Frigidaire FFCL2542AW Use & Care Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or aban-
doned appliances are still dangerous –
even if they will sit for "just a few days". If
you are getting rid of your old appliance,
please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appli-
ance recycling/disposal methods. Check
with the utility company or visit ener-
gystar.gov/recycle for more information
on recycling an old refrigerator.
Before you throw away your
old appliance:
• Remove lid.
• Have the refrigerant
removed by a
qualified service
technician.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do
not use an extension cord or an adapter
plug. Do not remove any prong from
power cord.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to en-
sure that safety mechanisms in the design
of this freezer will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct
electrical rating. The power cord of
the freezer is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection
against electrical shock hazards. It must
be plugged directly into a properly
grounded 3-prong receptacle, protect-
ed with a 15-amp time delay fuse or
circuit breaker. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with the local
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
codes and ordinances. Consult a quali-
fied electrician. Receptacles protected
by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
(GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do
not use an extension cord or unground-
ed (2-prong) adapter.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged,
DO NOT USE until it is replaced by an
authorized service technician to pre-
vent any risk.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly, and pull straight out from the
receptacle to prevent damaging the
power cord.
• Unplug the freezer before cleaning
and before defrosting to avoid
electrical shock.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more,
freezer performance may be affected.
Operating the appliance with insuffi-
cient power can damage the motor.
Such damage is not covered under the
warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your
power company for testing.
• To prevent the freezer from being
turned off accidentally, do not plug
appliance into an outlet controlled by a
wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord
in any manner.
• To ensure safety, it is not recommended
to place electrical appliances on top or
inside the freezer.
Other Precautions
• To defrost freezer, always unplug
appliance first.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling
on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull straight out from
the receptacle.
• Turning the temperature control to
OFF turns off the compressor, but
does not disconnect power to other
electrical components.
• Gaps between the freezer doors and
between doors and the freezer body
are small. NOTE: Do not put your hand
in these areas to prevent squeezing.
• Do not place items such as bottled or
sealed containers of fluid in the freezer
to prevent bursts and other losses.
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