Safety Information - Hotpoint HUF13 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow
WARNING
these basic safety precautions:
■ T his freezer must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it
is used.
■ U nplug the freezer before making repairs or
cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected
by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified
Service Professional.
■ R eplace all parts and panels before operating.
■ D o not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■ D o not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
■ D o not use an extension cord.
■ T o prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to
children, remove the lid from any freezer before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ D o not clean glass shelves with warm water when
they are cold. Glass shelves may break if exposed
to sudden temperature changes or impact such as
bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to
shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
■ K eep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the lid and cabinet are
WARNING
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
R600a, a natural gas with high environmental
compatibility. However, it is also combustible.
Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the risk of
injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the
appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to
the refrigerant tubing.
2. Service shall only be performed by authorized
service personnel. Use only manufacturer-authorized
service parts.
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
■ T o avoid serious injury or death, children should not
stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
■ C hildren and persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge can use this appliance only if they are
supervised or have been given instructions on safe
use and understand the hazards involved.
■ T his appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments;
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed
& breakfast and other residential environments;
catering and similar non-retail applications.
■ D o not apply harsh cleaners to the freezer. Certain
cleaners will damage plastic which may cause
parts such as the door or door handles to detach
unexpectedly. See the Care and Cleaning section for
detailed instructions.
necessarily small. Be careful closing lid when
children are in the area.
■ D o not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
■ D o not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
3. Dispose of appliance in accordance with Federal
and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and
insulation material used require special disposal
procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentally safe disposal of your appliance.
4. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
5. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
6. Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
7. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartment of the appliance.
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