Hitachi R-SG32FPG Instruction Manual page 2

The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of possible
harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
This pictograph indicates "There is
a high possibility of serious injury
or death, if ignored".
This pictograph indicates "There is
a high possibility of injury or damage
to propert
This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants. The symbol colum below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions
on flammable refrigerants.
Warning
■ Do not install the refrigerator in a place
where it may come in contact with water.
■ Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
This may impair electricity insulation
and cause electric shock or fire.
■ Do not connect the wall outlet whose power
capacity is less than the refrigerator's.
Also, do not use power sources that are not
a rated voltage.
● If a power source is shared with other appliances
using double or multipoint adapters, the adapter
may heat up beyond the normal level and cause fire.
■ Do not use a damaged or loose power plug or
power outlet. This may cause fire or electric shock.
■ Do not cut, bend, fold the
power cord to avoid fire
and electric shock.
■ Do not insert or remove
the power plug with wet hands.
During daily use ...To avoid fire, electric shock.
■ Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator.
● This may impair electricity insulation causing
electric shock or fire.
● This may also cause gas leakage because of pipe rust.
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.
Do not hang on the doors or step up on the various
compartments.
● Injury may be caused by the refrigerator tipping over
or hands getting caught in door.
■ Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
● If you happen to damage the refrigerant pipe,
stay away from the refrigerator and avoid
using fire and electrical appliances.
● And, open windows to ventilate and contact retailers or Hitachi Service Center.
The symbols are shown as below clearly showing the significance of directions.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance or get in.
Children getting inside may not be able to get out.
This appearance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazarda involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
■ Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock
and noise interference. Always ground this
refrigerator and install earth leakage circuit breaker
when using it in places with high humidity or moisture.
(Please consult with a retailer or Hitachi Service Center.)
■ Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with the cord running down.
● Connection of the power plug with the cord running up
could apply stress on the cord and cause electrical short
or overheat, which could result in electrical shock or fire.
● Incomplete connection of the power plug could result
in electrical shock or fire due to heat.
When installing, do not press the power plug with
the refrigerator back.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Clean the dust on the power plug frequently with dry cloth.
● Unplug the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.
● An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust
collects on the power plug may cause fire.
■ Be sure to unplug the power plug before
maintaining the refrigerator.
● Be sure to hold the power plug to unplug.
■ Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the
refrigerator by yourselves.
● Please consult with a retailer or
Hitachi Service Center if any repair is required.
Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, etc. which is
volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.
● Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
■ Do not put water containers or foreign articles
on the top of the refrigerator.
● Opening and closing doors etc. may cause the articles
on the top of the refrigerator may fall down, resulting in injury.
Open window
■ Medicines, chemicals, research and experimental
substances should not be stored in the refrigerator.
● Substances that require precise conditions for
storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator.
Earthing
terminal
Fix with earth screws