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Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Safety Instructions ............... Kenmore Appliance Warranty .............. Protection Agreements ........................ First Steps ........................................... Energy Saving Tips .............................. 2-3 3 4 5-6 7 Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS FREEZER. BEFORE USING THiS 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. SAFETY Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrap ping material immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play.
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair. This coverage applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes.
MasterProtection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. You r new Ken more ®product is designed and man ufactu red 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.
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 Plastic 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 exceed 110°F (43°C).
DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS) If door must be removed: COOL 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. 2. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet, if required. 3. Unplug connector, if required, by holding the cabinet connector in place, and pulling door connector out. 4. Remove bottom hinge screws. 5. Remove plastic top hinge cover. 6. Remove screws from top hinge. 7. Remove top hinge from cabinet. 8.
Deluxe Electronic Temperature Contro( (Some Upright Frost Free Models) Refer to the Electronics Control Guide supplied when you purchase a deluxe electronic upright model. See Figure 3 for deluxe electronics control panel. FREEZER "[EMP QUICK FREEZE o. ¢ ALARM ,, .... J i i f A RESET OFF Upright Models J .J Upright Models Figure 3 Indicator Light blinks. The indicator light will continue to blink until the freezer has reached a safe freezing temperature.
HIGH-TEMP ALARM SWITCH (SOME MODELS) DROP FRONT An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If the power fails, the alarm will not perform. An ON/OFF switch allows the high temperature alarm to be deactivated if desired. NOTE: You must open the freezer door to view the alarm switch. The freezer is shipped with the switch in the OFF position.
PIZZA SHELF (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS) Here is the place to store up to four extra-large boxes of frozen pizza without ever having to dig them out from beneath a pile of other stored goods. To change the location of the pizza shelf: support the bottom center of the shelf with one hand and use your other hand to gently ease each support tab outward until they have all dropped between the edge of the shelf and the liner wall.
To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain: • Place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. The frost will loosen and fall. U09 Models Only Drain Pan • • - • j_ (15) minutes. / / Remove the towels and/or newspapers. If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Close the freezer door/lid. Frost should soften in about fifteen / • Repeat this procedure is necessary.
NOTE: Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours. If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice, DaMes, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run. Freezer is plugged into a circuit that has a ground fault interrupt. Temperature control is in the OFF position. Freezer may not be plugged in, or plug may be loose. House fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.
[ PROBLEM SOUND AND NOISE _ CAUSE CORRECTION (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on. , Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction, as in hot water pipes. , This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer continues to run. Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling, , Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating throughout the system. , This is normal. Freezer is not level. It rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Floor is uneven or weak.
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