Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this Use & Care Guide for future reference. This manual provides proper use and maintenance information.

Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.

If you have questions, call: 1-800-688-1120 U.S.A. and Canada

1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Eastern Time)

Have complete model and serial number identification of your refrigerator. This is located on a data plate inside the refrigerator compartment, on the upper left side. Record these numbers below for easy access.

Model Number ____________________________________

Serial Number_____________________________________

Date of Purchase __________________________________

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

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 appliance.

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

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

DANGER

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

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

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

1.Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

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.Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. Do not modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

8.Do not use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.

9.Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

10.Do not tamper with refrigerator controls.

11.Do not service or replace any part of refrigerator unless specifically recommended in Use & Care Guide or published user-repair instructions. Do not attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

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

13.Install refrigerator 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.

14.Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.

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

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

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Maytag W10153840A Important Safety Instructions, What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions