Safety Precautions; Safety Alert Definitions; General Precautions - U-Line U-CO29B-00 Use & Care Manual

Safety Precautions

NOTICE
• PLEASE READ all instructions before installing,
operating, or servicing the appliance.
• Proper installation procedures must be followed when
completing an installation or relocation of a unit. An
INSTALLATION GUIDE for the unit, providing
complete installation information, is available from
U-Line Corporation direct. Consult the installation
guide before any installation begins. U-Line contact
information appears on the rear cover of this guide.
• This unit requires connection to a dedicated 15 Amp
grounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle, installed
by a qualified electrician, compliant with applicable
electrical codes.

Safety Alert Definitions

Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with a Danger,
Warning or Caution based on the risk type:
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DANGER
Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement will
result in severe personal injury or death.
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WARNING
Warning means that failure to follow this safety
statement could result in serious personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement
may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property
or equipment damage.

General Precautions

Use this appliance for its intended purpose only. Follow these
general precautions with those listed throughout this guide:
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DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your
old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves
in place so children may not easily climb inside.
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WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD - Electrical Grounding Required.
• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on
the unit until the electricity has been disconnected.
• Never remove the round grounding prong from the
plug and never use a two-prong grounding adapter.
• Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power
cord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring can
cause serious injury, fire and or loss of property and
or life, and will void the warranty.
• Never use an extension cord to connect power to the
unit.
• Always keep your working area dry.
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WARNING
Install provided Anti-Tip kit. Serious personal injury
could occur.
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CAUTION
• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use gloves
to prevent personal injury from sharp edges.
• If your model requires defrosting, DO NOT use an ice
pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up
defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner
lining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type
of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up
defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the
inner lining.
NOTICE
• Do not lift unit by door handle.
• Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors.
Be sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing
free airflow can cause the unit to malfunction and will
void the warranty.
• Failure to clean the condenser every six months can
cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the
warranty.
• Do not Block any internal Fans.
Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation
parts can damage the unit, affect its operation or
performance and may void the warranty.
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