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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal
safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Where an ungrounded wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
The refrigerator should
always be plugged into
its own individual electrical
outlet. This provides the
best performance and also
prevents overloading house
wiring circuits which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires. Please
refer to the rating plate on the refrigerator for the
correct voltage, wattage and frequency. If the
product plug does not fit your outlet, the product
should be fitted with a new plug.
IMPORTANT: The refitting of electric plugs and cables should
be done by a qualified technician or service agent. In some
countries the refitting of electric plugs and cables is only
permitted when the work is completed by a qualified technician.
If the power supply cord becomes damaged, it must
be replaced by a qualified service agent in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall,
be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
Mains lead replacement
If the mains lead on your refrigerator needs
replacing at any time, it must be replaced by a
special lead which is obtainable from your local
dealer. A charge will be made for the replacement
of the mains lead if you have damaged the lead.
USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of
an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local
codes permit, a
temporary connection
may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use
of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hardware stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with
the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one
hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break with repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks,
DO NOT USE
the refrigerator until a proper ground has been
established.
Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover
screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw
is metal, and not insulated, and the wall outlet is grounded
through the house wiring. You should have the circuit checked
by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Insure proper grounding
exists before using.