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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

IMPORTANT – Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators
are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please
follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions:
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect powe r be fore servicing.
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Replace all panels bef ore operating.
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Remove doors from your old refrigerator .
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materials and vapo r s, s uch as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
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Use two or more people to move and insta ll
refrigerator.
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Disconnect power before ins talling ice maker.
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Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on
some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.