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Kenmore 253.28732 - User Manual

Kenmore 253.28732
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Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d_utilisation et d_entretien
English / Espa_ol / Franc;ais
Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 253.28459, 28452, 28052, 28432, 28732, 28782,
28042, 28722, 28262, 16342, 16542, 16922, 16949
970.18412, 18002, 18702, 15502, 14722, 15532,
14372, 18202
®
P/N 297436900 (1208)
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hofl:man Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
Sears Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2C3
www.sears.ca
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

General instructions to read and save the use and care guide.

Safety Precautions

Advice on reading safety precautions and understanding hazard labels.

Definitions

Explains the safety alert symbol and hazard level definitions.

Important Safety Instructions

For Your Safety

Precautions regarding flammable liquids, explosive fumes, and shipping spacers.

Child Safety

Instructions for disposing of packaging to prevent child suffocation.

Proper disposal of your appliance

Guidance on preventing child entrapment when disposing of old appliances.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Details on electrical rating, grounding, and cord safety.

Warranty Information

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

Outlines the one-year limited warranty terms and conditions.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Explains limitations on implied warranties and remedies.

Master Protection Agreements

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

Describes benefits and coverage of the Sears Maintenance Agreement.

Sears Installation Service

First Steps

Installation

Guidance on choosing a location, electrical outlet, and air circulation.

Leveling

Instructions for leveling upright and chest models for proper function.

Cleaning (Prior to use)

Steps for cleaning the interior and exterior before first use.

First Steps

Door Removal (non-electronic models)

Detailed steps for removing the door on non-electronic models.

Door Removal (electronic models)

Instructions for removing the door on electronic models.

Energy-saving Tips

Setting the Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

Guidance on the initial cooling period and loading fresh food.

Electromechanical Temperature Control

Explanation of the electromechanical control for chest and some upright models.

Standard Electronic Temperature Control

Explanation of the standard electronic control for some upright models.

Optional Features

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

How to use the security lock feature for the freezer door.

Blue Defrost Button (some chest models)

Indicates when defrosting is needed based on frost accumulation.

Temp Alarm

Describes the temperature alarm feature and its indicators.

Manual Defrost Mode

Steps to initiate and exit manual defrost mode.

Control Troubleshooting

Procedure for resetting the control panel after power issues.

Optional Features

Slide-Out Basket (some upright models)

Description and use of the slide-out basket for storage.

Interior Light

Information about the interior light and bulb replacement.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Details on the tilt-out shelf for additional door storage.

Adjustable Door Bins (some upright models)

Describes adjustable door bins for flexible storage.

Soft Freeze Zone (some upright models)

Explains the purpose of the soft freeze zone for specific items.

Adjustable Interior Shelves (some upright models)

How to adjust interior shelves for package size.

Slide-Aside Basket (some chest models)

How to use the slide-aside basket for organization.

Basket Divider (some upright models)

Instructions for using basket dividers for organization.

Shelf Bookend (some upright models)

Use of shelf bookends to organize items.

Optional Features

Wire Shelf Bookend

How to use wire shelf bookends for storage organization.

Pizza Shelf (some upright models)

Dedicated shelf for storing frozen pizzas.

Chest Divider (some chest models)

Dividers for organizing bins in chest freezers.

Care and Cleaning

Between Defrostings

Advice on removing frost between regular defrosting cycles.

Defrostings

Instructions for defrosting upright models with a drain.

Care and Cleaning

To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain

Steps for defrosting chest models with a drain outlet.

To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain

Methods for defrosting models that do not have a drain.

Cleaning the Inside

How to clean the interior surfaces and removable parts.

Cleaning the Outside

Instructions for cleaning the freezer's exterior cabinet.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Tips for short/long vacations and moving the freezer.

Power Failure;Freezer Failure

Before You Call

Troubleshooting Guide

A guide to common concerns, potential causes, and solutions.

Freezer Does Not Run

Solutions for when the freezer fails to start or operate.

Freezer Runs Too Much or Too Long

Causes and solutions for excessive freezer running time.

Interior Freezer Temperature Too Cold

How to address situations where the freezer is too cold.

Interior Freezer Temperature Too Warm

How to address situations where the freezer is too warm.

Freezer External Surface Temperature is Warm

Explanation for warm external freezer walls.

Freezer Sounds and Noises

Explains normal sounds and noises the freezer may make.

Before You Call

Freezer Sounds and Noises

Explains normal sounds and noises the freezer may make.

Internal Moisture and Frost

Addresses moisture and frost formation inside the freezer.

External Moisture and Frost

Addresses moisture formation on the outside of the freezer.

Freezer Odors

Addresses causes and solutions for freezer odors.

Door Problems

Addresses issues related to the freezer door not closing properly.

Light Bulb Issues

Addresses issues with the interior light bulb.

Sears Service

Sears Canada Customers

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and save these instructions

General instructions to read and save the use and care guide.

Safety Precautions

Advice on reading safety precautions and understanding hazard labels.

Definitions

Explains the safety alert symbol and hazard level definitions.

Important Safety Instructions

For Your Safety

Precautions regarding flammable liquids, explosive fumes, and shipping spacers.

Child Safety

Instructions for disposing of packaging to prevent child suffocation.

Proper disposal of your appliance

Guidance on preventing child entrapment when disposing of old appliances.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Details on electrical rating, grounding, and cord safety.

Warranty Information

Kenmore Appliance Warranty

Outlines the one-year limited warranty terms and conditions.

Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies

Explains limitations on implied warranties and remedies.

Master Protection Agreements

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

Describes benefits and coverage of the Sears Maintenance Agreement.

Sears Installation Service

First Steps

Installation

Guidance on choosing a location, electrical outlet, and air circulation.

Leveling

Instructions for leveling upright and chest models for proper function.

Cleaning (Prior to use)

Steps for cleaning the interior and exterior before first use.

First Steps

Door Removal (non-electronic models)

Detailed steps for removing the door on non-electronic models.

Door Removal (electronic models)

Instructions for removing the door on electronic models.

Energy-saving Tips

Setting the Temperature Control

Cool Down Period

Guidance on the initial cooling period and loading fresh food.

Electromechanical Temperature Control

Explanation of the electromechanical control for chest and some upright models.

Standard Electronic Temperature Control

Explanation of the standard electronic control for some upright models.

Optional Features

Security Lock with Pop-Out Key

How to use the security lock feature for the freezer door.

Blue Defrost Button (some chest models)

Indicates when defrosting is needed based on frost accumulation.

Temp Alarm

Describes the temperature alarm feature and its indicators.

Manual Defrost Mode

Steps to initiate and exit manual defrost mode.

Control Troubleshooting

Procedure for resetting the control panel after power issues.

Optional Features

Slide-Out Basket (some upright models)

Description and use of the slide-out basket for storage.

Interior Light

Information about the interior light and bulb replacement.

Tilt-Out Shelf

Details on the tilt-out shelf for additional door storage.

Adjustable Door Bins (some upright models)

Describes adjustable door bins for flexible storage.

Soft Freeze Zone (some upright models)

Explains the purpose of the soft freeze zone for specific items.

Adjustable Interior Shelves (some upright models)

How to adjust interior shelves for package size.

Slide-Aside Basket (some chest models)

How to use the slide-aside basket for organization.

Basket Divider (some upright models)

Instructions for using basket dividers for organization.

Shelf Bookend (some upright models)

Use of shelf bookends to organize items.

Optional Features

Wire Shelf Bookend

How to use wire shelf bookends for storage organization.

Pizza Shelf (some upright models)

Dedicated shelf for storing frozen pizzas.

Chest Divider (some chest models)

Dividers for organizing bins in chest freezers.

Care and Cleaning

Between Defrostings

Advice on removing frost between regular defrosting cycles.

Defrostings

Instructions for defrosting upright models with a drain.

Care and Cleaning

To Defrost Chest Models with Defrost Drain

Steps for defrosting chest models with a drain outlet.

To Defrost Models without Defrost Drain

Methods for defrosting models that do not have a drain.

Cleaning the Inside

How to clean the interior surfaces and removable parts.

Cleaning the Outside

Instructions for cleaning the freezer's exterior cabinet.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Tips for short/long vacations and moving the freezer.

Power Failure;Freezer Failure

Before You Call

Troubleshooting Guide

A guide to common concerns, potential causes, and solutions.

Freezer Does Not Run

Solutions for when the freezer fails to start or operate.

Freezer Runs Too Much or Too Long

Causes and solutions for excessive freezer running time.

Interior Freezer Temperature Too Cold

How to address situations where the freezer is too cold.

Interior Freezer Temperature Too Warm

How to address situations where the freezer is too warm.

Freezer External Surface Temperature is Warm

Explanation for warm external freezer walls.

Freezer Sounds and Noises

Explains normal sounds and noises the freezer may make.

Before You Call

Freezer Sounds and Noises

Explains normal sounds and noises the freezer may make.

Internal Moisture and Frost

Addresses moisture and frost formation inside the freezer.

External Moisture and Frost

Addresses moisture formation on the outside of the freezer.

Freezer Odors

Addresses causes and solutions for freezer odors.

Door Problems

Addresses issues related to the freezer door not closing properly.

Light Bulb Issues

Addresses issues with the interior light bulb.

Sears Service

Sears Canada Customers

Kenmore 253.28732 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKenmore
Model253.28732
CategoryFreezer
LanguageEnglish

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