Important Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS FREEZER.
WARNING For Your Safety
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in th e
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING Child Safety
Destroy carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material
immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use
these items for play. Cart ons covered with rugs, beds preads, plastic
sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly
cause suffocation.
A child might suffocate if he crawls into a freezer to hide or play.
Remove the door of a freezer when not in use, even if you plan to
discard the freezer. Many communities have laws requiring you to take
this safety precaution.
Remove and discard any spacers used t o secure the s helves during
shipping. Small objects are a choke hazard to childr en.
WARNING Electrical Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in
the design of this freezer will operate properly.
Refer to the serial pl ate for correct electrical rating. The pow er cord of
the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for p rotection
against shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into its own pr operly
grounded three prong receptacle, protected with a 15 amp time delay fuse
or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with the
local codes and ordinanc es.
Consult a qualified electrician. Rec eptacles protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. DO NOT use an
extension cord or adapter pl ug.
If voltage varies by 10 percent or mor e, fr eezer performance may be
affected. Op erating the freezer with insufficient power can damag e the
motor. Such damage is not covered under t he warranty. If you suspect
voltage is high or low, c onsult your power company f or testing.
To prevent the freezer f rom being turned off accident ally, do not plug unit
into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner.
WARNING Other Precautions
1. Never unplug the fr eezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the
plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle.
2. Turning the c ontrol to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not
disconnect power to other electrical components.
3. If th e power cord is damaged, i t should b e replaced through your servic e
agency or qualified person al only.