Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 253.4475 Series Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new
appliance.
For Your Safety
• Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Read product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
• Do not operate the unit in the presence of explosive fumes.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the
shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke
hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any
exterior wrapping material immediately after the unit is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or
stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can
quickly cause suffocation.
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of Child Entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous
– even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are
getting rid of your appliance, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Unit:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily climb
inside.
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Your old freezer may have a
cooling system that used CFCs or
HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone
if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
also cause harm to the environment if released to the
atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old refrigerator,
make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.
Electrical Information
• The appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated
115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 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 unit 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 unit 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 unit 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 unit from being
turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault Interrupter
(GFI) circuit.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
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Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.