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Important Safety
Instructions For Your Safety
Donot store or usegasoline or otherflammable vapors andliquids in thevicinity
ofthis,oranyotherappliance. Readproductlabelsforflammabilityandotherwarnings.
• Destroycarton, plastic bags,and any exteriorwrapping material immediately
afterthe refrigerator isunpacked. Children shouldnever use theseitems for
play.Cartonscoveredwith rugs,bedspreads,plasticsheets,orstretchwrapmay
become airtight chambers that can quickly cause suffocation.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and ruin
finishesiftheycomeincontactwithotherappliancesorfurniture.
• An empty, discarded ice box, refrigerator, or freezer is a very dangerous
attraction to children. Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,
even if it is being discarded.
•Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electricaloutlet. 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 AN
ADAPTER PLUG.
• If voltage varies by 10 percent or more, performance of your refrigerator may
beaffected.Operating the refrigerator with insufficientpower can damage the
compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. If you suspect
your voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing.
• Topreventtherefrigerator from being turnedoffaccidentally, do not plug the
unitintoanoutletcontrolled by a wall switch orpullcord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
Child Safety
Read all instructions before
using this refrigerator.
Avoid fire hazard or
electricshock.Donotuse anextension
cord or an adapter plug. Do not remove
any prong from power cord.
Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design of this refrigerator will operate properly.
• Neverunplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug
firmly,and pullstraightoutfrom thereceptacle.
• Toavoid electrical shock, unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning and before
replacingalightbulb. Note: TurningthecontroltoOFFturnsoffthecompressor,
butdoesnotdisconnectpowertothelightbulborotherelectricalcomponents.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.
• Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthepowercord.Alwaysgriptheplug
firmly,andpullstraightoutfromthereceptacle.
• Toavoidelectricalshock,unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacingalightbulb. Note: TurningthecontroltoOFFturnsoffthecompressor,
butdoesnotdisconnectpowertothelightbulborotherelectricalcomponents.
• Donotoperate the refrigerator inthepresence of explosive fumes.
• Avoid contact with any moving parts of the automatic ice maker.
Other Precautions