Sears Imperial 216769700 - Manual (Page 3)

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The freezer should be located In the coolest area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing In freezer. Overloading
freezer forces compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose
quality, or spoil.
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them In
freezer. This cuts down on frost bulld-up Inside freezer.
Freezer shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper
toweling. Liners Interfere with cold air circulation, making freezer less efficient.
Organize a nd label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove
as many Items needed at one time, and close door as soon as possible.
Important Safety
Instructions
Read all instructions before using this freezer.
A WARNING For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.
A WARNING Proper Freezer
Disposal
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned freezers are still
dangerous— even if they will sit for "just
a few days," If you are getting rid of your
old freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD FREEZER:
^WARNING Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from the power cord.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug. .
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
^WARNING Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material Immedlatelyafter
freezer Is unpacked. Children should never use these Items for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.
A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play. Remove
the freezer door when not in use, even if you plan to discard the freezer.
Many communities have laws requiring you to take this safety precaution.
Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children,
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WARNING Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this freezer will operate properly.
• Refer to serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the
appliance Is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into Its own properly grounded three-
prong receptacle, protected with a ISamptImedelayfuseorcIrcuit breaker. The
receptacle must be Installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and
local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles pro­
tected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM­
MENDED, DO NOT use an extension cord, or an adapter plug.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage
is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage is high
or low, consult your power company for testing,
• To prevent freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into
an outlet controlled by a wall switch, or the pull cord,
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.
^WARNING Other Precautions
Never unplug freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,
and pull straight out from receptacle.
Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not
disconnect power to other electrical components.