Summary of Contents for Kenmore 2872 - 16.7 cu. Ft. Upright Freezer
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® Freezer Use & Care Guide Congelador Guia para su uso y cuidado Cong_lateur Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2B8 216769200 (0009)
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS Record Serial/Model Numbers .... 2 FREEZER. Safety ..........Warranty ..........FOR YOUR SAFETY '!_v_r/-'W:t_ll_[rl Canada - Limited Warranty ....First Steps ........... Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and Energy Saving Tips ......
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION These guidelines must be followed to ensure that FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON FREEZER safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly. For one year from the date of purchase, when this freezer • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. is operated and maintained according to the instructions The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will repair this freezer,...
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If any service is required under this warranty, simply call 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM(1-800-469-4663). This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty. The above warranty covers Kenmore Freezers sold and operated in Canada only and shall not apply if the freezer is used for other than domestic purposes.
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions for your model. Use the freezer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide. Before starting the freezer, follow these important first steps. INSTALLATION * Choose a place that is near a grounded electrical outlet. Plastic Leveling Feet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
DOOR REMOVAL (UPRIGHT MODELS) If door must be removed to fit through narrow doorways: 1. Gently lay freezer on its back, on a throw rug or blanket. 2. Remove the base panel by unscrewing two screws from front of base panel. Remove wire from clips on bottom of cabinet.
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HIGH-TEMP ALARM SWITCH (SOME MODELS) An audible alarm will sound if the freezer temperature reaches unsafe levels. The alarm operates on household electricity. NOTE: Yourfreezermayhavesome, o r all of the the power fails, the alarm will not perform. features listed below. Become familiar with these An ON/OFF switch allows...
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ADJUSTABLE INTERIOR SHELVES SLIDE-OUT BASKET OR TRIVET (UPRIGHTMODELS) (UPRIGHT MODELS) A Slide-Out Basket (some models) or Trivet (some models), located at the bottom of the freezer, provides separate Multi-position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer any position for larger or smaller packages.
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On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain _Damp objects stick to (Figure 3).
CLEANING THE INSIDE After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart NOTE: Do not open freezer door (1.136 litres) warm water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess unnecessarily if freezer is off for water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area several hours.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, review this list. it may save time and expense. This list workmanship includes common occurences that are not the result of defective GUIDE appliance. materials in this PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION FREEZER DOES NOT RUN Freezer does not run.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION SOUND AND NOISE (Cont.) Popping or cracking sound • Metal parts undergo expansion • This is normal. Sound will level off or disappear as freezer when compressor comes and contraction, as in hot water continues to run. pipes.
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AGREEMENT write them down, including the information listed below and mail to: Maintain the value of your Kenmore@ freezer with a Sears Maintenance Agreement. Sears freezers are designed, Sears Canada, Inc. Attn: Buyer Dept. 646 manufactured, and tested for years of dependable opera- 222 Jarvis Street tion.