Important
Safety
Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT WARNING
An empty appliance is a dangerous attraction to
children. Remove either the gasket or the door
from unused appliances, or take some other
action that will gaurantee that it is harmless.
DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before
thowing away an old appliance:
• Remove the door or lid.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children
cannot easily climb into the appliance.
DON’T WAIT! DO IT NOW!
WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD
Risk of fi re or explosion due to puncturing
refrigerant tubing. Do not use sharp objects
to aid in defrost. Handle with care. Keep
fl ammable materials and vapors such as
gasoline away from the refrigerator. Only use
nonfl ammable cleaner.
Disposal of this appliance should be in
accordance with federal and local regulations.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the
electrical current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded. If the outlet is a standard
2-prong wall outlet, it is your responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with a properly
grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating
plate indicates the voltage and frequency the
appliance is designed for.
WARNING -
Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualifi ed electrician or service agent
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
Do not connect your appliance to extension cords
or together with another appliance in the same wall
outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under
any circumstances cut or remove the third ground
prong from the power cord.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that component parts shall be replaced
with like components and that servicing shall be
done by factory authorized service personnel, so
as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to
incorrect parts or improper service.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities may be different or reduced,
or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such
persons receive supervision or training to operate
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid hazard.
WARNING:
Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear
of obstruction.
WARNING:
Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING:
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING:
Do not use electrical appliances inside
the food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
