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Important Safety Instructions
Proper disposal of your appliance
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
appliances are still dangerous – even if they will
sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid
of your appliance, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with
Federal and Local regulations. Before you throw
away your old unit:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not
easily climb inside.
Electrical information
• The refrigerator must be plugged into its
own dedicated 10 amp, 115 Volt, 60 Hz. AC
only electric outlet. The power cord of the
appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against
shock hazards. It must be plugged directly
into a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle. The receptacle must be installed in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Consult a qualified electrician. Do not use an
extension cord or adapter plug.
• Immediately repair or replace any power
cord that becomes frayed or damaged.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on
the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly,
and pull straight out from the receptacle to
prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning
and before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage
varies by 10% or more. Operating the unit
with insufficient power can damage the
motor. Such damage is not covered under
the warranty. If you suspect your household
voltage is high or low, consult your power
company for testing.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled
by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the
refrigerator from being turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground
Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI).
WARNING
These guidelines must be followed to ensure
that safety mechanisms in this unit will
operate properly.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Do not, under any
circumstances, cut,
remove, or bypass the
grounding prong
Power cord with
3-prong grounded plug
IMPORTANT
Your old unit 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
cause harm to the environment if released to
the atmosphere. If you are throwing away your
old unit, 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 the
provisions of environmental legislation.
• Remove and discard any spacers used to
secure the shelves during shipping. Small
objects are a choke hazard to children.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples
can cause severe cuts and also destroy
finishes if they come in contact with other
appliances or furniture.
Child Safety
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and
any exterior wrapping material immediately
after the unit is unpacked. Children should never
use these items to play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap
may become airtight chambers and can quickly
cause suffocation.
