For Your Safety; Electrical Information; Child Safety - Kenmore 253. 60722 Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
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.
IMPORTANT
Your old unit 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 cause harm to the environment if released to the
atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old unit,
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 the provisions of environmental legislation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety
mechanisms in this unit will operate properly.

Electrical information

• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 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 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.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner.
• 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. If you suspect your
household voltage is high or low, consult your power
company for testing.
• 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.
NOTE
Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the
light bulb or other electrical components.
WARNING
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
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
3
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.