Important Safety Information, Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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WARNING: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

An empty refrigerator is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket, latches, lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take some other action to guarantee it harmless.

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PRECAUTIONS

To avoid installation/operation difficulties, read these instructions thoroughly.

•This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions” section.

•Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if the appliance has been damaged or dropped.

•Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

•Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•Do not splice the power cord that is equipped with this appliance.

•Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

•Do not immerse power cord plug or the appliance itself in water.

•Do not use this product near water-for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

•Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

•Use this appliance only for its intended use, as described in this manual.

•SeeGROUNDINGdoor surface cleaning instructions in the Care and INSTRUCTIONSCleaning section(s) of this manual.

•Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

•This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not attempt to operate or store this appliance outdoors.

•This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

•This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

•This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

•Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

•If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

•For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

•Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.

•Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

•Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

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