Kenmore 216902400 (0212) Owner's manual

Brand: Kenmore

Model: 216902400 (0212)

Category: Fridges

Type: Owner's manual

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

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8 www.sears.com

216902400 (0212)

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

Safety .................................................. 2-3

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty ................. 4

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

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

Setting the Temperature Control ......... 6

Freezer Optional Features .................. 7-8

Care and Cleaning .............................. 9-10

Power Failure / Freezer Failure ........... 10

Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 11-12

Sears Service ...................................... 13

Sears Canada Customers ................... 13

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guideprovides specific operatinginstructions

for yourmodel. Useyourfreezer onlyas instructedinthis

guide.These instructionsare notmeanttocover every

possibleconditionand situationthat mayoccur.Common

sense and cautionmustbe practicedwhen installing,

operating,andmaintainingany appliance.

Record YourModel and Serial Numbers

Record the model and serial numbers inthespaceprovided

below.The serialplatesare locatedeitherontheupperleft

wall insidethefreezer (uprightmodels),orthe leftexterior

wall (chestmodels).

Model Number: 253.

or 970.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Model and Serial

Number Rate

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS

FREEZER.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and

liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read

product labels for flammability and other warnings.

CHILD SAFETY

Destroy carton,plasticbags, 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 cancause

severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact

with other appliances or furniture.

An empty, discarded icebox, 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

Riskof childentrapment.

Child entrapmentand suffocationare

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 preventaccidents.

BEFORE YOUTHROWAWAY YOUR

OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:

• Remove ---

doors.

• Leaveshelves

inplace so

childrenmay

not easily

climbinside.

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 cordof the appliance isequipped with a

three-pronggrounding plug for your protection against

shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a

properly grounded three-preng receptacle, protected with

a 15amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The

receptacle must be installed in accordance with lOcal

codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician.

Receptacles protected byGround Fault Circuit

Interrupters (GFIC)are NOT RECOMMENDED. Donot

use an extension cord or adapter plug.

• Ifvoltage 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 intoan outlet controlled

by a wall switch or pull cord.

• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.

OTHERPRECAUTIONS

• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord.

Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from

the receptacle.

NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the

compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light

bulb or other electrical components.

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.

Groundingtype

wall receptacle

Power supply

cord with 3-prong

grounding plug

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON FREEZER

For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer

is operated and maintained according to the instructions

providedin this Owner's Guide, Searswill repairthis freezer,

free of charge, if defective in materialor workmanship.

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED

REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For fiveyears from the date ofpurchase, when this freezer

isoperated and maintained according to the instructions

provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair the sealed

system (consisting of refrigerant,connecting tube, and

compressor), free of charge, if defective in material or

workmanship.

The above freezer warranty applies only to freezers which

are used forstorage of foodfor private householdpurposes.

FOOD LOSS COVERAGE LIMITATION

If promptly reported to your nearestSears store orService

Center, Sears willreimburse youupto a total of$100.00

for the value offood, as verifiedby Seam, lostwhilestored

inthe freezer when usedfor privatehouseholdpurposes

as a result of:

1. Defects that occur during the first year following the date

of purchase.

2. Failure of the sealed refrigeration system (including

refrigerant, connecting tubing, and compressor), due to

defects that occur during the second through fifth year

after purchase. If freezer is used for other than pdvate

household purposes, Sears will not be responsible for

any food loss. Food losses resulting from other than the

above stated defects, such as natural spoilage, power

interruption, inadequate power, manual disconnect of

power supply, fire damage,water damage, theft, etc.,

are beyond our control and are not covered by Sears.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This war-

ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have

other rights which vary from state to state.

Warranty service is availableby contactingthe NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United

States. See the back page of this manual.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dept. 817WA

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

CANADA- LIMITED WARRANTY

Freezers

Sears Canada Inc., warrants every new Kenmorefreezerto be freefromdefects inmaterial or workmanship.What Sears

will do, free of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant,

evaporator, and condenser)

Allother parts or

adjustments

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

TEN (10) YEARS

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

FIVE (5) YEARS

ONE (1) YEAR

Normal Responsibility of the Customer

The following items, sincetheyare not manufacturingdefects,are not includedinthewarranty,but are the responsibilityof

the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery.

2) Improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance notconnected

to electdc outlet.

3) Replacement of light bulbs.

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation.

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God.

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system.

7) Proper use and care of product as listedinthe customer's manual; proper setting of the controls.

Ifany service isrequiredunderthiswarranty,simplycall 1-800-4-MY-HOMEsm(1-800-469-4663).

Thiswarrantyis inadditiontoanystatutorywarranty.The abovewarrantycoversKenmoreFreezers soldandoperatedin

Canada onlyand shallnotapplyifthefreezer is usedfor otherthan domesticpurposes.

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your Kenmore freezer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement.

SEARS CANADAINC. • Toronto, Canada ° M5B 2B8

PRINTEDINU.S.A.

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 isnear a grounded electrical outlet.

Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.

• Forthe most efficient operation, the freezer should be

located where surrounding temperatures will not exceed

110°F(43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C) and below will

NOT affect freezer operation. Additional compressor

heaters are not recommended.

• AIIowepacearoundtheunitforgoodaircirculation.

Leave a 3 inch (75 ram) space on all sides ofthe freezer

for adequate circulation.

InstallaUoa

3" (7errs)

(75 ram)

NOTE: The exterior wallsofthefreezer may become quite

warm as the compressorworkstotransferheatfrom the

inside.Temperaturesas muchas 30° Fwarmerthanroom

temperature canbe expected. Forthis reasonitisparticu-

larlyimportantin hotterclimatestoallowenoughspacefor

air circulationaroundyourfreezer.

LEVELING

The freezer musthave all bottom corners resting firmly on

a solid floor. The floor must be strong enough to support a

fully loaded freezer. NOTE: It is Very Important for your

freezer to be level in order tofunction properly. Ifthe

freezer isnot leveled during installation, the door may be

misaligned and notclose or seal properly, causing cooling,

frost, or moisture problems.

To Level Upright Models:

After discarding cratingscrews and woodbase, usea

carpenter'slevelto levelthefreezerfromfront-to-back.

Adjust the plasticleveling feet infront,½ bubblehigher,so

thatthedoorcloses easily when lefthalfwayopen.

"_-. ) Cra_ir_ Soews

Unpactdng and Leveling - Upnght Models

To Level Chest Models:

Ifneeded, add metal orwood shimsbetweenfootpadsand

floor.

CLEANING

• Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and

exterior with mild detergent and warm water.Wipe dry.

Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces.

Do notuse razor blades or othersharpinstruments,

which can scratch the appliance surface when removing

adhesive labels.Any glue left from the tape can be

removed with a mixture of warm water and mild deter-

gent, or touch the residue with the sticky side of tape

alreadyremoved.Donotremove theserialplate.

I_=1_ To allow door to

close and seal properly, DO NOT let

food packages extend past the front

of shel,,_s.

Shelf Front

DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHTMODELS)

/fdoormUStbe removed:

1. Gently layfreezer on itsback,on a rugor blanket.

2, Removetwobase screwsand basepanel. Remove

wire fromclips on bottom ofcabinet. (Figure 1)

3. Unplug connector byholding the cabinet connector in

place, and pulling door connector out.(Figure 1)

4. Remove bottom hinge screws. (Figure 1)

5. Remove plastic top hinge cover.

6. Remove screws from top hinge.

7. Remove top hinge from cabinet.

8. Remove door and bottom hinge from cabinet.

9. To replace door, reverse the above order and securely

tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage.

Base

Bottom

_tConnector

Figure 1

• The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the

room, away from heat producing appliances or heating

ducts, and out of direct sunlight.

• Let hotfoods cool to room temperature before placing in

the freezer. Overloadingthefreezer forces thecompres-

sor torun longer.Foodsthatfreeze too slowlymay lose

quality or spoil.

• Be sure to wrap foodsproperly,and wipecontainers dry

before placing theminthefreezer. Thiscutsdownon

frost build-up inside the freezer.

• Freezer shelves shouldnot be linedwithaluminumfoil,

wax paper,or papertoweling.Linersinterferewithcold

air circulation,makingthefreezer lessefficient.

• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and

extended searches. Remove as many items as needed

at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

COOL DOWN PERIOD

• For safe foodstorage, allow 4 hoursfor the freezer to n

COOldown completely.The freezer will run continuously

for the first several hours. Foods that arealreadyfrozen

may be placed in thefreezer afterthe first few hours of

operation. Unfrozenfoods shouldNOT be loaded into

the freezer until the freezer has operated for 4 hours.

When loading the freezer, freeze only 3 pounds of

fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time.

Distribute packages to be frozen evenlythroughout the

freezer. It is not necessary to turn the control knob to a

colder setting while freezing food.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

The temperaturecontrolislocatedinside the freezeron

uprightmodels,and onthe leftoutsidewallon chest

models.The temperatureisfactory presetto provide

satisfactoryfood storagetemperatures.However,the

temperature control is adjustableto provide a rangeof

temperatures for your personal satisfaction. If a colder

temperature is desired, turn the temperature control knob

toward COLDEST and allow several hours for temperatures

to stabilize between adjustments.

NOTE: Your freezer may have some, or all ofthe

features listed below. Become familiar with these

features, and their useand care.

SECURITY LOCK WITH POP-OUT KEY

This security lock fastensthe door snugly, ensuring stored

food issecure. To lock or unlock the freezer, push the key

into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock after it

has been turned.

POWER ON LIGHT

The yellow Power On indicatorlight indicates that the freezer is

properly connected to electrical power. The light glows even

when the temperature control isturned to OFF. If the light goes

out, refer to Freezer Does Not Run Section in the Trouble-

shooting Guide. Ifthe freezer appears tobe operating, the

lightelement may be burned out. Call an authorized servicer

for replacement.

TEMP ALARM (ELECTRONIC MODELS)

This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside

temperatures reach an unsafe level. The Temp. Alarm Feature

operates on household electricity. It will not function if house-

hold electricity is interrupted. (Bstte_ backup models only: A

battery backup feature will take over the alarm system if the

household electricity is interrupted.)

Chest Models

UprightModels _

When the freezer is initially plugged in, the redTemp. Alarm

Indicator Light blinks. The indicatorlightwill continue to blink

untilthe freezer has reached a safe freezing temperature. If a

malfunction causes an unsafe temperature inside the freezer,

the red light will blink and the buzzer will sound. To silence the

buzzer, press the ALARM OFF button. The IndicatorLightwill

continue to blink until a safe freezing temperature is again

reached, if the problem is not resolvedwithin 12 hours, the

buzzer will turn on again.

If the ALARM OFF button isnot pressed, the buzzer willturn

itselfoff automatically after 48 hours, butthe red Temp Alarm

Light will continue to blink.

Alarm Function Table

Indicator Condition Function ReSponse

Yellow LED Steady on Non_al OperaUon Nc_e

Rashlng Low / No battery Replace wth new 9 volt batte_j

(Battery Models

Ouly)

Red LED Off No almTn ccndition JNon¢

Hashm_ Interior tcmpcratuxe too Pressua8 and hold alarm

warn off but_n tmol red

LED stops fleshm_

Flashing every 5 Power Icst to the unit _d When pow:r is restored, red

seconds intell or tern pcrature too LED flashes ua_l ,menor

(SIttery Medeb warm tempelature drops

Oily)

Green LED Off Qmck fr¢_¢ OW No_e

On Quick free=e ON N_e

Audible Off Normal Operation N_n

One t:htrp eve_, 4 Interior temperature too MomeJLtardy pressing a]mm off

seconds warm button shuts oft _adible alarm

Two chi_s every TOs_p chinp press and hold alarm

10 seconds Low !No batter3' off button for 3 seconds¸ Replace

0Sauery Mode_ with new 9 volt bmt¢13'

Only)

Two short chLrps Power lost to the trait and Mom_tt afily pressing al_ off

eve_ 5 s_conds interior temperature too button shuts off audible al_uan

[Banery Medels wn

HIGH-TEMP ALARM SWITCH (SOME MODELS)

An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches

unsafe levels. The alarm operates on householdelectricity.If

the power fails, the alarm will not perform.

An ON/OFF switch allows the high temperature alarm to be

deactivated ifdesired. NOTE: You must open the freezer door to

view the alarm switch. The freezer isshipped withthe switch in

the OFF position.After the freezer has run longenough to

lower the temperature, you may set the switchto the ON

position.

• To activate the alarm, setthe switchto the ON position.

• To deactivate the alarm, set the switchto the OFF position.

High-Temp Alarm Switch

BLUE DEFROST BUTTON (SOME CREST MODELS)

IMPORTANT:It is time to defrostand clean the freezer whenthe

blue defrost button is completely covered withfrost.

QUICK FREEZE (SOME MODELS)

Toactivate the Quick Freeze feature, push the switchto the ON

position. The green light will appear, and the freezer will run

continuously(except when in Flash Defrost), drivingfreezer

temperature to the coldest possibletemperatures. The switch

automaticallyturns off after 72 hours. Use this feature just prior

to adding large quantities of unfrozenfoods (not to exceed 3

poundsper cubic foot of freezer space).

SLIDE-OUTBASKETORTRIVET(UPRIGHTMODELS)

A Slide-Out Basket (some models) or Trivet (some models),

located atthe bottom of the freezer, provides separate

storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer

shelves. To remove the basket or trivet, pull out and lift up.

SlkJe-OutBasket

SECURITY LOCK WITH POP-OUT KEY

This security lock fastensthe door snugly, ensuring stored

food is secure. Tolock or unlock the freezer, push the key

into the lock and turn. The key pops out of the lock after it

has been turned.

INTERIOR LIGHT

The light comes on automatically whenthe door is opened.

Toreplace the light bulb, turn the temperature control to

OFF and unplug the electrical cord. Replace the old bulb

with a bulb of the same wattage.

TILT-OUT SHELF

This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and provides

additional storage space. Toaccess an item, tilt top of

"basket" shelf down.

Tin-Out Shelf

DROP FRONT SHELF (UPRIGHTMODELS)

The Drop Front Shelf, located atthe bottom ofthefreezer,

provides a separate compartment for small irregular

shaped items or large, bulky items. Lift the shelf front up

and out to remove.

ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES

(UPRIGHTMODELS)

Multi-position adjustable interiorshelves can be moved to

any position for larger orsmaller packages. The shipping

spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be

removed and discarded.

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SLIDE-ASIDE BASKET (SOME CHEST MODELS)

Thisbasket helpsorganizeodd-shaped items, Toreach other

packages in the freezer, slidethe basket aside, or liftout.

Slide-Aside Basket

FLASH DEFROST (SOMEMODELS)

NOTE:TheTempAlarmshouldbeturnedoffwhenfreezer is

beingdefrosted.The FlashDefrostfeaturewilldefrostthe

freezer in a fractionof thetime usuallyrequired. Todefrost,

removeall food, and followthese steps:

Pull out the FlashDefrost plunger. Leavedoor openwhile

defrosting.(Closingthe freezer lid/door will push in the

plunger,and the FlashDefrostwill be turnedoff.)

Pushthe Flash Defrostplungerin to restartfreezer after

defrosting.

• Turn on the TempAlarmafter freezer has reachedfreezing

temperatures.

Flash Defrost Plunger - Chest Models Flash Defrost Plunger - Upright Models

_Damp objects stick to

cold metal surfaces. Do not touch

interior metal surfaces with wet or

damp hands.

Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automati-

cally, but should be cleaned occasionally.

BETWEEN DEFROSTINGS

To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally usea plastic

scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion.

Never use a metal instrument to remove frost.

DEFROSTING

It is importantto defrost and clean the freezer when ¼to Y2

inch of frost has accumulated. Frost may tend to accumu-

late faster on the upper part of the freezer due to warm,

moist air entering the freezer when the door is opened.

Remove food and leave the door open when defrosting the

freezer.

• On upright models with a defrost drain (Figure 1),

remove thedrain plugonthe insidefloor ofthefreezer

by pullingstraightout.Toaccessthe externaldraintube

on modelswitha basepanel, first remove thetwo

screwsfrom the base panel. Locatethe draintube near

the leftcenterunderthe freezer. Placea shallowpan

underthe draintube. Defrostwaterwilldrainout. Check

pan occasionallysowater does notoverflow.A 1/2inch

garden hose adaptercan be usedto drainthe freezer

directlyintoa floor drain.If yourmodelisnot equipped

withan adapter, one can be purchasedat mosthard-

ware stores.Replacethedrain plugwhen defrostingand

cleaningare completed.Ifthe drainis leftopen, warm air

may enter thefreezer.

Figure1

• On chest models witha defrost drain, place a shallow

pan orthe Divider/DrainPan (somemodels)beneaththe

drain outlet(Figure2). A1/2inchgarden hoseadapter

can beused todrain the freezer directlyinto a floor drain

(Figure3). Pullout the drain pluginsidethefreezer, and

pulloffthe outsidedefrostdrainplug(Figure4).

Defrost /

Drain Rug

Figure 2

Hose

Figure 3

Defrostwaterwilldrain out.Check pan occasionallyso

waterdoes not overflow. Replacethedrainplugswhen

defrostingiscompleted.

On models without a defrost drain, placetowelsor

newspapersonthe freezer bottomtocatchthefrost. The

frostwillloosenandfall.Removetowelsand/ornewspapers.

Ifthe frost issoft, remove itby usinga plasticscraper. If

thefrost isglazed and hard,fill deep panswith hotwater

andplacethemon thefreezer bottom.Closethefreezer

door.Frostshouldsofteninabout15 minutes.Repeat

thisprocedureif necessary.

Drain

Figure 4

CLEANING THE INSIDE

After defrosting, wash inside surfaces ofthe freezerwith a

solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart

(1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess

water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning inthe area

of the controls, or any electrical parts.

Wash the removable parts and door basket with the baking

soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and

warm water. Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring

pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on

any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher.

CLEANING THE OUTSIDE

Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid deter-

gent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Replace parts and food.

If leaving the freezer I

door open while on vacation, make I

certain that children cannot get into

the freezer and become entrapped.

VACATION AND MOVING TIPS

Short Vacations:

Leavethe freezeroperatingduringvacationsofless

than three weeks,

Long Vacations:

If the freezer willnot be used for several months:

• Remove all food and unplug the power cord.

• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.

• Leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if

necessary, to prevent odor and mold growth.

Moving; When moving the freezer, follow these guidelines

to prevent damage:

• Disconnectthe power cordplug from the wall outlet.

• Remove foods, then defrost,and cleanthefreezer.

• Secure all loose itemssuch as base panel, baskets, and

shelves bytaping them securely in place to prevent

damage.

• In the moving vehicle, secure freezer inan upright

position to prevent movement. Also protect outside of

freezer with a blanket, orsimilar item.

NOTE: Do not open freezer door

unnecessarily if freezer is off for

several hours.

If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozenfor

at least24 hoursifthefreezer iskeptclosed. Ifthepower

failure continues,packseven oreight poundsofdry iceinto

the freezer every24 hours.Lookinthe YellowPagesunder

Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream Manufacturers for local dry

ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and usecaution when

handling dry ice.

If the freezer has stopped operating, see Freezer Does

Not Runin the Troubleshooting Guide. Ifyoucannot

solvethe problem,call anauthorizedservicerimmediately.

Ifthe freezer remains off for several hours,followthe

directions above for the use of dry ice during a power

failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant

until the freezer is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow

Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.

TROUBLESHOOTING

GUIDE

PROBLEM

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.

CAUSE I CORRECTION

FREEZER DOES NOT RUN

Freezer does not run.

Freezer runs too much or too

long.

Interior Freezer temperature Is

too cold.

Interior Freezer temperature Is

too warm.

Freezer external surface

temperature Is warm.

• Freezer is pluggedintoa cimuit

that has a groundfault interrupt.

• Temperaturecontrolis inthe

OFF pc6ition.

• Freezer maynot be pluggedin,

or plugmay be loose.

• Housefuse b{ownortripped

circuitbreaker.

• Poweroutage.

• Roomor outsideweather is hot.

• Freezerhasrecently been

disconnected for a period of

time.

• Large amounts of warm or hot

food havebeen stored recently.

• Doors are opened too frequently

or too long.

• Freezerdoormaybe slightly

open.

• TemperatureControlissettoo

low.

• Freezergasketisdirty,wom,

cra_ed, or poodyfitted.

• TemperatureControlisset too

low.

• TemperatureControlisset too

warm.

• Dooris keptopentoo longor is

openedtoofrequently.

• Door may not be seating

properly.

• Large amounts of warm or hot

food may have been stored

recently.

• Freezer has recently been

disconnected for a period of

time.

• The external freezerwalls can

be as muchas 30°F warmer

than roomtemperature.

• Use anothercimuit.If youare unsureaboutthe outlet,

have itcheckedby a certifiedtechnician.

i " See Setting the Temperature Control Section.

• Ensureplug istightlypushed intooutlet.

• Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-delayfuse.Reset

circuitbreaker.

• Check houselights. Call local ElectricCompany.

• It's normalfor the freezer to work harderunderthese

conditions.

• It takes 4 hours for the freezer to cool downcompletely.

• Warm food willcause freezer to run moreuntilthe

desired temperatureis reached.

• Warm air enteringthe freezer causes itto runmare.

Opendoors less often.

• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

• Turncontrol knob toa warmersetting.Allowseveralhours

for the temperatureto stabilize.

• Clean or changegasket. Leaksin the doorseal willcause

freezer to runlonger inorder to maintain desired

temperature.

• Turnthecontrolto a warmersetting.Allowseveral hours

for the temperaturetostabilize.

• Turncontroltoa coldersetting.Allow severalhoursfor the

temperatureto stabilize.

• Warm airentersthe freezereverytimethe dooris

opened.Open the doorless often.

• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

• Wait untilthe freezer has hada chanceto reach its

selectedtemperature.

• Freezer requires 4 hours to cool down completely

• Thisis normalwhilethe compressorworks to transfer

heatfrom inside the freezer cabinet.

SOUND AND NOISE

Louder sound levels whenever

freezer ison.

• Modem freezers have increesed

storage capacityand mere

stable temperatures,They

require a high efficiency

compressor.

• Thisis normal.When the surroundingnoiselevelislow,

you might hearthe compressorrunningwhile itcoolsthe

interior.

Longer sound levels when • Freezer operatesat higher • Thisis normal.Soundwilllevel off or disappearas freezer

compressor comes on. pressuresduringthestart of the continues to run.

ON cycle.

CAUSE CORRECTION i

PROBLEM I

SOUND AND NOISE (Con_

Popping or cracking sound

when compressor comes on.

Bubbling or gurgling sound,

like water boiling.

Vibrating or rattling noise.

Metal parts undergo expansion

and contraction,as in hot water

pipes.

Refrigerant (used to cool

freezer) is circulating

throughoutthe system.

Freezer is not level. It rockson

the floor when it ismoved

slightly.

Flooris unevenor weak.

Freezer rockson floor when it

is movedslightly.

Freezer istouchingthe wall.

This is normal. Sound willlevel off or disappear as

freezer continuesto run.

This isnormal.

Level the unit.Referto "Leveling" in the First Steps

Section.

Ensure floorcan adequately supportfreezer.Level the

freezer by puttingwood or metal shims under part of the

freezer.

Relevel the freezer or move freezer slightly.Refer to

"Leveling" in the First Steps Section.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST INSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on inside

freezer walls.

i eather is hot and humid,

whichincreases internalrate of

frostbuild-up.

Doormay not be seating

properly.

Dooris kept open too long, or

is opened toofrequently.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on ouside of • Door may not be seating

freezer, properly,causingthe cold air

from insidethe freezer to meet

warm moistair from outside.

ODOR IN FREEZER

This isnormal.

See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

Open the door less often.

• See "DOOR PROBLEMS" Section.

Odors in freezer

DOOR PROBLEMS

Interiorneeds to be cleaned.

Foodswith strongodorsare in

the freezer.

i lean interiorwithsponge, warm water, and baking

soda.

Cover the food tightly.

Door will not close.

i reezer isnot level.It rocks on

the floor when it is moved

slightly.

Flooris uneven or weak.

Freezer rocks onfloor when it

is movedslightly.

This conditioncan force the cabinet out of square and

misalignthe door.Refer to "Levering" inthe First Steps

Section,

Levelthe floorbyusingwood or metal shims under the

freezer or brace floorsupportingthe freezer,

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Light bulb is not on. • Lightbulb is burnedout.

No electdccurrent is reaching

the freezer.

AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER NOT WORKING

i ollowdirectionsunder "Interior Light"in the Freezer

Features Section.

See "FREEZER DOES NOT RUN" Section.

Automatic ice maker not

working. (some models)

i nsure the Wire Signal Arm is not in the UP position.

Ice maker should produce 4 to 5 pounds of ice in a 24 hour period.

_ Water supply is turned off.

Water pressure is too low.

The freezer isnot cold enough,

"We Service What We Sell" is our assurance you can

depend on Sears for service ...and Sears service is

nationwide. Your freezer has added value when you

consider that Sears has service units nationwide, staffed

with professional technicians specifically trained on Sears

appliances and having parts, tools and equipment to

ensure that we meet our pledge to you..."We Service What

We Sell."

SEARSMAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

Maintain the valueofyour Kenmore_ freezer witha Sears

Maintenance Agreement. Sears freezers are designed,

manufactured, and tested for years of dependable opera-

tion. Yet,any modern appliance may require service from

time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's price.

• Eliminates repair bills resulting from normal use.

• Allows for as many service calls as required.

• Provides for service by professional Sears-trained

technicians.

• Offers an annual preventive maintenance check-up at

your request.

This maintenance agreement does not cover original

installation, reinstallation, or damage resulting from

external causes such as acts of God, abuse, theft, fire,

flood, wind, lightning, freezing, power failure, power

reduction, etc. Please ask a salesperson to see the

agreement for all of the terms and conditions.

Dear Customer:

In manufacturingthisproduct,manysteps have beentaken

to provideyouwiththe highestquality.Unfortunately,errors

or omissionsoccasionalyoccur.Inthe eventyoufind a

missingordefectivepart, please contactyour nearest

Searsstore.(See the backcoverfor phonenumbers.)

Ifyou haveany suggestionsthatwould helpustoimprove

ourassembly/operationinstructionsor thisproduct,please

writethemdown,includingtheinformationlistedbelow and

mailto:

Sears Canada, lnc. Attn: Buyer Dept.646

222 Jarvis Street

Toronto, Ontario

M5B 2B8

Purchasedby:

Name:

Address:

City:

PostalCode:

ModelNo.: 970.

Serial No.:

Date of Purchase

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Comments:

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