SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
DANGER:
Risk of fi re or explosion. Flammable
refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
• Ensure that servicing is done by factory
authorized service personnel, to minimize
product damage or safety issues.
• Consult repair manual or owner’s guide before
attempting to service this product. All safety
precautions must be followed.
• Dispose of properly in accordance with federal
or local regulations.
• Follow handling instructions carefully.
• Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a fl ammable propellant in this
appliance.
WARNING:
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance,
unless they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
CAUTION:
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
DANGER:
Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing
away an old appliance:
• Remove the door or lid.
• Leave shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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.
Important Safety Information
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other
working environments;
• Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and
other residential type environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;
• Catering and similar non-retail applications.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding
wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be
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 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. Do not
use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs)
adapters.
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.
