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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. Also see the
How to Connect Electricity
section.
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Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage
the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet.
Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid
contact with the moving parts of the ejector
mechanism, or with the heating element located
on the bottom of the icemaker. Do not place fingers
or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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Installation of the icemaker must be done by
a qualified service technician.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
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Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;
clearances between the doors and between the
doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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Always clean the
CustomCool
™
Tray after
thawing food.
NOTE:
We strongly recommend that any servicing
be performed by a qualified individual.
WARNING - R600a Refrigerant
Warning: This appliance contains isobutane
refrigerant, R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatability. However it is also
combustible. Please adhere to the warnings
below:
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When handling, installing and operating the
appliance, care should be taken to avoid damage to
the refrigerant tubing.
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Servicing shall be performed by factory-authorized
service personnel and component parts shall be
replaced with manufacturer-authorized
replacement components.
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Refrigerant products contain refrigerants, which
under federal law must be removed prior to product
disposal.
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Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosures or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process.
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Do not damage refrigerant circuit.
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Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartment of the appliance.
