Galaxy Top mount, Top mount Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

Galaxy

Refrigerator

Top Mount

Use & Care Guide

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Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Sears Canada, inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5B 2B8

www,sea ts,com

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Welcome &

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase of a new refrigerator! We
here at Sears are very proud of our product and we are
completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible, Your satisfaction is our #1 priority,

We know you'll enjoy your new refrigerator and ThankYou
for choosing our product, We hope you consider us for
future purchases,

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

This Owner's Guide provides specific operating
instructions for your model, Use your refrigerator only as

instructed in this manual, These instructions are not meant
to cover every possible condition and situation that may

occur, Common sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance,

PJeaee record your model and serial numbers beJow

for future reference.This information is found on the
serial plate located inside the refrigerator

compartment.

NOTE: use 0n!y soap and water to c!ean sei!al pUate

Model Number: 253

or: 970

SeriaJ Number:

Purchase Date:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ............................................. 2

Safety Instructions .............................. 2 - 3

Warranty .............................................. 3

Canada - Limited Warranty .................. 4

Protection Agreements ........................ 5

tnstallation==lncludes connecting optional ice

Maker To Water Supply ..................................... 6 - 7

Door Removal & Reversal .................. 8

Temperature Controls .......................... 9

Looking Inside ..................................... 10

ice Service .......................................... 11

Food Storage & Energy Saving Tips ... 12

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights .... 13

Care & Cleaning .................................. 14 = 15

Before You Call .................................... 16

important Safety

Instructions

Please Read AJJinstructions Before
UsingThis Refrigerator.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
* Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appliance, Read product
labels for warnings regarding flammability and other

hazards,

* Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of

explosive fumes,

* Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice

maker,

* Remove all staples from the carton, Staples can cause

severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture,

CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any

exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator
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,

PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER

Risk of child entrapment

Child entrapment and suffocation l_b--_ _
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,

Before you throw away your
old refrigeratod freezer:

* Remove doors,

Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside,

Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician,

These Guidelines Must Be FoHowedTo EnsureThat

Safety Mechanisms InThis Refr!getat0rW!lJ Operate

Properly.

ELECTRICAL iNFORMATiON

* The refrigerator must be plugged into its own

dedicated ! 15 VoJt,60 Hz., AC only etectric outlet.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection against

electrical shock hazards, it must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle, The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with local

codes and ordinances, Consult a qualified electrician,

Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug.

* Immediately repair or replace any power cord that

becomes frayed or damaged,

Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord, Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord,

Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before

replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock,

Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by

10% or more, Operating the refrigerator with insufficient

power can damage the compressor, Such damage is

not covered under your warranty,

Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being

Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor

(GFi) circuit,

IMPORTANT: Turn ng the refrigerator temperature
control to "0" turns off the compressor and prevents
your refrigerator from cooling, but does not disconnect

the power to the light bulb and other eiectrica

components, Toturn off power to your refrigerator you
must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY ON
REFRIGERATOR

For one year from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears will
repair this refrigerator, free of charge, if defective in

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY ON SEALED
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

For five years from the date of purchase, when this
refrigerator is operated and maintained according to the
instructions provided in this Owner's Guide, Sears wiii
repair the sealed system (consisting of refrigerant,
connecting tube, and compressor motor), free of charge, if
defective in material or workmanship,

The above refrigerator warranty applies only to
refrigerators which are used for storage of food for private
household purposes,

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state,

Warranty service is available by contacting the NEAREST
SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT in the United

States, See the back page of this manual,
For warranty questions, please contact the following

address:
Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Dept. 817WA
Hoffman Estates, mL 60179

Grounding type

wall receptacle

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Do not. under
any circumstances.

cut. remove,
or bypass the

Power cord with

3-prong grounded plug

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Sears Canada Inc,, warrants every new refrigerator to be free from defects in material or workmansMp, What Sears wifl do, free

of charge, in case of defect:

The Compressor TEN (10) YEARS TEN (10) YEARS FiVE (5) YEARS

The Sealed System

(consisting of refrigerant, FiVE (5) YEARS FiVE (5) YEARS FiVE (5) YEARS

evaporator, and condenser)

All other parts or

ONE (1) YEAR ONE (1)YEAR ONE (1) YEAR

adjustments

Norma_ Responsibility of the Customer

The following items, since they are not manufacturing defects, are not included in the warranty, but are the responsibility of
the customer:

1) Damage to finish after delivery,

2) improper power supply, low voltage, or any defects in the house wiring system or appliance not connected
to electric outlet,

3) Replacement of light bulbs,

4) Damage caused by moving the product from its original installation,

5) Service required as a result of alteration, abuse, fire, floods, or acts of God,

6) Providing adequate air circulation to the refrigerating system,

7) Proper use and care of product as listed in the customer's manual; proper setting of the controls,

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if any service is required under this warranty, simply carl 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663),

This warranty is in addition to any statutory warranty, The above warranty covers Refrigerators sold and operated in

Canada only and shaft not apply if the refrigerator is used for other than domestic purposes,

Sears Maintenance Agreement

Maintain the value of your refrigerator with a Sears Maintenance Agreement,

SEARS CANADA INC. o Toronto, Canada o M5B 2B8

PRINTED iN U.S.A.

In the U.S.A.

Master Protection Agreements

Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your
new appliance is designed and manufactured for years

of dependable operation. But like all products, it may

require preventive maintenance or repair from time to
time. That's when having a Master Protection
Agreement can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Master Protection Agreement now and
protect yourself from unexpected hassle and expense.

The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new appliance. Here's what's included

in the Agreement:
_" Expert service by our 12,000 professional repair

specialists

•" Unlimited service and no charge for parts and

labor on all covered repairs

_" "No-lemon" guarantee- replacement of your

covered product if more than three product failures
occur within twelve months

•" Product replacement if your covered product

can't be fixed

_" Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your

request - no extra charge

•" Fast help by phone - non-technical and

instructional assistance on products repaired in

your home, plus convenient repair scheduling

_" Power surge protection against electrical

damage due to power fluctuations

•" Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered

product takes longer than promised

Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone
call is all that it takes for you to schedule service. You

can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service
appointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair specialists,
who have access to over 4.5 million quality parts and
accessories. That's the kind of professionalism you

can count on to help prolong the life of your new

purchase for years to come. Purchase your Master

Protection Agreement today!
Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices

and additional information, call 1-800-827-6655.
Sears Installation Service

For Sears guaranteed professional installation of home
appliances and items like garage door openers and
water heaters, in the U.S.A. call 1-800-4MY-HOME ®.

In Canada

Maintenance Agreements

Your purchase has added value because you can
depend on Sears HomeCentral ®for service. With over
2400 Service Technicians and access to over 900,000

parts and accessories, we have the tools, parts,
knowledge and skills to ensure the pledge: We Service

What We Sell.
Your appliance is designed, manufactured and tested

to provide years of dependable operation. Yet any
major appliance may require service from time to time.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement offers you an
outstanding service program, affordably priced.

The Sears Maintenance Agreement

• Is your way to buy tomorrow's service at today's
price.

• Eliminate repair bills resulting from normal wear
and tear.

• Provides for non-technical and instructional
assistance.

• Even if you don't need repairs, provides an annual
Preventive Maintenance Check, at your request, to

ensure that your appliance is in proper running
condition.

Some limitations apply. For information

concerning Sears Canada Maintenance
Agreements, call 1-800-361-6665