I have a model 253.9135311 kenmore chest freezer purchased around 1997.it has 1 removable basket part no. 216080300 which is 23 in. long by 10 in.wide . the replacement basket is too long. i would like about 3 of the original baskets.

No, only a select few catering appliances can be a fridge or a freezer depending on the temperature setting. Yours is a freezer.

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yes from a service agent spares
but is there a point as 2 baskets will make it hard to store underneath the baskets

if you got the right basket the handles are already attached
they are either folded into the basket or lift up on the outside to sit on the edge of the freezer

Check the seal around the lid sits firmly on the rim, give it a good defrost before restocking. Make sure all else is working and clean, particularly any condenser grilles / fans.

My Kenmore chest freezer just went dead today. It ruined my Ribeye steaks, my shrimps and other meats. I will not buy a Kenmore again.

We purchased this same Kenmore chest freezer model 19502/19702 in 2010. In less than 2 years the compressor quit. If you do a search on this model you will see dozens of complaints. Don't waste your time or money on this freezer.

wc Woods is out of business however sears.com lista woods parts. Good luck.

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That is what as known as a "wall' condenser.

This is well with in factory specifications. Hot air rises and cold air drops. Because a chest freezer does not have a fan to circulate the air it is normal for the basket to be warmer than the bottom of the freezer. The bottom of the freezer is used for food you want to keep for a longer period of time.What you store in the basket is food you will freeze for a short period of time. Ice cream should not be kept in the basket. As you fill your freezer with food you will find that the temperature will equal out because the frozen food will take up the place of the frozen air which will give you a more stable freezer temperature.
Try your test when you have it full of food.