IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be practiced.
Heeding the following instructions will reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury.
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
2. Do not connect the appliance to the electric power source until all packing material has
been removed.
3. Let the unit stand for at least 24 hours before turning it on to allow compressor gas to
settle if unit has been transported in a horizontal position.
4. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
5. This appliance should not be used by children or infirm persons without supervision.
6. Use only as described in this manual and for its intended purpose, that is, the cooling
and storing of foodstuffs and beverages.
7. All repairs, disassembly and modifications should be performed only by qualified
technicians. Attempting to perform these yourself could result in a fire, malfunction
and injury.
8. Never splash water directly onto the product or wash with water without unplugging as
a short circuit could result. In a rainy environment, a water-proof covering is
recommended.
9. Never put flammable or volatile substances into unit as explosion and fire could result.
10. Do not damage, modify, excessively bend, strain, twist or bundle the power cord. Also,
placing heavy objects on the power cord or binding it could damage the cord, possibly
resulting in electrical shock or fire.
11. Use a dedicated wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord or multiple-outlet adaptor as
this could result in electrical shock, overheating and fire.
12. Never use flammable spray cans or leave flammable substances near the unit. Sparks
from electrical switches could result in explosion or fire. If a combustible gas is present
near the appliance, turn off the source of the gas, then open the windows and doors to
allow the gas to dissipate. Do not pull the plug or switch off the unit to avoid an
explosion.
13. The electrical socket must have good grounding. The ground wire cannot be
connected with a gas pipe, heating pipe, water pipe, telephone line or lightning rod. It
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