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SAFETY INFORMATION & WARNINGS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
must be followed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock and/or injury to persons or property. Be sure to read all
instructions before using this appliance and observe the
following safety tips:
Attention: To avoid the risk of child entrapment, do not allow children to
operate, play with, or crawl inside the unit.
If the unit will not be used for an
extended period of time, remove the door and leave the shelves in place so that
children cannot crawl inside. Also remove the door when disposing of the unit.
Shock Hazard – Electrical Grounding Required
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Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the
electricity has been disconnected.
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Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a
two-prong grounding adaptor.
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Altering or cutting of power cord, removal of power cord, removal of power
plug, or direct wiring can cause serious injury, fire, and loss of property
and/or life, and will void the warranty.
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Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit.
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Avoid operating this fridge in excessively moist or humid environments.
Important Precautions:
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Do not lift unit by door handle.
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Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors.
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Be sure the kick-plate on the front bottom is free of obstruction. Obstructing
airflow can cause the unit to malfunction and will void the warranty.
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Failure to clean the condenser every six months can cause the unit to
malfunction.
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Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before use.
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Do not block any internal fans.
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Keep the fridge away from hazardous materials or combustible/flammable
substances.
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Use only genuine supplier’s replacement parts. Imitation parts can damage
the unit, affect its operation or performance, and may void the warranty.
