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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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WARNING!
Read entire manual. Failure to follow all guides and rules could cause personal injury or
property damage. When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions
including the following:
General Use
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This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential) environment.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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The manufacturer’s installation instructions for product and cabinetry ventilation
must be followed when installing the appliance.
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To avoid hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance
with installation instructions.
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Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or the built-in structure,
clear of obstruction.
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Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process,
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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In case of damage to the refrigerant circuit, ventilate the area by opening all windows.
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Do not operate electrical equipment or any other equipment that may produce arcs,
sparks or flames in the area. Contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported
service technician immediately to arrange for the appliance to be repaired.
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It is hazardous for anyone other than an fisher & paykel trained and supported service
technician to service this appliance.
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Connect to potable water supply only.
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This refrigerating appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
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This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging
from 61 °F (16 °C) to 100 °F (38 °C). The product performance may be compromised
when operating outside of this temperature range.
Electrical
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This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions before
use.
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To allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation, incorporate a
switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
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Do not plug in any other appliance at the same power point as your refrigerator or use
extension cords or double adapters.
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Repair or replace immediately all electric service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion along its length or
at either the plug or appliance end.
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If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel
trained and supported service technician because special purpose tools are required.
