Warning and Caution for Safety
The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of
possible harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
This symbols are shown as below clearly showing
the significance of directions.
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This refrigerator use flammable refrigerants.
The symbol column below states
This symbol denotes the pre
cautions on flammable
refrigerators.
The symbols below are examples.
This symbols is an alert mark.
This symbols indicates “prohibited”.
This symbols indicates “necessary”.
This pictograph indicates “There is a
high possibillity of serious injury or
death, if ignored”.
This pictograph indicates “There is a
high possibillity of sinjury or damage
to property, if ignored”
To avoid harm to the user, other persons or damage to property, please read and follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual.
When you install ... To avoid fire, electric shock, and injury.
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Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock and noise
interference. Always ground this refrigerator and install earth
leakage circuit breaker when using it in please with high humidity or
moisture. (Please consult with a retailer or Hitachi Service Center.)
Power Cord and Power Plug ... To avoid fire, electric shock.
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result
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Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with
the cord running down.
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Connection of the power plug with the cord
running up could apply stress on the cord
and cause electrical short or overheat, which
could result in electrical shock or fire.
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Incomplete connection of the power plug could
in electrical shock or fire due to heat.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Clean the dust on the power plug frequently with dry cloth.
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Unplug the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.
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An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust
collects on the power plug may cause fire.
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Do not connect the wall outlet whose
power capacity is less than the
refrigerator's. Also, do not use power
sources that are not a rated voltage.
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If a power source is shared with other appliances
using double or multipoint adapters, the adapter
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Do not use a damaged or loose power plug or power
outlet. This may cause fire or electric shock.
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Be sure to unplug the power plug before
maintaining the refrigerator.
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Be sure to hold the power plug to unplug.
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Do not cut, bend, fold the power cord
to avoid fire and electric shock.
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Do not insert or remove the power plug
with wet hands.
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Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it
may come in contact with water.
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Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
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This may impair electricity insulation and cause electric shock or fire.
Rated
Voltage
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Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING
CAUTION
the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
WARNING
During daily use ... To avoid fire, electric shock.
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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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Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, etc.
which is volatile cannot be stored in this
refrigerator.
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Do not store explosive substances
propellant in this appliance.
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Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the
refrigerator by yourself.
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Please consult with a retailer or
Hitachi Service Center if any repair is required.
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Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator.
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This may impair electricity insulation causing
electric shock or fire.
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This may also cause gas leakage because
of pipe rust.
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Do not put water containers or foreign articles
on the top of the refrigerator.
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Opening and closing doors etc. may cause
the articles on the top of the refrigerator to
fall down, resulting in injury.
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Do not hang on the doors or step up on the
various compartments.
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Injury may be caused by the refrigerator
tipping over or hands getting caught in door.
such as aerosol cans with a flammable
Do not enter in the refrigerator.
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When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
