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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when using
your appliance, follow these basic precautions
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Read all instructions before using the wine cooler .
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Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter,
and do not use an extension cord.
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It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your wine cooler, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
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Never clean wine cooler parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
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Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of
the unit is disconnected.
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Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
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Unplug the wine cooler or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so
can result in electrical shock or death.
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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.
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Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Use two or more people to move and install the wine cooler. Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
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To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 61
°
F (16
°
C) and below
95
°
F (35
°
C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind,
rain, water spray or drips.
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The wine cooler should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
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The wine cooler must be installed with all electrical connections in accordance with state and
local codes. A standard electrical supply (115V AC only, 60 Hz), properly grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is required.
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Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.
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The fuse (or circuit breaker) size should be 15 amps.
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It is important for the wine cooler to be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to
make several adjustments to level it.
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Although the unit has been tested at the factory, due to transit and storage, you should clean
the appliance before use.
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior. These cleaners may
damage or discolor the interior.
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Do not use this apparatus for other than residential purposes.
