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personal injury.
10. Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet before moving the unit and make
sure that the power cord is not damaged during transport. A damaged power cord could
result in electrical shock and/or fire.
11. Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet. Pulling the cord could cause wire breakage, possibly resulting
in overheating and fire.
12. Repair or replace any cord that is frayed. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or
abrasions along its length.
1. This unit must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it
is used. See grounding instructions in the
Installation
section.
2. This model can either be built-in or free-standing. Built-in units vent at the bottom front and
airflow at the front of this vent must be unimpeded.
3. Install the unit in a location where the floor is sturdy enough to support the load of the unit.
If the floor is not sturdy enough or installation is incorrectly performed, the unit could tip
over and cause personal injury. If the unit is placed on a stand, the front surface must be
3” or more back from the edge of the stand in order to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance during normal usage.
4. Never place heavy objects or items containing water on top of the unit. Objects could fall
and cause injury and spilled water could cause the deterioration of the insulation of
electrical components and result in electrical shock.
5. Disconnect the unit if it is behaving abnormally, and do not reconnect until the situation is
corrected.
6. Pull out the plug before doing any maintenance on the unit to avoid electric shock.
7. Never pull out plug when hands are wet!
8. This unit is not intended for the storage of medicines or chemical reagents.
9. Keep packing materials away from children.
10. During long absences, remove the unit’s contents, unplug the unit, clean it and leave the
door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold or odors. Use a cover
to protect the unit and prolong its lifespan.
11. Leave disassembly and disposal of the unit to qualified experts.
