Use and Care Manual

Safety information _03
This may result in an electric shock or fi re. -
This refrigerator must be properly •
installed and located in accordance with
the manual before you use it.
Connect the power plug in the proper position •
with the cord hanging down.
If you connect the power plug upside down, -
the wire can get cut off and cause a fi re or
electric shock.
When moving the refrigerator, be careful not to •
roll over or damage the power cord.
This constitutes a fi re 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 a child -
puts the packing materials on his or her head.
The appliance must be positioned so that the •
plug is accessible after installation.
You need to remove all the protective plastic •
fi lm before you initially plug the product in.
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.
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 grounded.
If the power cord is damaged, •
have it replaced immediately by the
manufacturer or its service agent.
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
Allow suffi cient space to install the •
refrigerator on a fl at surface.
If your refrigerator is not level, the internal -
cooling system may not work correctly.
Keep the ventilation space in the appliance •
enclosure or mounting structure clear of
obstruction.
Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after •
installation.
We recommend you have installed this refrigerator •
by a qualifi ed technician or service company.
Failing to do so may result in an electric shock, -
fi re, explosion, problems with the product, or
injury.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
Do not insert the power plug with wet •
hands.
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Do not store articles on the top of the appliance.
When you open or close the door, the articles -
may fall and cause personal injury and/or
material damage.
Do not put a container fi lled with water on the •
refrigerator.
If spilled, there is a risk of fi re or electric shock. -
Children should be supervised to ensure that •
they do not play with the appliance.
Keep fingers out of “pinch point” areas; -
clearances between the doors and cabinet are
necessarily small. Be careful when you open
the doors when children are in the area.
Do not let children hang on the door. A serious •
injury may occur.
Do not let children go inside the refrigerator.•
Children could become trapped.
Do not insert your hands into the bottom area •
under the appliance.
Any sharp edges may cause personal injury. -
Do not let children step on a drawer’s cover.•
The drawer may break and cause them to slip. -
Do not overfi ll the refrigerator with food.•
When you open the door, an item may fall out -
and cause personal injury or material damage.
Do not touch the inside walls of the freezer or •
products stored in the freezer with wet hands.
This may cause frostbite. -
Never put fi ngers or other objects into the water •
dispenser hole, ice chute, or ice maker bucket.
It may cause personal injury or material damage. -
Do not spray fl ammable gas near the refrigerator.•
There is a risk of explosion or fi re. -
Do not store volatile or fl ammable substances •
in the refrigerator.
The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, -
LP gas and other such products may cause
explosions.
Do not store pharmaceuticals products, •
scientifi c materials, or temperature sensitive
products in the refrigerator.
Products that require strict temperature -
controls must not be stored in the refrigerator.
Do not place or use an electrical appliance •
inside the refrigerator, unless it is of a type
recommended by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
WARNING
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