Impecca RC-2450SLG User manual

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4.5CU. FT. MANUAL DE USUARIO DEL REFRIGERADOR COMPACTO
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR – RÉFRIGÉRATEUR COMPACT DE 4.5PI3
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Model: RC-2450SLG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATORSAFETY 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS5
PARTSAND FEATURES7
REVERSE DOOR8
INSTALLING YOURREFRIGERATOR12
REFRIGERATORFEATURESAND USE 14
PROPERREFRIGERATORCARE AND CLEANING 17
TROUBLESHOOTING 19
CUSTOMERSUPPORT 19
ONE-YEARLIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY (US) 20
SPANISH 21
FRENCH 41

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REFRIGERATORSAFETY
Your safety andthesafety of others is very important tous.
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY NEED THEM IN THE
FUTURE.
I
This is theSafety Alert Symbol. When this symbol appears take
alert topotentialhazards that can injureor kill you or others
aroundthis appliance. All safety messages will follow theSafety
Alert Symbol andeither thewords “DANGER”, “Warning”, or “Cau-
tion”.
IDANGER I
DANGERMEANSTHAT FAILURE TO HEED THE SAFETY ADVICE MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONALINJURY ORDEATH.
IWARNING I
WARNING MEANSTHAT FAILURE TO HEED THE SAFETY ADVICE
MAY RESULT IN EXTENSIVE PRODUCT DAMAGE ORSERIOUSPER-
SONALINJURY, ORDEATH.
ICAUTION I
CAUTION MEANSTHAT FAILURE TO HEED THISSAFETY ADVICE
MAY RESULT IN MINORORMODERATE PERSONALINJURY, PROP-
ERTY OREQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
All safety messagewill alert you of potentialhazards. Instructions
areprovided toguide you on how toreduceyour chances of in-
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IFLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT GAS I
DANGER - Risk of fireor explosion. Flammable refrigerant used in unit.
Repairs tobeperformed by trained serviceprofessionalonly.
DO NOT usemechanicaldevices todefrost refrigerator. DO NOT puncture
refrigerant tubing.
CAUTION - Risk of fireor explosion. Flammable refrigerant used in unit.
Disposeof property in accordancewith federalor localregulations.
CAUTION - CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING -Toprevent children from be-
ing trapped inside, when disposing of unit removedoor andkeep shelves
inside theunit.
IPROPOSITION 65 WARNING FORCALIFORNIA RESI-
DENTS
WARNING
Cancer andReproductiveHarm
www.p65warnings.ca.gov
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. YOU MAY NEED
THEM IN THE FUTURE.
1. This refrigerator must beproperly installed andlocated in
accordancewith theInstallation Instructions beforeit is used.
2. Donot allow children toclimb, standor hang on theshelves
in therefrigerator. They could damagetherefrigerator and
seriously injurethemselves.
3. Donot storeor usegasolineor other flammable vapors and
liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.
4. Keep fingers out of thespacebetween thedoors andcabinet.
Becarefulclosing doors when children arein thearea.
5. Unplug therefrigerator beforecleaning andmaking repairs.
6. We strongly recommendthat any servicing beperformed by a
qualified individual.
7. Donot leaverefrigerator in extremely cold or warm tempera-
tures.
8. Donot placerefrigerator near heat sources or open flames.
9. Clean therefrigerator with a so, damp cloth. Removestains
with a mild soap. Donot clean theunit with industrialgrade
solvents, or abrasivechemicals.
10.Donot placeheavy items on top of therefrigerator.
11.Never install therefrigerator wherethereis a lot of moisture
or in areas wherewater can splash.
12.Donot allow children tohang on thedoors; therefrigerator
may betipped over andhurt children.
13.Never eat food that may havespoiled becauseit was stored
too long in therefrigerator or was stored in an out-of-order
refrigerator.
14.Donot usesharp tools inside therefrigerator (such as an ice
pick toremoveice) as damagemay occur.
15.Unplug andremovefood from therefrigerator if not used for
a long period of time.
16.Aer your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch thecold
surfaces in thefreezer compartment, particularly when hands
aredamp or wet. Skin may adheretotheseextremely cold
surfaces.
17.Donot refreezefoods that havebeen thawed completely.
You can safely re-freezedefrosted food if it is still cold andice
crystals arestill present.
18.This refrigerator should not berecessed or built-in in an
enclosed cabinet. It is designed for freestanding installation
only
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CHILD ENTRAPMENT WARNING:
Risk of child entrapment. Beforeyou throw away your old refrig-
erator or freezer:
1. Takeo thedoors.
2. Leavetheshelves in placesothat children may not easily
climb inside.
CAUTION: USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
CAUTION: RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION
DISPOSE OF PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL OR LOCAL
REGULATIONS. FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT USE, WHICH UNDER
FEDERAL LAW MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO PRODUCT DISPOSAL.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE IN-
STRUCTIONS
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PARTSAND FEATURES
1. Freezer Compartment
2. TemperatureControl
3. Refrigerator Shelf
4. Crisper with Glass Cover
5. Leveling Leg
6. Freezer Door
7. Refrigerator Door
8. Can Dispenser
9. 2Liter Bottle Door Bin
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REVERSE DOOR
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver, flatheadscrewdriver, hexago-
nalspanner (Allen wrench).
• Ensuretheunit is unplugged andempty.
• Totakethedoor o, it is necessary totilt theunit backwards.
You should rest theunit on something solidsothat it will not
slip during thedoor reversing process.
• All parts removed must besaved todo there-installation of
thedoor.
• Donot lay theunit flat as this may damagethecoolant sys-
tem.
• It’s better that 2people handle theunit during assembly.
1. Carefully removethetop hingecover with a flatheadscrew-
driver.
2. Unscrew thetop hingewith a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Removethehole cover with a flatheadscrew driver.
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4. Movethecorecover from le side toright side. Then li the
upper door andplaceit on a padded surfacetoprevent it
from scratching.
5. Unscrew themiddle hingeandthen li thebottom door and
put it on a so padtoavoidscratch.
6. Movetwomiddle hole covers from le toright.
7. Liedown therear of thecabinet on a so pad. Unscrew the
bottom hingeandleveling foot.
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8. Unscrew andremovethebottom hingepin, andturn the
bracket over andreplaceit.
9. Install thehingeat le side andfoot baseat right side. Then
screw twoleveling feet with their originalparts.
10.Movetwomiddle hole covers from le toright.
11.Liedown therear of cabinet on a so pad. Unscrew thebot-
tom hingeandleveling.
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12.Standtheunit up andput thedoor on thebottom hinge.
Makesurethebottom hingecoreis inserted in thedoor hole.
Then movethehingehole cover of thebottom door from the
le side totheright.
13.Install themiddle hinge.
14.Install theupper door with theupper hinge.
15.Clap in thehingecover andhole cover on thetop of theunit.
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INSTALLING YOURREFRIGERATOR
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
1. Removeall packaging material. This includes thefoam base
andall adhesivetapeholding therefrigerator accessories
inside andoutside.
2. Inspect andremoveany remains of packing, tapeor printed
materials beforepowering on therefrigerator.
IDANGER I
Risk of fireor explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Handle with
carewhen moving refrigerator sotoavoiddamaging refrigerant
tubing or increasing therisk of leakage.
LEVELING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• Your refrigerator has twoleveling legs which arelocated in the
front bottom corners of your refrigerator. Aer properly placing
your refrigerator in its finalposition, you can level your refrig-
erator.
• Leveling legs can beadjusted by turning them counterclock-
wisetoraiseyour refrigerator or by turning them clockwiseto
lower your refrigerator. Therefrigerator door will closeeasier
when theleveling legs areextended.
PROPER AIR CIRCULATION
• Toensureyour refrigerator works at themaximum eiciency
it was designed for, you should install it in a location where
thereis proper air circulation, plumbing andelectricalconnec-
tions.
• Thefollowing arerecommended clearances aroundtherefrig-
erator:
Sides …………… 4”
Top …………… 4”
Back …………… 4”
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Note: As thedoor gets pressed in during shipping, aer reversing
thedoor, thegasket may havetobereset. This is donetoprevent
thecool refrigerated air from escaping. If thereis a gap between
thedoor gasket andthecabinet, set thegasket by gently pulling
it out tosealthegap.
DOOR ALIGNMENT
1. Removethetop hingecover by using a flatheadscrewdriver.
Placetheheadunder thefront edgeof thecap andgently li.
2. Loosen thetop hingescrews using a Phillips headscrew
driver.
3. Adjust thedoor or put a spacer in between andtighten the
screws.
4. Replacethetop hingecover by aligning therear of thecover
with therear of thehinge. Press firmly on thefront of thecov-
er untilit snaps in place.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT: IMPORTANT GROUND INSTRUCTIONS
IWARNING I
Improper useof grounding can result in electric shock andinjury.
• Makesurethereis a suitable power outlet (115 volts, 15 amps
outlet) with proper grounding topower therefrigerator.
• Avoidtheuseof three prong adapters or cutting o thethird
grounding prong in order toaccommodatea twoprong out-
let. This is a dangerous practicesinceit provides noeective
grounding for therefrigerator andmay result in shock hazard.
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DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
• Usean exclusive115V wall outlet. Donot connect your refrig-
erator toextension cords or together with any other appliance
in thesamewall outlet. Donot splicethecord.
INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS
• Donot install your refrigerator in any location not properly
insulated or heated, e.g. garage, etc. Your refrigerator was not
designed tooperatein temperaturesettings below 12degrees
Celsius.
• Select a suitable location for therefrigerator on a hardeven
surfaceaway from direct sunlight or heat source, e.g. radiators,
baseboardheaters, cooking appliances, etc. Any floor uneven-
ness should becorrected with theleveling legs located on the
front bottom corners of therefrigerator.
Note: As thedoor gets pressed in during shipping, aer reversing
thedoor, thegasket may havetobereset. This is donetoprevent
thecool refrigerated air from escaping. If thereis a gap between
thedoor gasket andthecabinet, set thegasket by gently pulling
it out tosealthegap.
REFRIGERATORFEATURESAND USE
GENERAL FEATURES
ADJUSTABLE TEMPERATURE
DIAL:
Your unit has only onecontrol
for regulating thetempera-
turein thecompartment. The
temperaturecontrol is locat-
ed on theupper right handside of thecompartment.
Thefirst timeyou turn theunit on, set thetemperaturecontrol
to“7”. Therangeof thetemperaturecontrol is from position “0”
to“7”. Aer 24 to48 hours, adjust thetemperaturecontrol tothe
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setting that best suits your needs. Thesetting of “5” should be
appropriatefor homeor oiceuse.
Toturn therefrigerator o, turn thetemperaturecontrol to”0”.
Note:
• Turning thetemperaturecontrol to“0” position stops the
cooling cycle but does not shut o thepower totheunit.
• If theunit is unplugged or has lost power or is turned o, you
must wait 3to5 minutes beforerestarting theunit. If you at-
tempt torestart beforethewait timetheunit will not start.
INTERIOR LIGHT
When you open thedoor thelight will turn ON automatically.
When you closethedoor thelight will turn OFF automatically.
DEFROSTING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
WHEN?
For themost eicient operation andminimum energy consump-
tion, defrost thefreezer compartment when thefrost on there-
frigerator walls is excessiveor ¼ inch thick.
Thereis noneed todefrost therefrigerator compartment, be-
causeicedepositing on theinner back wall is defrosted automat-
ically. Icemay deposit on theinner back wall during thecompres-
sor operation; later on, when thecompressor is not operating the
icewill defrost andthewater drops collect anddrain through the
outlet in theinner back wall intothedrain pan situated abovethe
compressor whereit will evaporate.
HOW?
• Reset thethermostat tothe“0” position anddisconnect the
power supply.
• Removethefrozen food from therefrigerator andplaceit in a
cooler toprotect thefood.
• Leavethedoor open for a while sothat you can easily scrap o
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thefrost.
• Usea plastic scraper but becarefulnot todamagetheinner
surfaces of thefreezer.
• Wipeup thescraped o frost andicebeforeit is completely
defrosted.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE BOILING WATER BECAUSE IT MAY DAMAGE
THE PLASTIC PARTS. IN ADDITION, NEVER USE A SHARP OR ME-
TALLIC INSTRUMENT TO REMOVE FROST AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE
COOLING COILS AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. WE RECOMMEND
USING A PLASTIC SCRAPER.
FREEZING FRESH FOODS
• Proper useof therefrigerator, adequately packed food, correct
temperatureandtaking intoaccount hygienic precautions will
substantially influencethequality of freezing thefood or stor-
ing of thefrozen foods.
• This compartment is designed for thelong-term storageof
frozen food.
• Thestoragelifeof frozen foods varies andtherecommended
storagetimeshould not beexceeded.
• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should bestored in ac-
cordancewith thefrozen foods manufacturer’s instructions for
a three star frozen food storagecompartment or homefreezer.
• Placefrozen food intothefreezer as quickly as possible aer
purchase. If thereareinstructions on thepacket, carefully fol-
low theseinstructions regarding storagetimes.
• Carefully select food you intendtofreeze, it should beof ade-
quatequality andsuitable for freezing.
• Usecorrect packaging andwrap it tight.
• Thepackaging should beairtight andshouldn’t leak sincethis
could causesubstantialvitamin loss anddehydration of foods.
Foils andbags should beso enough totightly wrap around
thefoods.
• When preparing foods tobefrozen, consider sanitary precau-
tions.
• Mark packages with following data:kindandamount of foods
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andthedateof loading.
• It is extremely important that thefood is frozen as quickly as
possible.
• If thereis too much food inside, freezing will bereduced which
aects thequality of frozen foods.
PROPERREFRIGERATORCARE AND
CLEANING
CLEANING THE REFRIGERATOR
• Turn thetemperaturecontrol to“0”, unplug theunit, andre-
movethefood andbaskets.
• Wash theinside with a warm water andbaking soda solution.
Thesolution should beabout 2tablespoons of baking soda to
a quart of water.
• Wash thebaskets with a mild detergent solution.
• Theoutside of theunit should becleaned with mild detergent
andwarm water.
CAUTION: Failuretounplug therefrigerator could result in electri-
calshock or personalinjury.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
• Unplug theACpower cordfrom thewall.
• Squeezethetabs at thetop andbottom of thelight bulb cover
simultaneously.
• Removethelight bulb cover.
• Unscrew thebulb.
• Replacewith a 10 watts bulb that is thesameshapeandsize.
• Replacethelight bulb cover.
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POWER FAILURE
Most power failures arecorrected within a few hours andshould
not aect thetemperatureof your refrigerator-freezer if you mini-
mizethenumber of times thedoor is opened. If thepower is going
tobeo for a longer period of time, you need totaketheproper
steps toprotect your food.
VACATION TIME
Short Vacations:Leavetheunit operating during vacations of less
than three weeks.
Long vacations:If therefrigerator will not beused for several
months, removeall food andunplug thepower cord. Clean and
dry theinterior thoroughly. Toprevent odor andmold growth,
leavethedoor open slightly:blocking it open if necessary.
MOVING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• Removeall thefood.
• Securely tapedown all looseitems inside your unit.
• Turn theleveling screws up tothebasetoavoiddamage.
• Tapethedoors shut.
• Besuretheunit stays in theupright position during transpor-
tation.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
• Theunit should belocated in thecoolest area of theroom,
away from heat producing refrigerators or heating ducts, and
out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool toroom temperaturebeforeplacing them
in theunit. Overloading theunit forces thecompressor torun
longer. Foods that freezetoo slowly may losequality, or spoil.
• Besuretowrap foods properly, andwipecontainers dry be-
foreplacing them in theunit. This cuts down on frost build-up
inside thefreezer.
• Organizeandlabel food toreducedoor openings andextend-
ed searches. Removeas many items as needed at onetime,
andclosethedoor as soon as possible.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Refrigerator does not
operate.
Not plugged in.
Thecircuit breaker tripped or blown fuse.
Refrigerator does not
cool.
Therefrigerator temperaturecontrol is set at “0”
Compressor turns on
ando frequently.
Condenser coilat theback of theunit is dirty.
Theroom temperatureis hotter than normal.
A largeamount of food has been added totherefrigerator.
Thedoor is open too oen.
Thedoor is not closed completely.
Thetemperaturecontrol is not set correctly.
Thedoor gasket does not sealproperly.
Therefrigerator does not havethecorrect clearances. (4” toboth
sides andback of unit)
Thelight does not work. Thehomecircuit breaker or fusehas tripped.
Therefrigerator is unplugged.
Thebulb has burned out (see themaintenancesection for there-
placement procedure).
Vibrations. Check toassurethat therefrigerator is level.
Therefrigerator seems
tomaketoo much
noise.
Therattling noisemay comefrom theflow of therefrigerant,
which is normal.
As each cycle ends, you may hear gurgling sounds caused by the
flow of refrigerant in your refrigerator.
Contraction andexpansion of theinside walls may causepopping
andcrackling noises.
Therefrigerator is not level.
Thedoor will not close
properly.
Therefrigerator is not level.
Thedoors werereversed andnot properly installed.
Thegasket is dirty.
Theshelves, bins, or baskets areout of position.
CUSTOMERSUPPORT
Beforecontacting customer support, pleasesee thetroubleshooting guide
above.
Visit our websitetocontact us, findanswers toFrequently Asked Questions,
andfor other resources which may include an updated version of this user’s
manual.
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ONE-YEARLIMITED APPLIANCE WARRANTY (US)
Impecca™ warrants this product against de-
fects in materialandworkmanship totheorigi-
nalpurchaser as specified below.
PARTS AND LABOR– if the product is
determined to have a manufacturing
defect, within a period of one year
from the date of the original purchase,
Impecca™, at its own discretion, will re-
pair or replace the product parts at no
charge to you in the U.S.A.
Toobtain warranty serviceby an authorized
Impecca™ servicecenter, pleaseemailus at:
[e-mail] toobtain a Repair and
MaintenanceAuthorization (RMA) number and
received instructions on how therepair and/or
replacement procedurewill takeplace.
Any glass materials included with the
appliance will be covered for a period
of 60 days from purchase.
Impecca™ specifically excludes from this
warranty any non-electric/mechanicalat-
tachments, accessories anddisposable parts
including but not limited tooutside case, con-
necting cables, batteries andACadapters. Im-
pecca™ reserves theright torepair or replace
defectiveproducts with thesame, equivalent
or newer models.
We reservetheright toeither repair or replace
product at our discretion. Replacement may
beeither new or refurbished andwhile every
endeavor will bemade toensureit is thesame
model, if not possible it will beequalor higher
specification.
Normal“Wear andTear” is not covered by this
warranty. Further, Impecca™ hereby reserves
theright todetermine“Wear andTear” on any
andall products. Tampering or opening the
product casting or shell will voidthis warranty
in its entirety.
Exclusions:This warranty does not cover the
following:
1. Any product that has a defaced or covered
serialnumber.
2. Products that havebeen transferred toa
secondowner.
3. Rust on theinterior or exterior of theunit.
4. Products listed as “As-Is” or “Refurbished.”
5. Food loss duetoany product failure.
6. Window air conditioners installed in a wall.
7. Theproduct if used in a commercialset-
ting.
8. Servicecalls that do not involveproduct
malfunction.
9. Servicecalls for a product ruined by not
following theprovided instructions.
10. Servicecalls tocorrect improper installa-
tion.
11. Costs associated with making theproduct
accessible for servicing (including but not
limited toremovalof trim/molding/cabin-
etry, etc.)
12. Servicecalls toreplaceany consumables
such as light bulbs, filters, etc.
13. Surcharges that may apply toservicecalls
on weekends, nights, holidays. Damages
tothefinish of applianceor household fur-
nishings duetoinstallation of appliance.
14. Damages caused by any of thefollowing:
Acts of God; fires; misuse; accidents; incor-
rect power supply; serviceperformed by
unauthorized persons; useof non-genuine
Impecca parts, etc.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IM-
PLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULARPURPOSE
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEARFROM
THE DATE OF THE ORIGINALRETAILPUR-
CHASE OF THISPRODUCT.
THESE WARRANTIESAND REMEDIESARE THE
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTIESAND REM-
EDIESIN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND
USE OF THE PRODUCT. NO OTHERWARRAN-
TIES, ORALORWRITTEN, EXPRESSED ORIM-
PLIED, ARE GIVEN.
IMPECCA™ ISNOT RESPONSIBLE ORLIABLE
FORANY DAMAGE, WHETHERSPECIAL, INCI-
DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT OROTH-
ERWISE, ORWHETHERKNOWN ORSHOULD
HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO IMPECCA™, INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS, GOODWILL, AND PROPERTY
AND PERSONALINJURY RESULTING FROMANY
BREACH OF WARRANTY, THE INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT ORUNDERANY LEGALTHEORY
IN CONTRACT ORTORT. IMPECCA LIABILITY IS
LIMITED TO THE ACTUALPURCHASE PRICE
PAID TO THE RETAILSELLEROF THE DEFEC-
TIVE PRODUCT.
NoImpecca™ dealer, agent or employee is
authorized tomakeany modification, exten-
sion, changeor amendment tothis warranty
without thewritten consent andauthorization
from Impecca™.
Somestates do not allow theexclusion or
limitation of implied warranties or liability for
incidentalor consequentialdamages, or do
not allow a limitation on how long an implied
warranty lasts, sotheabovelimitations or ex-
clusions may not apply toyou. This warranty
gives you specific legalrights, andyou have
other rights, which vary from statetostate.
Note: Our Warranty center services only to Con-
tinental U.S.A.
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