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:
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{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
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_RONG
UG
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
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BOTTOM TRIVET
I'hree position adjustable shelf can be moved to
any One of three positions for targer0r Smaller
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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
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[',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
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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
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Model &
Serial
ix]umber
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l'hrce
Refrigerah>d
Adjushflqe .............................
Cold ..........
q_Oll{roi
[rive[ ................
Defrost
4 t.eveters .......
3
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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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