Safety information
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puts the packing materials on his or her head.
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The appliance must be positioned so that the plug
is accessible after installation.
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You need to remove all the protective plastic film
before you initially plug the product in.
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The refrigerator must be safely grounded.
- Always make sure that you have grounded the
refrigerator before attempting to investigate or
repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages
can cause severe electric shock.
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Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other
potential lightning attractors as an electrical ground.
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in
a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use
an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension
cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance. The marked rating of the extension
cord should be AC115-120 V, 10 A, or more.
If a grounding adapter is used, make sure the
receptacle box is fully grounded.
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If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced
immediately by the manufacturer or its service
agent.
INSTALLATION cAuTIONS
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Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator
on a flat surface.
- If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling
system may not work correctly.
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Keep the ventilation space in the appliance enclosure
or mounting structure clear of obstruction.
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Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
• We recommend you have this refrigerator installed
by a qualified technician or service company.
- Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, fire,
explosion, problems with the product, or injury.
cRITIcAL uSAGE WARNINGS
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Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
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Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
- When you open or close the door, the articles
may fall and cause personal injury and/or material
damage.
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Do not put a container filled with water on the
refrigerator.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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Do not let children hang on the door. A serious
injury may occur.
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Do not let children go inside the refrigerator.
Children could become trapped.
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Do not insert your hands into the bottom area
under the appliance.
- Any sharp edges may cause personal injury.
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Do not let children step on a drawer’s cover.
- The drawer may break and cause them to slip.
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Do not overfill the refrigerator with food.
- When you open the door, an item may fall out and
cause personal injury or material damage.
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Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
- This may cause frostbite.
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Never put fingers or other objects into the water
dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.
- It may cause personal injury or material damage.
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Do not spray flammable gas near the refrigerator.
- There is a risk of explosion or fire.
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Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the
refrigerator.
- The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether,
LP gas and other such products may cause
explosions.
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Do not store pharmaceuticals products, scientific
materials, or temperature sensitive products in the
refrigerator.
- Products that require strict temperature controls
must not be stored in the refrigerator.
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Do not place or use an electrical appliance inside
the refrigerator, unless it is of a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
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Do not stand on top of the appliance or place
objects (such as laundry, lighted candles, lighted
cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.)
on the appliance.
- This may result in an electric shock, fire, problems
with the product, or injury.
• Do not put a container filled with water on the
appliance.
- If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
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Do not use mechanical devices or any other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator
cAuTION
WARNING
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