Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual page 2

Record Serial/Model Numbers ......... 2
Safety .................................................. 2-3
Warranty .............................................. 3
Canada - Limited Warranty ................. 4
First Steps ........................................... 5-6
Energy Saving Tips ............................. 6
Setting the Temperature Control ......... 6
Freezer Optional Features .................. 7-8
Care and Cleaning .............................. 9-10
Power Failure / Freezer Failure ........... 10
Troubleshooting Guide ......................... 11-12
Sears Service ...................................... 13
Sears Canada Customers ................... 13
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Owner's Guide provides specific operating instructions
for your model. Use your freezer only as instructed in this
guide.These instructions are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided
below.The serial plates are located either on the upper left
wall inside the freezer (upright models), or the left exterior
wall (chest models).
Model Number: 253.
or 970.
Serial Number:
Purchase D_:te:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
FREEZER.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.
CHILD SAFETY
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and aey exterior wrapping
material immediately afte r the freezer is unpacked.
Children should never use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch
wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly
cause suffocation.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves dudng shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in usa,
even if it is being discarded.
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past, Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers
are still dangerous -- even if they will
sit for "just a few days," If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZE R:
• Remove
doors.
• Leave she_ves
in place so
children may
not easily
climb inside.