate

]hese are all normal SOtillds O[: vour freezer atwork

_, 'Ihis is a normal operating condition

o Freezer may be in path of hot humid air Freezertemperature may be too coldReset Cold Conffol to smaller number

o Some moisture is normal in hot, humid weather

o Short time failure (less than 24 hours): Frozen

fooct wi!! keep safely for about 24 hours if freezerdoor is kept shut and room air does not exceed80 _'F

• Long time failure (more than 24 hours): [ake foodto frozen food locker or place dry ic_ insidefreezer (See Yellow Pages under "Dr],, Ice '3

DRY ICE RI?QUIREMENIS PER 24 HOURSFREEZER SIZE ROOM TEMPERATURE

70 =to lO0-

5tol0cu ft 20 to 251bslO to t5 cu lrt 25 to40 fbs15 to 20cu ft 40 to 50 Ibs20 to 30 cu ft 5(! to 60 lbs30 cu ft or over 60 to 70 lbs

WARNING: DRY ICE WILL BURN YOUR SKIN:WEAR HEAVY GLOVES..

_, Check outlet for powero Be sure Cold Control is "ON."

In order to ensure that your frozen food is main-rained at a safe and constant low temperature, yourfreezer has a magnetic strip it1 tke gasket to main-rain an airtight seal

this seal is so effective that the simple action of clos-ing the door will ahnost instantly create a vacuum asthe warm ah" quickly cools.

Yhis vacuum wilt leave in a minute or two If youmust reopen the door soonel; try peeling the gasketopen with fingertips as door is pulled open

IF "file DOOR GASKET DOES NOT SEAL:

Step l: Loosen all door panel screws around edgeof doorStep 2: If equipped, adjust the two screws on thebottom edge of the doorFollow: Illustration A if tile door does not sea! onthe top.Illustration B if the door does not seal on tilebottomAfter adjustment, retighten all of the door panelscrews

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YouMlould defrosI your freezer when [he ffos[becOnleS ] !_9[)lJck. 12tlr[he|' acc_)ll]l.ila[io)] _vi)]

reduce operating, efficie,wv. How olten you have to

defrost depends on the type and hmounl of food

YOU freeze, t lit-' tempclraI} -{re arid hUm}dity mid tl_number!of limes You {)pen and close the freezer.{Timperk)d behveen defrosting can be extended byscrapir_g frost every so often with a plastic scrape_:)

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Here is howGTurn cold control off._' Unplug power cord at wall.o Ret:m:i{,eall ffil)zenfood and _vrap in several thick-

nesses Ofnewspaper and place in boxes.o Rei_iO{,g:drai)i P!Ug. ii::: : i

l_.em0vebase trim !on some models) by pullingstraight ou t.

o The _lrain tube is located near the left centerunder the freeze_:The defrost waler can becollecied ill any suitable shall0w pan,

o Leave door openand, wait tiir fl'C.s[it:'melt.o On m6deisWith6ut5 riCh'LiStdrain, place im,,,elS

or ne\vspapers up,the freezer boiiolll to catch thefl-dsi.;rite:frostI{villkiosen i'md fall. l?.em0{;epaperand/or towels.

*: Place h_wel in bdlt0m of freezer roverdefi'ostdrain'_ lo absorb excess moisture.

)_' Flace pans of hot water on refii gerated shelves.o Wi ,e w th a cloth or s 5on ,e (do not t se sharp!- ..... 't- g

Objectsor eleciric defrost devices)._' After de ros| :phig in freeze_: ......o !\n:n cold Control bad; to Originalposition,

Unplt g, power, cord at ivatI._' '4 t}iledeh:ostirLgthe fieeze!; takefime to clean the

insMe !lammg!_ly_ : i :o Use a mild S01utio!_OfbaMng soda (2 lablespoons)

in iwal'mwaler!l qtJart)[ :o Clean al! inside surfaces.o "1i_pr,aLectexlerk)r_use a good qualily atllontotive

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o Close door as st!tin as you cal_.o Reduce door openings.

Check door to make sure it has shul lightly.Adjust cold control. (See Pages 2, 3 Start It, AdjustIt3

o Do not ptH hot hinds in freezer. Lel hot food coolto room !emper:mn'e before placing in freezer.Keep freezer away from Stove, 0r other heatsources. A coo] dry place is recommended.

¢ ]:ora sitar[ vacation arrange for sorneone toinspect it a t regular intervals.

o For hmger periods 0f time ,,,ou may wish It)remove food, unp)ug your freezer defrost, clean(horoughly m_d block door open |o prevent odorand / or mild ew gro\vfl_.

BIock doorto prevent odinandiol mildew

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o Remove all food and then defmsL

° Clean thoroughly and allow to dry (otherwiseodors will build up.)

o 3hpe:alI interior loose baskets securetv in position.0 35pedoor securely shul,

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FULL FI{VE YEAR WARRANTY

ON SEALED REFRI{GERATION SYSTEM

WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL

'We Service What We Sell is our assurance to youIhat you can depend orl Sears for service, and gearsservice is nationwide

Your Kenmore I'las added value when you considerthat Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears

trained technicians professional techniciansspecifically trained on Sears appliances having theparis tools and equipment to enstlre that we meet ourpledge to you . "We Service What We Sell "'

SHOUld) YOU EVER NEED SERVICE, REMEMBERTO GIVE "rilE COMPLEIE TEN-DIGIF MODEL

iqLJMBER AND COMPI,EFE SERIAL NUMBER OF

YOUR KENMORE FREEZER

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Sears Kenmore appliances are designed, manufacturedand tested for years of dependaMe operation, Yet, anymodern appliance may require service from time tothne Il_e Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenanceagreement provide protection from unexpected repairbillsCONIACI YOUR SEARS SALES PERSON OR LOCALSEARS SERVICE CENTER tODAY AND PURCHASEA SEARS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENr

Record in the space below the model number and serial number of tMs freezer 'they are located

inside upper left 'side of freezer

Model Number 253. Serial Number

Date Purchased

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