Warranty - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR
These Guidelines Must Be FollowedTo EnsureThat
Safety Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will
Operate Properly.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
* The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC onJy 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.
* Immediately repair or replace any power cord that
becomes frayed or damaged,
Never unplug the refrigerator 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 refrigerator 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 refrigerator with insufficient
power can damage the compressor, Such damage is
not covered under your warranty,
Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault I nterruptor
(GFI) circuit,
NOTE: Turning the freezer temperature control to "O-
turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
electrical power to the light bulb or other electncal
components.
For one year 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 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 refrigerator warranty applies only to
refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private
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.
Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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