Kenmore 253.17502 Series Use & Care Manual page 4

Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocar-
bons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm strato-
spheric ozone if released to the atmosphere.
Other refrigerants may cause harm to the
environment if released to the atmosphere. If
you are throwing away your old unit, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified technician. If you
intentionally release refrigerant, you may be
subject to fines and imprisonment under the
provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to en-
sure that safety mechanisms in this unit
will operate properly.
Electrical information
• The unit must be plugged into its own
dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60 Hz. AC
only electric outlet. The power cord of
the appliance is equipped with a three-
prong grounding plug for your protection
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 elec-
trician. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the re-
ceptacle to prevent damaging the power
cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning and
before defrosting to avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the volt-
age varies by 10% or more. Operating the
unit with insufficient power can damage
the motor. Such damage is not covered
under the warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet con-
trolled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the appliance from being turned
off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault
Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.