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Before You Call

CONCERN

POTENTIAL CAUSE

COMMON SOLUTION

Longer sound levels when

compressor comes on.

• Freezer operates at higher

pressures during the start

of the ON cycle.

• This is normal. Sound will level off or

disappear as freezer continues to run.

Popping or cracking

sound when compressor

comes on.

•

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.

Bubbling or gurgling

sound, like water boiling.

• Refrigerant (used to cool

freezer) is circulating

throughout the system.

• This is normal.

Vibrating or rattling noise.

• Freezer is not level. It

rocks on the floor when it

is moved slightly.

• Floor is uneven or weak.

Freezer rocks on floor

when it is moved slightly.

• Freezer is touching the wall.

• Level the unit. Refer to “Leveling” in the First

Steps Section.

• Ensure floor can adequately support freezer.

Level the freezer by putting wood or metal

shims under part of the freezer.

• Re-level the 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 increases

internal rate of frost

build-up.

• Door may not be

seating properly.

• Door is kept open too

long, or is opened

too frequently.

• This is normal.

• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” Section.

• Open the door less often.

WATER/MOISTURE/FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER

Moisture forms on out-

side of freezer.

• Door may not be seating

properly, causing the cold air

from inside the freezer to meet

warm moist air from outside.

• See “DOOR PROBLEMS” Section.

ODOR IN FREEZER

Odors in freezer

• Interior needs to be cleaned.

•

Foods with strong odors

are in the freezer.

• Clean interior with sponge, warm water, and

baking soda.

• Cover the food tightly.

DOOR PROBLEMS

Door will not close.

• Freezer is not level. It

rocks on the floor when it

is moved slightly.

• Floor is uneven or weak.

Freezer rocks on floor

when it is moved slightly.

• This condition can force the cabinet out

of square and misalign the door. Refer to

“Leveling” in the First Steps Section.

• Level the floor by using wood or metal shims

under the freezer or brace floor supporting

the freezer.

LIGHT BULB IS NOT ON

Light bulb is not on.

• Light bulb is burned out.

• No electric current is

reaching the freezer.

• Follow directions under “Interior Light” in the

Freezer Features Section.

• See “FREEZER DOES NOT RUN” Section.

Summary of Contents for 253.16342

Page 1: ... Brands Management Corporation Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com www sears com Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2C3 www sears ca Kenmore Freezer Congelador Congélateur Models Modelos Modèles 253 28452 28052 28432 28782 28042 28722 28262 16342 16542 16922 16949 970 18002 18702 14722 15532 14372 18202 ...

Page 2: ...bey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death IMPORTANT Use only soap and water to clean serial plate Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT Indicates installation operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard related CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury ...

Page 3: ...ered under the warranty If you suspect your household voltage is high or low consult your power company for testing Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor GFCI WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechani...

Page 4: ...r 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 systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Disclaimer of implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive rem...

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: ...llation 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 carpenter s level to level the freezer from front to back Adjust the plastic leveling feet in front bubble higher so that the door closes easily when left halfway open To Level Chest Models If needed add metal or wo...

Page 7: ...ior 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 appliance 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...

Page 8: ...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 the 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 ...

Page 9: ...ise or counterclockwise Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments Standard Electronic Temperature Control Some Upright Frost Free Models The standard electronic temperature control is located outside the freezer see Figure 2 Temperature is factory preset to provide satisfactory food storage temperatures To adjust the temperature setting press the UP ٨ symbol for cold...

Page 10: ...d the Door Ajar indicator will light up Press Alarm Reset to turn alarm off The Door Ajar indicator will remain lit until the door is closed If the door remains open for 15 minutes or more the interior lamp will turn off Temp Alarm This feature is designed to provide a warning if the inside temperature exceeds 23 F HI TEMP feature operates on household electricity It will not function if household...

Page 11: ...els Upright Models Indicator Lights and Switches Chest Freezer Alarm Function Table Except during power loss the red alarm light illuminates whenever there is an alarm status Display Status Function Response Cabinet temperature is displayed Normal Operation None FF is displayed Quick Freeze None Temperature flashing on and off Control panel beeps every 5 seconds Freezer temperature too high Check ...

Page 12: ...t models Soft Freeze Zone is specifically designed to maintain a higher temperature than the rest of the freezer to store products such as ice cream Adjustable Interior Shelves some upright models Multi position adjustable interior shelves can be moved to any position for larger or smaller packages The shipping spacers that stabilize the shelves for shipping may be removed and discarded Adjustable...

Page 13: ...having to dig them out from beneath a pile of other stored goods The pizza shelf can be retracted to provide space for taller items on the shelf below and still store up to two pizzas Chest Divider some chest models Use these clever dividers to custom arrange a variety of different sized storage bins in the bottom of your chest freezer Use the peel n stick labels found in your literature packet to...

Page 14: ...wo screws from the base panel Locate the drain tube near the left center under the freezer Place a shallow pan under the drain tube Defrost water will drain out Check the pan occasionally so water does not overflow see figure 1 CAUTION Freezer must be unplugged to avoid electrical hazard from power source when defrosting unit Defrostings A inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer ...

Page 15: ...f baking soda in one quart 1 1 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 baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry Never use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any sur...

Page 16: ... occurs frozen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the freezer is kept closed If the power failure continues pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the freezer 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 freezer has stopped operating see Freezer D...

Page 17: ...g the freezer causes it to run more Open doors less often See DOOR PROBLEMS Section Turn 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 too cold Temperature Control is set too low Turn the control to a warmer ...

Page 18: ...EEZER Moisture forms on inside freezer walls Weather is hot and humid which increases internal rate of frost build up Door may not be seating properly Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently This is normal See DOOR PROBLEMS Section Open the door less often WATER MOISTURE FROST OUTSIDE FREEZER Moisture forms on out side of freezer Door may not be seating properly causing the cold air...

Page 19: ...lting 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 terms and conditions Sears Canada Customers Dear Customer In manufacturing this product many steps have been taken to provide you with the highest quality Unfortunately errors or omissions occasionally occur In the eve...

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