Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt
you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION. These words mean:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury when using your product, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• N EVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from
the outlet.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at
either the plug or connector end.
• D o not modify or extend the power cord length. It could
cause electric shock or fire.
• W hen moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• D O NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• T his appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
• D O NOT allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the
refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could
damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• K eep fingers out of pinch point areas; clearances between
the doors and cabinets are necessarily small. Be careful
closing doors when children are in the area.
• U nplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any
repairs.
NOTE: It is strongly recommended that any service be
performed by a qualified technician.
• K eep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• D o not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer
• D o not damage the refrigerant circuit
• D o not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer
• C onnect to potable water supply only.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
You will be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage.
SAVE THESE 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.