Child Safety; Other Precautions - Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

important Safety
nnstructions
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
Do not, under
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
For Your Safety
Do not store, or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or anyother appliance Readproduct labelsfor flammability and other warnings
Child Safety
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
after refrigerator is unpacked, Children should never use these items for play
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation
• Remove all staples from carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other appliances of furniture
• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or' freezer is a very dange[ous
attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded,
° Carefully read and follow child safety precautions in the pamphlet enclosed with
your new refrigerator.. It is published by the Association of Home Appliance
Manufacturers
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this refrigerator will operate properly.
• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical 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
Consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT USEAN EXTENSIONCORD ORADAPTER
PLUG.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, perfo_rnance of your refrigerator may
be affected Operating _efrigerator with insufficient power can damage
compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company fo_ testing
• To prevent refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into
an outlet controlled by a walt switch or' pul! cor&
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner..
Other Precautions
• Never unplug refrigerator by pulling on power cord Always grip plug fir mly, and
pull straight out from receptacle.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing
a light bulb. Note: Turning control to OFF turns off compressor, but does not
disconnect power to light bulb or other electrical components
o Do not operate refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker