IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNNG_ When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual°
•This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer
Instructions before it is used. See grounding requirements below and on page 3_
•Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
o Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
•When moving your refrigerator away from the wail, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
o After your refrigerator is in operation, do not
touch the cold surfaces, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces_
o Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic icemaking mechanism while the
refrigerator is plugged in. This will help protect you from possible injury. It will also prevent interference with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes,
o Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
o Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
':.oYou may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
'_ Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it_The food may be dangerous to eat.
"Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods_ The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can'.'
e If your old refrigerator is still around the house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children°
o Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs° Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual
B. Before cleaning r
C. Before replacing a
Note: Moving control to OFF position cloes not remove power to the light circuit.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements
To connect electricity
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard
METHOD
PREFERRED_il
_ | GROUND EXISTS |
ENSURE PROPER | |
F}g 1 | L{EFOI(E USE |
Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.