Loading the Freezer
To prepare food for freezing, use only containers and wrapping materials made especially for freezers. For fast efficient freezing DO NOT freeze more than three pounds of UNFROZEN food per cubic foot capacity of your freezer. For example, if the capacity of your freezer is 10 cubic feet, do not freeze morte than 30
pounds of unfrozen food at one time. DO NOT place hot food in the freezer.
Power Failure
If electrical power fails and will be off for less than 24 hours: Keep freezer door closed and food will stay frozen.
If power will be off for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:
•Take food to frozen food locker.
•Place dry ice in the freezer. First cober food packages with newspaper or cardboard. Then spread dry ice over this covering. Be careful that dry ice is not directly touching the food packages as it could "bum" the food.
•If locker storage space is not available, or you cannot get dry ice, use perishable food immedi- ately.
When Is It Safe To Refreeze Food?
If food still contains
If food is completely defrosted but still cold to touch (lower than 40* F), use it immediately or cook food and then freeze for future use. If there is any question about whether food is good or not, dispose of it.
Vacation/Moving
If you shut the freezer off for a period of time (more than 24 hours) or are moving the freezer:
Remove all food and unplug freezer.
Clean thoroughly per Cleaning 1 instructions above. Prop door open so air can circulate to prevent odor and mold growth. CAUTION: To help prevent acci- dents, do not allow small children to have access to the freezer when its door is open.
•Before moving freezer take out all removable shelves, baskets or bins and tape or lock door shut to prevent accidental damage.
•Ship freezer in upright position. Do not lay freezer down.
•Make sure new location can support the weight of the loaded freezer.
•Level freezer at new location to insureproper door seal.
Food Loss Coverage Limitation
If promptly reported to your nearest Sears Store or Service Center, Sears will reimburse you up to a total of $100.00 for the value of food, as verified by Sears, lost while stored in the freezer when used for private household purposes, as a result of:
•Defects that occur during the first year following date of purchase.
•Failure of the sealed system (including refriger- ant, connecting tubing and compressor motor) due to defects that occur during the second through fifth year after purchase.
If freezer is used for otherthan private household purposes, Sears will not be responsiblefor any food loss. Food lossesresultingfrom otherthan the above stated defects, such as: natural spoilage,power internJ,ption, inadequate power, manual disconnect of power supply,fire damage, water damage, theft, etc., are beyond our control and are not coveredby Sears.
Some states do not allow the exclusionor limitation of incidentalor consequentialdamages, so the above limitationor exclusionmay not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Es- tates, IL 60179.
Troubleshooting
My Freezer Is Too Warm...
•Make sure the door is fully closed.
•Level the freezer to ensure proper door seal.
•Clean the condenser coils on the back to improve function.
Moisture Collects on the Outside...
•Reduce the time the door is open. Frequent door
openings in humid conditions will cause this condition.
•Make sure the door seal is tight and level freezer to ensure proper door seal.
My Freezer Is Noisy...
•Make sure the cabinet is resting squarelyon the floor on all four cornerswithout touchinga wall or other surfaces.
•Make sure the condensercoils on the back are free of lintand dust.
•Some noises, such as the refrigerantgurglingas it passes throughtubes and the compressorhum clickingon and off, are normal.
There Is an Odor In My Freezer...
•Check for spoiled food.
•Clean interior per Cleaning instructions.
