Maytag MSB2154DRA User Manual page 2

Important Safety Instructions ....................................
_k WARNING -- When using your _ WARNING -- This appliance is designed
appliance, always follow basic precau- to operate on a normal 115 volt, 15 amp, 60
tions, including the following: cycle line. There should be a separate,
grounded circuit serving this appliance only.
• Use the refrigerator only for its intended purpose. Do not use an extension cord. Do not use
any device that will alter the electrical per-
. To prevent possibility of hazard due to electrical formance of this appliance.
shock, never plug the refrigerator into a receptacle
which has not been grounded adequately and in accor-
dance with the local and national electrical codes. See This appliance is equipped with a three-pronged
the _k warning and grounding instructions, grounding plug for your protection against possible
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or replacing a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall
light bulb. receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsi-
• In case of power failure, minimize door openings. If bility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced
the power failure is of a long duration, protect the with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle.
food by placing blocks of dry ice on top of the pack- Do not under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
ages or check with a local frozen foods locker about (ground) prong from the power cord. Do not use an
temporary storage. Frozen foods which have thawed adapter plug. Do not use an extension cord.
completely should not be refrozen and should be dis-
carded.
POWERSUPPLYCORD
• Any electrical service cord that becomes frayed or dam- WITH 3 -PRONG
aged should be immediately repaired or replaced. Never
GROUNDING PLUG
unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• Your refrigerator should not be operated in the pres-
ence of explosive fumcs.
• Children should not climb, hang or stand on the
. shelves of this refrigerator.
Important: Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous.., even if they will
sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
your old refrigerator,
please follow the //1
instructions below to
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help prevent acci-
dents.
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• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves
.... in place so that
children may not
easily climb inside.
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