Electric Shock Hazard; Grounding Requirement - RCA RFR1504 User Manual

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.
1.WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
2.WARNING–Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands. This could result in
frostbite.
3.WARNING–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
4.WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
5.WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using your refrigerator.
6.WARNING–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside your refrigerator.
Risk of child entrapment; Before you throw away your old refrigerator,
• Take off the door.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
7. WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of
the type recommended by the manufacturer.
8.Unplug your refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it.
9.If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
10.Follow local regulations regarding disposal of your refrigerator due to flammable refrigerant and gas. All refrigeration
products contain refrigerants, which must be removed before disposal. It is the consumer's responsibility to comply with
the local regulations when disposing of this product.
11. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
12. 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 and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
– bed and breakfast type environments.
– catering and similar non-retail applications.

Grounding requirement

Your refrigerator must be grounded. Your refrigerator is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is correctly installed and grounded.
Incorrect use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if
the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether your refrigerator is correctly
grounded.
Electrical Connection
This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
three-prong plug which mates with the standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied.
This refrigerator appliance requires a standard 115VAC /60Hzelectrical outlet with three-prong ground.
This refrigerator appliance is not designed to be used with an inverter.
The cord should be secured behind the appliance and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
receptacle.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service
technician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the performance of the unit.
Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it
replaced by an authorized service center.
Locks
If your Refrigerator is fitted with a lock, keep the key out of reach and not in the vicinity of the appliance to prevent children
being entrapped. When disposing of an old Refrigerator, break off any old locks or latches as a safeguard.
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