Safety Instructions; Grounding Requirements - Kenmore Sears Refrigerator Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
Vv'ARNING-When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual
• This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions
before it is used° See grounding requirements below
and on page 3
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. AIways grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet
" Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise
damaged_ Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasion damage along itslength or at either the plug
or connector end
• When moving your refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the
power cord.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces in the freezer comp_rtment,
particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may
adhere to the extremely cold surfaces
" Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is
plugged in. This will help protect you from possible
injury. It will also prevent interference with the moving
parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element that releases the cubes
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other applia nce.
- Don't refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely° The United States Department of Agriculture
in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
"...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold-below 40 ° F,
"**_Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should
not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get
rid of it The food may be dangerous to eaL
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating
quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and
prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is
affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen
foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating
quality as you can."
• If your old refrigerator is still around the house but
not in use, be sure to remove the doors. This will
reduce the possibility of danger to children
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a qualified individual,
- Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live wire
filament, (A burned-out light bulb may break when being
replaced) NOTE: Turning control to OFF position does
not remove power to the light circuit
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements
Important-Please read carefully.
To connect electricity
For personal safety,
this appliance must be
properly grounded.
The power cord of this
appliance is equipped
with o three-prong
(grounding) plug which
mates with a standard
SURE PROPER
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three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig 1} to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong
wall outlet
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM
THE POWER CORD.