Kenmore 72 Cu Ft Chest Freezer Manual

Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
English / Español / Français
P/N 297415701 (1403)
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
Freezer
Congelador
Congélateur
®
Models/Modelos/Modèles: 253.12502, 12702, 12402 

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Record Model/ 
Serial Numbers
Record Model/Serial Numbers.....................2
Important Safety Instructions.......................2
Warranty Information.................................5
Master Protection Agreements......................6
First Steps.................................................7
Energy Saving Ideas....................................7
Setting the Temperature Control....................8
Optional Features.......................................8
Care &...

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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.
•  Do not operate the unit in the presence of 
explosive fumes.
•  Remove and discard any spacers used to 
secure the shelves during shipping. Small 
objects are a choke hazard to children.
Important Safety Instructions
Proper disposal of your appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and...

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IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system that 
used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons 
or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and 
HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric 
ozone if released to the atmosphere. 
Other refrigerants may cause harm to the 
environment if released to the atmosphere. If 
you are throwing away your old unit, 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...

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Warranty Information
KENMORE LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this appliance is warranted against defects in 
material or workmanship when it is installed, operated and maintained according to all 
supplied instructions. 
WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective product will receive free repair or replacement at 
option of seller. To arrange for warranty service, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®
If this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes, this warranty applies 
for only 90...

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Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Kenmore® product is designed 
and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may 
require preventive maintenance or repair from time to time. That’s when having a Master 
Protection Agreement can save you money and aggravation.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of your new product. Here’s 
what the Agreement* includes:
•  Parts and labor  needed to help keep products...

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First Steps
This Use & Care Guide provides specific 
operating instructions for your model. Use 
the unit only as instructed in this Use & Care 
Guide. Before starting the appliance, follow 
these important first steps.
Leveling
The freezer must have all bottom corners 
resting firmly 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...

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NOTE
Your freezer may have some or all of 
the optional features described below. 
Become familiar with these features and 
their use and care.
Power On Light
The green Power On indicator light indicates 
that the freezer is properly connected to 
electrical power. The light glows even when 
the temperature control is turned to OFF. If 
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....

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Optional Features
Defrost Drain
The defrost drain provides a method of 
draining the water during defrosting and 
cleaning. See “Defrosting” in Care and 
Cleaning Section.
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal 
surfaces. Do not touch inferior metal 
surfaces with wet or damp hands. 
Care & Cleaning
Between Defrostings
To avoid frequent defrosting, occasionally 
use a plastic scraper to remove frost. Scrape 
with a pulling motion. Never use a metal 
instrument to remove frost. 
CAUTION
Freezer must...

10Wash the removable parts and door basket 
with the baking soda solution mentioned 
above, or mild detergent and warm water. 
Care & Cleaning
Hose
Adaptor
Defrost DrainPlug
Figure 2
•  Remove the drain plug inside the freezer 
by turning counterclockwise (see figure 3). 
Defrost water will drain out. Check pan 
occasionally so water does not overflow.
Drain
Plug
Figure 3
D efr ostD ra in  P lu g
Pan
Figure 1
•  Replace the drain plugs when defrosting 
and cleaning are completed.If the drain is 
left...