Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual page 8

HIGH-TEMP ALARM SWITCH
An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches
unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. If
the power fails, the alarm will not perform.
An ON/OFF switch allows the high temperature alarm to be
deactivated if desired. NOTE: You must open the freezer door to
view the alarm switch. The freezer is shipped with the switch in
the OFF position. After the freezer has run long enough to
lower the temperature, you may set the switch to the ON
position.
• To activate the alarm, set the switch to the ON position.
• To deactivate the alarm, set the switch to the OFF position.
High-Temp Alarm Switch
BLUE DEFROST BUTTON
IMPORTANT: It is time to defrost and clean the freezer when
the blue defrost button is completely covered with frost.
SLIDE-OUT BASKET OR TRIVET
MODELS)
A Slide-Out Basket (some models) or Trivet (some models),
located at the 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.
INTERIOR LIGHT
The light comes on automatically when the door is opened.
To replace 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. To access an item, tilt top of
"basket" shelf down.
(SOME MODELS)
(SOME CHEST MODELS)
(SOME UPRIGHT
DROP FRONT SHELF
The Drop Front Shelf, located at the bottom of the freezer,
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
(SOME UPRIGHT MODELS)
Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to
any position for larger or smaller packages. The shipping
spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be
removed and discarded.
SLIDE-ASIDE BASKET
This basket helps organize odd-shaped items. To reach other
packages in the freezer, slide the basket aside, or lift out.
BASKET DIVIDER (SOME UPRIGHT MODELS)
Use these handy dividers to
keep the various items stored
in your baskets more
organized. To change the
location of the divider simply
slide your basket out, lift up on
each end of the divider until it
is disengaged from the basket,
place divider in the desired
location (make sure it is
between two vertical wires) and
press down firmly on each end
until it snaps into place.
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(UPRIGHT MODELS)
(SOME CHEST MODELS)