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Important Safety Information
Throughout this manual, notices appear to bring your attention to situations which could
result in death, serious injury, or damage to the appliance or damage to property.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which could result in damage to the
appliance or property.
IMPORTANT
Indicates important information about the use and care of the
appliance.
WARNING
This appliance should be destined only to the use for which it has been expressly
conceived. Any other use should be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from
improper, incorrect, and unreasonable use. Failure to service and maintain the
appliance in accordance with this manual will adversely affect safety, performance,
component life, and warranty coverage.
To reduce the risk of death, electric shock, serious injury, or fire, follow basic
precautions including the following:
• Only qualified service technicians should install and service this appliance.
• This appliance must be installed in accordance with applicable national, state, and
local codes and regulations.
For Power Cord Models
• This appliance requires an independent power supply of proper capacity. See
the nameplate for electrical specifications. Failure to use an independent power
supply of proper capacity can result in a tripped breaker, blown fuse, or damage
to existing wiring. This could lead to heat generation or fire.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not touch the plug or power switch with
damp hands.
• Make sure the power switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in or
unplugging the appliance to reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Before servicing, move the power switch to the "OFF" position. Unplug the
appliance from the electrical outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Do not use an appliance with a damaged power cord. The power cord should not
be altered, jerked, bundled, weighed down, pinched, or tangled. Such actions
could result in electric shock or fire. To unplug the appliance, be sure to pull the
plug, not the cord, and do not jerk the cord.