Refrigerator Safety - Whirlpool 8WRS21SNHW Health & Safety, Use & Care And Installation Manual

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the refrigerator,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
 Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
 Do not remove the ground prong.
 Do not use an adapter.
 Do not use an extension cord.
 Disconnect power before servicing.
 Replace all parts and panels before operating.
 Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Connect only to the potable water supply.
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 Use non-flammable cleaner.
 Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, well
away from the refrigerator.
 Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator.
 Disconnect the power before installing the ice maker (on ice
maker kit-ready models only).
 Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
 Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(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.
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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
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with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord
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is not trapped or damaged.
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable
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power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
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similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments;
- Catering and similar non-retail applications.