Fagor FQ8965X - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read all instructions before using.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including:
This refrigerator must be properly installed and located
in accordance with the installation instructions before it
is used� Do not allow children to climb, stand or hand on
the shelves in the refrigerator� They Could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injury themselves� Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
appliance� Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet� Skin may
stick to these extremely cold surfaces� Do not store or
use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance� In refrigerators with
automatic ice makers, avoid contact with the moving parts
of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
located on the bottom of the ice maker� Do not place
fingers or hands on the automatic ice maker mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in� This appliance is not
intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety� Keep fingers out of
the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and
between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small� Be
careful closing doors when children are in the area� Unplug
the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs�
Note: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed
by a qualified individual.
Setting the cooling system to 0 does not turn off power in
the circuit�
Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely�
DANGER! RISK OF
CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Proper disposal of the refrigerator.
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the
past� Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous,
even if they will sit for “just a few days”� If you are getting
rid of your old refrigerator please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents�
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
• Take off the doors�
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside�
CFC Disposal
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used
CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons)� CFCs are believed to harm
stratospheric ozone� If you are throwing away your old
refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for
proper disposal by a qualified service� If you intentionally
release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines
and imprisonment under provisions of environmental
legislation�
USE OF EXTENSION
CORDS
Because of potential safety hazards under certain
conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an
extension cord� If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard�
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Read all instructions before using.
WARNING!
HOW TO CONNECT
ELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from power cord. For personal safety, this
appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
grounding plug which mates with a standard grounding
wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock
hazard from this appliance� Have the wall outlet and circuit
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure that outlet is
properly grounded�