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Summary of Contents for 1608 - Elite 19.7 cu. Ft. Chest Freezer

Page 1: ...gelador Gu a para su uso y cuidado Cong_lateur Guide d utilisation et d entretien l Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Sears Canada inc Toronto Ontario Canada IViSB 2B8 www sears com 297311000 April 2009 _ i_ m ...

Page 2: ...d to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death READ AND SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS This Owner s Guide provides specific operating instruc tions for your model Use your freezer only as instructed in this guide These instructions are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sen...

Page 3: ...o ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker The r...

Page 4: ...intained according to the all instructions supplied with the product 5 Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose 6 Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 7 Damage to or failure of parts or ...

Page 5: ... help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution phone support from a Sears representative on all products Think of us as a talking owner s manual Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered p...

Page 6: ...ly on a solid floor The floor must be strong enough to support a fully loaded freezer NOTE It is VERY IMPORTANT for your freezer to be level in order to function properly If the freezer is not leveled during installation the door may be misaligned and not close or seal properly causing cooling frost or moisture problems To Level Upright Models After discarding crating screws and wood base use a ca...

Page 7: ...tely The freezer will run continu ously for the first several hours Foods that are already frozen zen 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 4 hours When loading the freezer freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time Distribute packages to be froz...

Page 8: ...when the temperature control is turned to OFR f the light goes out refer to Freezer Does Not Run Section in the Troubleshooting Guide If the freezer appears to be operating the light element may be burned out Call an authorized servicer for replacement TEMP ALARM ELECTRONIC MODELS This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside temperatures reach an unsafe level The Temp Alarm Feature ...

Page 9: ...perature control to OFF and unplug the electrical cord Replace the old bulb with a bulb of the same wattage TILT OUT SHELF This shelf is located inside on the freezer door and pro vides additional storage space To access an item tilt top of basket shelf down Tilt Out Shelf DROP FRONT SHELF UPRIGHT MODELS The Drop Front Shelf located at the bottom of the freezer provides a separate compartment for ...

Page 10: ...placed by new and different ones Examples of Chest Divider Configurations i i iiill i i i i i i _Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces Do not touch interior metal surfaces with wet or damp hands Some upright freezers are frost free and defrost automati cally but should be cleaned occasionally BETWEEN DEFROSTINGS To avoid frequent defrosting occasionally use a plastic scraper to remove frost Sc...

Page 11: ...h a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart 1 136 litres 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 door basket with the bak ing soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry Never use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive clean...

Page 12: ...ce Cream Manufacturers for lo cal dry ice suppliers Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice If the freezer has stopped operating see Freezer Does Not Run in the Troubleshooting Guide If you cannot solve the problem call an authorized servicer immediately If the freezer remains off for several hours follow the direc tions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure If neces...

Page 13: ...control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket Leaks in the door seal will cause freezer to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature Interior Freezer temperature is Temperature Control is set too Turn the control to a warmer setting Allow several hours too cold low for the temperature to stabilize Interior Freezer temperature...

Page 14: ...tion Open the door less often WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture forms on ouside of Door may not be seating See DOOR PROBLEMS Section freezer properly causing the cold air from inside the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside ODOR IN FREEZER Odors in freezer 1 Interior needs to be cleaned Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking Foods with strong odors are in soda the free...

Page 15: ...ffers an annual preventive maintenance check up at your request This maintenance agreement does not cover original in stallation reinstallation or damage resulting from external causes such as acts of God abuse theft fire flood wind lightning freezing power failure power reduction etc Please ask a salesperson to see the agreement for all of the terms and conditions Dear Customer In manufacturing t...

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