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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien English / Español / Français Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.17112, 17512, 17812, 17822 Kenmore ® Freezer Congelador Congélateur P/N A10113402 (1706) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Record Model/ Important Safety Serial Numbers Instructions Please read and save Safety Precautions these instructions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions This Use & Care Guide provides specific in this manual. Safety items throughout this operating instructions for your model.
Important Safety Instructions • Remove and discard any spacers used WARNING to secure the internal features during shipping. Small objects are a choke These guidelines must be followed to hazard to children. ensure that safety mechanisms in this • Remove all staples from the carton. unit will operate properly.
Warranty Information KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective appliance will receive free repair or replacement at option of seller.
Feature Diagram Power-On-Light Security Lock Foot Pads (Left - Front & Rear) Light Sliding Basket Defrost Drain Plug Temperature Control Knob 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.
First Steps Energy Saving Ideas Leveling • The freezer should be located in the NOTE coolest area of the room, away from heat It is very important for your freezer to be producing appliances level in order to function properly. If the or heating ducts, and unit is not leveled during installation, the out of direct sunlight.
Setting the Optional Features Temperature Control Temperature Control NOTE The temperature control is located on the Your freezer may have some or all of the right exterior wall. The temperature control is optional features described. Become familiar factory preset to provide a satisfactory food with these features and their use and care.
Care & Cleaning Unscrew the drain plug inside the freezer CAUTION by turning counterclockwise (see figure 2). Defrost water will drain out. Check pan Damp objects stick to cold metal occasionally so water does not overflow. surfaces. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands.
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Care & Cleaning Power/Freezer Failure NOTE WARNING Do not open freezer lid unnecessarily if unit is off for several hours. If leaving the freezer lid open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot If a power failure occurs, frozen foods get into the freezer and become entrapped.
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 GUIDE defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run.
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Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION SOUND AND NOISE Louder sound levels • Modern freezers have • This is normal. When the surrounding noise whenever freezer is on. increased storage level is low, you might hear the compressor capacity and more running while it cools the interior.
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Before You Call CONCERN POTENTIAL CAUSE COMMON SOLUTION LIGHT IS NOT ON Power Available light • LED may be burned out. • Contact a qualified service technician. is not on. • See FREEZER DOES NOT RUN in the Before • No electric current is You Call section.