Product Introduction
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All safety messages will be preceded by the
safety alert symbol and the word "Danger" or "Warning" These words mean:
Danger You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
Warning You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and/or injury to persons, including the following:
Read all instructions before using appliance.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
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or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent,
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
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Consult repair manual or owner's guide before attempting to service this product. All safety precautions must be followed.
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Disposal of this unit should be in accordance with federal and local regulations.
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Follow handling instructions carefully.
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Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
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Danger: Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
Warning: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Danger: Risk of child entrapment. Before throwing away an old appliance:
Remove the door or lid.
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Leave shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities may be
different or reduced,or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such persons receive supervision or training to operate
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
■ Bed and breakfast type environments;
■ Catering and similar non-retail applications.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the
electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that
is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.
Warning: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service
agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet.
Do not splice the power cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord.
Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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