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Refrigerator Safety
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A GFI
shall be used if required by NFPA-70 (National Electric Code), federal/state/local laws, or local
ordinances.
• The required use of a GFI is normally related to the location of a receptacle with respect to any significant
sources of water or moisture.
• Viking Range Corporation will
NOT
warranty any problems resulting from GFI outlets which are not installed
properly or do not meet the requirements below.
If the use of a GFI is required
, it should be:
• Of the receptacle type (breaker type or portable type
NOT
recommended)
• Used with permanent wiring only (temporary or portable wiring
NOT
recommended)
• On a dedicated circuit (no other receptacles, switches or loads in the circuit)
• Connected to a standard breaker of appropriate size (GFI breaker of the same size
NOT
recommended)
• Rated for Class A (5 mA +/- 1 mA trip current) as per UL 943 standard)
• In good condition and free from any loose-fitting gaskets (if applicable in outdoor situations)
• Sheltered from moisture (water, steam, high humidity) as much as reasonably possible
Proper Disposal
(of old refrigerator)
IMPORTANT:
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 these
instructions to help avoid accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator
or Freezer:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
IMPORTANT–
Please Read and Follow
WARNING
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
• This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
• This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
•Use nonflammable cleaner.
•Do not remove ground prong.
•Keep flammabel materials and vapors, such as gasolne,
•Do not use an adapter.
away from refrigerator
•Do not use an extension cord.
•Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
•Disconnect power before servicing.
•Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
•Replace all parts and panels before operating.
kit ready models only).
•Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
•Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
