IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
•DO NOT install the refrigerator in a damp place or place where it may come in contact with water. Wet and/or deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire.
•DO NOT store volatile or flammable substances in the refrigerator. Storing benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas, and other such products may cause explosions.
•DO NOT disassemble or repair the refrigerator by your- self. You may run the risk of fire, appliance malfunctions, and/or personal injury. Call your nearest service center for help from a qualified service technician.
•Unplug the refrigerator before changing the interior light.
Changing the light while the refrigerator is plugged in may cause electric shock.
•The refrigerator must be safely grounded. ALWAYS make sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before attempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
•NEVER use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord to power the refrigerator, use only a
10A, or more. Additionally, if a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is also fully grounded.
CAUTION
•Use good judgment when filling the refrigerator with food and drinks. In an overfull refrigerator, heavy, fragile, bulky, or breakable items may fall out and cause personal injury and/or damage to surrounding objects.
•DO NOT put bottles or glass containers in the freezer drawer. When the contents freeze and then expand, the glass may break and cause personal injury or leave dangerous glass shards in the freezer.
•If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Have the plug looked at by a licensed electrician.
•NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
–Always grip the power cord firmly and pull straight out from the outlet. Yanking or pulling on the power cord may cause a
–A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certified service agent, or qualified service personnel.
•DO NOT store articles on the top of the refrigerator.
When you open or close the door, the articles may fall and cause personal injury and/or damage to surrounding objects.
•DO NOT store pharmaceutical products, scientific materials, and
•DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on shelves and handles of the refrigerator. DO NOT sit on the freezer door. DO NOT allow children to climb into the freezer basket. They could damage the refrigerator and/or seriously injure themselves.
•If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact your Sears Electronics Service Center.
•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 these extremely cold surfaces. Skin may stick to the surface and you may get frostbite.
•DO NOT put your hands under the appliance. Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
•If the refrigerator will not be used for a long period
of time (for example, over several months), unplug the power from the wall. Over time, deterioration in the power cord insulation may cause fire.
•DO NOT use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
•Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug pins. A dirty power plug can increase the risk of fire.
•If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it back in.
•DO NOT place the refrigerator directly in sunlight.
•The refrigerator must be positioned for easy access to the power source.
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