Section 1 Basic Information; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions; Definitions - Electrolux ICON E24WC160ES Technical & Service Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to install, operate or service the unit until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
INDICATES A POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard
related.

General Safety

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
liquids near this or any other appliance.
Read product labels for warnings regarding
flammability and other hazards.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic
ice maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury.
Staples can also damage finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.

Child Safety

Packing Materials:
• Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight
chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
• Destroy or recycle the product's carton, plastic bags,
and any other exterior wrapping material immediately
after the unit is unpacked. Children should never
play with these items.
Child Entrapment and Suffocation:
• These problems are not limited to the past.
Whether junked, abandoned, or temporarily stored
(even for a few hours), unattended refrigeration units
are dangerous. Please take the precautions listed
below.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
Electrolux Home Products Inc. strongly encourages
responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods.
Check with your utility company or visit
www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old refrigeration unit.
Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigeration
unit:
• Remove the doors.
• Leave the shelves and baskets in place so children
may not easily climb inside.
• Have refrigerant and compressor oil removed by a
qualified service technician.
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