SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
•Before operating the appliance, please read and retain this manual thoroughly for your reference.
•Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision. WARNING • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION/WARNINGS USED
OTHER SIGNS USED
Represents something you must NOT do.
WARNING
Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.
Represents something you must NOT disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT touch.
Represents something you must follow.
| Indicates that a risk of |
| personal injury or material |
CAUTION | damage exists. |
Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.
Represents that a ground is needed to pre- vent electric shock.
It is recommended that this should be han- dled by a service center.
Because these warning signs are to prevent injury to from users or other persons, please follow safety warning signs. After reading the warning signs, keep them in a safe place for future refer- ence.
WARNING SIGNS
Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple receptacle.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or dam- aged by the back of the refrigerator.
• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrig- erator/ freezer.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
•This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is dam- aged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its service agent.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigera- tor.
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a place where it may come in contact with water.
•Deteriorated insulation of the electrical parts may cause electric shock or fire.
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.
Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.
•You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or personal injury.
Pull the power plug out of the socket before chang- ing the refrigerator’s interior light.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator, throw it away by first removing the doors and seals.
•Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain trapped inside.
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 poten- tial lightening rods as ground.
•Improper use of the ground plug can result in a risk of electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a
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