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Record Model/Serial Numbers.....................2
Important Safety Instructions.......................2
Warranty Information.................................5
Master Protection Agreements......................6
Features at a Glance...................................7
Installation...............................................8
Energy-Saving Tips...................................10
Setting the Temperature Controls...............10
Storage Features......................................11
Storing Food............................................11
Care & Cleaning........................................12
Before You Call........................................14

Table of Contents

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.

WARNING

Please read all safety instructions before 
using your new appliance.

IMPORTANT

Use only soap and water to clean 

 

serial plate.

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.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially 
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently 
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.

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 serial plate 

located inside the appliance compartment. 

Model Number:

 or

Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

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 to 
alert you to potential personal injury hazards. 
Obey all safety messages that follow this 
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Important Safety  

Instructions

Summary of Contents for 970F27012

Page 1: ...6438601 1607 Sears 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 Elite Freezer Congélateur Model Modèle 970F27012 color number número de color numéro de couleur ...

Page 2: ...ed could result in death or serious injury DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 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 situa...

Page 3: ... technician If you intentionally release refrigerant you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under the provisions of environmental legislation 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 beco...

Page 4: ...remove or bypass the grounding prong 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or ...

Page 6: ... nationwide service as often as you want us whenever you want us No lemon guarantee replacement of your covered product if four or more product failures occur within twelve months Product replacement if your covered product can t be fixed Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request no extra charge Power surge protection against electrical damage due to power fluctuations 250 Food Loss Protec...

Page 7: ...7 Features at a Glance Features may vary according to model Full Width Racks Kick Plate Glass Shelves Lower Freezer Basket Light Switch Air Baffle Temperature Control Knob ...

Page 8: ...Care Guide provides general installation and operating instructions for your model We recommend using a service or kitchen contracting professional to install your appliance Use the unit only as instructed in this Use Care Guide Before starting the appliance follow these important first steps NOTE It is Very Important for your appliance to be level in order to function properly If the unit is not ...

Page 9: ...against door fasten upper and lower Allen set screws B with supplied Allen wrench NOTE All set screws should be tightened and sub flush of handle end cap set screw is seated just below the surface of handle end cap The end caps should be drawn tight to appliance door with no gaps A B Single Unit Installation Kick Plate Removal To remove the kick plate use a Phillips screwdriver and remove the two ...

Page 10: ...liance to cool down completely The unit will run continuously for the first several hours Foods that are already frozen may be placed in the appliance after the first few hours of operation Unfrozen foods should NOT be loaded into the unit until the freezer has operated for 4 hours When loading the appliance the freezer will freeze only 3 pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of space at one time Di...

Page 11: ...minimize food dehydration and quality deterioration use aluminum foil freezer wrap freezer bags or airtight containers Force as much air out of the packages as possible and seal them tightly Trapped air can cause food to dry out change color and develop an off flavor freezer burn Wrap fresh meats and poultry with suitable freezer wrap prior to freezing Do not refreeze meat that has completely thaw...

Page 12: ...tment Keeping your appliance clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build up Wipe up any spills immediately and clean the compartments at least twice a year NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays scouring cleansers flammable fluids cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts interior doors gaskets or cabinet...

Page 13: ... bins drawers etc in dishwasher Glass Shelves Soap and water Glass cleaner Mild liquid sprays Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water Kick Plate Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Vacuum Remove kick plate see Installation Instructions Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge Rinse and dry Exterior Handles Soap and water Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner Do not u...

Page 14: ...ering the appliance causes it to run more Open doors less often See DOOR PROBLEMS in Before You Call Turn control knob to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Clean or change gasket See Care and Cleaning Tips Worn cracked or poorly fitting gaskets should be replaced Interior temperature is too cold Temperature Control is set too low Turn the control to a warmer set...

Page 15: ...mid 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 in Before You Call Open the door less often ODOR IN APPLIANCE Odor in appliance Interior needs to be cleaned Foods with strong odors are in the appliance Clean interior with sponge warm water and baking soda Replace air filter ...

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