Important Safeguards - Cuisinart Private Reserve CWC-800CEN Instruction Booklet

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
Use this appliance only as described in this
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manual. Other uses not recommended may
cause re, electric shock or personal injury.
2. This product is intended for household
use only.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, when
moving from one location to another, and before
cleaning.
6. To disconnect the appliance, grip the plug
and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the
cord.
7. Do not operate the appliance in the presence of
explosives and/or ammable fumes.
8. Do not place the appliance or any of its
parts near an open ame, cooking or other heating
appliance.
9. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, if the product malfunctions, or if it is dropped
or damaged in any manner.
10. The use of attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may be hazardous.
11. Place the unit on a dry, level surface.
12. Do not operate if the housing is removed
or damaged.
13. A loose t between the AC outlet (receptacle) and
plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the
plug. Contact a quali ed electrician to replace loose
or worn outlet.
14. This appliance is designed to be freestanding only,
and should not be recessed or built in (fully
recessed).
15. Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and
sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct
sunlight will affect/alter the outside color of the
appliance.
16. Be careful not to damage refrigeration circuits or the
unit's power cord. Any damage to the cord or plug
may cause a short circuit and could potentially lead to
electric shock or re.
17. To avoid items falling and causing injury
or damage to the appliance, do not overload the
racks.
18. Caution: Flammable refrigerant used! When handling,
moving and using the unit, be sure to avoid either
damaging the refrigerant tubing, or increasing the risk
of a leak.
19. This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) who lack experience or knowl-
edge, except under supervision or after receiving
instruction regarding use of the appliance from a
person responsible for their safety.
20. Use by children should be supervised to prevent them
from playing with or otherwise misusing the
appliance.
21. Keep packing materials out of reach of children.
These materials are potentially hazardous. During unit
disposal, observe local standards for this type of
waste material.
22. Do not touch the hot compressor at the rear bottom
of the appliance, as this may cause physical injury.
Keep children away from the rear of appliance.
23. Never allow children to hang or stand on the doors,
racks.
24. DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw
away your old unit: Take off the doors. Leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside.
25. To avoid the risks that are always present when using
an electric appliance, we recommend that you follow
the instructions.
26. Unpack the appliance and carefully check the interior
and exterior. Should any damage be evident, do not
plug the appliance in, but rather contact the store
immediately from which you purchased it.
27. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer
28. If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
quali ed person in order to avoid a hazard.
29. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
30. The appliance shall not be exposed to rain.
WARNING:
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal
injury, unplug or disconnect the appliance from the
power supply before servicing.
- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.servicing.
- Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
- Movable parts cannot be put into the dishwasher.
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