Starting the refrigerator, Use of adapter plug, Use of extension cords – Kenmore 59771 User Manual

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Starting the Refrigerator

Use of adapter plug

Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against use of
an adapter plug. However, if you still elect to use an
adapter, where local codes permit, a TEMPORARY
CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded
two-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter

(Fig. 2) available at most local hardware stores.

The larger slot in the
adapter must be aligned
with the larger slot in the
wall outlet to provide

proper polarity in the

connection of the power
cord.

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BEFORE USE

CAUTION:

Attaching an adapter ground terminal

to the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless the cover screw is metal, and not
insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded through
the house wiring, You should have circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet
is properly grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the
adopter,

always hold the adapter with one hand.

If this is not done, the adapter ground terminal is

very likely to break with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break,

DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper

ground has again been established.

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 UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance
extension cord having a grounding type plug and
outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

Electrical Requirements

The refrigerator should always be plugged into its
own individual electrical outlet—115 volt, 60 Hertz,
single phase AC. This is recommended for best

performance and to prevent overloading house

wiring circuits, which could cause a fire hazard
from overheating wires,

Location

o Install the refrigerator on a floor strong enough to

support it when it is fully loaded.

• Do not install it where the temperature will go

below 60°F. because it will not run often enough to

maintain proper temperatures.

® Do not install it next to your range, o heating vent

or where the son will shine directly on it.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,

proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:

Sides , 5 / 8 " Top......................... 0" Back......................1"
(if built-in, allow 7/8" at top for hinge covers.)

Allow a 1 V

j

" door clearance at refrigerator side,

Wi" at freezer side.

Leveling

Adjustable rollers behind the base grille enable you
to move the refrigerator away from the wall for
cleaning. These rollers should be set so the

refrigerator rests firmly on the floor with the front
raised just enough that the doors close easily when

opened about halfway. Specially designed door

hinges lift both doors slightly when opened; the

force of gravity helps dose

them automatically.

To adiust the rollers:

® Remove the base grille.
Grasp it at the bottom

and pull it out.

® Turn the roller adjusting

screws

clockwise to raise

the refrigerator,

counter­

clockwise to lower

it. Use

an adjustable wrench or

pliers on the 3/8" bolts.
Both doors should close

properly when bottom

front edge of refrigerator
cabinet is about 5/8"
from the floor.

® To replace the base
grille,

line up the

prongs on the grille with
the damps on the
refrigerator and push
forward until the grille
snaps into place.

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