Safety Precautions - continued
Electrical Circuits - AC and DC
∙The 120 volt AC circuit must be properly grounded. Never cut or remove the round grounding prong from the refrigerator’s AC cord. Do not use a
∙Protect all wiring from physical damage, vibration, or excessive heat.
∙Always disconnect both AC and DC sources of power when working on either circuit (only a qualified service person).
∙Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing or over- heating.
∙Never allow Leak Detecting fluids or any other liquids to spill on electrical connec- tions. Many liquids are electrically conductive and could cause serious arcing dam- age and, in some case, fires.
Refrigerant System
∙Never physically bend, drop, drill, weld, or hammer the refrigerant system. Doing so could cause the system to rupture and release dangerous chemicals which can cause severe burns to the eyes or skin. If ignited, these chemicals will burn with intense flame. A leaking system can release certain chromium components which, if inhaled, can cause cancer.
∙Never apply direct heat in excess of 240° F to the refrigerant system. Because the refrigerant is hermetically sealed under pressure, a temperature sensitive safety de- vice opens to protect the system from erupting under excessive pressure. However, the expelled refrigerant could ignite and burn if an ignition source were near.
∙Never attempt to repair or recharge the refrigerant system. If defective, it must be replaced.
Child Entrapment
∙Never install door locks or other restraints which could entrap small children within the refrigerator. The Travel Latch system must not be modified.
Handling the Refrigerator
∙Never lift the refrigerator without assistance. Protect yourself from body strain.
∙Avoid hot surfaces at the rear of the refrigerator when operating. The absorption type refrigerator produces several hot areas at the rear of the unit. This is true whether in GAS or ELECTRIC mode.
∙Take care to avoid brushing against the irregular shapes and sheet metal parts at the rear of the refrigerator. Cuts or abrasions could result.
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