Safety Precautions - Haier PRFS25 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNING
PRECAUTIONS
Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.
When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
1... U se.this.appliance.only.for.its.intended.purpose.as.described.in.this.use.
and.care.guide.
2... T his.refrigerator.must.be.properly.installed.in.accordance.with.the.
installation.instructions.before.it.is.used...See.grounding.instructions.
in.the.installation.section.
3... N ever.unplug.your.refrigerator.by.pulling.on.the.power.cord...Always.
grasp.the.plug.firmly.and.pull.straight.out.from.the.outlet.
4... R epair.or.replace.immediately,.all.electric.service.cords.that.have.
become.frayed.or.otherwise.damaged...Do.not.use.a.cord.that.
shows.cracks.or.abrasion.damage.along.its.length,.the.plug,.or.
the.connector.end.
5... U nplug.your.refrigerator.before.cleaning.or.before.making.any.repairs...
Note:.If.for.any.reason.this.product.requires.service,.we.strongly.
recommend.that.a.certified.technician.perform.the.service.
6... D o.not.use.any.electrical.device.or.sharp.instrument.in.defrosting.
your.refrigerator.
7... I f.your.old.refrigerator.is.not.being.used,.we.recommend.that.you.
remove.the.doors...This.will.reduce.the.possibility.of.danger.to.children.
8... A fter.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.
9... D o.not.refreeze.foods.that.have.been.thawed.completely...The.
United.States.Department.of.Agriculture.in.Home.and.Garden.Bulletin.
No..69.reads:.."...You.may.safely.refreeze.frozen.foods.that.have.
been.thawed.if.they.still.contain.ice.crystals.or.if.they.are.cold—.
below.40°.F."..
"....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,.discard.it...The.food.may.be.dangerous.to.eat."
"...Even.partial.thawing.and.re-freezing.reduce.the.quality.of.foods,.
particularly.fruits,.vegetables,.and.prepared.foods...The.eating.quality.
of.red.meats.is.affected.less.than.that.of.many.other.foods...Use.refrozen.
food.as.soon.as.possible,.to.save.as.much.of.its.eating.quality.as.you.
can."
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