Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 218697300 Owner's Manual

Important Safety
nstructions
This Owner's Guide contains general
operating instructions for your
refrigerator and features information for
several models Your refrigerator may
not have all the described features
The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every
possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must
be practiced when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance Readproduct labels for flammability and other war nings
Child Safety
o Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping materia! immediately
after the 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 the carton Staples can cause severe cuts and destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture
o An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator or freezer is a very dangerous
attraction to chifdren Remove the door of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded Carefully read and follow the child safety pre-
cautions in the pamphlet enclosed with your new refrigerator. It is published by
the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
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
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Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in
the design of this refrigerator will operate properly.
• The 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 recep-
tacle must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances Consult a qualified electrician
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may
be affected Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the
compressor Such damage is not covered under your warranty If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing
° To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the
unit into an outlet controlled by a walt switch or pull cord DO NOT USEAN
EXTENSIONCORD OR AN ADAPTER PLUG
= Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord
Other Precautions
° Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power 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 refrigerator control to OFF turns off
the compressor, but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other
electrical components.
° Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes
• If your refrigerator hasan automatic icemaker, avoid contact with moving parts