Keyejectlock; Sliding Baskets; Defrost Drain; Defrost I Ndictator - Kenmore Freezer Owner's Manual

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Defrost Indicator
The defrost indicator is black and is located in the center
of the back wall of the food liner. The purpose of the
defrost indicator is to indicate when the freezer should be
defrosted.
Key Eject Lock
The key eject lock is located in the center of the handle.
The key is packaged in the plastic bag with the use and
care guide.
When the defrost indicator is no longer visible because it
is covered with frost, the freezer should be defrosted to
maintain optimum freezing performance.
DEFROSTING INSTRUCTIONS
The purpose of the lock is to keep your frozen food
supply secure and to help reduce the hazard of child
entrapment.
To lock or unlock the freezer you must hold the key in the
lock while turning. The lock is spring loaded so the key
cannot be left in the lock.
NOTE: Be sure to keep your key in a safe location out
of the reach of children.
Sliding Baskets
Store small packages in baskets to avoid losing them in
the bottom of freezer. The baskets can be moved from
side to side or removed when loading or unloading food
below. To remove simply lift the baskets out. To
replace the baskets lower them into place.
Additional baskets are available from your nearest Sears
parts department.
Defrost Drain
The outer cabinet drain plug is located on the outside of
the freezer at the front bottom le_ hand corner. The
interior plug is located on the
inside of the freezer on the left
side of the floor. The drain hose
adaptor can be located in the
plastic bag with the Use & Care
Guide. The purpose of the defrost
drain is to allow quicker and more
convenient clean up of water. Drain Cap
Step 1. Remove the outer cabinet drain plug by twisting
and pulling.
Step 2. Insert the drain hose adaptor into the drain hole
and connect the hose to the adaptor. Run the hose down
towards a suitable drain.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your
freezer.
Depending on the climate you live in, humidity and usage,
your freezer may need defrosting only once or twice a
year. If possible, choose a time to defrost when your
food supply is at its lowest.
DO NOT use an ice pick or sharp edged instrument as it
may damage or scratch the freezer.
For Periodic Complete Cleaning and Frost Removal
If the frost is too thick or too hard to be scraped, we
suggest you do the following:
1. Remove the power cord plug from the outlet and open
your freezer lid.
2.
Remove all the food from the freezer. Your food may
be temporarily stored in large corrugated paper boxes,
insulated bags, towels or wrapped in
newspapers to preserve coldness.
NOTE: If your freezer has a defrost water drain, a
hose adaptor is packaged in the literature bag. Re-
move the drain cap on the front of the freezer, insert
the hose connector and attach the hose. A_er attach-
ing the hose, remove the drain plug inside cabinet.
Sponge remaining moisture from the bottom of the
freezer. (See page 6 for details of defrost drain).
3.
You may speed defrosting by removing large, loose
pieces of frost before they melt.
NOTE: Water may drip from the back of the lid during
defrosting. This is normal.
Step. 3. Remove the interior drain plug by twisting and
pulling. When the water in the freezer has been drained
replace the parts removed earlier.
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