Optional Features - Kenmore 253.17202 Use & Care Manual

Setting the
Temperature Control
Cool Down Period
• For safe food storage, allow 4 hours
for the unit to cool down completely.
The appliance will run continuously
for the first several hours. Foods that
are already frozen may be placed
in the unit after the first few hours of
operation. Unfrozen foods should NOT
be loaded into the appliance until the
unit has operated for 4 hours.
• When loading the appliance, freeze
only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic
foot of space at one time. Distribute
packages to be frozen evenly
throughout the unit. It is not necessary
to turn the control knob to a colder
Electronic Temp Control (some models)
The electronic temperature control
is located outside of the unit. The
temperature is factory preset to provide
satisfactory food storage temperatures.
To adjust the temperature setting, press the
^ button for a warmer temperature and the
˅ button for a colder temperature on the
control panel. Allow several hours for the
temperature to stabilize between adjustments.
The unit is equipped with Freeze Fresh
which allows the temperature to be set as
low as -20ºF (-29ºC). Press the down arrow
until -20ºF (-29ºC) is displayed.

Optional Features

NOTE
Your appliance may have some, or all of
the features listed below. Become familiar
with these features, and their use and care.
Security Lock with Pop-Out Key
This security lock fastens the door snugly,
ensuring stored food is secure. To lock or
unlock the freezer, push the key into the
lock and turn. The key pops out of the
lock after it has been turned.
Express Chill
Express Chill can be enabled by entering
into the options menu on the control
panel and by pressing the "set" button
once the indicator is highlighted next to
"Express Chill". The unit will be in Express
Chill mode for 72 hours and will show a
snowflake indicator on the control panel
to indicate that it is in Express Chill mode.
To exit Express Chill mode, enter into the
options menu on the control panel, and
press the "set" button once the indicator
is highlighted next to "Express Chill". Then
the snowflake indicator will be removed
from the control panel, or Express Chill
will end automatically after 72 hours.
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Control Lock
Control lock can be enabled by entering
into the options menu on the control
panel and by pressing the "set" button
once the indicator is highlighted next to
"control lock". A control lock icon will be
displayed on the control panel to indicate
that the control panel has been locked.
To unlock, press and hold the set button
for 3 seconds. The lock indicator will be
removed from the control panel, and the
control panel will be unlocked.
Temperature Conversion
Press and hold both temperature buttons
("^" and "˅") to toggle between °F and °C.
Power Off
To shut cooling off to the unit and to turn
off the interior lights of the unit, enter into
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