Kenmore 19702 User manual

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BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULESAND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Warranty
ModeJ and Serial Number section
Parts and Features
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3
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Chest Freezer Safety
important Safeguards
important Safety instructions
Installation Instructions
_" Before Using Your Freezer
_- installation of Your Freezer
Electrical Connection
Operating Your Freezer
Temperature Control
_- Defrosting YourFreezer
_" The Freezer Compartment
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Freezer
Vacation Time
Moving Your Freezer
_" Energy Saving Tips
Troubleshooting Guide
Master Protection Agreements
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KENMORE LiMiTED WARRANTY
When installed, operated and maintained according to all instructionssupplied with the
product, if thisappliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from
the date of purchase,call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repain
Ifthisappliance isever used for other than private family purposes,thiswarranty applies for
only 90 days from the date of purchase_
This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay
for:
1_ Expendable itemsthat can wear out from normal use,including but not limited to filters,
belts, light bulbs,and bags.
2_ A service technician to instructthe userin correct product installation, operation or
maintenance_
& A service technician to clean or maintainthis product
4_ Damage to or failure of thisproduct if it is not installed, operated or maintained according
to the all instructionssupplied with the product
5. Damage to or failure of thisproduct resultingfrom accident, abuse,misuseor usefor other
thanits intended purpose_
& Damage to or failure of thisproduct caused by the useof detergents, cleaners, chemicals
or utensilsother than those recommended in all instructionssupplied with the product
Z Damage lo o_failure of paris o_syslems_esullinghorn unaulho_izedmodifications made
to thisproduct
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy underthis limited warranty shall be product repair as
provided herein.Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitnessfor a
particular purpose, are limited to oneyear or the shortest period allowed by law. Searsshall
not be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Somestatesand provinces do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on the duration
of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness,sotheseexclusionsor limitations may not
apply to you.
Thiswarranty applies only while thisappliance isused in the United States or Canada.
Thiswarranty givesyou specific legal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich vary
from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

Model and Serial Number section
Read this guide carefully.
Itisintended to help you operate and maintainyour new freezer properly
Keep it handy to answer your questions
Ifyou don't understand something or you need more assistance,please call:
1-800-4MY-HOME
(1-800-469-4663)
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You will find the serial number in two places: one ison the serial plate which is
located onthe back side of freezer, close to the top; the other one is
located onthe top rightcorner of packaging box right side
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Serial Number
FRONT
Eight side of packing Box
Please write these numbers here:
Model Number: 225.
Serial Number:
Usethesenumbersin any correspondence or service calls concerning your
freezer.
Ifyou received a damaged freezer, immediately contact Sears
Save time and money Before you call for service,check the Troubleshooting
Guide It listscauses of minor operating problems that you can correct
yourself

PARTS& FEATURES
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2
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1. COUNTER BALANCED LID
2. RECESSED HANDLE
3. ROLLERS
4. THERMOSTAT CONTROL
5. BASKET
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CHEST FREEZER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided manyimportant safety messagesin thismanualand onyour appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
Thisisthe Safety Alert Symbol. Thissymbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or injureyou and others.
All safety messageswill follow the Safety Alert Symbol
andeither the words" DANGER"/WARNING" or "CAUTION".
Danger meansthat failure to heed
thissafety statement may resultin
severe personal injury or death.
Warning meansthat failure to heed
thissafety statement may resultin
extensive product damage, serious
personal injury,or death.
Caution meansthat failure to heed this
safety statement may resultin minor or
moderate personal injury, or
' property or equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to what the potential hazard is,
tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and let you know what
can happen if the instructions are not followed.

iMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before the freezer isused,it mustbe properly positioned and
installed asdescribed inthismanual,so read the manual
carefully. Toreduce the riskof fire, electrical shock or injury
when usingthe freezer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not usean adapter,
anddo not usean extension cord. It isrecommended that a separate circuit, serving only
your freezer, be provided. Usereceptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids.Thesefumescan create a fire hazard
or explosion. And do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the
vicinity of thisor any other appliance. Thefumescan create a fire hazard or explosion.
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, makesurethe power cord
isunplugged.
• Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your handsare wet.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your freezer unlessit isspecifically
recommended in thisUse&Care Guide. All other servicing shouldbe referred to a
qualified technician.
Ifthe unit isunplugged, lost power, or turned off; you mustwait 3 to 5 minutesbefore
restartingthe unit.Ifyou attempt to restart before thistime delay, the freezer will not start.

iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or injury when using your
freezer, follow these basic precautions:
• Read all instructionsbefore usingthe freezen
• DANGER or WARNING: Riskof child entrapment.
• Before you throw away your old freezer: Take off the top. Leavethe
basket inplace so that children may not easily climb inside.
• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the freezen
• Refrigerants:All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,which under
the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposalof product. It is
the consumer'sresponsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when
disposingof thisproduct.
• Never clean freezer parts with flammable fluids. The fumescan create a
fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not store or usegasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of thisor any other freezen Thefumescan create a fire hazard or an
explosion.
iNSTALLATiON iNSTRUCTiONS
Before Using Your Freezer
Removethe exterior and interior packing.
Check to be sureyou haveall of the following parts:
1Storage Basket
1Divider
1Use&Care Guide
1PlasticScraper
Before connecting the freezer to the power source, let it stand upright for
approximately 2 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the
cooling system from handling during transportation.
Clean the interior surfacewith lukewarm water using asoft cloth.
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installing Your Freezer
• Thisappliance isdesigned to be free standing only,and should not be recessed or
built-in.
o Place your freezer on a floor that is strong enoughto support the freezer when it is
fully loaded.
• Allow ,5.9inches(1,5cm) of space between the back and sidesof the freezer, which
allows for the proper air circulation.
• Locate the freezer away from direct sunlightand sourcesof heat (stove,heater,
radiator, etc.). Direct sunlightmay affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may
increase electrical consumption.The recomended operating ambient temperature
shouldbe between 55°F(12.8°C) and 110°F(43.3 )°C.
® Avoid locating the freezer in moist areas.
• Removeshipping material including base
Cutthe packaging strap, thentake off the packaging box and the interior protective plastic
bag. Removethe protective foamsoff the freezer and put them insidethe upended
packaging box, uplift the freezer and remove the bottom protective pad underthe
freezer.
o After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, allow the unitto cool down for 2-3
hoursbefore placing food inthe freezen
Electrical Connection
WARNING
Improper useof the grounded plug can resultinthe riskof electrical shock. Ifthe power
cord is damaged, haveit replaced by anauthorized Avanti Productsservice centen
Plug the freezer into an exclusive, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not
under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed
toward a certified electrician.

OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the
power cord supplied.
This freezer requires a standard 115/120Volt-60Hz electrical outlet with three-
prong ground.
The cord should be secured behind the freezer and not left exposed or dangling
to prevent accidental injur4
Never unplug the freezer by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord istoo short,
have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the
appliance.
Temperature Control
Yourfreezer hasone control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located
on the lower right handcornen
You can adjust the freezer
temperature by turning and
setting the temperature
control dial to any position
from Cold to Colder. To stop
cooling function, turn
temperature control dial to
OFF.
NOTE:
o Turningthe temperature control to "OFF" position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut
off the power to the freezen
o Large amountsof food will lower the cooling efficiency of the freezen
e Ifyou choose to change the thermostat setting,adjustthermostat control by one numerical
increment at atime. Allow several hoursfor temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

Defrosting Your Freezer
•Forthe mostefficient operation and minimumenergy consumption,defrost the
freezer when the frost on the freezer walls isexcessive (r/4to r/'2inchthick).
•Choose a time when the stock of frozen food islow.
CAUTION
Do not useboiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. Inaddition, never usea sharp
or metallic instrumentto remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils and will void the
warranty. We recommend usingthe plastic scraper provided with your unit.
• Removethe frozen food from the freezer and place it in a cooler to protect the food.
• Turnthe thermostat knob to "OFF".
• Unplugthe freezen The PowerSupply light shouldbe off (green light out).
® Duringdefrosting,the ice melts into the cabinet.
•Removethe drain plug on the inside floor of the freezer by pulling straight out.
® Place a shallow pan or drip tray outside drain outlet. Thedefrost water will drain out.
(See the diagram below)
Drain outlet
Drip Tray Drain outlet
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•Check the panoccasionally sothe water does not overflow_
• Clean the interior of the freezen
•Replacethe plug on the inside floon
• Plug in the eletrical cord.
•Resetthe thermostat to desired setting.
• Allow the cabinet to cool for one houn
eReturnfood to the freezen
HELPFUL HINT:
Defrosting usuallytakes a few hours. Leavingthe door open will help speed the process. Also,
pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed melting.
If you mustusea scraper, be extremely careful, because it isvery easy to damage the
freezer compartment and void your warranty.
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER
The Freezer Compartment
•Thiscompartment isdesigned for the long-term storage of frozen food.
• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be
exceeded. The instructionsregarding the care of frozen foods shouldbe followed when
defrosting the freezen
• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen
foods manufacturer'sinstructionsfor a three star frozen food storage compartment or home
freezen
•Placefrozen food into the freezer asquickly as possible after purchase. Ifthere are
instructionson the packet, carefully follow these instructionsregarding storage times.
• The freezer door issusceptible to breaking dueto excessive ice build up. Besureto
defrost when the ice reaches r/4to r/'2inch (5 to 10mm) thick
• A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. Toreach other
packages inthe freezer, justslide the basketto oneside,or lift it out.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Freezer
e Priorto installation of your new appliance, it isrecommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
• Turnthe temperature control to "OFF",unplugthe freezer, removethe food and storage
basket.
• Wash the insidewith a damp warm cloth containing a water and baking soda solution.
The solutionshould be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of waten
• Wash the storage basketwith a mild detergent solution.
• Besureto keepthe door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unitrunningefficiently with warm
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• Theoutside of the freezer should be cleaned with mild detergent andwarm waten
• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
• Thecondenser coils shouldbe vacuumed when they are dusty or dirt4
• Itis recommended that the unitbe cleaned each time it isdefrosted to help keep the unit
odor free and runningefficientl4
Vacation Time
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Removeall the food.
Unplugthe freezen
Clean the freezen
Leavethe door open slightlyto avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
Useextreme caution in the case of children. The unitshould not be accessible to children's
Shortvacations: Leavethe freezer operating during vacations of lessthanthree weeks.
Longvacations: Ifthe appliance will not be used for several months,remove all food and
unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold
growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed.
Moving Your Freezer
® Removeallthe food.
• Securely tape down all loose items insideyour freezer.
• Removethe rollers to prevent damage.
• Tapethe doors shut.
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Energy Saving Tips
e Thefreezer shouldbe located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.
•Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the freezen Overloading the
freezer forces the compressor to runIongen Foodsthat freeze too slowly may losequality, or
spoil.
•Besureto wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
freezen Thiscuts down on frost build-up insidethe freezen
•Freezer storage binshould not be lined with aluminumfoil, wax paper, or paper toweling.
Linersinterfere with cold air circulation, makingthe freezer lessefficient.
e Organize and label food to reduce door openingsand extended searches. Removeas
manyitems asneeded at onetime,and close the door assoon aspossible.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Freezer does not operate
Freezer exterior is warm
Compressor turns on
and off frequently.
Temperature inside
the freezer is too warm
Not plugged in.
Thecircuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse.
Thefreezer temperature control isset at
"OFF". Ifthe unit isunplugged, lostpower, or
turned off; you mustwait 3 to 5minutesbefore
restartingthe unit.Ifyou attempt to restart
before thistime delay, the freezer will not
staft.
The exterior of the freezer may be as much as
30 degrees warmer than the ambient
temperature, This is normal.
The room temperature is hotter than normal.
A large amount of food has been added to
the freezer.
The door is open too often.
The door is not closed completely.
The temperature control is not set correctly.
The door gasket does not seal properly.
The freezer does not have the correct
clearances.
The freezer has recently been disconnected
for a period of time. Four hours are required
for the freezer to cool down completely.
Temperature control is set too warm, Turn the
control to a cooler setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Door is kept open too long or is opened too
frequently. Warm air enters the freezer
every time the door is opened. Open the
door less often.
The door is not closed completely_
The door gasket does not seal properly.
A large amount of warm or hot food might
have been stored recently. Wait until the
freezer has had a chance to reach its
selected temperature.
The freezer has recently been disconnected
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Temperature inside
the freezer is too cold
Popping or cracking sound
when compressor comes on
Bubbling or gurgling sound,
like water boiling
Vibrations
Moisture forms on
inside freezer walls.
Moisture forms
on outside of freezer
The door will not close properly
Temperature control is set too cold. Turn the
control to a warmer setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Metal parts undergo expansion and
contraction, as in hot water pipes. This is
normal. Sound will level off or disappear as
freezer continues to run.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is
circulating throughout the system. This is
normal.
Check to assure that the freezer is level.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor
can adequately support freezer. Level the
freezer by putting wood or metal shims under
0art of the freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall. Re-levet the
freezer and move it from the wall.
See Installation Instructions .
Weather is hot and humid, which increases
internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too
frequently. Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from
inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from
outside.
The freezer is not level.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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MASTER PROTECTION AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase_Your new Kenmore®product isdesigned and
manufactured for years of dependable opera-tion_ Butlike all products, it may require
preventive maintenance orrepair from time to time.That' swhen having a Master
ProtectionAgreement can save you moneyand aggravation_ TheMaster Protection
Agreement also helps extend the life of yournew product
Here' swhat the Agreement includes:
Parts and labor needed to help keep products operating prop erly under normal
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Expert service by a force of more than 10,000 authorized Sears service
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Unlimited service calls and nationwide service, asoften asyouwant us,
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"No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered product iffouror
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