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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT
Your old unit may have a cooling system that
used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hy
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drochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are
believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released
to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may
cause harm to the environment if released to
the atmosphere. If you are throwing away your
old unit, make sure the refrigerant is removed
for proper disposal by a qualified technician.
If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may
be subject to fines and imprisonment under the
provisions of environmental legislation.
Proper Disposal of your Appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they
will sit for “just a few days.” If you are get
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ting rid of your appliance, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old unit:
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Remove door.
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Leave shelves in place so
children may not easily climb
inside.
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Have refrigerant removed by
a qualified service technician.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags,
and any exterior wrapping material imme
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diately after the unit is unpacked. Children
should
never
use these items to play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight cham
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bers and can quickly cause suffocation.
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to en-
sure that safety mechanisms in this unit
will operate properly.
Electrical information
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The appliance must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric
outlet. The power cord of the appliance is
equipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against electrical
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong re
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ceptacle. The receptacle must be installed
in accordance with local codes and ordi
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nances. Consult a qualified electrician. Do
not use an extension cord or adapter plug.
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Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
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Never unplug the appliance by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug firm
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ly, and pull straight out from the receptacle
to prevent damaging the power cord.
•
Unplug the appliance before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
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Performance may be affected if the volt
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age varies by 10% or more. Operating the
unit with insufficient power can damage
the compressor. Such damage is not cov
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ered under the warranty.
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Do not plug the unit into an outlet con
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trolled by a wall switch or pull cord to
prevent the appliance from being turned
off accidentally.
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Avoid connecting unit to a Ground Fault
Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
explosive fumes.
•
Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.
•
Remove all staples from the carton.
Staples can cause severe cuts and also
destroy finishes if they come in contact
with other appliances or furniture.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cut, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
