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Safety information

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• Do not bend the power cord excessively or

place heavy articles on it.

• Do not twist or tie the power cord.
• Do not hook the power cord over a metal

object, place a heavy object on the power
cord, insert the power cord between objects,
or push the power cord into the space behind
the appliance.

- When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to

roll over or damage the power cord

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the

power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit,

fire, and/or electric shock.

• Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

- Using aerosols near the refrigerator may cause

an explosion or fire.

• Do not install this appliance near a heater or

inflammable material.

• Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily or

dusty location, in a location exposed to direct
sunlight and water (rain drops).

• Do not install this appliance in a location where

gas may leak.

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.

• This refrigerator must be properly

located and installed in accordance with
the instructions in this manual before
you use it.

• Connect the power plug in the proper position

with the cord hanging down.

- If you connect the power plug upside down,

the wire can get cut off and cause a fire or
electric shock.

• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to

roll over or damage the power cord.

- This constitutes a fire hazard.
• Make sure that the power plug is not

squashed or damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.

• Keep the packing materials out of reach of

children.

- There is a risk of death from suffocation if a

child puts the packing materials on his or her
head.

• The appliance must be positioned so that the

plug is accessible after installation.

- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock

or fire due to electric leakage.

• You need to remove all the protective plastic

film before you initially plug the product in.

• The instructions include the following wording

regarding the use of extension cords:

“WARNING - Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord, use only
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord should be AC 115-
120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter
is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.”

• The refrigerator must be safely

grounded.

- Always make sure that you have grounded the

refrigerator before attempting to investigate
or repair any part of the appliance. Power
leakages can cause severe electric shock.

• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines, or other

potential lightning attractors as an electrical
ground.

- Improper use of the grounding plug can result

in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the appliance. The marked rating
of the extension cord should be AC115-
120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter
is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.

• Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly.

Do not use a damaged power plug, damaged
power cord or loose wall socket.

- This may result in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not modify the refrigerator. Unauthorized

modifications can cause safety problems. To
reverse an unauthorized modification, we will
charge the full cost of parts and labor.

• If the power cord is damaged,

have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer or one of its service agent.

CAUTION

INSTALLATION CAUTIONS

• Allow sufficient space around the

refrigerator and install it on a flat surface.

• Keep the ventilation space in the appliance

enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstructions.