This guide contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the hazard signal word DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION. These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
?NEVER unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight out from the outlet.
?Repair or replace immediately all electric service
cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the plug or connector end.
? When moving your refrigerator away from the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
?DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
?DO NOT allow children to climb, stand or hang on
the refrigerator doors or shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
? Keep fingers out of pinchpointareas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
?Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or making any repairs.
NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
?Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box in order to avoid contact with a
live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
NOTE: Setting either or both controls to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit.
?This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Attention Installer
Instructions that were taped to the front of the refrigerator.
?After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to the extremely cold surfaces.
?In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes. DO NOT place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
?DO NOT refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely. The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 says:
...You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still cold---below 4°C.
...Thawed ground meats, poultry or fish that have any off-odor or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it. The food may be dangerous to eat.
Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables and prepared foods. The eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use refrozen foods as soon as
possible to save as much of their quality as you
can.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions at right to help prevent accidents.
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). CFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone.
BEFORE YOU THROWAWAY
YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
OR FREEZER
?Take off the doors.
?Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions legislation.
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Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Remove tape and any temporary labels from your refrigerator before using. Do not remove any warning-type labels, the model and serial number label, or the TechSheet that is attached to back wall of the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove
tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see the Important Safety Instructions section.
Refrigerator shelves are installed in the shipping position.
Please reinstall shelves according to your individual storage needs.
INSTALLATION
1.To avoid vibration, the unit must be level. If required, adjust the leveling screws to compensate for unevenness of the floor. The front should be slightly higher than the rear to
aid in door closing. Leveling screws can be turned easily by tipping the cabinet slightly. Turn
the leveling screws clockwise ( |
) to raise the |
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unit, counterclockwise ( |
) to lower it. |
2.Install this appliance in an area where the temperature is between 13°C and 43°C. If the temperature around the appliance is too low or high, cooling ability may be adversely affected.
3.Allow the clearance of at least 2 inch from the ceiling and 1 inch from the side walls for better
cooling efficiency, ease of installation, proper air circulation and electrical connections.
w CAUTION: Avoid placing the unit near heat sources, direct sunlight or moisture.
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1.Clean your refrigerator thoroughly and wipe off all dust accumulated during shipping.
2.Install accessories such as ice cube bin,
drawers, shelves, etc., in their proper places. They are packed together to prevent possible damage during shipment.
3.Let your refrigerator run for at least 2 or 3 hours before putting food in it. Check the flow of cold air in the freezer compartment to ensure proper cooling. Your refrigerator is now ready for use.
When Moving Your Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or walk the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.
wWARNING
?Be careful when you work with hinge, base
grille, stopper etc. You may be injured.
?Do not put hands or foot or metal sticks into air vents, base grille or bottom of refrigerator. You may be injured or receive an electrical shock.
BASE COVER
To remove the base cover
1.Open the Freezer Drawer. (Drawer not shown for clarity.)
2.Once drawer is open there is sufficient
clearance to remove screws on top of cover.
To replace base cover:
? Place cover into position and insert and tighten
screws.
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