safety information
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This appliance is not intended for use by
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persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
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they do not play with the appliance.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp
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place or place where it may come in
contact with water or gas.
Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may
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cause an electric shock or fi re.
Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or
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expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters
or other appliance.
Allow suffi cient space to install the refrigerator
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on a fl at surface.
If your refrigerator is not level, the internal
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cooling system may not work correctly.
Do not plug several appliances into the same
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power socket.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical socket which has a
voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and
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also prevents overloading house wiring
circuits, which could cause a fi re hazard from
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
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power cord.
Always grip plug fi rmly and pull - Damage to
the cord may cause a short-circuit, fi re and/or
electric shock.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed
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or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or
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place heavy articles on it.
This constitutes a fi re hazard.
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Have the power cord repaired or replaced
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immediately by the manufacturer or its service
agent if power cord has become frayed or
damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
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damage along its length or at either end.
If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced
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immediately by the manufacturer or its service
agent.
When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to
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roll over or damage the power cord.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
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making repairs.
Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning
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the plug.
Remove any foreign matter or dust from the
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power plug pins.
Otherwise there is a risk of fi re.
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If the refrigerator is disconnected from the
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power supply, you should wait for at least ten
minutes before plugging it back.
If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the
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power plug.
There is a risk of electric shock or fi re.
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The appliance must be positioned so that the
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plug is accessible after installation.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane
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gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without
touching the power plug.
Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
Do not use a ventilating fan.
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A spark may result in an explosion or fi re.
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Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the
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refrigerator.
Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator
for removing bad odours.
This may result in electric shock or fi re.
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The refrigerator must be grounded.
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You must ground the refrigerator to
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prevent any power leakages or electric
shocks caused by current leakage from
the refrigerator.
Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or
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other potential lightening rods as ground.
Improper use of the ground plug can result in
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electric shock.
Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by
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yourself.
You run risk of causing a fi re, malfunction and/
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or personal injury.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a
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burning or smell or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact your nearest
service centre.
Keep ventilation opening in the appliance
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enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
CAUTION
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