Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Important Safety Information, Save These Instructions, Danger

Important Safety Information

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

!DANGER

DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

!WARNING

WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

!CAUTION

CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

! WARNING

What You Need to Know about Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating refrigerator. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using refrigerator.

2.Observe all local codes and ordinances

3.Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4.Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded.

5.DO NOT ground to a gas line.

6.DO NOT ground to cold water pipe.

7.Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

8.DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.

9.DO NOT remove warning tag from power cord.

10.DO NOT tamper with refrigerator controls.

11.DO NOT service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in owner's manual or published user-repair instructions. DO NOT attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

12.Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

13.Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power, and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel

when required.

14.Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage unit or cause unit to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.

15.Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

16.Always read and follow manufacturer's storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.

! DANGER

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous–even if they sit out for "just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:

•Take off the doors.

•Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.

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