Power/Freezer Failure; Before You Call - Kenmore 253.12112 Series Use & Care Manual

Power/Freezer Failure

NOTE
Do not open freezer door unnecessarily if freezer is off for several hours.
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer
is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into
the freezer every 24 hours. Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream
manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers. Always wear gloves and use caution when
handling dry ice.
If the freezer has stopped operating, see "Appliance Does Not Run" in the Troubleshooting
Guide. If you cannot solve the problem, call an authorized servicer mediately. If the freezer
remains off for several hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a
power failure. If necessary, take the food to a local locker plant until the freezer is ready to
operate. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Frozen Food Locker Plants".

Before You Call

TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
CONCERN
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Appliance does
not run.
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
defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
• Appliance is plugged
into a circuit that has a
ground fault interrupt.
• Temperature control is
in the OFF position.
• Appliance may not
be plugged in or plug
may be loose.
• House fuse blown or
tripped circuit breaker.
• Power outage.
COMMON SOLUTION
• Use another circuit. If you are unsure about the
outlet, have it checked by a certified technician.
• See Setting the Temperature Control Section.
• Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
• Check/replace fuse with a 15-amp time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
• Check house lights. Call local electric company.
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