Important Safety Instructions
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator/Freezer
Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or freezers are still dangerous
—even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
•Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily
climb inside.
Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and other warnings.
Child Safety
•Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is unpacked. Children should never use these items for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation.
•Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts and destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture.
•An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator or freezer is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove the door of any appliance that is not in use, even if it is being discarded.
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the design of this refrigerator will operate properly.
•The refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
•If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may be affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
•To prevent the refrigerator from being turned off accidentally, do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
•Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove any prong from the power cord.
Other Precautions
•Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
•To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb. NOTE:Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
•Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
•If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, avoid contact with any moving parts.
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