Kenmore 44723 Use & Care Manual page 3

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
REFRIGERATOR.
Warning
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for flammability and other warnings.
CHILD SAFETY
• Destroy 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.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a
very dangerous attraction to children.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
• Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.
pROpER DISpOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR/
FREEzER
Warning
Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous —
even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a
qualified service technician.
Warning
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will operate
properly.
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.
supply circuit must be installed in accordance with
current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA
70) and local codes and ordinances. Consult a
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, refrigerator performance
may be affected. Operating refrigerator 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 refrigerator from being turned off
accidentically, 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.
OTHER pRECAUTIONS
• To defrost refrigerator, always unplug unit first.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord. Always
grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle.
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.
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