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Important Safeguards
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
Before the refrigerator is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as
described in this manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury when using the appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not remove grounding prong, do not use an adapter, and
do not use an extension cord.
It is recommended that a separate circuit, serving only your refrigerator, be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. These fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. And do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power line of the unit
is disconnected.
Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
Unplug the appliance or disconnect the power before cleaning or servicing. Failure to do so can
result in electrical shock or death.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your refrigerator unless it is specifically
recommended in this material. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
This appliance is CFC- and HFC-free and contains small quantities of Isobutane (R600a) which is
environmentally friendly, but flammable. It does not damage the ozone layer, nor does it increase
the greenhouse effect. Care must be taken during transportation and setting up of the appliance
that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can ignite and may damage the
eyes.
In the event of any damage:
– Avoid open flames and anything that creates a spark,
– Disconnect from the power source,
– Air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes, and
– Contact the Service Department for advice.
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room in which it should be installed. In the
event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small room, there is the danger of combustible gases
building up. For every ounce of coolant, at least 325 cubic feet of room space is required. The
amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. It is hazardous
for anyone other than an Authorized Service Person to carry out servicing or repairs to this appliance.
Take serious care when handling, moving, and using the appliance to avoid either damaging the
refrigerant tubing or increasing the risk of a leak.
Replacing component parts and servicing shall be done by factory-authorized service personnel so
as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the unit must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60
°
F (16
°
C) and below 90
°
F
(32
°
C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as wind, rain,
water spray or drips.
The appliance should not be located next to ovens, radiators or other sources of high heat.
