Kenmore 596.50012100 - Manual (Page 2)

WHAT YOU HEED TO KNOW
ABOUT SAEETY
Warning and important Safety
insirucfions appearing In this manoai are
not meanl to cover al! possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must
be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating refrigerator.
Always contact your deaier, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand
RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
ADANGER
DANGER - immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe personal
injury Of death.
: :
A WARNING
WARNING “ Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe persona! injury or death.
ACAUTION
CAUTION *- Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury.
A DANGER
To reduce risk of injury or death,
follow basic precautions, fncluding
the followingi
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the;
past. Junked or abandoned ■ , ■
refrigerators are still dangerous -
even if they sit out for “just a few : ,
days ” If you are getting rid of your
old refrigerator, please follow the,
instructions below to help prevent
accidents.-...............................
Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer: .
>- Take off the doors^
>■ Leave the shelves in
place so children
may not easily climb
inside.
-
A WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions, including the following: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
I. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.
; 2. Observe ail local coifes and ordinances, ^ , ;
3. Be sure to Idlow grounding instructions, .
, 4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this
: . - appliance is properly grounded. ■ v ' ... ' . : ,
5; DO NOT ground to'a gas line.' .' .
6 , DO NOT ground to a cold-water pipe.
•7. Refrigeratofis designed to dperate bn a separate 103 to ■
126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line, DO NOT modify plug on
power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have i
proper outlet insiailed by a qualified electrician.
8 . DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or .
power strip;.'- . ' 1 '
9. DO NOT remove warning tag fronj power cord.
10 . DO NOT tamper with refrigerator controls. ; .
II. DO NOT service or replace any part of refrigerator unless
.. / specifically recxjmmended in Use & Cars Guide or published
user-repair instructions DO NOT attempt service if
■ instfUcBons are not understood or if they are beyond personal
skill level,. ; ' . ; , . , ,
12. Always disconnect refrigeratorirom electricai supply
before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by
■ grasping the plug, not the cord. . :
13. install refrigerator according to installation Instructions. Ail
connections for water, electrical power and grounding .
must compiy with focai codes and be made by licensed -
personnel when required. ;
14. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or .
dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause
refrigerator to malfunction or leak If damage occurs, have
refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.
15. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.
16. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and idest
environment instructions for items being stored in
'refrigerator.-'.■ •.