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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit
until you have read the safety precautions in this
manual. Safety items throughout this manual are
labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based
on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-
related.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
General Precautions
DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you
throw away your old appliance, take off the
doors and leave shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.
WARNING
• Never attempt to repair or perform
maintenance on the unit until the electricity
has been disconnected.
• 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.
• Do not lift unit by door handle.
CAUTION
• Use care when moving the unit. Some edges
are sharp and may cause personal injury.
Wear gloves when moving or repositioning
the unit.
• Never install the unit behind closed doors.
Be sure front grille is free of obstruction.
Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit
to malfunction, and may void the warranty.
• Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24
hours before use.
CAUTION
• Use only genuine Electrolux replacement
parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit
and may void the warranty.
