IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
•If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a certified service agent, or qualified service personnel.
•If you have a long vacation planned, empty the refrigerator and turn it off. Wipe excess moisture from the inside and leave the doors open to keep odor and mold from developing.
•Service Warranty and Modification
Any changes or modifications performed by a third party on this finished appliance are not covered under
Sears warranty service, nor can Sears be responsible for safety issues that result from
•DO NOT block air holes in the refrigerator. If the air holes are blocked, especially with a plastic bag, the refrigerator can become overcooled.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CFC REFRIGERANT DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used | If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure |
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm | the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by |
stratospheric ozone. | a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release the CFC |
| refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment |
| under provisions of environmental legislation. |
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
CAUTION
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Ensure proper | |
Grounding | ground exists |
Plug | before use. |
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only and fused at 15 amperes. This provides the best performance and also prevents over- loading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain.
Where a standard
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.
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