Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
 • Donotstoreorusegasoline,orotherammableliquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product
labelsforwarningsregardingammabilityandother
hazards.
 • Donotoperatetherefrigeratorinthepresenceof
explosive fumes.
 • Avoidcontactwithanymovingpartsofautomaticice 
maker.
 • Removeallstaplesfromthecarton.Staplescancause 
severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in
contact with other appliances or furniture.
CHILD SAFETY
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior
wrapping material immediately after the refrigerator is
unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play.
Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or
stretchwrapmaybecomeairtightchambers,andcanquickly
cause suffocation.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR
REFRIGERATOR OR
FREEZER
Risk of child entrapment
Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators or freezers
are still dangerous – even if they will
sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator or
freezer, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer:
 • Removedoors.
 • Leaveshelvesinplacesochildrenmaynoteasilyclimb
inside.
 • Haverefrigerantremovedbyaqualiedservice
technician.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
 • The refrigerator must be plugged into its own
dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical
outlet.Thepowercordoftheapplianceisequippedwith
a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against
electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three prong receptacle. The receptacle
must be installed in accordance with local codes and
ordinances.Consultaqualiedelectrician. Avoid connecting
refrigerator to a Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) circuit. Do not
use an extension cord or adapter plug.
 • Ifthepowercordisdamaged,itshouldbereplacedbyan
authorized service technician to prevent any risk.
 • Neverunplugtherefrigeratorbypullingonthepower 
cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out
from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord.
 • Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaningandbefore 
replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock.
 • Performancemaybeaffectedifthevoltagevariesby 
10% or more. Operating the refrigerator with insufficient
power can damage the compressor. Such damage is
not covered under your warranty.
 • Donotplugtheunitintoanelectricaloutletcontrolledbya
wall switch or pull cord to prevent the refrigerator from
being turned off accidentally.
WARNING
Please Read All Instructions Before Using This
Refrigerator.
WARNING
These Guidelines Must Be Followed To Ensure That Safety
Mechanisms In This Refrigerator Will Operate Properly.
IMPORTANT
Pressing and holding the On/Off button for 3 seconds, located on
the left side of the temperature control panel (Electronic controls),
or turning the Freezer and Fresh Food controls to “0” (Mechanical
controls) will disable your refrigerator’s cooling system, but does
not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical
components. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must
unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.