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Safety Precautions
APPLIANCE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us.
This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that may result in
serious injury. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the words”
DANGER” or “WARNING”.
Danger means that failure to heed this safety statement may result
in severe injury or death.
Warning means that failure to heed this safety statement may result
in extensive product dam-age, serious injury, or death.
Caution means that failure to heed this safety statement may result
in minor or moderate injury, or property or equipment damage.
All safety messages will alert you to know what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the
chance of
injury, and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUIDES
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this
manual, please read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury
when using the appliance, follow basic precaution, including the following:
•
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet, do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and do
not use
an extension cord.
•
Do not use if the power supply cord is damaged. If damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
•
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.
•
Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids or harsh chemicals. These fumes can create a fire
hazard
or explosion.
•
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of the appliance or
any
other appliance.
•
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure to unplug the appliance.
•
Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug with wet hands.
•
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.
•
This appliance is CFC- and HFC-free and contains small quantities of Isobutane (R134A) 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your appliance, follow these basic
precautions