Important Safety Instructions; Warranty Information - Kenmore Freezer Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical
rating. 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.
power supply circuit must be installed in accordance
with current edition of the National Electrical Code
(NFPA 70) and local codes and ordinances.
a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT
RECOMMENDED. do not use an extension cord
or adapter plug.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more, freezer
performance may be affected. Operating freezer
with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the warranty. If you
suspect your house hold voltage is high or low,
consult your power company for testing.
• To prevent the freezer from being turned off
accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.
• To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord.
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.
IMpORTANT
Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the
light bulb and other electrical components.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Consult
do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When installed, operated and maintained according to all
instructions supplied with the product, if any non-consumable
part of this appliance other than the sealed refrigerant system
fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one
The year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to
arrange for free repair. This coverage applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for
other than private family purposes.
If the sealed refrigerant system is defective within five years
from the purchase date, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange
for free repair. This coverage applies for only one year from the
date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than
private family purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in material and
workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
1. Expendable items that can wear out from normal use,
including but not limited to filters, belts, light bulbs, and
bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct
product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed,
operated or maintained according to the all instructions
supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from
accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use
of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils other than
those recommended in all instructions supplied with the
product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from
unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclaimer of implied warranties; limitation of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited
warranty shall be product repair as provided herein. Implied
warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the shortest
period allowed by law. Sears shall not be liable for incidental
or consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness, so these exclusions or limitations
may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the
United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8
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