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Important safety information – Danby DBC120BLS User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

WARNING

An empty refrigerating appliance is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket, latches,

lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take some other action to gaurentee it harmless.

DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if

the appliance has been damaged or dropped.

• Do not splice the power cord that is equipped with

this appliance.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance

itself in water.

• Do not use this product near water-for example, in a

wet basement, near a swimming pool, or near a sink.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this

appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use, as

described in this manual.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

electric current.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded.

• Consult a qualified electrician or service

technician if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not store perishable food items such as (but

not limited to) meats and dairy products in your

Beverage Center.

• Store sealed, unopened beverages only.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Maintenance section(s) of this manual.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• This appliance is intended for household use only.

Do not attempt to operate or store this appliance

outdoors.

• This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest

authorized service facility for examination, repair, or

adjustment.

• If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is

your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

• For best operation, plug this appliance into its own

electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing

of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the power cord.

Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the

power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or

service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

LOCATION

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See

“Grounding Instructions” below.

DO:

• Select a location with a strong, level floor.

• Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the

appliance and any adjacent wall.

• Avoid direct sunlight and heat.Direct sunlight may

affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources nearby will

cause higher electricity consumption.

DO NOT:

• Use this appliance outdoors: This appliance is

intended for household use only.Do not attempt to

operate or store this appliance outdoors.

• Build this appliance into an enclosure: This

appliance is designed for a free-standing application

only and is not intended to be “built-in”.