Use and Care Manual

Safety Information
4_ Safety Information
WARNING
- Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord should be AC115-120 V, 10 A, or more. If a grounding adapter is
used, make sure the receptacle box is fully ground
• The Refrigerator must be safely grounded
- Always make sure that you have grounded the Refrigerator before attempting to investigate or
repair any part of the appliance. Power leakages can cause severe electric shock.
• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential lightning attractors as an electrical
ground.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer or its
service agent.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the manual
before it is used.
• Connect the power plug in proper position with the cord hanging down.
- If you connect the power plug upside down, the wire can get cut off and cause a fire or electric
shock.
• When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
- This constitutes a fire hazard.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the
refrigerator.
• Keep the packing materials out of reach of children.
- There is a risk of death from suffocation if children put them on their head.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible after installation.
• Do not plug several appliances into the same multiple power board. The refrigerator
should always be plugged into its own individual electrical which has a voltage rating that
matched the rating plate.
- This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits, which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the power plug.
- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.
• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• Do not bend the power cord excessively or place heavy articles on it.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug rmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not use aerosols near the Refrigerator.
- Aerosols used near the Refrigerator may cause an explosion or fire.