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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
• Do not use a hair dryer to dry the inside of the refrigerator.
• Do not light a candle to remove odors in the refrigerator.
• In the event of a refrigerant leak, move flammable objects away from the refrigerator. Ensure the area is
adequately ventilated and contact an authorized service center.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the refrigerator.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments; catering and similar non-retail
applications.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Unplug the power plug before cleaning or repairing the refrigerator.
• The refrigerator and freezer compartment lights are interior LED lighting, and service should be performed
by a qualified technician.
• Unplug the power plug immediately in the event of a blackout or thunderstorm.
• Turn the power off if water or dust penetrates into the refrigerator. Call a service agent.
• Do not store glass containers or soda in the freezer compartment. Contents may expand when frozen,
break the container and cause injury.
• Do not store, disassemble or repair the appliance yourself or allow unqualified personnel to do so.
• If the electrical supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or
a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• Do not use or place flammable substances (chemicals, medicine, cosmetics, etc) near the refrigerator or
store them inside the refrigerator. Do not place the refrigerator in the vicinity of flammable gas.
DISPOSAL
• Junked or abandoned refrigerators are dangerous, even if they are sitting for only a few days. When
disposing of the refrigerator, remove the packing materials from the door or take off the doors but leave the
shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
• If disposing of a refrigerator, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified servicer.
If you release the refrigerant, you may be fined or imprisoned in accordance with the relevant environmental
law.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with
a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
• Have a qualified electrician check the wall outlet and wiring for proper grounding.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet. Failure to do so may damage the power cord, resulting in a risk of fire and electric shock.