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RI 1400/R 1400/KE/es 4240 2804
• Do not allow children to play with the appliance.
Children must not climb, sit or stand on the
shelves, drawers or door.
• To prevent possible injury due to an electrical
shock, be sure to disconnect the power cord or
turn off the circuit breaker before replacing the
interior light or cleaning the appliance.
• To prevent possible injury due to broken glass,
use hand protection when replacing the interior
light.
• To avoid injury or damage to the appliance, do
not use steam cleaning equipment to clean the
appliance.
• Do not operate the refrigerator in the presence
of explosive fumes.
• In the event of a power outage, minimize
opening the refrigerator door(s). Protect the food
either by placing dry ice on top of the packages
or using a local frozen food locker if the power
failure is of a long duration. Do not attempt to
re-freeze any thawed previously frozen food.
• To avoid possible injury, only adjust an empty
shelf. Do not attempt to adjust a shelf with food
on it.
• To protect the refrigerator from possible damage,
allow the appliance to stand 1/2 to 1 hour in
place before turning the electricity on. This
allows the refrigerant and system lubrication to
reach equilibrium.
Electrical Safety
Connect this appliance to a 110-120 VAC, 15 amp
(20 Amp for side-by-side installations) circuit that is
controlled by a circuit breaker or fuse. This
appliance should have its own separate grounded
circuit. Do not use an extension cord.
The power cord is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug for your protection against
possible shock hazards. To maintain this protection:
• Do not modify the plug by removing the round
grounding prong.
• Do not use a two-prong adapter. Where a two-
prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a
qualified electrician and have it replaced with a
three-prong receptacle in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
• Do not use a power cord that is frayed or
damaged.
Safety Instructions and
Warnings
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, have two people unpack and
move this appliance into place.
Protect the finished floor surface before
you uncrate the unit.
Avoid placing the appliance in direct sunlight or
near the stove, range top, radiators and similar heat
sources. DO NOT place microwave ovens, toaster
ovens or other heat-emitting appliances on top of
this unit.
The floor under the appliance should be flat and
level.
Keep the appliance out of the weather.The
ventilation grilles should not be obstructed. Always
ensure there is good ventilation all around the
appliance.
As soon as you uncrate the unit:
• Examine the unit and packaging for shipping
damage. Contact the carrier immediately if you
suspect there is any damage.
• Note the type (model number), index, serial
number, date of purchase and where purchased
on the spaces provided in the back of this
manual.
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