Manual
Record Serial/Model Numbers ............ 2
Important Safety Instructions ............... 2-3
Kenmore Appliance Warranty .............. 3
Protection Agreements ........................ 4
First Steps ........................................... 5-6
Energy Saving Tips .............................. 7
Setting the Temperature Control .......... 7
Freezer Optional Features ................... 8-9
Care and Cleaning ............................... 10-11
Power Failure / Freezer Failure ............ 12
Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 13-14
Sears Service ...................................... 15
Sears Canada Customers ................... 15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you
have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety
items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger,
Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.
DEFiNiTiONS
_This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instruc-
tions 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 pro-
vided below. The serial plates are located either on the
upper leftwall inside the freezer (upright models), or the
left exterior wall (chest models).
Model Number: 253.
or 970.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
GENERAL SAFETY
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Model and Serial
Number Plate
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