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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
• DO NOT install the refrigerator in a damp place or place
where it may come in contact with water. Wet and/or
deteriorated insulation of the internal electrical parts may
cause electric shock or fire.
• DO NOT store volatile or flammable substances in the re-
frigerator. Storing benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas,
and other such products may cause explosions.
• DO NOT disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
You may run the risk of fire, appliance malfunctions, and/
or personal injury. Call your nearest service center for help
from a qualified service technician.
• Unplug the refrigerator before changing the interior light.
Changing the light while the refrigerator is plugged in may
cause electric shock.
• The refrigerator must be safely grounded. ALWAYS make
sure that you have grounded the refrigerator before at-
tempting to investigate or repair any part of the appliance.
Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• NEVER use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other potential
lightning attractors as an electrical ground. Improper use of
the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it
is necessary to use an extension cord to power the refrig-
erator, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
ground plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be AC 115V/120V, 10A, or more. Additionally,
if a grounding adapter is used, make sure the receptacle
box is also fully grounded.
• Use good judgment when filling the refrigerator with food
and drinks. In an overfull refrigerator, heavy, fragile, bulky,
or breakable items may fall out and cause
personal injury and/or damage to surrounding objects.
• DO NOT put bottles or glass containers in the freezer
drawer. When the contents freeze and then expand, the
glass may break and cause personal injury or leave dan-
gerous glass shards in the freezer.
• If the electrical wall socket is loose, do not insert the power
plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
Have the plug looked at by a licensed electrician.
• NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord.
– Always grip the power cord firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet. Yanking or pulling on the power cord
may cause a short-circuit, fire, and/or electric shock.
– A damaged power cord must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a certified service agent, or qualified
service personnel.
• DO NOT store articles on the top of the refrigerator.
When you open or close the door, the articles may fall
and cause personal injury and/or damage to surrounding
objects.
• DO NOT store pharmaceutical products, scientific
materials, and temperature-sensitive products in the refrig-
erator. Products that require exact temperature controls
should not be stored in the refrigerator.
• DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on shelves
and handles of the refrigerator. DO NOT sit on the freezer
door. DO NOT allow children to climb into
the freezer basket. They could damage the refrigerator
and/or seriously injure themselves.
• If you notice a chemical or burning plastic smell or see
smoke, unplug the refrigerator immediately and contact
your Sears Electronics Service Center.
• After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment. Particularly
when hands are damp or wet, skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces. Skin may stick to the surface and
you may get frostbite.
• DO NOT put your hands under the appliance. Any sharp
edges may cause personal injury.
• If the refrigerator will not be used for a long period
of time (for example, over several months), unplug the
power from the wall. Over time, deterioration in the power
cord insulation may cause fire.
• DO NOT use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
• Remove any dust or foreign matter from the power plug
pins. A dirty power plug can increase the risk of fire.
• If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply,
you should wait for at least five minutes before plugging it
back in.
• DO NOT place the refrigerator directly in sunlight.
• The refrigerator must be positioned for easy access to the
power source.
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