Safety Suggestions - Hitachi R-S42NH Instruction Manual

SAFETY SUGGESTIONS

When using this appliance, failure to follow safety precautions may result in personal harm, harm to other people, and also damage to property.
■ The notes shown here explain the degree of harm or damage caused by
ignoring the displayed contents and using the product incorrectly, with
classification signs as shown below.
WARNING
CAUTION
■ This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants. The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
Installation
● Take measures to prevent overturning of
refrigerator due to earthquake,etc.
・Overturning of the
Handling the power and power cable
● Avoid usage that may cause the wall outlet or
power cord components to work beyond their
specified electric current.
Do not use power sources that are not a
Prohibited
rated AC voltage.
If a power source is shared with other appliances,
double or multipoint adapters may heat up beyond
normal levels and cause fire.
・ Use a wall outlet rated above 10 ampere by itself.
● Connect the power plug firmly to a power
outlet with the cord downwards.
・Connection of the power plug with the cord
・ Incomplete connection of the power plug could
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Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate
" There is high chance of serious injury or death "
if ignored.
Suggestions headed by this pictograph indicate
" There is a high chance of injury or damage to
property " if ignored.
refrigerator could result
in personal injury.
running upwards could apply stress on the cord
and cause electrical short circuit or overheat,
resulting in electrical shock or fire.
result in electrical shock or fire due to heat.
WARNING
trembling
Wetting
and unstable
Prohibited
● When placing this product, ensure
that the power cord is not entangled
or damaged.
Using a damaged power cord may cause
electric shock, short circuits, or fire.
・If the power cord is damaged, it has to be repaired or
replaced only by the manufacturer, its service company,
or a qualified service representative.
● Clean the dust on the power plug
frequently.
Insulation failure from moisture from the
dust collected on the power plug may
cause fire.
・Unplug the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth.
■ Suggestions are indicated and categorized by the
following symbols accompanied by explanations.
(The symbols below are examples)
This symbol indicates " Warning or
calling attention " .
This symbol indicates something you
must not do. (Prohibited)
This symbol indicates something you
must do. (Compulsory)
● Do not install the refrigerator in damp places
or where water may adhere to.
・This may impair electricity insulation
causing electric shock or fire.
● Do not place multiple portable
socket outlets or portable power at the
back of this product.
The power cord or plug should not be cut, modified,
touched with hot implements, bent by force, twisted,
pulled, have heavy objects placed on it, pressed by
the refrigerator,or be bound or tied up.
Please follow
these precautions