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Use & Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado English / Español Models/Modelos: 253.17502*, 17602* Kenmore ® Freezer Congelador * = Color number, número de color P/N A10948603 (1808) Sears Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.kenmore.com ®...
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 objects are a choke hazard to children. DANGER • Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts and also DANGER Risk of fire or explosion. Flam- destroy finishes if they come in contact mable refrigerant used. Do not use me- with other appliances or furniture.
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Important Safety Instructions unit with insufficient power can damage IMPORTANT the motor. Such damage is not covered Your old unit may have a cooling system under the warranty. that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocar- • Do not plug the unit into an outlet con- bons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).
Warranty Information KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY WITH PROOF OF SALE, the following warranty coverage applies when this appliance is correctly installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. One Year on Appliance FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in material or workmanship.
First Steps Energy Saving Ideas This Use & Care Guide provides specific • The freezer should be operating instructions for your model. Use located in the coolest area the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care of the room, away from Guide.
Setting the Optional Features Temperature Control Cool Down Period NOTE • For safe food storage, allow four hours for Your freezer may have some or all of the freezer to cool down completely. The the optional features described below. freezer will run continuously for the first Become familiar with these features and several hours.
Care & Cleaning CAUTION Damp objects stick to cold metal surfac- es. Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands. Between Defrostings To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape with a pulling motion. Never use a metal Defrost instrument to remove frost.
Care & Cleaning Power Failure/ Freezer Failure Rinse and dry. Never use metallic scouring If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer solutions on any surface. Do not wash is kept closed.
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 LID PROBLEMS Lid will not close. • Freezer is not level. It • This condition can force the cabinet out of rocks on the floor when square and misalign the lid and lid seal. Refer to “Leveling”...