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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
Suffocation Hazard
Remove
doors
from
your old
refrigerator.
Failure
to do so can result
in death or brain damage.
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
your old refrigerator,
please follow
these instructions
to help
prevent
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
•
Take off the doors.
•
Leave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb
inside.
important information
to know about disposal of
refrigerants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,
EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with
established procedures.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Excessive
Weight
Hazard
Use two or more
people
to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure
to do so can result in back or other
injury.
Remove the Packaging
Remove tape
and glue residue from surfaces
before
turning
on
the refrigerator.
Rub a small amount
of liquid
dish soap over
the adhesive
with your fingers.
Wipe
with warm
water and dry.
•
Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing
alcohol,
flammable
fluids, or abrasive
cleaners
to remove
tape or glue. These
products
can damage
the surface of your refrigerator.
For more
information,
see "Refrigerator
Safety."
•
Dispose of/recycle
all packaging
materials.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for
cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with
cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull
the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or
"walk" the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor
damage could occur.
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the packaging
materials,
clean the inside of
your refrigerator
before
using it. See the cleaning
instructions
in
"Refrigerator
Care."
important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size
pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.
Explosion
Hazard
Keep
flammable
materials
and vapors,
such
as
gasoline,
away
from
refrigerator.
Failure
to do so can result
in death,
explosion,
or fire.
To ensure proper
ventilation
for your refrigerator,
allow
for a
//2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow
for a
1" (2.54 cm) space behind
the refrigerator.
If your refrigerator
has
an ice maker,
allow extra
space at the back for the water
line
connections.
When
installing
your refrigerator
next to a fixed wall,
leave a 2" (5.08 cm) minimum
space between
the refrigerator
and
wall to allow
the door to swing open.
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