Kenmore 253.28452 User Manual
Kenmore 253.28452 User Manual

Kenmore 253.28452 User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien
English / Español / Français
Models/Modelos/Modèles:
Kenmore
Freezer
Congelador
Congélateur
P/N 808891601 (1309)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
®
253.28452, 28052, 28432, 28782, 28042, 28722,
28262, 16342, 16542, 16922, 16949
970.18002, 18702, 14722, 15532, 14372, 18202
®

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.28452, 28052, 28432, 28782, 28042, 28722, 28262, 16342, 16542, 16922, 16949 970.18002, 18702, 14722, 15532, 14372, 18202 Kenmore ® Freezer Congelador Congélateur...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Record Model/Serial Numbers Important Safety Instructions Please read and save these instructions Safety Precautions This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating Do not attempt to install or operate your unit instructions for your model. Use your unit only until you have read the safety precautions as instructed in this guide.
  • Page 3: Electrical Information

    Important Safety Instructions • Remove and discard any spacers used to WARNING secure the shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children. These guidelines must be followed to ensure • Remove all staples from the carton. Staples that safety mechanisms in this unit will can cause severe cuts and also destroy operate properly.
  • Page 4: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information KENMORE APPLIANCE WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructions supplied with the product, if this appliance fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME ®...
  • Page 5: Master Protection Agreements

    Master Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore ® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
  • Page 6: First Steps

    First Steps This Use & Care Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow these important first steps. Installation • Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
  • Page 7: Cleaning

    First Steps Cleaning (Prior to use) CAUTION • Wash any removable parts, the freezer interior, and exterior with mild detergent and To allow door to close and seal properly, DO warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use harsh NOT let food packages extend past the front cleaners on these surfaces.
  • Page 8: Energy Saving Ideas

    First Steps Energy Saving Ideas Door Removal (non-electronic models) If door must be removed: Gently lay freezer on its back, on a rug or blanket. Remove two base screws and base panel. Remove bottom hinge screws. 4. Remove plastic top hinge cover. Remove screws from top hinge.
  • Page 9: Setting The Temperature Control

    Setting the Temperature Controls Cool Down Period Standard Electronic Temperature Control (Some • For safe food storage, allow four hours for the Upright Frost Free freezer to cool down completely. The freezer Models) will run continuously for the first several hours.
  • Page 10: Setting The Temperature Controls

    Setting the Temperature Controls Door Ajar Alarm This feature provides a warning if the door is open for more than five (5) minutes. There will be a beep every five (5) seconds and the “Door Ajar” indicator will light up. Press “Alarm Reset” to turn alarm off.
  • Page 11: Optional Features

    Optional Features NOTE Chest Models Your freezer may have some, or all of the Indicator Lights features listed below. Become familiar with and Switches these features, and their use and care. Security Lock with Pop-Out Key Chest Freezer Alarm Function Table This security lock fastens the door snugly, ensuring stored food is secure.
  • Page 12: Interior Shelves

    Optional Features Slide-Out Basket Adjustable Interior Shelves (some upright models) (some upright A Slide-Out Basket (some models), located at models) the bottom of the freezer, provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to Multi-position store on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, adjustable interior pull out and lift up.
  • Page 13 Optional Features Shelf Bookend Chest Divider (some upright models) (some chest models) Glass Shelf Bookend Use these clever dividers to custom-arrange a variety of different-sized storage bins in the Use these handy bottom of your bookends to chest freezer. keep the boxed items stored Use the peel-n-stick labels found in your neatly in your...
  • Page 14: Care & Cleaning

    Care & Cleaning CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Drain Tube Do not touch inferior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Some upright freezers are frost-free and defrost automatically, but should be cleaned occasionally. Drain Pan Between Defrostings Figure 1 To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
  • Page 15: Cleaning The Inside

    Care & Cleaning Cleaning the Inside After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer Hose with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda Adaptor in one quart (1.1 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any Defrost electrical parts.
  • Page 16: Power Failure/Freezer Failure

    Care & Cleaning Power Failure/Freezer Failure Moving: When moving the freezer, follow these NOTE guidelines to prevent damage: Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if • Disconnect the power cord plug from the freezer is off for several hours. wall outlet. •...
  • Page 17: Before You Call

    Before You Call TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective GUIDE workmanship or materials in this appliance. CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run.
  • Page 18 Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION Longer sound levels when • Freezer operates at higher • This is normal. Sound will level off or compressor comes on. pressures during the start disappear as freezer continues to run. of the ON cycle. Popping or cracking •...
  • Page 19: Sears Service

    If you have any suggestions that would help us We Sell”. to improve our assembly/operation instructions Sears Maintenance Agreement or this product, please write them down, Maintain the value of your Kenmore ® freezer with including the information listed below and mail a Sears Maintenance Agreement. Sears freezers are designed, manufactured, and tested for Sears Canada, Inc.

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