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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us. We have provided several
important safety messages in this manual. Always read and obey all safety messages. Serious
injury or even death can result if you do not follow these instructions. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
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Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
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Do not remove grounding prong, nor use a 3/2 adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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This appliance is designed for free-standing installation only. It should not be recessed or
built in.
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It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your refrigerator-freezer, be provided.
Use receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
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Disconnect power before servicing.
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After service, replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable items in the area of this or
any appliance, as the fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Do not use flammable sprays in the vicinity of this appliance.
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When replacing a light bulb, unplug the appliance or turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in order to avoid touching a live wire. Turning the thermostat to
OFF
turns off the
compressor, but does not disconnect power to other electrical components.
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Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
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Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and
pull straight out from the socket.
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Be careful not to roll over or damage the cord when moving the appliance.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power before making repairs or cleaning. Failure to do
so can result in electrical shock or death.
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Do not attempt to repair or replaced any part of your refrigerator-freezer unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
DANGER!
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT !
Old appliances can represent a suffocation hazard to children.
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Remove door(s) from your old appliance.
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Leave shelves or baskets in place.
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If an old appliance contains refrigerants, it must be recycled by a licensed service or
disposal agency.
