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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using your
appliance, follow these basic precautions
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do
not use an extension cord.
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It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your appliance, be provided. Use receptacles
that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
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Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit is
disconnected.
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Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
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Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can result
in electrical shock or death.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
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Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Use two or more people to move/install the appliance. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
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To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely unobstructed.
Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 61
°
F (16
°
C) and below 95
°
F (35
°
C). This unit
must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, water spray or drips.
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The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
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The appliance must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and local codes.
A standard electrical supply (115V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
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Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.
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The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amps.
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It is important for the appliance to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make several
adjustments to level it.
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Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to transit and storage, you should clean the
appliance before use.
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may damage or
discolor the interior.
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Do not use this apparatus for other than residential purposes.
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This appliance is CFC- and HFC-free and contains small quantities of Isobutane (R600a) which is
environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase the
greenhouse effect. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance that no
parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can ignite and may damage the eyes.
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In the event of any damage:
- Avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,
- Disconnect from the electrical power line,
- Air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes, and
- Contact the Service Department for advice.
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The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For
every ounce of coolant, at least 325 cubic feet of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the
appliance is stated on the data plate on the back of the appliance. It is hazardous for anyone other than
an authorized Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance.
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Take serious care when handling, moving, and using the appliance to avoid either damaging the
refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
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Replacing component parts and servicing shall be done by factory authorized service personnel so as
to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
