Safety Alert Definitions

Safety Precautions

NOTICE

•PLEASE READ all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing the appliance.

•Proper installation procedures must be followed when completing an installation or relocation of a unit. An INSTALLATION GUIDE for the unit, providing complete installation information, is available from U-Line Corporation direct. Consult the installation guide before any installation begins. U-Line contact information appears on the rear cover of this guide.

•This unit requires connection to a dedicated 15 Amp grounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle, installed by a qualified electrician, compliant with applicable electrical codes.

Throughout this guide are safety items labeled with a Danger, Warning or Caution based on the risk type:

General Precautions

Use this appliance for its intended purpose only. Follow these general precautions 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 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 two-prong grounding adapter.

•Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of power cord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring can cause serious injury, fire and or loss of property and or life, and will void the warranty.

•Never use an extension cord to connect power to the unit.

•Always keep your working area dry.

!DANGER

Danger means that failure to follow this safety statement will result in severe personal injury or death.

!WARNING

Install provided Anti-Tip kit. Serious personal injury could occur.

!WARNING

Warning means that failure to follow this safety statement could result in serious personal injury or death.

!CAUTION

Caution means that failure to follow this safety statement may result in minor or moderate personal injury, property or equipment damage.

!CAUTION

•Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use gloves to prevent personal injury from sharp edges.

•If your model requires defrosting, DO NOT use an ice pick or other sharp instrument to help speed up defrosting. These instruments can puncture the inner lining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any type of heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed up defrosting can cause personal injury and damage to the inner lining.

NOTICE

•Do not lift unit by door handle.

•Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors. Be sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructing free airflow can cause the unit to malfunction and will void the warranty.

•Failure to clean the condenser every six months can cause the unit to malfunction. This could void the warranty.

•Do not Block any internal Fans.

Use only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit, affect its operation or performance and may void the warranty.

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