Kenmore 253.70722 SERIES Use & Care Manual page 3

Important Safety Instructions
* 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.
Chlld Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and
any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the unit 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 Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous - even if they
will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your
old unit:
" Remove door.
" Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily
climb inside.
" Have refrigerant removed by
a qualified service technician.
IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system that
used CFCs or HCFCs (¢hlorofluorocarbons
or hydrochlorofiuorocarbons). CFCs and
HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric
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
ensure that safety mechanisms in this
unit will operate properly.
Electrical information
" The appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115Volt, 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.
" Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in
any manner.
" Never unplug the appliance 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 appliance 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 unit with insufficient power can
damage the motor. Such damage is not
covered under the warranty.
" Do not plug the unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the appliance from being turned
off accidentally.
NOTE
Turning the temperature control to OFF
turns off the compressor, but does not
disconnect the power to the light bulb or
other electrical components.
_ WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do
not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug. Do not remove any prong from the
power cord.
Grounding type Wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug