Kenmore Elite 79572193311, 79572193310 Owner’s Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Usa V Cuidado
Guide d'Ufilisafion et d'Entrefien
English / Espa_ol / French
Models/Modelos/Mod_les: 795.7219 _
i<en re Elite°
MFL62184467
Sears Bramcls Mamagement Corparatiom
Hoffmam Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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Sears Camada Inc.
Toronto, Omiarlo, Camada M5B 2C3
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Warranty .............................................................................3
Freezer Section
Protection Agreements ..............................................4
Important Safety Instructions ...........................5-7
Electrical & Grounding Requirements ..............7
Parts and Features .......................................................8
Refrigerator Installation .............................. 9-16
Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................... 9
Installation ....................................................................10
Removing/Replacing Your Refrigerator and
Freezer Handles0 Doors and Drawers .......11-15
Leveling and Door Alignment ...................... 16
Using Your Refrigerator ............................ 17-28
Setting the Controls .................................. 17=19
In=Door Ice Bin ..........................................................20
Automatic Icemaker ................................ 21-22
Food Storage Guide .................................... 23
Refrigerator Section
Water Dispenser ........................................... 24
Refrigerator Shelves ................................................25
Humidity Controlled Crisper ........................ 26
Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer ....... 26
Grab-N-Go Case .......................................... 27
Extra Ice Bin ................................................. 28
Pullout Drawers ............................................ 29
Durabase ........................................................ 29
Durabase Divider .......................................... 29
Water Filter ............................................... 30-33
Care And Cleaning ................................... 34-35
General Cleaning Tips ................................ 34
Exterior .......................................................... 34
inside Wails ................................................... 34
Door Liner And Gaskets ............................... 34
Plastic Parts .................................................... 34
Condenser Coils ............................................. 34
Light Bulb Replacement ............................... 35
Power interruptions ....................................... 35
When You Go On Vacation ........................ 35
When You Move ............................................ 35
Connecting the Water Line ...................... 36-38
Troubleshooting Guide ............................. 39-46
Kenmore Connect ..................................... 47
Service ............................................... Back Cover
Replacing the Air Filter ................................ 28
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY
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Kenmore Elite Limited Warranty
When this appliance is installed, operated and maintained according to all supplied
instructions, the following warranty coverage applies. To arrange for warranty service,
call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (1-800-469-4663).
* For one year from the date of purchase, free repair will be provided if any non-consumable part of this
appliance fails due to defective materials or workmanship. This coverage applies for only 90 days from
the purchase date if this product is ever used for other than private household purposes.
* For five years from the date of purchase, a defective sealed refrigerant system will be repaired free of
charge. This coverage applies for only one year from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used
for other than private household purposes.
* For ten years from the date of purchase, a defective compressor will be repaired free of charge. This
coverage applies for only two years from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other
than private household purposes.
This warranty covers only defects in materlal and workmanship, and will NOT pay for:
1. Consumable parts that can wear out from normal use, including but not limited to filters, belts, light
bulbs, and bags.
2. A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation, operation or maintenance.
3. A service technician to clean or maintain this product.
4. Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed, operated or maintained according to the all
instructions supplied with the product.
5. Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident, abuse, misuse or use for other than its
intended purpose.
6. Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents, cleaners, chemicals or utensils
other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product.
7. Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product.
Disclalmer of implled warranties; llmltatian of remedies
Customer's sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided
herein. Implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by taw. Sears shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, so
these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Sears Canada inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSB 2C3
Master Protection Agreements
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new
Kenmore Elite® product 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.
The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend
the life of your new product. Here's what the
Agreement* includes:
Power surge protectionagainst electrical damage due
to power fluctuations.
$250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food
spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any
covered refrigerator or freezer.
Rental reimbursement if repair of your covered
product takes longer than promised.
25% discount off the regular price of any non-covered
repair service and related installed parts.
Parts and labor needed to hetp keep products
operating properly under normal use, not just defects.
Our coverage goes well beyond the productwarranty.
No deductibles, no functional failure excluded from
coverage-- real protection.
• Expert service by a force of more than 10,000
authorized Sears service technicians, which means
someone you can trust will be working on your product.
• Unllmifed service calls and nationwide service, as
often as you want us, whenever you want us.
• "No-lemon" guarantee - replacement of your covered
product if four or more 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 - we call it Rapid Resolution
- phone support from a Sears representative on all
products. Think of us as a "talking owner's manual."
Once you purchase the Agreement, a simple phone call
is all that it takes to schedule service. You can call at
any time day or night, or schedule a service appointment
online.
The Master Protection Agreement is a risk free purchase.
If you cancel for any reason during the product warranty
period, we will provide a full refund or a prorated refund
anytime after the product warranty period expires.
Purchase your Master Protection Agreement today!
Some Jlmltafions and excJuslons apply.
For prices and addltlonal information in the
U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655.
* Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full
detalis call Sears Canada at 1=800=361=6665.
Sears Installatlon Service
For Sears professional installation of home appliances,
garage door openers, water heaters, and other major
home items, in the U.S.A. or Canada caff
1-800-4-MY-HOME ®.
In the space below, record the date of purchase, model and serial number of your product. You will find the model and
serial number printed on an identification label located on the interior liner of the refrigerator compartment. Have these
items of information available whenever you contact Sears concerning your product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Save these instructions and attach your sales receipt for future reference.
Date of Purchase
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BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill
or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard
signal word DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:
You wlll be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury when using your product, basic safety precautions
should be followed, incJudlncj the followincj.
Read all instructions before using this appllance.
* NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and putt it
straight out from the outtet.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use
a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
* Do not modify or extend the power cord length, it
could cause electric shock or fire.
* When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to rotl over or damage the power cord.
SAVE THESEiNSTRUCTiONS
* DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
DO NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the
refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
* Keep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances
between the doors and cabinets are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
* Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making
any repairs.
* If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time
delay fuse.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that any service be
performed by a qualified technician.
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Before replacing a burned-out or broken light bulb,
unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit
breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a live
wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when
being replaced, exposing the wire filament.)
NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and
service should be performed by a qualified technician.
WARNING: Setting either or both controls to the OFF
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to
the electrical source and reset the controls (Thermostat,
Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer Control, depending
on the model) to the desired setting.
This refrigerator must be properly installed in
accordance with the Attention Installer Instructions that
were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the
cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands
are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold
surfaces.
DO NOT touch the automatic ice making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says_
...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold--below 39°F (4°C).
...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should
not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded.
If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable,
dispose of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables
and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats
is affected tess than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of
their quality as you can.
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even
if they are sitting for only a few days. If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions
at right to help prevent accidents (child entrapment and
suffocation).
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER:
* Take off the doors.
* Leave the shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
Yourold refrigeratormayhavea coolingsystem
thatusedCFCsorHCFCs(chlorofluorocarbonsor
hydrochtorofluorocarbons).CFCsand HCFCsare
believedto harmstratospheric ozone if released to the
atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to
the environment if released to the atmosphere.
if you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal
by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
iMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRiCiTY
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be
properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.
3-prong
grounding type
walt receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potentlal safety hazards under certain
conditions, the use of an extension card is not
recommended. However, if you still elect to use an
extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-
listed (USA), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension
cord having a grounding type ptug and outlet, and that
the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum)
and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord witl increase the clearance
needed for the back of the refrigerator.
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle that cannot be turned off: with a switch
or putt chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have
it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong walt
outlet.
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Use this page to become more familiar with the parts and features of your refrigerator.
NOTE: This guide covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the items
listed below. The locations of the features shown below may not match your model.
O Refrigerator Light
Water Filter
Fixed Door Bins
Refrigerator Shelves
Refrigerator Light (side}
O Ice Compartment
(Icemaker and Ice Bin)
Humidity Controlled Crisper
Q Air Tight Crisper
Temperature Controlled Pantry Drawer
O Convenience Bin
Top Pullout Drawer
Middle Pullout Drawer
Q Durabase
Durabase Divider
O Water Tank Cover
Articulating Mullion
Air Filter
I<enmore Connect Speaker
O Grab-N-Go Case
O Cheese & Butter Bin
Condiment Bin
Ice Bin
Ice Compartment
Door
Excessive Weight Hazard:
Use two or more people to move and install the
refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your
refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-
type labels, the model and serial number label, or
the Tech Sheet that is located under the front of the
refrigerator.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area
briskly with your thumb. Tape or gtue residue can also be
easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish
soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm
water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual
storage needs.
Excessive Weight Hazard:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the
refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect
the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when
moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Explosion Hazard:
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from the refrigerator. Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
PRIOR TO USE
iNSTALLATiON (continued)
1. Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all
dust that accumulated during shipping.
2. Install accessories such as the ice cube bin, drawers,
shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed
together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3. Allow your refrigerator to run for at least two to three
hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of
cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper
cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.
iNSTALLATiON
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for
115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
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To avoid noise and vibration, the unit must be leveled
and installed on a solidly constructed floor. If required,
adjust the leveling legs to compensate for unevenness
of the floor. The front shoutd be slightly higher than
the rear to aid in door closing. Leveling legs can be
turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn the
leveling legs to the left to raise the unit or to the right to
lower it. (See LEVELING AND DOOR ALIGNMENT.)
NOTE: installing on carpeting, soft tile surfaces,
a platform or weakly supported structure is not
recommended.
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install this appliance in an area where the temperature
is between 55°F (13°C) and 110°F (43°C). If the
temperature around the appliance is too low or high,
cooling ability may be adversely affected.
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Select a place where a water supply can be easily
connected for the automatic icemaken
NOTE: The water pressure must be between 20 and
120 psi on models without a water filter and between
40 and 120 psi on models with a water filter.
Shock Hazard:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not instalt the
refrigerator in a wet or damp area.
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Too small of a distance from adjacent items may
result in lowered freezing capability and increased
electricity consumption charges. Allow at least 24
inches (61 cm) in front of the refrigerator to open the
doors and at least 2 inches (5.08 cm) between the
back of the refrigerator and the wall.
2" (5.08 cm) -_
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NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow
opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.
HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR HANDLES
Mounting
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on this page.
Set Screw
Removing Refrigerator Handles
Loosen the set screws with a 3/32 in. Alien
wrench and remove the handle.
NOTE: if the handle mounting fasteners need
to be tightened or removed, use a 1/4in. Allen
wrench.
Allen
Wrench
Fasteners
HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR
DOOR HANDLES
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from
illustrations on this page.
Replaclng Refrigerator Door Handles
Place the handle on the door by @ring
the handle footprints over the mounting
fasteners and tightening the set screws
with a 3/32 in Alien wrench.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners
need to be tightened or removed, use a
1/4in. Allen wrench.
Mounting
Fasteners
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NOTE: Removing the doors is always recommended when it is necessary to move the refrigerator through a narrow
opening, if it is necessary to remove the handles, follow the directions below.
HOW TO REMOVE FREEZER DOOR HANDLE
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on
this page.
Removing Freezer Drawer Handle
Loosen the set screws located on the lower side of
the handle with a 1/8in. Alien wrench and remove the
handle.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4in. Alien wrench.
HOW TO REPLACE FREEZERDOOR HANDLE
NOTE: Handle appearance may vary from illustrations on
this page.
Replacing Freezer Drawer Handle
Place the handle on the door by fitting the handle
footprints over the mounting fasteners and tightening
the set screws with a 1/8in. Alien wrench.
NOTE: If the handle mounting fasteners need to be
tightened or removed, use a 1/4in. Alien wrench.
When assembling or disassembling the handles:
• Grasp the handle firmly to ensure it will not drop or
cause injury.
• Prevent the handle from swinging toward nearby
people or animals.
• insert the bracket hole of the handle into the stopper
bolt of the door exactly, then assemble the set screws
to fix the handle in place.
• Check for any gap between the door and handle after
the handle is fixed in place.
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REMOVING AND REPLACING
REFRIGERATOR DOORS
Excessive Weight Hazard:
Use two or more people to remove and install the
refrigerator doors. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator
before installing. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air
vents or bottom of the refrigerator. You may be
injured or receive an electrical shock.
To remove the left refrigerator door:
On the back of the refrigerator, pull the water tube out of
the cotlet fitting on the connector by pressing the fitting
release ring (see picture below).
_, CAUTION: Before you begin, remove food and bins
from the doors.
(2)
(3).
(4)
(8)
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
Lift up the cover (2).
2. Remove the cover.
3. Pull out the tube (3).
4. Disconnect all wire harnesses (4).
5. Remove the grounding screw (5).
6. Rotate hinge lever (6) counterclockwise. Lift the top
hinge (7) free of the hinge lever latch (8).
CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch,
be careful that the door does not fall forward.
7. Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the
door.
8. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching
surface.
To remove the right refrigerator door:
_(2)
(4)
1. Open the door. Remove the top hinge cover screw (1).
Lift up the cover (2).
2. Remove the cover.
3. Rotate the hinge lever (3) clockwise. Lift the top hinge
(4) free of the hinge lever latch (5).
CAUTION: When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be
careful that the door does not fall forward.
4. Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove
the door.
5. Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching
surface.
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Reinstalllng the Refrigerator Door
Left Door
1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (10).
2. Fit the top hinge (7) over the hinge lever latch (8) and
into place. Rotate the lever (6) clockwise to secure the
hinge.
3. Install the grounding screw (5) and connect the two
wire harnesses (4).
4. Push the water tube (3) located at the top of the left
door into the hole beside the left hinge on the top of
the cabinet until it exits through the back.
5. Insert the water supply tube (3) into the connector until
you see only one scale mark. Fully insert the tube over
5/8 in. (15 mm).
6. Hook the tabs on the left side of the hinge cover (1)
under the edge of the top hinge (7) and position the
cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).
(2)
Right Door
1. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin (9).
2. Fit the top hinge (4) over the hinge lever latch (5) and
into place. Rotate the lever (3) counterclockwise to
secure the hinge.
3. Hook the tabs on the right side of the hinge cover (2)
under the edge of the top hinge (4) and position the
cover in place. Insert and tighten the cover screw (1).
_-(2)
(4)
(3)
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(7)
(8)
A CAUTION
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(9)
Cotiet
Tube
Scale Mark
After inserting, pull the tube to
make sure that it is secure and
reinsert the clip.
Clip --
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HOW TO REMOVE THE FREEZER DRAWER
HOW TO INSTALL THE FREEZER DRAWER
A_,WARNING: Use two or more people to remove and
install the freezer drawer. Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
_CAUTION: Do not hold the handle when removing or
replacing the drawer. The handle may come off and it
could cause personal injury.
NOTE: In the following flgures, the Pullout Drawer
located above the freezer drawer is not shown for
clarity.
Pull the drawe open to futt extension. Remove the
lower basket C) by lifting the basket from the rail
system.
Remove the screws (_, C)-1 from the rail on both
sides.
Putt out each rait to futt extension.
Grasp the drawer on each side and hook the drawer
supports (_ into the rail tabs C) located on both
sides, j_ ,........
Lower the door into its final position and tighten the
screws (_), C)-1 located on both sides.
Grasp the drawer on each side and putt it up to
separate it from the rails.
Using both hands, slide the bars in simultaneously.
With the drawer pulled out to futt extension, insert the
lower basket (_) in the rail assembly.
_.WARNING: If the Durabase divider is removed, there is
enough open space for children or pets to crawl inside.
To prevent accidental child and pet entrapment or
suffocation risk, DO NOT allow them to touch or go
near the freezer drawer.
_WARNING: DO NOT step or sit down on the freezer
drawer.
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