Refrigerator Safety - Haier HRQ16N3BGS Installation And User Manual

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these
WARNING
basic safety precautions:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located
in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it
is used.
Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs, replacing
a light bulb, or cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected
by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service
Professional.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a flammable propellant in this 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 doors and between the doors and cabinet
are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when
children are in the area.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
WARNING
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
3) Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and
4) Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or
5) Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
6) Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
7) Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to
children, remove the fresh food and freezer doors from
any refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinuing
its use.
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 touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin may
stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and insulation
material used require special disposal procedures.
Contact your local authorities for the environmentally
safe disposal of your refrigerator.
in the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
accelerate the defrosting process.
compartment of the appliance.
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