Safety - White-Westinghouse WRT093DBHW Instruction Manual

Safety

For Children
Avoid accidents. After unpacking the refrigerator, keep packaging materials out of
reach, especially from children. Do not allow children to handle the refrigerator,
even when it is disconnected.
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after
the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items to 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 is a very dangerous attraction to
children.
For the User / Installer
Disconnect the refrigerator before cleaning or doing maintenance.
Do not leave the refrigerator unused for long periods of time. If this becomes
necessary, clean it, open the doors, and leave them open. We recommend that the
refrigerator be turned on several times during the period it is not in normal use. Do
not install the refrigerator outside.
The following items should not be place on top of the refrigerator: heavy and
unstable objects, and heat-producing devices like regulators.
Wait at least 5 minutes after unplugging the refrigerator before plugging it in again
to protect the compressor from excessive pressure.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Use the plug.
Do not compress, fold or tie up the power cord. Do not change your refrigerator's
plug. If the cord becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a service technician
indicated by the manufacturer or distributor.
Do not store medication, toxic or chemical products in the refrigerator, as they may
contaminate the food.
Flammable aerosols and combustible products (gas for lighters, banana oil,
alcohol, gasoline, propane, etc.) or products that bear a small flame symbol should
not be stored in refrigerators or freezers, nor come close to the refrigerator, as they
may cause explosions.
Never lean on the refrigerator door, as this may cause the hinges to become
misaligned, allowing the cold air to escape and the refrigerator to operate poorly.
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Avoid contact with the cold plate / internal walls of the freezer compartment when
your hands are wet or damp. The low temperatures may injure your skin.
Do not sprinkle water on top or along the sides of the refrigerator, as this can cause a
malfunction or electric discharge and may cause the metallic parts of the refrigerator
to rust. To avoid the risk of fire, never place lit candles on top of the refrigerator. In the
event of a gas leak, do not unplug or touch the refrigerator until the gas valve has
been closed, and the room has been aired out. If you use the thermostat immediately
afterward, it may give off sparks that could start a fire.
Keep the cord away from the compressor, as the compressor heats up when it is
operating, and may damage the cord, which could cause a short circuit.
The refrigerator should be plug in its own outlet. The power cord has a three-pronged
grounded plug for your personal safety. It must be connected to a grounding type wall
receptacle, in accordance with the legislation governing electric installations in your
country, as well as any local regulations. Do not remove the grounding prong, do not
use a two pronged adaptor, and never make a conection to the schematic. Use the
cord supplied with the equipment (do not change it). If the cord is damaged, it must be
immediately replaced by specialized personnel.
The performance of you refrigerator might be effected if the voltage vary more than
10%. If the refrigerator works below the minimum required might damage the
compresor.
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