Kenmore 2539239180 Owner's manual

Brand: Kenmore

Model: 2539239180

Type: Owner's manual

FREEZER OWNER'S MANLIAL

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Safety First

Unused or abandoned freezers are still:dangerous, .... even

if :they "just sit in the garage a few days." If__ you are getting

rid of your old :freezer_; dolt safely. Please read the included

safety instructions from the Association: of Home _Appliance

Manufacturers.

HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTS

CONTENTS

Safety First., .................... .,,..;_ ............ ;......... Front Cover

If 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 ............................................. 7

Clean It.,: ...... : ..............................................................

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

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

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

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WARNING: If freezer is plugged in, Unplug tim

eiefftriealeord lug fro n wall mitief: .....: :

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o Lay freezer on its back ona throw rug.: :

,; (Fi ;_ :t) Re n0ve:base ;,ariel by UnscreWfng "_

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screws fr0m: front Ofbase 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 Connector

0:uL Hlen remove the tx.V0screws from the

b0t [0in liinge.

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

o )

{t is Verx important tidal a screi,_dri, er be used

both to loosen and retighten the flat bead

screws on the top binge, to insure a secure

assembly and preve:fit hinge siippage.

• Remm, e tile top binge from cabinet; and lift ti_e

do0r off the cabinet.

T0 replace door, reverse above Order:

1 INCH

OR MORE

3 INCHES

Allow three iiicbes of airspace On all sides of the

freezer,

,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 in

bottom 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 if

front 0f cabinet is Turn

slightly higher R/rjhtto _ Leftto

than rear; Inspect _ Raise

door seal

_RONG

GROUNDED

3-PRONG

WALL

RECEP'IACLE

DO NOT REMOVE GROUND PLUG UNDER

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, DO NOT USEAN

EXTENSION CORD,

For,,our Safe{_ and protection, the Kem_mre

freezer: is equip'ped witl_ a Special ttU'ee-terminal

type grounding OlUg on the electrical cord. It

nlust _d pluggecl u_to its own pr0perlv grounded

tlireeaprofig'oUtlet-l[5 volt; 60 [7{er{:z; t rotected

W[th:a I5 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

Donor plug the freezer into an 0t_tl_et:c0ntr6Ilect

1_v:a: _:V,all ._witcli 0r pull c6rd X._,hicl_ mightik,, _e

t!ir0ed 6ff accidentaI!3;! i::: : :

I_ the dect:rica[ 0hfle[you., hitena, t6 use:will:, iiot

accept the three-prong'plug; or if v0u are not sure

tlie.outlet is adequate'ly g,'ound_ed, You:sl_0uld

Nave a Dr0perlv grounded three:t'ff'o_g:outlet

inS{:alledacc0rdi_ig t0 the Nati0nal Electri_:alCode

by a qualified electricia ft.

Never unp{ug your freeze,' by pullin,gon the cord.

AlwaVs giqp ttie ptt_g firmbiand pull straight out

from {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 Cold

control to a higher number If ice cream is too hard and brick like turn the cold control to a lower number.:After a few

days 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 '1

position which should provide satisfactory food

storage temperatures The control knob is

adjustable to provide a ]ange of temperatures for

your pmsonal satisfaction The knob is located

inside the freezer on the right side Allow sevmat

houis 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 after

first load is frozen

WARNS OF ANY UNKNOWN POWER I:AII.URE

If tight is out, quickly check:

Power failure

o Disconnected power cord

o Signa! light burned out

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NOTE: t'OWt_R SIGNAl, I.IGH'[ SEtOWS

1,0W!_RT0!:REEzER0 NL_I:

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Key pops out for security -

store in safe place To lock ol

unlock the fieezer you must

push the key in the !ock while

turning The lock is spring

loaded so the key cannot be

left 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

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Located in your bottom hinge.

Never neecis Cleaning or adjusting,

BOTTOM BASKET

BOTTOM TRIVET

I'hree position adjustable shelf can be moved to

any One of three positions for targer0r Smaller

package s,

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MODEL2a738(17.0cu,ft.)

Interior

Light

Model &

Serial

Nu tuber

Th ree

Refrigerateci

ShebJes

Adjustable

Cold

Control

Adjustable

Shelf

Basket

Defrost

Drain

4 Levelers

Fot:_d

StoraGe

Guide

2 .luk:e

.... G

[',auk.

Security

Lock with

l_jectKev

3 Dt or

lves

A "hold Exterior : : : :i Energy Efficient l:;oam Insulation

Handle with power Light i i : : i] Textul'ed Steel Door and Cabinet

Magnetic Door Gasket .... : : t-{osu ,,\dapter

MODEL 23228 (11.7 cu. fL)

Model &

Serial

Number

Location

Three

Refrigerated

Shelves

Adiustable

Cold

Control

['rivet

Defrost

Drain

4 Levelers

Food

......... Storage

C]uicle

Almond Exterior ...... : Energy Effici_.ntI:;_amInsulati_m

Textured Steo{Door a_d Cabin__.t

Handle ',vilhIower LiglY: i .... .... : ilose,,\dap{c.r

Magoetic DoorGasket : : 4 i : : i: :

: MODEl: 23431/23438 {] 4.0 cu. ft.)

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Food

Storage

Guide

j t.1Ice

Can

Rack

Security

Lock with

Eject Key

Fo ur

Door

Shelves

Door

Closer

Wh[hiAhntmd Exieri_r

] tandk:, wiih Pt);ver l, ighi

Ma q m l ic l), _' C,a sl.:.ct

Energy l!fficient Foam h_sulaIion

Textured Steel Door and Cabinet

Hose Ada pier

M()DL!I. 23,! ti _I I [) cuff )

Model &

Serial

ix]umber

l'hrce

Refrigerah>d

Adjushflqe .............................

Cold ..........

q_Oll{roi

[rive[ ................

Defrost

4 t.eveters .......

Food :

= Storage

Guide

Securib'

Lock with

Eject Key

Five

Door

Shelves

White Exterior

Magnetic Door Gasket

l{m_rgy hf/icient Foam Insulation

Fcxhu'cd Steel Door and CaNnel

MODEL 239'18 (8.7 cu t:_)

Model &

Serial

Number

Location

Three

P,efrigerated

Shelves

Adiustable

Cold

Control

Trivet

4 Levelers

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-X

Food

=Storage

Guide

Security

Lock with

Eject Key

Ft)H F

Duor

Shelves

Almond Exlerior

Ivlagnelic Door Gasket

Energy Efficient Foam Insulation

"iextured Steel Door and Cabinet

BEFORECALLINGFORSERVICE

o See if Cold Control is set colder than necessary

Remember: the higher the number, the colder

the temperature

o Be sure food packages are not keeping door f_om

closing tightl_

o Unfrozen food may cause the freezer to run longer

than normal

o Room temperature may be too warm l-rfl'eezer

temperature keeps going up, call Seats Service

right away

o Too marly door openings in high humidity

conditions

o l.imit length of door openhlgs when possible

o 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 tipper

shelf

o The refrigerant will gurgle

o lhe compressor will click cmand off

o You may even hear it hum or vibrate

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

work

_, 'Ihis is a normal operating condition

o Freezer may be in path of hot humid air Freezer

temperature may be too cold

Reset 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 freezer

door is kept shut and room air does not exceed

80 _'F

• Long time failure (more than 24 hours): [ake food

to frozen food locker or place dry ic_ inside

freezer (See Yellow Pages under "Dr],, Ice '3

DRY ICE RI?QUIREMENIS PER 24 HOURS

FREEZER SIZE ROOM TEMPERATURE

70 =to lO0-

5tol0cu ft 20 to 251bs

lO to t5 cu lrt 25 to40 fbs

15 to 20cu ft 40 to 50 Ibs

20 to 30cu ft 5(! to 60 lbs

30 cu ft or over 60 to 70 lbs

WARNING: DRY ICE WILL BURN YOUR SKIN:

WEAR HEAVY GLOVES..

_, Check outlet for power

o Be sure Cold Control is "ON."

In order to ensure that your frozen food is main-

rained at a safe and constant low temperature, your

freezer 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 as

the warm ah"quickly cools.

Yhis vacuum wilt leave in a minute or two If you

must reopen the door soonel; try peeling the gasket

open with fingertips as door is pulled open

IF "file DOOR GASKET DOES NOT SEAL:

Step l: Loosen all door panel screws around edge

of door

Step 2: If equipped, adjust the two screws on the

bottom edge of the door

Follow: Illustration A if tile door does not sea! on

the top.

Illustration B if the door does not seal on tile

bottom

After adjustment, retighten all of the door panel

screws

Step 1

DOOR GASKEr

OOORPANEL

SCREWS

Step 2

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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, tlit-' tempclraI} -{re arid hUm}dity mid tl_

number!of limes You {)pen and close the freezer.

{Timperk)d behveen defrosting can be extended by

scrapir_g frost every so often with a plastic scrape_:)

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Here is how

GTurn cold control off.

_' Unplug power cord at wall.

o Ret:m:i{,eall ffil)zenfood and _vrapin 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 pulling

straight ou t.

o The _lrain tube is located near the left center

under the freeze_:The defrost waler can be

collecied 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 the

fl-dsi.;rite:frostI{villkiosen i'md fall. l?.em0{;epaper

and/or towels.

*: Place h_welin bdlt0m of freezer roverdefi'ost

drain'_lo absorb excess moisture.

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_' Flace pans of hot water on refii gerated shelves.

o Wi ,e w th a cloth or s5on,e (do not t se sharp

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Objectsor eleciric defrost devices).

_' After de ros| :phig in freeze_: ......

o !\n:n cold Controlbad; 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 (2lablespoons)

in iwal'mwaler!l qtJart)[ :

o Clean al! inside surfaces.

o "1i_pr,aLectexlerk)r_use a good qualily atllontotive

wa X,

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,Adjust

It3

o Do not ptH hot hinds in freezer. Lel hot food cool

to room !emper:mn'e before placing in freezer.

Keep freezer away from Stove, 0r other heat

sources. A coo] dry place is recommended.

¢ ]:ora sitar[ vacation arrange for sorneone to

inspect it atregular 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 odor

and / or mild ew gro\vfl_.

BIock door

to prevent odin

andiol mildew

growth

o Remove all food and then defmsL

° Clean thoroughly and allow to dry (otherwise

odors will build up.)

o 3hpe:alI interior loose baskets securetv in position.

0 35pedoor securely shul,

Ship in uprighl ptmifion :- never on back.

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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 you

Ihat you can depend orl Sears for service, and gears

service is nationwide

Your Kenmore I'las added value when you consider

that Sears has a service unit near you staffed by Sears

trained technicians professional technicians

specifically trained on Sears appliances having the

paris tools and equipment to enstlre that we meet our

pledge to you . "We Service What We Sell "'

SHOUld) YOU EVER NEED SERVICE, REMEMBER

TO GIVE "rilE COMPLEIE TEN-DIGIF MODEL

iqLJMBER AND COMPI,EFE SERIAL NUMBER OF

YOUR KENMORE FREEZER

1"OtvURFHER ADD ro IHE VALUE OF YOUR

KENMORE FREEZER,

BUY A SEARS MAINIENANCE AGREEMENI

Sears Kenmore appliances are designed, manufactured

and tested for years of dependaMe operation, Yet, any

modern appliance may require service from time to

thne Il_e Sears warranty plus the Sears maintenance

agreement provide protection from unexpected repair

bills

CONIACI YOUR SEARS SALES PERSON OR LOCAL

SEARS SERVICE CENTER tODAY AND PURCHASE

A 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

21620t1(/0A SE AkS I,X)E[,UC 1<2AN D CO I3t817WA Hoffman Estate, IL 6t! 195 Printed in U SA

Kenmore 2539239180 Owner's manual

Kenmore 2539239180 Owner's manual

Kenmore 2539239180 Owner's manual

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