Refrigerator Safety; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool WRI51ABTWW Use Instructions

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions:
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Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect power before servicing.
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Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
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Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
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Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice
maker kit ready models only).
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A qualified service technician must install the water
line and ice maker.

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some
models).
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
■ If the power 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.
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Do not store explosive substances, such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant, in this appliance.
■ This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other working environments; farm
houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments; and catering and similar non-retail
applications.
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