Maytag Upright Freezers owner manual Important safety information

14. Install freezer 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.

15. Keep your freezer in good condition. Bumping or dropping freezer can damage freezer or cause freezer to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have freezer checked by quali- fied service technician.

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

17. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in freezer.

18. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument when defrosting your freezer.

19. Do not operate the freezer in the presence of explosive fumes.

20. Do not store flammable substances near or in this appliance.

21. After your freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold sur- faces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

22. This freezer should not be recessed or built-in an enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation only.

23. Children should not climb, hang or stand on any part of the freezer.

Important safety information

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 this freezer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not under- stand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

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

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe prac- tices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe prac- tices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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

Before you throw away your old freezer:

• Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so children

may not easily climb inside.

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

1. Read all instructions before using the freezer.

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 a cold-water pipe.

7. Freezer is designed to operate on a 115 Volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. There should be a separate, grounded circuit serving this appliance only.

8. DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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

10. DO NOT remove warning tag from power cord.

11. DO NOT tamper with freezer controls.

12. DO NOT service or replace any part of freezer 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.

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

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