Kenmore 970 Use & Care Manual page 3

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that
safety mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator
will operate properly.
o Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 1 t5Volt,
60 Hz. AC only electric outlet+ 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. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consuft a
qualified electrician. Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
o If voltage varies by t0% or more, performance of your
refrigerator may be affected. Operating refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the compressor.
o To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off
accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord+
o Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
+ Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the cord..
Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from
the receptacle.
. To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before
cleaning and before replacing a light bulb.
NOTE: Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor; but does not disconnect the power to the light
bulb or other eiectricat components.
,, Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive
fumes.
o Avoid contact with any rnoving parts of automatic ice
maker.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR
For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructionsprovided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will
repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in
material or workmanship
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will
repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant,
connecting tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if
defective in material or workmanship.
The above warranty coverage applies only to refrigerators
which are used for storage of food for private household
purposes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United
States+ See the back page of this manual°
For warranty questions please contact the following
address:
Sears, Roebuck and Co.
De pt, 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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
wail receptacle
Do not, under any
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug