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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Proper Disposal of Your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they
will sit for “just a few days”. If you are getting
rid of your old appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance
recycling/disposal methods. Check with your
utility company or visit
www. recyclemyoldfridge.com for more
information on recycling your old appliance.
Before you throw away your
old appliance:
• Remove lid.
• Have the refrigerant
removed by a
qualified service
technician.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not
use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
Do not remove any prong from power cord.
WARNING
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in the design of this
freezer will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electri-
cal rating. The power cord of the freezer is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for your protection against electrical shock
hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle,
protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse
or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be
installed in accordance with the local codes
and ordinances. Consult a qualified electri
-
cian. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOM-
MENDED. Do not use an extension cord or
ungrounded (two prong) adapter.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be
replaced by an authorized service techni-
cian to prevent any risk.
• Never unplug the freezer by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,
and pull straight out from the receptacle to
prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the freezer before cleaning and
before defrosting to avoid electrical shock.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more, freezer
performance may be affected. Operating
the unit with insufficient power can dam
-
age the motor. Such damage is not covered
under the warranty. If you suspect your
household voltage is high or low, consult
your power company for testing.
• To prevent the freezer from being turned off
accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet
controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in
any manner.
WARNING
Other Precautions
•
To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the receptacle.
• Turning the temperature control to OFF turns
off the compressor, but does not disconnect
power to other electrical components.
