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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
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wrapping material immediately after the
Refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use
these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs,
bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may
become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause
suffocation.
Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can
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cause severe cuts, and destro
y finishes if they
come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
An empty, discarded refrigerator is a very
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dangerous attraction to children.
Remove the door(s) of any appliance that is not in
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use, even if it is being discarded.
WARNING
Electrical Information
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The refrigerator must be plugged into its
own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp,
AC only electrical 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
receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Consul
t a qualified electrician.
Avoid connecting
refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI)
circuit.
Do not use an extension cord or
adapter plug.
If the power cord is damaged, it should be
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replaced by an authorized service technician to
prevent any risk.
Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the
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power cord. Alwa
ys grip the plug firml
y, and
pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent
damaging the power cord.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
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replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
Performance may be affected if the voltage varies
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by 10% or more. Operating the Refrigerator with
insufficient power can damage the comp
ressor.
Such damage is not covered under your warranty.
Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet
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controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent
the Refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.
WARNING
Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of
the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days”.
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/
disposal methods. Check with your utility company or
visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information
on recycling your old Refrigerator.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
Remove doors.
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Leave shelves in place so children may not easily
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climb inside.
Have refrigerant removed b
y a qualified service
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technician.
