Refrigerator Safety - Haier QHE02GGM User Manual

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the refrigerator,
WARNING
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this user manual.
This appliance must be properly installed in accordance
with the installation instructions before it is used. See
grounding instructions in the installation section.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter or extension cord.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if
exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such
as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to
shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas; clearances
between the door and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful closing door when children are in the area.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS:
WARNING
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, R600a,
a natural gas with high environmental compatibility.
However, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings
below to reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
1) When handling, installing and operating the appliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant
tubing.
2) Service shall only be performed by authorized service
personnel. Use only manufacturer-authorized service
parts.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Flammable Refrigerant
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
Before discarding or removing from service, remove the
door. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
To avoid serious injury or death, children should not stand
on, or play in or with the appliance.
Children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
can use this appliance only if they are supervised or have
been given instructions on safe use and understand the
hazards involved.
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;
by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other
residential environments; catering and similar non-retail
applications.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin may stick
to these extremely cold surfaces.
3) Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and
Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and insulation
material used require special disposal procedures.
Contact your local authorities for the environmentally
safe disposal of your refrigerator.
4) Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or
in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
5) Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
6) Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
7) Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartment of the appliance.
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