•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
SEVERE WARNING SIGNS
•Do not install the refrigerator in a damp
CAUTION place or place where it may come in contact with water or gas.
-Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may cause an electric shock or fi re.
•Do not place this refrigerator in direct sunlight or expose to the heat from stoves, room heaters or other appliance.
•Allow suffi cient space to install the refrigerator on a fl at surface.
-If your refrigerator is not level, the internal cooling system may not work correctly.
•Do not plug several appliances into the same power socket.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical socket which has a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.
-This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which could cause a fi re hazard from overheated wires.
•Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug fi rmly and pull - Damage to the cord may cause a
•Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the refrigerator.
•Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
-This constitutes a fi re hazard.
•Have the power cord repaired or replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent if power cord has become frayed or damaged.
•Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
•If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
•When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
•Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
•Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
•Do not use a wet or damp cloth when cleaning the plug.
•Remove any foreign matter or dust from the power plug pins.
-Otherwise there is a risk of fi re.
•If the refrigerator is disconnected from the power supply, you should wait for at least ten minutes before plugging it back.
•If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
-There is a risk of electric shock or fi re.
•The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
•In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate immediately without touching the power plug.
Do not touch the appliance or power cord.
-Do not use a ventilating fan.
-A spark may result in an explosion or fi re.
•Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
Do not place a lighted candle in the refrigerator for removing bad odours.
-This may result in electric shock or fi re.
• The refrigerator must be grounded.
-You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage from the refrigerator.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightening rods as ground.
-Improper use of the ground plug can result in electric shock.
•Do not dissemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
-You run risk of causing a fi re, malfunction and/ or personal injury.
•If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning or smell or smoke, unplug the power plug immediately and contact your nearest service centre.
•Keep ventilation opening in the appliance enclosure or mounting structure clear of obstruction.
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