Electrolux 253.4475, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Kenmore Elite Freezer Use Care Guide Manual de Uso y Cuidado Guide d utilisation et d entretien English Español Français Models Modelos Modèles 253 4475 Congelador Congélateur Color number número de color le numéro de la couleur ...

Page 2: ...18 Storage Features 19 Storing Food and Saving Energy 20 Care Cleaning 21 Before You Call 22 23 Table of Contents 253 Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual 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...

Page 3: ...ed to the atmosphere If you are throwing away your old refrigerator 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 provisions of environmental legislation Grounding type wall receptacle Power cord with 3 prong grounded plug Do not under any circumstances cut remove or byp...

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Page 6: ...g to model Ice Maker Ice Bin Electronic Control Air Filter Air Baffle LED Lighting LED Lighting Glass Shelves Upper Freezer Basket Lower Freezer Basket Light Switch Kick Plate Adjustable Bottom Hinge Full Width Door Bins Two Liter Adjustable Door Bins ...

Page 7: ...ore starting the freezer follow these important first steps Location Choose a place that is near a grounded non GFCI electrical outlet Do Not use an extension cord or an adapter plug If possible place the freezer out of direct sunlight and away from the range dishwasher or other heat sources The freezer must be installed on a floor that is level and strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer ...

Page 8: ...installation or towards the refrigerator door if installing the matching refrigerator 3 While holding handle firmly against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install refrigerator handle if installing the matching refrigerator Ensure the holes for the set screws are facing towards the refrigerator door Remove Screws Kick Plate Remova...

Page 9: ... unit so door height matches Leg Level Adjustments One full turn of all four leg levelers will raise door 5 32 Slide second unit into place leaving a minimum gap of 3 16 between units for door swing clearance To make the final adjustment it may be necessary to pull one of the units out to be able to access the rear levelers Leveling Door with Adjustable Hinge Use the lower hinge adjustment to fine...

Page 10: ...he two 3 8 hex head bolts from the top hinge with a 3 8 wrench or socket Lift the door upwards and pull up and away from the cabinet until free of the bottom hinge pin mounted on the front of the cabinet To replace the door reverse the above procedures and securely tighten all screws to prevent hinge slippage Hinge Cover Hinge Bolts 2 Hinge Plate CAUTION Doors are heavy It is recommended to have t...

Page 11: ...ure setting press the UP key for warmer temperature and DOWN v key for colder temperature on the control panel Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments The freezer can be adjusted between 10 F 23 C and 10 F 12 C By pressing the TEMP MODE key the temperature display will toggle between F to C To turn the freezer OFF press the UP key until the warmest temperature sett...

Page 12: ...s are pressed on the control panel LO will be displayed To unlock the control press the CON TROL LOCK key for three seconds The display will show UL for one second Power Fail The POWER FAIL indicator light informs you that due to a power failure the cabinet temperature exceeded 55 F 13 C If the power failure lasted more than one 1 hour the display alternates between showing the power failure durat...

Page 13: ...tone will sound When AC power is cycled while the control is in Sabbath mode the control enters into Sabbath mode automatically Sb will again be displayed While in Sabbath Mode the display will show Sb In the interest of food safety only the HIGH TEMP Alert remains active and takes precedence over other Sabbath Mode features For ice making the wire signal arm of the ice maker must be lifted to its...

Page 14: ...oor If the door is ajar for 15 minutes the interior light will turn off Temp Error Alarm The sensor alarm signals you that a problem exists with a temperature sensor The audible alarm will sound after one 1 hour and the display will alternate between E8 or E9 and 10 F 23 C at second intervals The control will then enter a mode that runs the freezer in a manner that maintains the factory set cabine...

Page 15: ...inged bottom cover Allow bottom cover to swing open and then remove the old filter and discard it Unpackage the new filter and place it inside the hinged bottom cover of the housing Push the hinged bottom cover upward until the tab snaps into closed position Open Air Filter Cover Air Filter Remove Air Filter LED Lighting To Replace LED Lights 1 Unplug your freezer s power cord 2 Remove light cover...

Page 16: ...y line DO NOT install water supply tubing in areas where temperatures fall below freezing Chemicals from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker If the ice maker is connected to soft water ensure that the softener is maintained and working properly WARNING To avoid electric shock which can cause death or severe personal injury disconnect the freezer from electrical power before connecti...

Page 17: ...r to electrical power source 9 To turn ice maker on lower wire signal arm side mounted or set the ice maker s On Off power switch to the I position rear mounted Steel Clamp Stainless Steel Waterline 6 ft Stainless Steel Water Line From Household Water Supply Plastic Water Tubing to Ice Maker Fill Tube Water Valve Water Valve Bracket Valve Inlet Figure B Stainless Steel Water Line Connection NOTE C...

Page 18: ...d position Ice cubes stored too long may develop an odd flavor Empty the ice container and ensure that the wire signal arm is in its down or ON position The ice maker will then produce more ice Occasionally shake the ice container to keep ice separated Keep the wire signal arm in its up or OFF position until the freezer is connected to the water supply or whenever the water supply is turned off Th...

Page 19: ...is fully extended Pull the basket upwards to release the basket from the retaining clips on the basket glides Replace the shelf by inserting the hooks at rear of the shelf into the wall bracket Lower the shelf into the desired slots and lock into position Adjustable Two Liter Door Bins This model is equipped with adjustable door bins that can be moved to suit individual needs To Move Door Bins Lif...

Page 20: ...od to freeze as quickly as possible Ideas for Saving Energy Installation Locate the freezer in the coolest part of the room out of direct sunlight and away from heating ducts or registers Do not place the freezer next to heat producing appliances such as a range oven or dishwasher If this is not possible a section of cabinetry or an added layer of insulation between the two 2 appliances will help ...

Page 21: ...our temperature controls to turn off cooling power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Care and Cleaning Tips Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions Interior Door Liners Soap and water Baking soda and water Use two 2 tablespoons of baking soda in one 1 quart of warm water Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or clot...

Page 22: ... to run more Open the door less often See DOOR PROBLEMS Set control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean freezer gaskets See Care and Cleaning Chart Worn cracked or poorly fitting gaskets should be replaced Interior freezer tem perature is too cold Temperature control is set too low Set control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to...

Page 23: ...l the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer Re level freezer or move freezer slightly Refer to LEVELING in the FIRST STEPS section Water Moisture Frost Inside Freezer Moisture forms on inside freezer walls Weather is hot and humid which in creases internal rate of frost buildup Door is slightly open Door is kept open too long This is normal See DOOR PROBLEMS Open the doo...

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