Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809) —

We recently purchased a Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu.ft. Upright Freezer. I really like the design of the main freezer compartment (3 drawers and 3 shelves) making it easy to access things. However the door has a "Soft Freeze Zone" that is advertized as good for ice cream and other items you want to keep a little softer. HA! The compartment 1s 22" X 5" X 5" which will not hold any thing but dixie cup size containers. It would be great for 1/2 gallons, etc.. if it were big enough to hold them It keeps the smaller ice creams(popsicles, fudgecicles, bars,etc. TOO SOFT. What a WASTE of precious space!

In addition the door seal is already not sealing tight at the top and ice forms inside and on top of the door. The noise it makes is also annoying, but at least it is in the laundry room. I am already very disappointed in this purchase and I've only had it 2 months.

Last edited on Aug 27, 2010

Kenmore Elite 20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809)

is not recommended by blcaug44

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

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I totally agree with the previous reviews about the soft freeze zone - is not large enough, not nearly cold enough, stuff can fall our, and even the freezer set at -4 does not keep ice cream hard in the main compartment.

I agree. I purchased this same freezer. The soft freeze compartment only hold round containers of ice cream, which promptly fall out each time you open it. My door broke in less than 2 weeks. What idiot designed this door? It is too small, needs to be tilted so everything doesn't fall, and doesn't work anyway... everything ices up anyway.

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Stylish contour arc door design with sleek smooth finish. Easy-to-read exterior electronic controls w/blue LED display of set temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Audible & visual alarms alert when a power loss event has occurred or if the door is ajar. Unique High Temp Duration Record starts tracking when internal temp has been above 23 deg. for more than one hour and will track events up to 99 hours. This freezer is loaded with innovative food protection and storage options to meet every need.
Brand Name	Kenmore Elite
Product Name	20.6 cu. ft. Upright Freezer (2809)
Capacity:Overall	20.6 cu. ft.
Capacity:Overall Capacity (Cu Ft)	20.6 20.6 cu. ft.
Color:Cabinet Color	Black
Color:Color Family	Black
Color:Door Color	Black
Color:Handle Color	Black
Color:Overall Color	Black
Dimensions and CapacityDepth w/ Handle (In.)	31.13
Dimensions and CapacityDepth w/Door Open 90 Degrees (In.)	59.38
Dimensions and CapacityFreezer Capacity	19 cu.ft. - 20.9 cu.ft.
Dimensions and CapacityHeight to Top of Hinge (In.)	71.25
Dimensions and CapacityWidth (in.)	32
Dimensions:Depth	31-1/8 in.
Dimensions:Depth (In.)	31-1/8 in.
Dimensions:Height	71-1/4 in.
Dimensions:Width	32 in.
Dimensions:Width (in.)	32 32 in.
Durability:Basket Material	Plastic
Durability:Door Finish	Smooth
Durability:Handle Material	Metal
Energy:Energy Star Compliant	Yes
Energy:Kilowatt Hrs. per Year	685
Freezer Conveniences:Door Basket Style	7 plastic door bins
Freezer Conveniences:Door Shelf Style	Plastic
Freezer Conveniences:Security Lock	Yes
Freezer Conveniences:Slide-out Baskets	3
Freezer Conveniences:Storage Basket	Yes
Freezer Features:Advanced Freezer Technology	Yes
Freezer Features:Controls	Exterior electronic controls w/digital readout
Freezer Features:Defrost System	Frost-free
Freezer Features:Ice Maker	No
Freezer Features:Space Saving Ice System	No
General Features:Commercial Grade	No
General Features:Commercial Type	No
General Features:Control Type	Digital
General Features:Freezer Interior Light	Yes
General Features:Ice Maker	No
Model Number	04628099000
MPN	2809
Overall Color	Black
Performance:Interior Lighting	40 watt blue
Product Overview:Appliance Brand	Kenmore Elite
Product Overview:Color Family	Black
Product Overview:Commercial Type	No
Styling:Door Style	Contoured arc
Styling:Handle Type	Pull handle
Tags	Capacity:Overall:20.6 cu. ft. Color:Cabinet Color:Black Color:Door Color:Black Color:Handle Color:Black Color:Overall Color:Black Dimensions:Depth:31-1/8 in. Dimensions:Height:71-1/4 in. Dimensions:Width:32 in. Durability:Basket Material:Plastic Durability:Door Finish:Smooth Durability:Handle Material:Metal Energy:Energy Star Compliant:Yes Energy:Kilowatt Hrs. Per Year:685 Freezer Conveniences:Door Basket Style:7 plastic door bins Freezer Conveniences:Door Shelf Style:Plastic Freezer Conveniences:Security Lock:Yes Freezer Conveniences:Slide Out Baskets:3 Freezer Conveniences:Storage Basket:Yes Freezer Features:Advanced Freezer Technology:Yes Freezer Features:Controls:Exterior electronic controls w/digital readout Freezer Features:Defrost System:Frost-free Freezer Features:Ice Maker:No Freezer Features:Space Saving Ice System:No Performance:Interior Lighting:40 watt blue Styling:Door Style:Contoured arc Styling:Handle Type:Pull handle
UPC	12505225840
Warranties & Coverage:General Warranty	1 year limited