Installation Instructions; Choose A Location; Remove Packaging Material; Electrical Supply - Kenmore Elite Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Choose a Location

• Locate the freezer so that extension cords are not
necessary.
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Your freezer operates most efficiently when located in
an area where the temperature is normally between
0°C (32°F) and 43°C (110°F).
•
Extreme temperatures can shorten the freezer's life.
Very high temperatures (such as in an unventilated
garage in summer) also will make your freezer run
more, increasing its operating cost.
•
To provide adequate clearance around the freezer for
proper heat dissipation, allow 3" of air space on all
sides of the freezer and a minimum 1" at the back.
Leave room above the freezer for the lid to open all
the way.
Allow room to open lid
3 inches
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Be sure to install your freezer on a floor strong enough
to support it when it is fully loaded. The freezer must
be solidly positioned on the floor if it is to function at its
best. Shims may be used to level freezer wherever the
floor is too uneven.
If the location selected for your freezer is damp or
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moist, as in some basements, place 2" x 4" boards
along its entire length to ensure adequate support.
Make sure the boards are placed directly under the
feet of the freezer.

Remove Packaging Material

Remove all shipping tape and cardboard inside and
outside the freezer. If there is adhesive residue left on the
freezer, it may be removed with warm water and mild
detergent. Do not use a solvent such as lighter or
cleaning fluid, or an abrasive cleaner which may harm the
finish. As you remove the tape and cardboard, check for
accessory items.
Min. 1 inch at back
3 inches
Clean the freezer interior and parts to remove dust from
shipping and packaging. Clean the inside of the freezer
with a mild detergent.

Electrical Supply

The freezer should always be plugged into its own
individual 120V, 60 HZ electrical grounded outlet, which
is protected by its own 15 ampere fuse or circuit breaker.
This will help prevent overload of house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire hazard by overheating
wires.
Do not plug the freezer into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch or a pull cord which may be turned off
accidentally.
If the electrical outlet you intend to use will not
accept the three-prong plug, you must have a
properly grounded three-prong outlet installed by a
qualified electrician. Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding
prong from the plug.
If you are not sure the outlet is adequately grounded,
you should have a qualified electrician check the outlet.
Properly Polarized and
Grounded Outlet
Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug
No food should be stored in the freezer until the freezer has
obtained the set operating temperature.
Do not use an extension cord.
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