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SAFETY WARNING SIGNS
Please follow the warning signs to prevent injury to users or other persons.
After reading these owner’s manual, please keep it in a safe place for reference.
CAUTION/WARNING SIGNS USED OTHER SIGNS USED
Indicates that a danger of
death or serious injury exists.
Indicates that a risk of
personal injury or material
damage exists.
WARNING
Represents
something you must NOT
touch.
Represents
something you must
follow.
Indicates that you must disconnect the
power plug from the socket.
Represents a ground is needed to prevent
electric shock.
It is recommended that this action be
handled by a service person.
Represents something you must NOT
disassemble.
Represents something you must NOT do.
CAUTION
WARNING
•
Before operating the appliance, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for your reference.
• The appliance is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without adult supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not plug several appliances into the same
receptacle.
• This could cause overheating and the risk of fire.
Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or dam-
aged by the back of the refrigerator .
• A damaged power plug may overheat and cause fire.
Do not directly spray water inside or outside the refrig-
erator/freezer.
• There is a risk of electric shock.
Do not use aerosols near the refrigerator .
• There is a risk of explosion or fire.
Do not bend the power cord excessively or place
heavy articles on it .
• This constitutes a fire hazard. If the power cord is dam-
aged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer
or its service agent.
Do not insert the power plug with wet hands.
• You may receive an electric shock.
Do not put a container filled with water on the refrigera-
tor.
• If spilled, there is a risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not install the refrigerator in a damp place or a
place where it may come in contact with water.
• Deteriorated insulation of the electrical parts may cause
electric shock or fire.
Do not store volatile or flammable substances in the
refrigerator.
• The storage of benzene, thinner, alcohol, ether, LP gas
and other such products may cause explosions.
Do not disassemble or repair the refrigerator by your-
self.
• You run the risk of causing a fire, malfunctions and/or
personal injury.
Pull the power plug out of the socket before changing
the interior light of the refrigerator.
• Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
If you wish to dispose of the refrigerator / freezer throw
it away after first removing the doors and seals.
• Do so in a way that it is not possible for a child to remain-
trapped inside.
The refrigerator must be grounded.
• You must ground the refrigerator to prevent any power
leakages or electric shocks caused by current leakage
from the refrigerator.
Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or other potential
lightning rods as ground.
• Improper use of the ground plug can result in a risk of
electric shock. If it is necessary to use an extension cord,
use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade round
plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on
the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be AC 115V~120V, 10A, or more. if a grounding
adapter is used, make sure the receptacle box is fully
grounded.
WARNING SIGNS
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