Univex Refrigerator - Freezer manual Help US Help YOU…, Important Safety Instructions

HELP US HELP YOU…

Read this guide carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the bottom, inside the fresh food compartment door.

Please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator.

If you received a damaged refrigerator…

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.

Save time and money.

Before you request service…

Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Products are continuously being improved…

Therefore product features and specifications may change or vary slightly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

WARNING—When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Guide.

• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the

Installation Instructions before it is used.

WARNING—Connect to potable water supply only.

•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 appliance end.

•When moving your appliance away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

•Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

•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.

•After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.

•Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. This will prevent contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.

•Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Food safety experts say:

‘‘…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold—below 4°C.

‘‘…Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be 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 reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meat 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.’’

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