Cleaning And Maintenance - Sears Kenmore 255.20502 Manual De Uso

Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING:To avoid electric shock, always unplug your freezer before
cleaning. Ignoring thiswarning may result indeath or injury.
CAUTION:Before usingcleaning products, always read and understand the cleaning processes.
explained in thismanual. Follow cleaning product manufacturers'sinstructions and warnings to avoid
personal injury or product damage.
General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of 1to 2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Usea
sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution,to wipe down your freezen
Rinsewith clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents,
solventsor metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your
freezer.
Door Gaskets
Clean door gaskets every three monthsaccording to the instructionsdescribed above in General
Cleaning.
Gaskets mustbe kept clean and pliable to ensurea proper seal.
Petroleumjelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the
gaskets pliable and ensurea good seal.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstormsor other causes. Removethe
power cord plug from the AC outlet when a power outage occurs. When power has been restored
after a prolonged outage, inspect all food for spoilage. Clean the inside of the freezer.
Vacation and Moving Care
Forlong vacationsor absences, unplug the unit, empty food from freezer andclean the door gaskets
according to the General Cleaning section.Propdoor open,so air can circulate inside.
When moving,alwaysmovethe freezer vertically.Do not moveunitwhen ina horizontalposition,
aspossibledamageto the sealedsystemcould occur.
WARNING: When handling, moving, using or cleaning this refrigerator, be careful to avoid
damaging refrigerant tubing. Tubing damage may allow flammable refrigerant gas leakage,
which can result in personal injury.
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Freezer does
not operate
Food temperature
appears too warm
Food temperature
is too cold
Freezer runs
too frequentJy
Moisture build-up on
interior or exterior
of the Freezer
Freezer
has an odor
Freezer door
does not shut
properly
Check if the temperature control is in the Off position.
Check if freezer is plugged in.
Check if there is power at the AC outlet by checking the circuitbreaker.
Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food
or freezer temperature.
Check gaskets for proper seal.
Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Reduce the frequency of door openings.
If temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting
and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high
temperature and humid days.
Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period
of time.
Check gasket for proper seal.
Check to see if doors are campletely closed.
This is normal during high humidity periods.
Reduce prolonged or frequent door openings.
Check door gaskets for proper seal.
interior needs cleaning.
Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.
Level the freezer,
See Door Reversal section for description of door attachment features.
Check for blockages created by food containers, shelves, etc.
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