Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 253.18502 Use & Care Manual

important Safety instructions
_ WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your
new freezer.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels
for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
* Do not operate the freezer in the presence of
explosive fumes.
Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves 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 freezer
is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to
play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can
quickly cause suffocation.
Proper disposal of your freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned freezers are still dangerous
- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are
getting rid of your freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old freezer:
* Remove lid.
Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
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_ WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in this freezer will operate
properly.
ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON
* The freezer must be plugged into its own dedicated
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 electrical
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 damaged.
Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power
cord.
Unplug the freezer before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by
10% or more. Operating the freezer with insufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the freezer from being
turned off accidentally.
Avoid connecting freezer to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.