Kenmore 111.2215 Series User manual

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Transform SR Brands Management LLC,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
Models: 111.2215# - White - 15 cu.ft.
111.2218# - White - 18 cu.ft.
111.2121# - White - 21 cu.ft.
111.2221# - White - 21 cu.ft.
Use & Care Guide
Kenmore
Upright Freezer or
Freezer / Refrigerator

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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 lower left wall
inside the appliance.
Model Number: 111.2#
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 Features...........................................6
Temperature Control....................................... 10
Door Handle Installation
(111.2218#, 111.2221#)..................................... 14
Door Swing Reversal (Optional)....................15
Door Handle Reversal .................................... 18
Care & Cleaning............................................. 19
Power or Appliance Failure...........................20
Before You Call ................................................21
Warranty..........................................................23
Service.............................................. Back Cover
Important Safety
Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate
your unit until you have read the safety
precautionsin 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.
WARNING
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
DANGER
D ANGER 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.
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
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 appliance so
children may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified
service technician.
CAUTION
It may not open easily when you try
to open the freezer door immediately
after closing it. It is not a problem with
the freezer because it is caused by the
pressure difference.
To solve this, it opens easily after a
certain period of time (1 minute).

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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluoro-
carbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons).
CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may cause
harm to the environment if released to the
atmosphere. If you are throwing away
your old unit, make sure the refrigerant is
removed for proper disposal by a
qualified technician. If you intentionally
release refrigerant, you may be subject to
fines and imprisonment under the
provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
Electrical Information
•
The unit must be plugged into its own
dedicated 10 amp minimum, 115 Volt, 60
Hz, AC only electric outlet. The power
cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug to protect
against shock hazards. It must be plugged
directly into a properly grounded three-
prong receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension cord
or adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the
voltage varies by 10% or more.
Operating the unit with insufficient
power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord
to prevent the appliance from being
turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
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Appliance Setup
This Use & Care Guide provides specific
operating instructions for your model. Use
the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow
these important setup steps.
Installation
• Choose a place that is near a grounded
electrical outlet. Do Not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug.
• For the most efficient operation, the
appliance should be located where
surrounding temperatures will not exceed
110°F (43°C). Temperatures of 32°F (0°C)
and below will NOT affect appliance
operation. Additional compressor heaters
are not recommended.
• Allow space around the unit for good air
circulation. Leave a 1-inch (25.4 mm)
space at the back and on top and a
3/8-inch (9.5 mm) space on the sides of
the appliance for adequate circulation.
Leveling
The appliance must have all bottom corners
resting firmly on a solid floor that is strong
enough to support a fully loaded appliance.
It is Very Important for the appliance to be
level in order to function properly. If not
level, the door may be misaligned and not
close or seal properly, causing cooling,
frost, or moisture problems.
The appliance is equipped with adjustable
front leveling feet. Turn the foot clockwise
to heighten (H) the side of the unit. Turn
counterclockwise to lower (L) the side. Adjust
each side as needed until front of unit is
level. Also adjust so that front of unit is 1/4˝
higher than back, so that door stays closed.
Cleaning
• Wash any removable parts, the
appliance interior, and exterior with mild
detergent and warm water. Wipe dry.
Do not use harsh cleaners on these
surfaces.
• Do not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments, which can scratch the ap-
pliance surface when removing adhesive
labels. Any glue left from the tape can
be removed with a mixture of warm
water and mild detergent, or touch the
residue with the sticky side of tape
already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Energy Saving Ideas
for Freezer Mode
• The freezer should be
located in the coolest area
of the room, away from
heat producing appliances
or heating ducts, and out of
direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature
before placing in freezer. Overloading
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
circulation, reducing freezer efficiency.
• Organize and label food to reduce lid
openings and avoid extended searches.
• Remove as many items as needed at one
time, and close door as soon as possible.
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Appliance Features
- 111.2215# (15cf)
1Freezer Compartment Shelves
- For storage of frozen food, meat, fish, ice cream
2Freezer Compartment Door Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
3Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
4LED Light
- For lighting the freezer interior
5Temperature Control Panel
- For choosing the ideal temperature for food
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1Freezer Compartment Shelves
- For storage of frozen food, meat, fish, ice cream
2Freezer Compartment Door Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
3Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
4LED Light
- For lighting the freezer interior
5Front Control Panel (located on freezer door exterior)
- For adjusting the temperature without opening the door
- 111.2218# (18cf)
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Appliance Features
- 111.2121# (21cf)
1Freezer Compartment Shelves
- For storage of frozen food, meat, fish, ice cream
2Freezer Compartment Door Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
3Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
4LED Light
- For lighting the freezer interior
5Temperature Control Panel
- For choosing the ideal temperature for food
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- 111.2221# (21cf)
1Freezer Compartment Glass shelves
- For storage of frozen food, meat, fish, ice cream
2Freezer Compartment Door Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
3Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins
- For storage of frozen food.
4LED Light
- For lighting the freezer interior
5Front Control Panel (located on freezer door exterior)
- For adjusting the temperature without opening the door
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Temperature Control
(111.2215#, 111.2121#)
Freezer Use
• To turn the freezer 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, allow four hours
after plugging the for the freezer to cool
down completely. The freezer 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.
1Lock function
The control panel must be unlocked in
order to change the temperature setting.
Unlock: Press and hold the Mode button
for 3 seconds. After the Lock icon blinks
3 times and then goes off the panel is
unlocked.
Lock: Press and hold the Mode button
for 3 seconds. After the Lock icon blinks
3 times and then stays on the panel is
locked.
NOTE
The control panel automatically locks
itself if Mode button is not pressed for 20
seconds.
2Freezer Temperature
Press the Mode button and the
temperature setting changes in the
sequence as shown below:
Colder →Coldest →Cold
Setting Cold Colder Coldest
Temperature (°C) -15 -18 -21
Temperature (°F) 6 0 -6
Freezer Temperature

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Temperature Control
(111.2218#, 111.2221#)
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Lock function
5Except for switching the temperature
scale (°F ↔°C), the control panel must
be unlocked before it can be used.
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Unlock: Press and hold the Lock button
for 3 seconds. After the Lock icon blinks
3 times and then goes off the panel is
unlocked. A chime also sounds to indicate
unlocked status.
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Lock: Press and hold the Lock button for
3 seconds. After the Lock icon blinks
3 times and then stays on the panel is
locked. A chime also sounds to indicate
locked status. The Lock icon will turn
off after 20 seconds. When any key is
pressed it will reappear. Also, pressing
Lock button when panel is locked will
display temperature setting for current
mode.
NOTE
The control panel automatically locks
itself if no control panel button is
pressed for 20 seconds. After panel
locks, pressing any panel key will cause
Lock icon to appear.
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Freezer Temperature
When freezer mode is turned on press
“-” or “+” button to switch the set
temperatures as below.
set temp.
(°C) -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21 -22
set temp.
(°F) 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

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Refrigerator temperature
When fridge mode is turned on press
“-” or “ +” button to switch the set
temperatures as below.
set temp.
(°C) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
set temp.
(°F) 45 43 41 39 37 35 33
4Freezer/ Fridge switch mode
1) Switch from Freezer mode to Fridge
mode
Press and hold Mode button for 3
seconds. The Fridge indicator will blink
3 times and then stay lit. At the same
time the Freezer indicator will go off.
The Fridge mode is now on at the default
temperature of 37°F (3°C).
2) Switch from Fridge mode to Freezer
mode
Press and hold Mode button for 3
seconds. The Freezer indicator will blink
3 times and then stay lit. At the same
time the Fridge indicator will go off. The
Freezer mode is now on at the default
temperature of 0° F (-18°C).
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Quick Freeze/
Quick Fridge function
The Quick Freeze/Fridge feature lowers
the temperature below the normal
operating temperature to quickly freeze
or refrigerate foods.
1) When in Freezer mode, press the Quick
Freeze button once. The Quick Freeze
icon will light to indicate that Quick
Freeze function is activated.
The freezer will lower the temperature
faster until the internal temperature
reaches -8°F (-22°C) for a maximum
of 50 hours. During this process, the
set temperature on the control will
show normal temperature target the
internal target will return to once the
Quick Freezer function is completed or
cancelled.
NOTE
The Quick Freeze setting (-8°F or -22°C)
does not display on the control panel.
2) When in Fridge mode, press the Quick
Freeze button once. The Quick Freezer
icon will light to indicate that Quick
Fridge function is activated. The fridge
will lower the temperature faster
until the internal temperature reaches
33°F (1°C) for a maximum of 6 hours.
During this process, the set temperature
on the control will show normal
temperature target the internal target
will return to once the Quick Fridge
function is completed or cancelled.
NOTE
The Quick Fridge setting (33°F or 1°C)
does not display on the control panel.
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Door Alarm
When the door remains open for longer
than 60 seconds a brief chime will sound
and the Door Open indicator LED will
illuminate and stay lit. The chime will
sound every 60 seconds for as long as the
door is open. The indicator LED will turn
off once the door is closed.
Temperature Control
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High Temp Alert Indicator
1) Freezer Mode
The Freezer LED indicator will light up
and a chime will sound if the interior
temperature exceeds 18°F (-8°C) for 24
hours.
The LED indicator will remain lit until the
interior temperature drops below 10°F
(-12°C).
2) Fridge Mode
The Fridge LED indicator will light up
and a chime will sound if the interior
temperature exceeds 62°F (17°C) for 24
hours. The LED indicator will remain lit
until the interior temperature drops below
55ºF (13º).
CAUTION
After 24 hours at 62°F, certain products
such as milk may not be safe to drink.
Discard such products to prevent illness
from consuming spoiled items.
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Temperature Scale Switch
(°F ↔°C)
IMPORTANT
The control panel must be in Lock
mode to switch temperature scales.
To convert from °F to °C or vice versa:
1) Check that control panel is locked.
When locked, the Lock icon illuminates
and remains lit.
2) Press and hold “-” and “+” buttons
at same time for 5 seconds until
temperature scale changes.

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Door Handle Installation (111.2218#, 111.2221#)
Included Parts :
Two Handle Attachment Bolts (A), Hex
Wrench (B)
A
B
1Insert and tighten the handle attachment
bolts into the upper and lower holes in
the door.
2The handle end labeled R contains a
keyhole fixture. Insert the wide part
of the keyhole over the top bolt and
slide handle up. The handle lower end
containing the hole labeled Fixture A will
enclose over the bottom bolt.
Included Parts :
3Using the supplied hex wrench, tighten
the set screw in the handle lower end to
securely attach the handle to the door.

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Door Swing Reversal (Optional)
The refrigerator is shipped with the doors opening from left to right. To reverse the door
swing to open from right to left, perform the steps in the following procedure.
Tools Required (Not Included) :
10mm and 8mm box end or socket wrench,
Phillips screwdriver, flat blade screwdriver
WARNING
Before reversing door, be sure to
unplug the freezer. Failure to unplug
may result in serious injury or death
from electric shock.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury and property
damage, obtain assistance from another
person to perform door reversal. Also,
before door reversal, remove shelves,
bins and food from refrigerator.
NOTICE: The following procedure as
described may differ in certain details from
actions required to reverse the door swing.
1Remove the screws attaching the top
hinge cover to the cabinet right top
corner. Raise cover and detach wire
harness from door light switch within
cover. Remove top hinge cover. Use
a 10mm box end or socket wrench to
remove the screws attaching top hinge to
cabinet. Remove top hinge. Remove screw
attaching rectangular cover to cabinet
left top corner. Remove rectangular
cover.
10mm
2Open door being careful not to let it fall
down. With the aid of an assistant lift
door straight up to remove it from bottom
hinge. Place door on a non-scratching
surface.
3With aid of assistant, carefully tilt unit
onto its back to lay on the floor. Unscrew
and remove leveling leg from bottom
left corner of cabinet. Use an 8mm box
end or socket wrench to loosen screws
attaching bottom hinge to cabinet
bottom right corner. Remove bottom
hinge. Remove hinge pin and washer
from right side of hinge and reinsert
into hole in hinge left side. Use removed
screws to attach hinge to cabinet bottom
left corner. Screw previously removed
leveling leg into place on cabinet bottom
right corner. With aid of assistant, raise
unit back to upright position.
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Door Swing Reversal (Optional)
4Locate the cabinet left corner top hinge
cover in the accessories bag shipped
with the appliance. Detach the door light
switch from the previously removed right
corner top hinge cover and attach it to
the left corner top hinge cover according
to the following instructions.
To detach switch:
1. Insert flat blade screwdriver tip into
gap between non-plunger side of switch
and hinge cover wall. Carefully pry
back tip against wall to release that
side of switch.
2. Push and hold plunger all the way in
and raise switch out of hinge cover.
To attach switch:
1. Secure tab on non-plunger side of
switch beneath its hinge cover wall
hook.
2. Raise switch slightly and push plunger
down against side of hinge cover wall.
3. Lower switch down to secure tab on
plunger side beneath its hinge cover wall
hook. At same time plunger will pop
through its hole in hinge cover wall.

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5Remove the screw securing cap to top of
door. Remove cap. Use screw to attach
cap to other side of door.
6Remove screws and bushing attaching
door stopper to door bottom left corner.
If necessary use flat blade screwdriver to
pry bushing out. Remove stopper. Reverse
orientation of stopper and insert bushing
and screws to attach stopper to door
bottom right corner. With aid of assistant
lower the door onto the bottom hinge so
that the bottom hinge pin inserts into the
door stopper bushing. Carefully swing the
door closed.
Door stopper
Bushing
7Locate the cabinet left corner top hinge
in the accessories bag shipped with the
appliance. Insert the hinge pin into the
hinge pin hole in the top of the door.
With screws removed in step 1, use a
10mm box end or socket wrench to
attach the hinge plate to the cabinet left
top corner. Attach wire harness to door
light switch in left top corner hinge cover.
Use screws removed in step 1 to attach
hinge cover to cabinet left top corner.
Use screw removed in step 1 to attach
rectangular cover into position on cabinet
right top corner.

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Door Handle Reversal
1Use the supplied hex wrench to loosen
the set screw at the handle lower end.
2Slide handle down and remove from
door.
3Unscrew and remove the handle
attachment bolts from the door. Remove
the bolt hole plugs on the other side of
the door. Insert and tighten the bolts into
the holes. Insert the plugs into the holes
exposed by removal of bolts.
4The handle end labeled R contains a
keyhole fixture. Insert the wide part
of the keyhole over the top bolt and
slide handle up. The handle lower end
containing the hole labeled Fixture A will
enclose over the bottom bolt.
Using the supplied hex wrench, tighten
the set screw in the handle lower end to
securely attach the handle to the door.
NOTE
If you prefer the set screw to face away
from rather than in toward the door
surface, invert the handle so that the
keyhole fixture (labeled R) is placed over
the bottom bolt. Slide the handle down.
The handle upper end containing the hole
labeled Fixture A will enclose over the top
bolt. Use hex wrench to tighten set screw in
handle upper end.

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Automatic Defrost
The appliance is equipped with
automatic defrost capability so that you
do not have to manually defrost. The
cooling element of the unit is regularly
heated to melt the frost that forms on it.
The resulting water drains through a duct
at the back of the unit and into a
concealed pan at the base of the unit
where it evaporates. Should any frost
form on the unit interior walls, remove
food and store it elsewhere. Then unplug
the unit, wait long enough for the frost to
melt, and wipe up the moisture with a dry
towel.
Rear Wheels
The appliance is equipped with rear wheels
to help you roll it into or out of a location.
CAUTION: Obtain the aid of an assistant if
the appliance feels too heavy for you to
safely move it.
Interior LED Lighting
The appliance features interior LED lighting,
which is more effective and longer lasting
than incandescent bulbs. However, in the
unlikely event that the LED fails to light, call
1-833-946-4239 to schedule repair service
to replace it.
Care & Cleaning
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch inferior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Cleaning the Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the appliance
with a solution of two tablespoons of
baking soda in one quart (1.1 liters) warm
water. Rinse and dry. Wring excess water
out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning
in the area of the controls, or any
electrical parts.
Wash the removable parts and baskets
with the baking soda solution mentioned
above, or mild detergent and warm
water.
Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes,
abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on
any interior surface. Do not wash
removable parts in a dishwasher.
Cleaning Door Bins
To remove the door bins for cleaning, use
both hands to squeeze the tray in from
both ends and push upward.
Cleaning the Outside
Wash the cabinet with warm water and
mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth. Never use
metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive
cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any
exterior surface.
Vacation and Moving Tips
WARNING
If leaving the appliance door open while
on vacation, make certain that children
cannot get into the appliance and become
entrapped.
Short Vacations: Leave the appliance
operating during vacations of less than
three weeks.
Long Vacations: If the appliance will not
be used for several months:
• Remove all food and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• Leave the appliance door open slightly,
blocking it open if necessary, to prevent
odor and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the appliance,
follow these guidelines to prevent
damage:
• Disconnect the power cord plug from
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• Remove foods and clean the appliance
interior.
• Secure all loose items such as bins
and shelves by taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
• In a moving vehicle, secure appliance in
an upright position to prevent movement.
Also protect outside of appliance with a
blanket, or similar item.
NOTE
If unit is turned off or unplugged for
several hours, do not open appliance
door unnecessarily. This will maintain the
coldest temperature inside and reduce
the recovery time to desired temperature
once the unit is turned back on.
Power or Appliance Failure
If a power failure occurs, frozen foods will
stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the
appliance door is kept closed. If the power
failure continues, pack seven or eight
pounds of dry ice into the appliance 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 appliance has stopped operating,
see Appliance does not run in the
Troubleshooting Guide. If you cannot solve
the problem, call an authorized servicer
immediately. If the appliance 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 appliance
is ready to operate. Look in the Yellow
Pages under Frozen Food Locker Plants.