4Safety

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.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT

Indicates installation, operation or maintenance
information which is important but not hazard-
related.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.

General Precautions

WARNING

RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you
throw away your old appliance, take off the
doors and leave shelves in place so that
children may not easily climb inside.

WARNING

• Neverattempttorepairorperform
maintenance on the unit until the electricity
has been disconnected.
• 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.
• Donotliftunitbydoorhandle.

CAUTION

• Usecarewhenmovingtheunit.Someedges
are sharp and may cause personal injury.
Wear gloves when moving or repositioning
the unit.
• Neverinstalltheunitbehindcloseddoors.
Be sure front grille is free of obstruction.
Obstructing free air flow can cause the unit
to malfunction, and may void the warranty.
• Allowunittemperaturetostabilizefor24
hours before use.

CAUTION

• UseonlygenuineElectroluxreplacement
parts. Imitation parts can damage the unit
and may void the warranty.