Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool ED22PQ Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or Injury when uslng your
refrigerator, follow basic precautions lncludlng the followlng:
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Read all lnstructlons before using the
refrigerator.
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Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or aban-
doned refrigerators are still dangerous . . .
even If they will "Just slt In the garage a
few
daya"
If you are getting rld of your old refrlgera-
tor, do lt safely. Please read the enclosed
safety booklet from the Assoclatlon of
Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help
prevent accidents.
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Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl lnslde the refrigerator.
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Never clean refrigerator parts wlth
flammable flulds. The fumes can create a
flre hazard or exploslon.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOUNE OR
OTHER FlAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
It Is your responslblllty to be sure your
refrigerator:
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is installed and leveled on a floor that will
hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its
size and use.
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is connected only to the proper kind of outlet,
with the correct electrical supply and ground-
ing. (Refer to the Electrical Requirements
and Grounding Instruction Sheet.)
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is used only to do what home refrigerators
are designed to do.
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is not near an oven, radiator or other heat
source.
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is properly maintained.
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is out of the weather.
. is used in an area where the room tempera-
ture will not fall below 55°F (13°C).
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is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
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is not loaded with food before it has time to
get properly cold.
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