Use And Care Manual

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CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL
ELECTRICAL & GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or
hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere.
Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if
released to the atmosphere
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure
the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified
technician. If you intentionally release
refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment
under provisions of environmental legislation.
IMPORTANT: Please read carefully.
TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY
RECOMMENDED GROUNDING METHOD
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own
individual properly grounded electrical outlet rated for 115
Volts, 60 Hz, AC only, and fused at 15 or 20 amperes. This
provides the best performance and also prevents overloading
house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from
overheated wires. It is recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Use a receptacle that cannot be turned off with a switch
or pull chain. Do not use an extension cord.
Where a standard two-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall outlet.
USE OF EXTENSION CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, the use of an extension cord is not
recommended. However, if you still elect to use an extension
cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL- listed (USA),
3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a
grounding type plug and outlet, and that the electrical rating of
the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
Use of an extension cord will increase the clearance needed
for the back of the refrigerator.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Have the wall outlet and the circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly
grounded.
3-prong
grounding
plug
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.