Kenmore 8.7 Cu. Ft. (246L) Garage-Ready Chest Freezer Manual
Before installing please read your Use & Care Guide carefully and pay special attention to the Safety and Warning information outlined in the following pages. To avoid the possibility of child entrapment, please take the following precautions before throwing out the refrigerator
- Remove door from the unit.
- Leave the shelves in place so thaht children may not easily climb inside.
- Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
Before first use
Before connecting the refrigerator to an electrical power supply, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours to let the refrigerant settle in the compressor. This will reduce the possibility of malfunctions in the cooling system due to transportation. Please wipe and clean the interior of the refrigerator thoroughly with a damp, non-abrasive cloth.
Model Description
- Recessed handle
- Removable freezer basket:
- Thermostat/Temperature Setting
- Power ''ON'' Light 5. Defrost drain
- Easy move rollers
Installation
Adequat air circulation should be around the appliance to prevent overheating. Please Keep at least 4'' on both sides and 36'' at the top of the freezer for ventilation, easy access and removal of the freezer baskets.
- The appliances must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
- Make sure that the main plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
Before plugging your chest freezer, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your power supply. The appliance must be ''grounded'' and the power cord plug is provided with a ''ground'' for this purpose. If the power supply socket is not ''grounded'', connect the refrigerator to a separate ''ground'' in compliance with local and Federal regulations after consulting a certified electrician. The manufacturer declines all responsability if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliances complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Care and Cleaning
For hygienic reasons the appliances interior, including accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
CAUTION! The appliance must not be connected to power while cleaning. Danger of electrical shock!
Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the outlets, or switch off or turn off the circuit break or fuse. Never clean the appliance with a steamer cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to damage to plastic parts. The appliance must be dry before it is reconnected to a power supply.
IMPORTANT! Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, buttyric acid, a cleanser that contains acetic acid.
- Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
- Do not use any abrasive cleaners ors brushes.
- Remove the food from the freezer. Store them in a cooler place, well covered.
- Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the outlets, or turn the circuit breaker or fuse.
- Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luckewarm soapy water. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
- The appliance must be completely dry before reconnecting to a power supply.
Use and Care
Temperature Setting
Set the desired temperature on the thermostat control knob as follows:
- Position 1: Cold
- Position 5: Colder (recommended setting)
- Position 7: Coldest
Frozen Food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the product in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
IMPORTANT! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example, the power has been off for a long period of time, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooked).
- Ensure that frozen goods are quickly transferred to the freezer in the shortest possible time.
- Avoid opening door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.
- Once defrosted, food should not be re-frozen.
- Do not exceed the recommended storage period indicated on the package or by the manufacturer.
- Frozen food can be thawed in a refrigerator or at room temperature before use.
Defrosting the Freezer
The freezer does require periodic defrosting due to frost/ice build up based on use. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the walls of the freezer, as this will cause damage and affect the performance of the appliance.
When the ice build up becomes thick in the freezer compartment, it is time to defrost your freezer as follows:
- Remove all contents from the freezer compartment.
- Set the thermostat dial to ''0'' to defrost.
- Unplug the unit. Remove the drain plug from the inside of the freezer.
- Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster faster keep the freezer lid open.
- Place a tray underneath the outer drain plug. Pull out the drain dial. Rotate the drain dial 180 degrees to allow the ater flow out of the freezer and into the tray
Note: Monitor the tray under the drain, emptying as required to avoid water overflowing When done, rotate the drain dial 180 degrees and push it back into the cabinet
- Wipe the residual moisture out of the freezer and replace the electrical plug in the electrical outlet.
- Reset the temperature control to the desired setting.
Troubleshooting
You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service.
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is no in this manual. Important ! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
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| Title | : Kenmore 8.7 Cu. Ft. (246L) Garage-Ready Chest Freezer Manual |
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| Language | : English |
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