Electrical Information - Viking 3 Serie Guía De Utilización/Instalación

Safety
IMPORTANT
CFC/HCFC DISPOSAL
Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system
that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofl uorocarbons or
hydrochlorofl uorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed
to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere.
Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment
if released to the atmosphere.
If you are throwing away your old refrigerator, make
sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a
qualifi ed technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant,
you may be subject to fi nes and imprisonment under
provisions of environmental legislation.

Electrical information

WARNING
You must follow these guidelines to ensure that
your refrigerator's safety mechanisms are operating
correctly.
The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
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dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only non-GFCI
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 qualifi ed electrician.
cord or adapter plug.
• If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced
by the manufacturer, service technician, or a qualifi ed
person.
• Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug fi rmly and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power
cord.
• To avoid electrical shock, unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning and before replacing a light bulb or
LED light.
• Performance may be affected if the voltage varies
by 10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with
insuffi cient 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.
IMPORTANT
To turn off power to your refrigerator, unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
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Do not use an extension