Important Safety Instructions - Gibson GFU09M2AW7 Use & Care Manual

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Proper
Disposa_
of Your
RefrigeratorlFreezer
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Risk
of child
entrap-merit.
Child
entrapment
and
suffocation
are
not
problems
of the past. Junked
or abandoned
refrigerators
or freezer
are still dangerous
--
even if they will sit for "just a few days."
If you
are
getting
rid of your
old
refrigerator
or
freezer,
please
follow
the instructions
below
to help prevent
accidents.
BEFORE
YOU THROWAWAYYOUR
OLD REFR{GERATOPJFREF_ZER:
Remove
door/lid.
Leave
shelves
in
place
so children
may not easily
climb
inside,
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Avoid
fire hazard
or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from power cord.
Grounding
type
wall receptac_
Do not under
any circumstances
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cut, remove,
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or bypass
i
the grounding
prong
from
this plug.
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Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding
plug
Read aH instructions
before
using this freezer.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability
and other
warnings.
Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
• A child might suffocate
if he crawms into a freezer to hide or play. Remove
the door of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to discard
the
freezer.
Many communities
have laws requiring you to take this safety
precaution.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to secure the shelves during shipping.
Small objects are a choke hazard to children.
E_ectrical
information
These guidelines
must be followed
to ensure that eafety mechanisms
in the
design of this freezer will operate properly.
Refer to the serial plate for correct electricam rating.
The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for protection against
shock hazards. Itmustbepluggeddirectlyintoitsownpropedygroundedthree=
prong receptacie, protected with a 15 amp time delayfuse or circuit breaker. The
receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED.
DO NOT use an extension
cord or adapter plug.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, freezer performance may be affected.
Operating the freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such
damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage
is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
• To prevent the freezer from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.
Other Precautions
• To defrost freezer, always unplug unitfirst.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
• Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect
power to other electrical components.

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