Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that
used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or removing a light bulb, disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source.
NOTE: Some models have LED interior lighting and service should be performed by a qualified technician.
When you are are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and reset the control
(Thermostat, Refrigerator Control, or Freezer Control, depending on the model) to the desired setting.
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RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115 Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated
wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
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USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed for the back of the refrigerator.
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