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ImportantSafety
Instructions Read all instructions before using this refrigerator.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammablevaporsandliquidsinvicinity
of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for flammability and
otherwarnings.
Child Safety
Avoid fire hazard or
electric shock. Do not use an extension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from power cord.
Electrical Information
Theseguidelinesmustbefollowedtoensurethatsafetymechanismsin the
design of this refrigerator will operate properly.
Other Precautions
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
"justafewdays."Ifyouaregettingridof
your old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to help
preventaccidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR
OLD REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER:
Remove
doors.
Leave
shelves in
place so
children
may not
easily climb
inside.
• Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately
aftertherefrigeratorisunpacked.Childrenshouldneverusetheseitemsforplay.
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.
• Anempty,discardedicebox,refrigeratororfreezerisaverydangerousattraction
to children. Remove the door of any appliance that is not in use, even if
it is being discarded.
•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 three-
prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazards. It must be
pluggeddirectlyintoaproperlygroundedthree-prongreceptacle.Thereceptacle
must be installed in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a
qualified electrician. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN ADAPTER
PLUG.
• Ifvoltagevariesby10percent ormore,performanceofyourrefrigeratormaybe
affected. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient power can damage the
compressor.Suchdamageisnotcoveredunderyourwarranty.Ifyoususpectyour
voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
• Topreventtherefrigeratorfrombeingturnedoffaccidentally,donotplugtheunit
into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
• Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthepowercord.Alwaysgriptheplug
firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacinga light bulb. Note: Turningthe control toOFF turns offthe compressor,
butdoesnotdisconnectpowertothelightbulborotherelectricalcomponents.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
• If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, avoid contact with any moving
parts.
