Oster OSDR325B1 instruction manual Important Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ￿re, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

•Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

•DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

•To avoid the possibility of child entrapment, please take the following precautions before throwing out the refrigerator.

-Remove all doors from the unit.

-Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

•Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

•Refrigerants: All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal of product. It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

•Never clean refrigerator parts with ￿ammable ￿uids. The fumes can create a ￿re hazard or explosion.

•Do not store or use gasoline or any other ￿ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator. The fumes can create a ￿re hazard or an explosion.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Before Using Your Refrigerator

•Remove the exterior and interior packing.

•Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source, let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.

•Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. (Cleaning Your Refrigerator on page 8)

Installing Your Refrigerator

•This appliance is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.

•Place your refrigerator on a ￿oor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.

•Allow 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air ventilation. Adjust the feet to keep the refrigerator level.

•Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunglight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight may a￿ect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Ambient temperature below 50°F (10°C) or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the performance of this appliance. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation.

•Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.

•Plug the refrigerator into dedicated, properly installed-grounded wall outlet. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certi￿ed electrician or an authorized service center. This unit is not designed to be installed in an RV or used with an inverter.

•After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 2-3 hours under before placing food in the refrigerator or freezer compartment.

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