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Safety Information - Hotpoint HPS10L Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Frost-free refrigerator/freezer

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury, follow these basic safety
WARNING
precautions:
■ This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
■ Unplug the refrigerator before making repairs or
cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the refrigerator cannot be
disconnected by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified
Service Professional.
■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.
■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
■ Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to
children, remove the lid from any refrigerator before
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ Do not clean refrigerator with warm water when it is
cold. Components may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or
dropping.
■ Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the lid and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when
children are in the area.
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.
3. Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with the
Federal and Local Regulations. The flammable
refrigerant and insulation material used in this
product require special disposal procedures. Contact
your local authorities for the environmentally safe
disposal of your refrigerator
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
■ To avoid serious injury or death, children should not
stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
■ Children 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.
■ This 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.
■ Do not apply harsh cleaners to the refrigerator.
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.
■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the refrigerator
compartment when hands are damp or wet, skin
may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
4. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood
spatula or scraper. Do not use an ice pick or a metal
or sharp-edged instrument as it may puncture the
freezer liner and then the flammable refrigerant
tubing behind it.
6. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartment of the appliance.
7. Do not use any electrical device to defrost your
freezer.
49-1000695 Rev. 1

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