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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | • Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power cord, | |||||||
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| serious injury, fire and/or loss of property and/or life | |||
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| • Never use an extension cord to connect power to the | |||||
PLEASE READ all instructions completely before | ||||||||
attempting to service the unit. | unit. | |||||||
• Proper installation procedures must be followed if this | • Always keep your working area dry. | |||||||
unit is being initially installed, or is moved to a new | WARNING | |||||||
location after being in service. An INSTALLATION | ||||||||
GUIDE for your unit, providing complete installation |
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Failure to use the | ||||||||
information is available from | ||||||||
and must be consulted before any installation is begun. U- | product can cause serious personal injury. The | |||||||
Line contact information appears on the rear cover of this | Kit must be installed before the unit is used. | |||||||
guide. | CAUTION | |||||||
• This unit requires connection to a grounded (three- | ||||||||
prong), polarized receptacle that has been placed by a |
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• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use gloves | ||||||||
qualified electrician in accordance with applicable | ||||||||
electrical codes. | to prevent personal injury from sharp edges. | |||||||
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| Safety Alert Definitions | • If your model requires defrosting, DO NOT use any type | |||||
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| of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up defrosting | ||||||
Safety items throughout this guide are labeled with a Danger, | can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining. | |||||||
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Warning or Caution based on the risk type: |
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| • Do not lift unit by door handle. | ||||
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| • Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors. Be | |||
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| sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing free air | ||||||
Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement will | ||||||||
result in severe personal injury or death. | flow can cause the unit to malfunction and may void the | |||||||
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| warranty. | |||
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| WARNING | • Failure to clean the condenser every three months can | |||||
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| cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the | |||
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Warning means that failure to follow this safety | warranty. | |||||||
statement could result in serious personal injury or death. | • Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours before | |||||||
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| use. | |||
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| CAUTION | • If your model requires defrosting, never use an ice pick or | |||||
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| other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These | |||
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Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement | instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage | |||||||
may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property | cooling unit. | |||||||
or equipment damage. | • Use only genuine | |||||||
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| General Precautions | parts can damage the unit, affect its operation or | |||||
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| performance and may void the warranty. |
Use this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow these general precautions along with those listed throughout this guide:
DANGER
RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD - Electrical Grounding Required.
•Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on the unit until the electricity has been disconnected.
•Never remove the round grounding prong from the plug and never use a