REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

DANGER

WARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

Plug into a grounded (earthed) outlet.

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Do not remove ground prong.

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as

Do not use an adapter.

 

gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Do not use an extension cord.

Use two or more people to move and install

 

refrigerator.

Disconnect power before servicing.

 

Disconnect power before installing ice maker.

Replace all panels before operating.

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

 

some models).

 

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

Take off the doors.

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

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard

Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT – Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

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Whirlpool 3VET16GKGW01 manual Refrigerator Safety, Your safety and the safety of others is very important