Starting the refrigerator, Use of adapter plug, Use of extension cords – Sears 71579 User Manual

Page 3: Electrical requirements, Location, Clearances, Leveling

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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.

TEAAPORARY METHOD
{ADAPTER PLUGS NOT
PERMITTED IN CANADA)

AUGN LARGE
PRONGS/SLOTS

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Fig 2

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PROPER

GROUND AND
FIRM CONNECTION
BEFORE USE

CAUTION: Attaching an adapter ground terminal

to the wal I 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 oppilance 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

® 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, a heating vent
or where the sun will shine directly on it.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation,
proper air circulation, and plumbing and electrical
connections:
Sides ...3/4" Top.......................... 1" Back.................... 1"

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 dose easily when
opened about halfway.

To ad|ust 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 a blade-type
screwdriver. Both doors
should close properly
when bottom front edge
of refrigerator cabinet is about 3/4" from the floor.

• To re|3lace the base
grille, line up the prongs
on the grille with the
clamps on the refrigerator
and push forward until
the grille snaps into place.

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