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Important
Safety
Instructions
Proper Disposal
of
Your Refrigerator/Freezer
_!v,v;_;i_tt_[q Risk of child entrapment.
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers are
still dangerous -- even if they will sit for
"just a fewdays." If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
Remove
doors.
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 the power cord.
Grounding
type
wall receptacle
Do
not,
under
any
circumstances,
I
cut,
remove,
[
or bypass the
1
Power supply
cord with
3-prong
grounding
plug
Read all instructions
before
using
this refrigerator.
r!vAv'-_:;_u_[_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.
[!v,v,._:;_tt_[_ Child Safety
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never usethese items for play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts and destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator or freezer isa very dangerous attraction
to children. Remove the door of any appliance
that is not in use, even if
it is being discarded.
r!vAv'-_:;_u_[_Electrical
Information
These guidelines
must be followed
to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this refrigerator
will operate properly.
• The refrigerator
must be plugged
into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical
outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be plugged
directly into a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified
electrician. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter
plug.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may be
affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the
compressor. Such damage isnot covered underyour warranty. If you suspectyour
voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
• To preventthe refrigerator from being turned offaccidentally, do not plug the unit
into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
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Other
Precautions
• Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthepowercord.Alwaysgripthe
plug
firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb. NOTE: Turning the control to OFFturns off the compressor,
but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
• If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, avoid contact with any moving parts.
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