IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not operate this or any other appliance with a damaged cord.
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Do not operate if housing is removed or damaged.
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Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when appliance is used near children. Never allow children to
operate, play with or crawl inside the appliance. Keep packing materials away from children.
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Before performing any maintenance or cleaning, ensure that the unit is unplugged or that the power line is
disconnected.
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Do not clean appliance with flammable fluids. Do not store or use gasoline or 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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Exercise caution when moving and installing the unit. The cooler is heavy and may require two or more people
when moving the unit to prevent strain or 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 60 °F and below 90 °F.
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Locate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). This unit is intended
for indoor use only and must be installed in an area protected from the elements.
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Place the appliance on a solid, level surface.
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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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Connect to properly polarized outlets only. 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. Be sure that the plug is fully
inserted into the receptacle.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse appliance, plug or cord in water or other liquids. Avoid locating
the unit in moist areas.
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This appliance is designed to be built-in (fully-recessed) or freestanding.
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Do not use this appliance for other than its intended purpose. For indoor, household use only.
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Do not operate the unit with wet hands, while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water.
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior of the cooler. These cleaners may
damage or discolor the interior.
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Keep fingers out of pinch point areas and be careful when closing doors if children are around.
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This appliance is designed for storing and cooling wines. Do not store perishable food or medical products within
the unit.
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When disposing of refrigerated appliances, special handling is often required. It is the consumer’s responsibility
to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.
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Do not slide your wine cooler into place.
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WARNING:
Risk of child entrapment and suffocation. Before you throw away this or an old unit, take off the
door. Leave the shelves in place, so that children may not easily climb inside.
DANGER – RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT USED. TO BE REPAIRED ONLY
BY TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DO NOT PUNCTURE REFRIGERANT TUBING.
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