Kenmore 25313009100 Owner's manual

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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.
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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,
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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
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_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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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Purchasedby:
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Address:
City:
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Kenmore 25313009100 Owner's manual

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