FRIGIDAIRE Refrigerator - Manual (Page 3)

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ik WARNING Please. Read All .Instructions Before Using This Refrigerator.'.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
» Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read
product labels for warnings regarding flammability and
other hazards.
® Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence of
explosive fumes.
* Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice
maker.
• Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play
with. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets
or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can
quickly cause suffocation.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation
are not problems of the past.
Junked or abandoned refrigerators
or freezers are still dangerous -
even if they will sit for “just a few
days.” If you are getting rid of your
old refrigerator or freezer, please
follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/ freezer:
• Remove doors.
• Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb
inside.
• Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service
technician.
ik WARNING
. These Guidelines Must Be Foliowe'd To 'Ensure^That Safety.;M.echariisms In This ^ R.efrigerator.
'Will Operate'Properly.''.......................................................................................................................................
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
• The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only electric outlet.
The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a
three-prong grounding plug for your protection against
electrical 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 adapter plug.
» Ifthepowercord is damaged, it should be replaced bythe
manufacturer, service technician or a qualified person to
prevent any risk.
» Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and before
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by
10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
• Do not plug the unit into an outlet controlled by a wall
switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from being
turned off accidentally.
• Avoid connecting refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor
(GFI) circuit.
IMPORTANT: /Pressing.'the '.On/Off 'button,on.the
/control pa.nel .(at t.he.top. of the fresh.food compartment)
"disables,yo.ur.refrigerator’scooli.ng 'system, but,does
/n,ot,,discorinect power to„';ligh,ts,„'an,d pther electrical ■
components.To turn ,offpowerto your refrigerator you
■,.m.u,s,t,unplug the power.cord from the .wall outlet. ■■.. '
Grounding type
■■ fade wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances,
cot, remove,
or bypass the
grounding prong.
Power cord with ' ' ■
3-prong grounded plug