Kenmore 1608 Use and Care Guide - Page 3

READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS FREEZER. BEFORE USING THiS 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. CHILD SAFETY Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrap ping material immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation. Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to children. Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is being discarded. Risk of Child Entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents: Remove the door/lid. Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. Have the refrigerant removed by a qualified technician. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this freezer will operate properly. Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. If voltage varies by 10% 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 house hold voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing. To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentically, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord. Do not pinch, knot, or bend the cord in any manner. OTHER PRECAUTIONS To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first. Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle. Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb or other electrical components. r !"iv'-la#H#LeAvoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord. LS Grounding type wall receptacle / circumstances, cut_ remove_ or bypass the grounding prong. / Power supply cord with 3-prong grounding plug