Danby DWC458BLS Refrigerator User Manual


 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DANGER, RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
An empty refrigerated appliance is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket, latches, lids,
lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take some other action to guarantee it harmless.
DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions” section below.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if
the appliance has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not splice the power cord that is equipped with
this appliance.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord, plug or the appliance
itself in water.
• Do not use this product near water- for example, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use this appliance only for it’s intended use, as
described in this manual.
• Do not store perishable food items such as (but not
limited to) meats and dairy products in your wine
cooler. • Store wine in sealed bottles only.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section of this manual.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
Do not attempt to operate or store this appliance
outdoors.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current.
• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
• Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
• If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
• Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance. Do
not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the
power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
LOCATION
DO...
• Select a location with a strong, level floor.
• Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the
appliance and any adjacent wall.
• Avoid direct sunlight and heat. Direct sunlight may
affect the acrylic coating; heat sources nearby will
cause higher electricity consumption.
DO NOT...
• Use this appliance outdoors: This appliance is
intended for household use only. Do not attempt to
operate or store this appliance outdoors.
• Build this appliance into an enclosure: This
appliance is designed for a free-standing application
only and is not intended to be “built-in”.
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