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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 door/lid.
• Leave shelves in place
so children may
not easily
climb inside.
• Have the
refrigerant
removed by a
qualified 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
appliance will operate properly.
• Refer to the serial plate for correct electri-
cal rating. The power cord of the appliance
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 recep-
tacle must be installed in accordance with
the local codes and ordinances. Consult a
qualified electrician. Receptacles protected
by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do NOT use an
extension cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be
replaced by an authorized service techni-
cian to prevent any risk.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug firm
-
ly, and pull straight out from the receptacle
to prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
• If voltage varies by 10% or more, appliance
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 appliance from being turned
off accidentally, do not plug unit into an out-
let controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in
any manner.
WARNING
Other Precautions
•
To defrost appliance, 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 control to OFF turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect
power to other electrical components.
