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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
WARNING
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
Danger!
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Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
- Take off the doors.
- Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
Electrical
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This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instruction before it is used.
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Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord.
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Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
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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 along its length or at either the plug or appliance end.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by your Fisher & Paykel Appliances Authorized
Service Center because special purpose tools are required.
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Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or replacing the light bulb.
Storing
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Never store volatile or flammable materials in your refrigerator as they may explode.
Cleaning
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Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents which may attack plastic components of your
refrigerator or freezer and cause them to crack. Please refer to the cleaning care section of this booklet for
further advice (see pages 6-8).