Sears 216769700 manual Energy Saving mdeas, Important Safety Instructions

Energy Saving mdeas

o The freezer should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight,

•Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in freezer, Overloading freezer forces compressor to run longer, Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil,

oBe sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in freezer, This cuts down on frost build-up inside freezer,

o Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling, Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making freezer lessefficient,

•Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches, Remove as many items needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible,

Important Safety

Instructions

Proper Freezer

Disposal

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past, Junked or abandoned freezers are still

dangerous-- even if they will sit for "just a few days," If you are getting rid of your old freezer, pleasefollow the instructions below to help preventaccidents,

BEFOREYOU THROWAWAY YOUR OLD FREEZER:

*Removedoors,

*Leaveshelvesin placeso children may not easily climb inside.

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electric shock, Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug, Do not remove any prong from the power cord,

Grounding type wall receptacl

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any circumstances

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from this plug.

Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug

Read all instructions before using this freezer.

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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 warnings.

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°Destroycarton, plastic bags, and any exteriorwrapping material immediatelyafter freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets orstretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

°A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. Remove the freezer door when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution.

,Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelvesduring shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children.

ELectrical Information

These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate property,

o Refer to serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own properly grounded three- prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles pro- tected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM- MENDED. DO NOT use an extension cord, or an adapter plug.

o If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected. Operating freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.

°To prevent freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch, or the pull cord.

o Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.

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oNever unplug freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,

and pull straight out from receptacle.

o Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to other electrical components,