Sears 53478, 57472, 53472, 53475, 57478, 54438, 54431, 53471 Important Safety Instructions, Following

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using

this appliance.

WARNING- 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. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet

Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have became frayed or otherwise damaged. Do nat use a cord that shows crocks 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 compartment, 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_

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, ff

the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of iL The food may be dangerous to eat.

"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 repraced ) 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.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

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 isequipped with a three-prong

(grounding) plug which mates with a standard

JINSURE PROPER

Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded

Where a standard two-prong wal! 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.

three-prong (grounding) wall outlet (Fig 1) to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance

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Contents Sears Important Safety Instructions FollowingUse of Extension Cords Starting the RefrigeratorUse of adapter plug Electrical RequirementsEnergy-Saving Tips Adjusting the ControlsHow to Test Temperatures Turning Your Household Thermostat Below 60E at Night?Fresh Food Storage Tips Food Storage SuggestionsSuggested Storage Times Tips on freezing foodsTo Save Money in Energy and Food Costs ShelvesFor Convenience Removable Door Bins in the Fresh Food CompartmentTemperature Controlled Meats Drawer Handi-Shelf Sealed Crisper DrawerSealed Crisper Drawer drawer has been specially DELl PANHow it Works Before Using Your Icemaker and DispenserAutomatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser Important Facts about Your ice & Water DispenserMove Feeler Arm to Stop up Position when Automatic Icemaker and Ice & Water Dispenser tcont nuedlIf Ice Is Not Used Often Icemaker Water Line Ice ServiceInstallation Requirements Pipe J l---- --WASHERStorage Drawers Care and CleaningInside OutsideDrain Opening in Freezer Compartment Light Bulb ReplacementBehind Refrigerator CondenserVibration or rattling Before You Call for ServiceDoor not closing properly Foods dry outVacation Precautions AccessoriesMoving Precautions Water Supply Accessory KitSEA