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Refrigerator Safety
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.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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,” “WARNING” or
“CAUTION.”
These words mean:
An imminently hazardous situation. You could be killed or seriously injured if you
don’t immediately follow instructions.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious bodily injury.
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or
minor injury.
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.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Ensure everyone using this appliance is familiar
with its operations and safety features
.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless
supervised or properly instructed.
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified person to avoid a
hazard.
•
Disconnect power before servicing.
•
Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food
storage compartments of the refrigerator,
unless they are of the type recommended by
the manufacturer.
•
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Flammable refrigerant used. To be repaired
only by trained service personnel. Do not
puncture refrigerant tubing.
•
Flammable refrigerant used. Dispose of
properly in accordance with federal or local
regulations.
•
Flammable refrigerant used. Follow
handling instructions carefully. Risk of fire
or explosion due to puncture of refrigerant
tubing.
•
Use nonflammable cleaner.
•
Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
•
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such
as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
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CAUTION:
Do not store products which
contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in the
refrigerator.
•
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure clear of
obstruction.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
•
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
•
To avoid the risk of children becoming
trapped and suffocating, do not allow them
to play or hide inside the refrigerator.
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