Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters. If the power cord is too short,
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have a qualified electrician install an outlet near your refrigerator. Use of an extension cord can
negatively affect your refrigerator's performance.
Your refrigerator is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
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sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
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instruction concerning
use of your refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with your refrigerator.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
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similarly qualified person, inorder to avoid a hazard.
Warning: Electric shock hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.
WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in
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structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING–Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands. This could result in
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frostbite.
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WARNING–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
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other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using your refrigerator.
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WARNING–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside your refrigerator.
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Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:
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Take off the door.
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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance
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unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
Unplug your refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it.
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If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
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similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Follow local regulations regarding disposal of your refrigerator due to flammable refrigerant and
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gas. All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must
be removed before disposal. It is the consumer's responsibility to comply with federal and local
regulations when disposing of this product.
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
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appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as
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staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
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farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
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bed and breakfast type environments.
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catering and similar non-retail applications.
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Grounding Requirement
Your refrigerator must be grounded. Your refrigerator is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is correctly installed and grounded.
Incorrect use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
your refrigerator is correctly grounded.
Electrical Connection
WARNING
This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a three-prong plug which mates with the standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility
of electrical shock.
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