Frigidaire Gallery Series Use & Care Manual page 3

Proper Disposal of Refrigerator
or Freezer
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous –
even if they will sit for "just a few days". When
disposing of an old refrigerator or freezer,
please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with the utility
company or visit www.energystar.gov/recycle for
more information on recycling an old refrigerator.
Before disposing of an old refrigerator/
freezer:
• Remove
doors.
• Leave
shelves in
place so
children
may not
easily
climb
inside.
• Have
refrigerant
removed by a qualified service technician.
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC Disposal
Some old refrigerators may have a cooling
system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluo-
rocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs
and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric
ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other
refrigerants may also cause harm to the envi-
ronment if released to the atmosphere.
If disposing of an old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper
disposal by a qualified technician. Intention-
ally released refrigerant may subject one to
fines and imprisonment under provisions of
environmental legislation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical information
• The refrigerator must be plugged into
its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15
Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power
cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for protection
against electrical shock hazards. It
must be plugged directly into a properly
grounded three prong receptacle. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance
with local codes and ordinances. Consult
a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting
refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interrupter
(GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension
cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by an authorized service
technician to prevent any risk.
• Never unplug the refrigerator 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 refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the
voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating
the refrigerator with insufficient power
can damage the compressor. Such
damage is not covered under the
warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an electrical
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull
cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned off accidentally.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
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