Important Safety Instructions; Grounding Requirements - Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
WARNING- When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual_
. This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Attention Installer
Instructions before it is used. See grounding
requirements below and on page 3
. Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet
- Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length
or at either the plug or connector end
- When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
. After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to the extremely cold surfaces,
• Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This wil! help protect
you from possible injury. It will also prevent
interference with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
• Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of AgricultUre
in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"..You may safely refreeze frozen Foodsthat have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-below 40 ° F.
°'...Thawed ground meats, poUltry or fish that have any
off-odor or off_color should not be refrozen and should
not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get
rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of Foods,particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as yau can/'
• If your old refrigerator is still around the house
but not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This
will reduce the possibility of danger to childreni
- Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
- Unplug your refrigerator before making any
repairs. Note: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or Fuse
box in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced_)
Note: Moving control to OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements
Important--Please read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
PREFERRED
Fi ,
_- LO_LD, .EZ! sTs
three-prong (grounding) walt outlet (Fig I ) to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
outlet,,
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.