Kenmore 111.22142 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Kenmore ®
Upright Freezer/
Refrigerator
Congelador/ Refrigerador vertical
Model/Modelo: 111.22142 – W ite – 14 cu. ft.
Transform SR Brands Management
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
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Record Model/
Serial Numbers
Please read and save
these instructions
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
your unit 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.
Please record your model and serial
numbers below for future reference.
This information is found on the upper
left inside wall.
Model Number:
111.
or Serial
Number: Purchase
Date:
IMPORTANT
Use only soap and water to clean
serial plate.
Table of Contents
Record Model/Serial Numbers................... 2
Important Safety Instructions....................... 2
Appliance Setup.............................................5
Appliance Use.................................................6
Temperature Control......................................6
Care & Cleaning.............................................7
Power or Appliance Failure..........................8
Door Removal/Reversal................................9
Before You Call..............................................12
Warranty.........................................................14
Service.............................................Back Cover
Important Safety
Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit
until you have read the safety precautions
in this Use & Care Guide. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the
risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
W
ARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or
maintenance informationwhich is
important but not hazard-related.

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Important Safety Instructions
D
ANGER
DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use
mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
DANGER Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used.To be repaired
only by trained service personnel. Do not
puncture refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used. Consult
repair manual/owner’s guide before
attempting to service this product. All
safety precautions must be followed.
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion.
Dispose of properly in accordance with
federal or local regulations. Flammable
refrigerant used.
CAUTION Risk of fire or explosion
due to puncture of refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using
your new appliance.
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts and also destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags,
and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the unit 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.
Proper disposal of your appliance
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment!
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your appliance, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent
accidents.
Before you throw away your old unit:
• Remove door.
• Leave shelves in place within freezer so
children may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified
service technician.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Read product labels
for warnings regarding flammability and
other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the basket during shipping. Small

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IMPORTANT
Your old unit may ave a cooling system
t at used CFCs or HCFCs (c lorofluoro-
carbons or ydroc lorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to arm
stratosp eric ozone if released to t e
atmosp ere. Ot er refrigerants may cause
arm to t e environment if released to t e
atmosp ere. If you are t rowing away
your old unit, make sure t e refrigerant is
removed for proper disposal by a
qualified tec nician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject to
fines and imprisonment under t e
provisions of environmental legislation.
•Performance may be affected if t e
voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating t e unit wit insufficient
power can damage t e motor. Suc
damage is not covered under t e
warranty.
•Do not plug t e unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switc or pull cord
to prevent t e appliance from being
turned off accidentally.
•Avoid connecting unit to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
WARNING
These uidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
Electrical Information
•The unit must be plu ed into its own
dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60 Hz. AC
only electric outlet. T e power cord of t e
appliance is equipped wit a t ree-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
s ock azards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded t ree-prong
receptacle. T e receptacle must be
installed in accordance wit local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension cord
or adapter plu .
•Immediately repair or replace any power
cord t at becomes frayed or damaged.
•Never unplug t e appliance by pulling
on t e power cord. Always grip t e plug
firmly, and pull straig t out from t e
receptacle to prevent damaging t e
power cord.
•Unplug t e appliance before cleaning
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical s ock.

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Appliance Setup
T is Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
t e unit only as instructed in t is Use & Care
Guide. Before startin the appliance, follow
these important setup steps.
Installation
•C oose a place t at is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
•For t e most efficient operation, t e
freezer s ould be located w ere
surrounding temperatures will not exceed
110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C)
and below will NOT affect freezer
operation. Additional compressor eaters
are not recommended.
•Allow space around t e unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 1-inc (25.4 mm)
space at t e back and on top and a
3/8-inc (9.5 mm) space on t e sides of
t e appliance for adequate circulation.
Levelin
T e freezer must ave all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor t at is strong
enoug to support a fully loaded freezer.
It is Very Important for t e appliance to be
level in order to function properly. If not
level, t e door may be misaligned and not
close or seal properly, causing cooling,
frost, or moisture problems.
T e appliance is equipped wit adjustable
front leveling feet. Turn t e foot clockwise
to raise t e side of t e unit. Turn counter-
clockwise to lower t e side. Adjust eac side
as needed until front of unit is level. Also
adjust so t at front of t e unit is 1/4˝ ig er
t an back, so t at door stays closed.
Door Handle Installation
•Locate and remove t e andle brace
caps and four andle attac ment
flat ead screws from t e accessory bag.
•Remove t e four round ead screws from
t e left edge of t e appliance door.
•Use t e four flat ead screws to attac
t e andle braces to t e door edge.
•Insert t e two tabs on t e narrow end of
t e cap into t e slots on t e brace, and
t en snap t e wide end down into place.
Cleanin
•Was any removable parts, t e freezer
interior, and exterior wit mild detergent
and warm water. Wipe dry. Do not use
harsh cleaners on these surfaces.
•Do not use razor blades or ot er s arp
instruments, w ic can scratc t e ap-
pliance surface w en removing ad esive
labels. Any glue left from t e tape can be
removed wit a mixture of warm water
and mild detergent, or touc t e residue
wit t e sticky side of tape already re-
moved. Do not remove t e serial plate.
Ener y Savin Ideas
for Freezer Mode
•T e freezer s ould be
located in t e coolest area
of t e room, away from
eat producing appliances
or eating ducts, and out of
direct sunlig t.
•Let ot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in freezer. Overloading

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the freezer forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may
lose quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and
wipe containers dry before placing
them in the freezer. This cuts down on
frost build-up inside the freezer.
• Do not line freezer shelves and bins
with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners interfere with cold air
circulatin, reducing freezer efficiency.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and extended searches.
• Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close door as soon as possible.
Appliance Use
Key Components
1. Glass shelf
2. Drawer Bin
3. Temperature Control
4. LED Lighting
• The interior temperature of this appliance
can be set so that the entire unit can be
used as either a Freezer or a Refrigerator.
• To turn the appliance on, plug the power
cord into a properly grounded 3 prong
electrical outlet. The green Power On
light located on the temperature control
will illuminate.
• For safe food storage, after plugging in
allow two hours if used as a refrigerator and
four hours if used as a freezer for the
appliance to cool down completely to the
set temperature. The compressor will run
continuously for the first several hours.
• Foods that are already frozen may be
placed in the freezer after the first few
hours of operation. Unfrozen foods should
NOT be loaded into the freezer until the
freezer has operated for four hours.
• When loading the freezer, freeze only
three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot
of freezer space at one time. Distribute
packages to be frozen evenly throughout
the freezer.
Temperature Control
The temperature control is located midway
down on the right inner cabinet wall.
Turn the arrow dial into the FREEZER zone to
use unit as a freezer. Turn dial into FRIDGE
zone to use unit as a refrigerator.
You will encounter some resistance at the top
center when turning the dial into one zone or
the other. Push past the resistance area to
move the arrow into the new zone.
Once in a zone, turn the dial so that the
arrow points to the temperature setting of
your choice.
In each zone a triangle figure indicates the
recommended temperature setting for most
situations of use.
After making an adjustment, allow several
hours for the internal temperature to stabilize
at the new setting.
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Automatic Defrost
T e appliance is equipped wit
automatic defrost capability so t at you
do not ave to manually defrost. T e
cooling element of t e unit is regularly
eated to melt t e frost t at forms on it.
T e resulting water drains t roug a
duct at t e back of t e unit and into a
concealed pan at t e base of t e unit
w ere it evaporates. S ould any frost
form on t e unit interior walls, remove
food and store it elsew ere. T en unplug
t e unit, wait long enoug for t e frost
to melt, and wipe up t e moisture wit a
dry towel.
Rear Wheels
T e appliance is equipped wit rear
w eels to elp you roll it into or out of a
location. CAUTION: Obtain t e aid of
an assistant if t e appliance feels too
eavy for you to safely move it.
Interior LED Li htin
T e appliance features interior LED lig ting,
w ic is more effective and longer lasting
t an incandescent bulbs. However, in t e
unlikely event t at t e LED fails to lig t,
call 1-844-553-6667 to sc edule repair
service to replace it.
Easy Open Door Handle
T e appliance is equipped wit a door
andle t at decreases t e amount of force
needed to to open t e door. Grasp t e
andle and pull to t e side and t en
straig t back to easily open t e door.
Care & Cleanin
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch inferior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Cleanin the Inside
Was inside surfaces of t e appliance
wit a solution of two tablespoons of
baking soda in one quart (1.1 liters) warm
water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water
out of t e sponge or clot w en cleaning
in t e area of t e controls, or any
electrical parts.
Was t e removable parts and baskets
wit t e baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm
water.
Never use metallic scouring pads, brus es,
abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on
any interior surface. Do not was
removable parts in a dis was er.
Cleanin the Outside
Was t e cabinet wit warm water and mild
liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry
wit a clean soft clot . Never use metallic
scouring pads, brus es, abrasive cleaners, or
alkaline solutions on any exterior surface.
Vacation and Movin Tips
W ARNING
If leavin the appliance door open while
on vacation, make certain that children
cannot et into the freezer and become
entrapped.
Short Vacations: Leave t e appliance
operating during vacations of less t an
t ree weeks.
Long Vacations: If t e appliance will not
be used for several mont s:
•Remove all food and unplug t e
power cord.
•Clean and dry t e interior t oroug ly.
•Leave t e appliance door open slig tly,
blocking it open if necessary, to prevent
odor and mold growt .
Moving: W en moving t e appliance, follow
t ese guidelines to prevent damage:
•Disconnect t e power cord plug from
t e wall outlet.
•Remove foods and clean t e
appliance interior.
•Secure all loose items suc as bins
and s elves by taping t em securely
in place to prevent damage.
•In a moving ve icle, secure freezer in an
uprig t position to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of freezer wit a
blanket, or similar item.

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NOTE
If unit is turned off or unplugged for
several ours, do not open appliance
door unnecessarily. T is will maintain t e
coldest temperature inside and reduce
t e recovery time to desired temperature
once t e unit is turned back on.
Power or Appliance Failure
f a power failure occurs, frozen foods will
stay frozen for at least 24 ours if t e
appliance door is kept closed. If t e power
failure continues, pack seven or eig t
pounds of dry ice into t e appliance every
24 ours. Look in t e Yellow Pages under
Dry Ice, Dairies, or Ice Cream
manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers.
Always wear gloves and use caution w en
andling dry ice.
f the appliance has stopped operating,
see Appliance does not run in t e
Troubles ooting Guide. If you cannot solve
t e problem, call an aut orized servicer
immediately. If t e appliance remains off
for several ours, follow t e directions
above for t e use of dry ice during a
power failure. If necessary, take t e food
to a local locker plant until t e appliance
is ready to operate. Look in t e Yellow
Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.

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Door Reversal
The appliance is shipped with the hinge on
the right so that the door swings open from
left to right. Perform the following procedure
to reverse the door swing. NOTE: A left side
top hinge cover, top hinge, lower hinge and
door closer are shipped with the appliance
for use in this procedure.
WARNING: Unplug the refrigerator before
performing the door reversal procedure.
Failure to unplug may result in serious injury
or death from electrical shock.
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury or
property damage, obtain assistance from
another person to perform the door reversal
procedure.
CAUTION: Obtain a securely balanced
stool or platform to stand on when
performing steps of the procedure that
have to do with the top of the appliance
cabinet.
1. Remove the two screws securing the
right hinge cover to the top of the
cabinet. Depress the tab on the cover
side of the wire harness and pull the two
sections of the harness apart. Push the
cabinet section of the harness into the
hole on the top of the cabinet.
2. Obtain the aid of an assistant to steady
the door. Once the hinge is removed the
door may swing free of the cabinet.
Unscrew the 3 bolts on the upper hinge
and remove the right hinge by lifting up.
Retain the bolts for left hinge
attachment.
3. Slightly open the
door on the
handle side for
ease of removal.
With the aid of
an assistant raise
the door up from
the bottom hinge.
Set door aside.
4. Remove the 3 screws from the cover
plate on the cabinet left front corner.
Remove cover plate and use the screws
to reattach it to the cabinet right corner.
5. With the aid of an assistant, lay the
appliance flat on its back. Remove the
leveling foot from each side of the
bottom. Remove the 5 screws attaching
the right bottom hinge to the cabinet.
Remove the hinge and retain the 5 screws
for left bottom hinge attachment.

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6. Remove t e plug from t e front bottom
left of cabinet and insert it into t e ole
on t e front bottom rig t. Remove t e
screw (if present) from t e underside of
t e front bottom edge. Use t e 5 screws
from step 6 to attac t e left lower inge
to t e left side of t e appliance bottom.
Reinsert t e leveling footon bot sides of
t e cabinet.
7. Remove t e metal door stopper and
plastic door closer from t e lower rig t
corner of t e door. Use t e removed
screw to attac t e door stopper and left
door closer to lower left corner of door.
8. Wit t e aid of an assistant, carefully
raise t e appliance back to uprig t
position. NOTE: Once t e appliance is
raised back up to vertical position, it must
remain uprig t for 6 ours before
plugging in to avoid damage to internal
components.
9. Wit aid of assistant, mount t e door
onto t e lower left inge. Insert t e inge
pin into t e door, and use t e 3 bolts
removed in step 2 to attac t e left top
inge to left top corner of cabinet.
10. Use a flat blade screwdriver to carefully
pry t e wire arness base out of its clip in
t e rig t inge cover. Carefully insert
arness base into clip in left inge cover.
Pull cabinet wire arness section up from
recess in left top corner of cabinet.
Connect t e two arness sections
toget er. Use t e 2 screws removed in
step 1 to attac t e left inge cover to t e
left corner of cabinet.