RMPORTANT SAFETY aNSTRUCTIONS
Read aH nstructions before usl.g
his appKa.ce.
WARNIIINIGm When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:
o Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual,
e 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.
e Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet_
•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.
e When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
•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.
e If your refrigerator has an icemaker, do not place fingers or hands on the automatic
icemaklng mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This wi II 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.
e Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
=Don't refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely. The United States Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
'L**Youmay safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still
'L_,.Thawedground 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 tess than that of many other foods° Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can:'
*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.
e Unplug your refrigerator:
A. Before making any repairs. Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
B. Before cleaning,
C. Before replacing a burned,out light bulb, the refrigerator shoufd be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
Note: Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
Grounding Requirements nmportant--Please read ¢arefugly.
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Have wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure outlet is properly grounded_
Where a standard
encountered, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR
REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.
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