Whirlpool GSF26C5EXS, Technical Education

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GENERAL
Observe all safety warnings and messages.
The Use and Care manual and Installation instructions that come with the product as well as stickers and litera-
ture attached to the refrigerator contain safety symbols. These symbols contain messages telling you of potential
hazards and explain how to reduce your chance of injury. The message will also tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
Safety
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator,
follow these basic precautions:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Keep flammable materials and vapors,
such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Disconnect power before installing ice maker
(on ice maker kit ready models only).
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice
(on some models).