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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
NOTE:
If the refrigerator/freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period of time, wait 24 hours before
plugging the unit in�
1� Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide�
2� This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used� See grounding
instructions in the installation section�
3� Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord� Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet�
4� Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug� Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment�
5� Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs� Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we
strongly recommend that a certified technician performs the service� Component parts shall be replaced with like components
and servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to
incorrect parts or improper service�
6� Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting your refrigerator�
7. DANGER
– Risk of child entrapment� Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave the
shelves in place to that children may not easily climb inside�
8� After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet� Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces�
9� Do not refreeze foods that have been thawed completely� The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No� 69 reads: “…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
cold below 40˚F�
“…Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten�
Thawed ice cream should be discarded� If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it� The food may be
dangerous to eat
… Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods�
The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods� Use refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as
much of its eating quality as you can�”
10� This refrigerator should not be recessed or built-in in an enclosed cabinet� It is designed for freestanding installation only�
11� Do not operate your refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes�
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
DANGER – Immediate
hazards which WILL re-
sult in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING – Hazards or
unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or
unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor
personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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DANGER
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old
refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place
so that children may not easily climb inside.