Safety 3
Important safety instructions
Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to install or operate your unit until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning, or Caution based on the risk type.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not
General Safety
WARNING
Please read all safety instructions before using your new refrigerator.
•Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids near this or any other appliance.
Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards.
•Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
•Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.
•Remove all staples from the carton to avoid injury. Staples can also damage finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Packing Materials:
•Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
•Destroy or recycle the product’s carton, plastic bags, and any other exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never play with these items.
Child Entrapment and Suffocation:
•These problems are not limited to the past.
Whether junked, abandoned, or temporarily stored (even for a few hours), unattended refrigerators and freezers are dangerous. Please take the precautions listed below.
Proper Disposal of Refrigerators/Freezers
We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/ disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit www.recyclemyoldfridge.com for more information on recycling your old refrigerator.
Before you recycle or dispose of your old refrigerator/ freezer:
• Remove the
doors.
• Leave the shelves and baskets in place so children may not easily climb inside.
•Have refrigerant and compressor oil removed by a qualified service technician.
