SAFETY WARNING SIGNS

Before operating the appliance, please read and retain this manual thoroughly for your reference.

Because the following operating instructions cover various models, the characteristics of your refrigerator may differ slightly from those described in this manual.

The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision.

WARNING • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

CAUTION/WARNINGS USED
OTHER SIGNS USED

Represents something you must NOT do.

WARNING

Indicates that a danger of death or serious injury exists.

Indicates that a risk of personal injury or material

Represents something you must NOT disassemble.

Represents something you must NOT touch.

Represents something you must follow.

Indicates that you must disconnect the power plug from the socket.

Represents that a ground is needed to pre-

CAUTION damage exists.

vent electric shock.

It is recommended that this should be handled by a service center.

Because these warning signs are to prevent injury to from users or other persons, please follow safety warning signs. After reading the warning signs, keep them in a safe place for future refer- ence.

WARNING SIGNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refrigerator.

Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas and

 

 

 

 

 

 

other such products may cause explosions.

receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by yourself.

• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or dam-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

personal injury.

aged by the back of the refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pull the power plug out of the socket before chang-

• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing the refrigerator’s interior light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrig-

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

erator/ freezer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator, throw it away

• There is a risk of electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

by first removing the doors and seals.

Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain

• There is a risk of explosion or fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

trapped inside.

Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy

 

 

 

 

 

 

The refrigerator must be grounded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

articles on it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power

 

 

 

 

 

 

• This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is dam-

 

 

 

 

 

 

leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage

aged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer

 

 

 

 

 

 

from the refrigerator.

or its service agent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other poten-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

tial lightening rods as ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• You may receive an electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper use of the ground plug can result in a risk of

Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigera-

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,

 

 

 

 

 

use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade ground

tor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the

• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should

Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be AC 115V~120V, 10A, or more. If a grounding adapter is

place where it may come in contact with water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

used, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

• Deteriorated insulation of the electrical parts may cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electric shock or fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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