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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read
all of the instructions
before
using
this appliance.
When
using
this appliance,
always
exercise
basic
safety
precautions,
including
the following:
1) Use this appliance
only for its intended purpose as described in this use
and care guide,
2) This freezer must be properly
installed in accordance
with the
installation instructions before it is used, See grounding
instructions in the
installation section,
3) Never
unplug
your
freezer
by pulling
on the power
cord.
Always
grasp
the plug
firmly
and pull straight
out from
the outlet.
4) 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,
the plug or the connector
end.
5) Unplug
your
freezer
before
cleaning
or before
making
any
repairs.
Note:
If for any reason
this product
requires
service,
we strongly
recommend
that a certified
technician
performs
the service.
6) Do not use any electrical
device
or any sharp
instrument
in
defrosting
your
freezer.
7) If your
old freezer
is not being
used,
we recommend
that you remove
the
doors.
This will reduce
the possibility
of danger
to children.
8) After
your
freezer
is in operation,
do not touch the cold surfaces
in the
freezer
compartment,
particularly
when
hands
are damp
or wet. Skin
may
adhere
to these extremely
cold
surfaces.
9) Do not refreeze
foods,
which
have
been
thawed
completely.
The United
States
Department
of Agriculture
in Home
and Garden
Bulletin
No.
69
reads:
"...You
may safely
refreeze
frozen
foods
that have thawed
if they
still contain
ice crystals
or if they are still cold-below
40°F''.
"...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,
discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat."
"...Even
partial
thawing
and re-freezing
reduce
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 its eating
quality
as you can,"
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