Energy Saving Ideas; Temperature Control; Cool Down Period - Kenmore 253.17112 Use & Care Manual

First Steps
Leveling
NOTE
It is very important for your freezer to be
level in order to function properly. If the
unit is not leveled during installation, the
lid may be misaligned and not close or
seal properly, causing cooling, frosting, or
moisture problems.
The freezer must have all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor. The floor
must be strong enough to support a fully
loaded freezer.
Two adjustable foot pads, located on
the left side of the base of the unit, can
be rotated clockwise to retract and
counterclockwise to extend.
Extend
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts, the freezer
interior, and exterior with mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use
harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
• Do not use razor blades or other
sharp instruments, which can scratch
the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from the
tape can be removed with a mixture of
warm water and mild detergent, or touch
the residue with the sticky side of tape
already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Retract
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Energy Saving Ideas

• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in the freezer. Overloading
the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe
containers dry before placing them in the
freezer. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside the freezer.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time, and
close the lid as soon as possible.
Setting the

Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

• For safe food storage, allow four hours
for the freezer to cool down completely.
The freezer will run continuously for the
first several hours. Foods that are already
frozen may be placed in the freezer after
the first few hours of operation. Unfrozen
foods should NOT be loaded into the
freezer until the freezer has operated for
4 hours.
• When loading the freezer, freeze only
three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot
of freezer space at one time. Distribute
packages to be frozen evenly throughout
the freezer. It is not necessary to turn the
temperature control knob to a colder
setting while freezing food.
• The freezer should
be located in the
coolest area of the
room, away from heat
producing appliances
or heating ducts, and
out of direct sunlight.