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13

3

  

Refrigerator temperature   

 When fridge mode is turned on press 
“-” or “ +” button to switch the set 
temperatures as below.

set temp. 

(°C)

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

set temp. 

(°F)

45 43 41

39 37 35 33

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 Freezer/ Fridge switch mode

1)  Switch from Freezer mode to Fridge

mode

 Press and hold Mode button for 3 
seconds. The Fridge indicator will blink 
3 times and then stay lit. At the same 
time the Freezer indicator will go off. 
The Fridge mode is now on at the default 
temperature of 37°F (3°C).

2)  Switch from Fridge mode to Freezer

mode

 Press and hold Mode button for 3 
seconds. The Freezer indicator will blink 
3 times and then stay lit. At the same 
time the Fridge indicator will go off. The 
Freezer mode is now on at the default 
temperature of 0° F (-18°C).

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Quick Freeze/ 
Quick Fridge function

 The Quick Freeze/Fridge feature lowers 
the temperature below the normal 
operating temperature to quickly freeze 
or refrigerate foods.  

1)  When in Freezer mode, press the Quick

Freeze button once. The Quick Freeze
icon will light to indicate that Quick
Freeze function is activated.
The freezer will lower the temperature
faster until the internal temperature
reaches -8°F (-22°C) for a maximum

of 50 hours.  During this process, the 
set temperature on the control will 
show normal temperature target the 
internal target will return to once the 
Quick Freezer function is completed or 
cancelled.

NOTE

The Quick Freeze setting (-8°F or -22°C) 
does not display on the control panel. 

2)  When in Fridge mode, press the Quick

Freeze button once. The Quick Freezer
icon will light to indicate that Quick
Fridge function is activated. The fridge
will lower the temperature faster
until the internal temperature reaches
33°F (1°C) for a maximum of 6 hours.
During this process, the set temperature
on the control will show normal
temperature target the internal target
will return to once the Quick Fridge
function is completed or cancelled.

NOTE

The Quick Fridge setting (33°F or 1°C) 
does not display on the control panel. 

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Door Alarm  

 When the door remains open for longer 
than 60 seconds a brief chime will sound 
and the Door Open indicator LED will 
illuminate and stay lit. The chime will 
sound every 60 seconds for as long as the 
door is open. The indicator LED will turn 
off once the door is closed. 

Temperature Control 

(111.2218#, 111.2221#)

Summary of Contents for 111.2121 Series

Page 1: ...ransform SR Brands Management LLC Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www kenmore com Models 111 2215 White 15 cu ft 111 2218 White 18 cu ft 111 2121 White 21 cu ft 111 2221 White 21 cu ft Use Care Guide Kenmore Upright Freezer or Freezer Refrigerator ...

Page 2: ...nal 15 Door Handle Reversal 18 Care Cleaning 19 Power or Appliance Failure 20 Before You Call 21 Warranty 23 Service Back Cover Important Safety Instructions Safety Precautions Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautionsin this Use Care Guide Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger Warning or Caution based on the risk type Definit...

Page 3: ...ard any spacers used to secure the basket during shipping Small objects are a choke hazard to children Remove all staples from the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture Child Safety Destroy or recycle the carton plastic bags and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the unit is unpacked Children should n...

Page 4: ...ord of the appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug to protect against shock hazards It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug Immediately repair or replace any power cord that becomes frayed or ...

Page 5: ...ise to lower L the side Adjust each side as needed until front of unit is level Also adjust so that front of unit is 1 4 higher than back so that door stays closed Cleaning Wash any removable parts the appliance interior and exterior with mild detergent and warm water Wipe dry Do not use harsh cleaners on these surfaces Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the ap pl...

Page 6: ... frozen food meat fish ice cream 2 Freezer Compartment Door Bins For storage of frozen food 3 Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins For storage of frozen food 4 LED Light For lighting the freezer interior 5 Temperature Control Panel For choosing the ideal temperature for food 1 2 5 3 4 ...

Page 7: ... Compartment Door Bins For storage of frozen food 3 Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins For storage of frozen food 4 LED Light For lighting the freezer interior 5 Front Control Panel located on freezer door exterior For adjusting the temperature without opening the door 111 2218 18cf 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ... frozen food meat fish ice cream 2 Freezer Compartment Door Bins For storage of frozen food 3 Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins For storage of frozen food 4 LED Light For lighting the freezer interior 5 Temperature Control Panel For choosing the ideal temperature for food 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 9: ...e cream 2 Freezer Compartment Door Bins For storage of frozen food 3 Freezer Compartment Drawer Bins For storage of frozen food 4 LED Light For lighting the freezer interior 5 Front Control Panel located on freezer door exterior For adjusting the temperature without opening the door 1 2 3 5 4 ...

Page 10: ...freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer 1 Lock function The control panel must be unlocked in order to change the temperature setting Unlock Press and hold the Mode button for 3 seconds After the Lock icon blinks 3 times and then goes off the panel is unlocked Lock Press and hold the Mode butt...

Page 11: ...3 times and then stays on the panel is locked A chime also sounds to indicate locked status The Lock icon will turn off after 20 seconds When any key is pressed it will reappear Also pressing Lock button when panel is locked will display temperature setting for current mode NOTE The control panel automatically locks itself if no control panel button is pressed for 20 seconds After panel locks pres...

Page 12: ...ted The freezer will lower the temperature faster until the internal temperature reaches 8 F 22 C for a maximum of 50 hours During this process the set temperature on the control will show normal temperature target the internal target will return to once the Quick Freezer function is completed or cancelled NOTE The Quick Freeze setting 8 F or 22 C does not display on the control panel 2 When in Fr...

Page 13: ...or 24 hours The LED indicator will remain lit until the interior temperature drops below 55ºF 13º CAUTION After 24 hours at 62 F certain products such as milk may not be safe to drink Discard such products to prevent illness from consuming spoiled items 8 Temperature Scale Switch F C IMPORTANT The control panel must be in Lock mode to switch temperature scales To convert from F to C or vice versa ...

Page 14: ...ower holes in the door 2 The handle end labeled R contains a keyhole fixture Insert the wide part of the keyhole over the top bolt and slide handle up The handle lower end containing the hole labeled Fixture A will enclose over the bottom bolt Included Parts 3 Using the supplied hex wrench tighten the set screw in the handle lower end to securely attach the handle to the door ...

Page 15: ...ise cover and detach wire harness from door light switch within cover Remove top hinge cover Use a 10mm box end or socket wrench to remove the screws attaching top hinge to cabinet Remove top hinge Remove screw attaching rectangular cover to cabinet left top corner Remove rectangular cover 10mm 2 Open door being careful not to let it fall down With the aid of an assistant lift door straight up to ...

Page 16: ...crewdriver tip into gap between non plunger side of switch and hinge cover wall Carefully pry back tip against wall to release that side of switch 2 Push and hold plunger all the way in and raise switch out of hinge cover To attach switch 1 Secure tab on non plunger side of switch beneath its hinge cover wall hook 2 Raise switch slightly and push plunger down against side of hinge cover wall 3 Low...

Page 17: ...bottom hinge pin inserts into the door stopper bushing Carefully swing the door closed Door stopper Bushing 7 Locate the cabinet left corner top hinge in the accessories bag shipped with the appliance Insert the hinge pin into the hinge pin hole in the top of the door With screws removed in step 1 use a 10mm box end or socket wrench to attach the hinge plate to the cabinet left top corner Attach w...

Page 18: ...ert the wide part of the keyhole over the top bolt and slide handle up The handle lower end containing the hole labeled Fixture A will enclose over the bottom bolt Using the supplied hex wrench tighten the set screw in the handle lower end to securely attach the handle to the door NOTE If you prefer the set screw to face away from rather than in toward the door surface invert the handle so that th...

Page 19: ...oda in one quart 1 1 liters warm water Rinse and dry Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls or any electrical parts Wash the removable parts and baskets with the baking soda solution mentioned above or mild detergent and warm water Never use metallic scouring pads brushes abrasive cleaners or alkaline solutions on any interior surface Do not wash re...

Page 20: ...zen foods will stay frozen for at least 24 hours if the appliance door is kept closed If the power failure continues pack seven or eight pounds of dry ice into the appliance every 24 hours Look in the Yellow Pages under Dry Ice Dairies or Ice Cream manufacturers for local dry ice suppliers Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice If the appliance has stopped operating see Appliance...

Page 21: ...is reached 4 Warm air entering the interior causes it to run more Open door less often 5 See Door Will Not Close in this Before You Call Section 6 Set control to a warmer setting Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize 7 Clean or change gasket Leaks in the lid seal will cause unit to run longer in order to maintain desired temperature Interior temperature is too cold Temperature Contr...

Page 22: ...all 1 Level the unit Refer to Leveling in Appliance Setup section of this Use Care Guide 2 Ensure floor can adequately support appliance 3 Move appliance slightly Refer to Leveling in the Appliance Setup section after moving if necessary Moisture forms on inside appliance walls 1 Weather is hot and humid 2 Door may not be seating properly 3 Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently 1 ...

Page 23: ...with house fuses circuit breakers house wiring and plumbing or gas supply systems resulting from such installation 4 Damage to or failure of this appliance resulting from installation not performed by Sears authorized service agents including installation that was not in accord with electrical gas or plumbing codes 5 Damage to or failure of this appliance including discoloration or surface rust if...

Page 24: ...Kenmore Customer Care Hotline To schedule in home repair service or order replacement parts Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicilio y ordenar piezas 1 844 553 6667 www kenmore com ...

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