Important safety instructions – Tappan pmn User Manual
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Important Safety
Instructions
For Your Safety
Do
not
store
or
use
gasoline
or
other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in
the
vicinity
of
this,
or
any
other
appliance.
Read
product
labels
for
flammability
and
other
warnings.
• Destroy
carton,
plastic
bags,
and
any
exterior
wrapping
material
immediately
after
the
refrigerator
is
unpacked.
Children
should
never
use
these
items
for
play.
Cartons
covered
with
rugs,
bedspreads,
plastic
sheets,
or
stretch
wrap
may
become
airtight
chambers
that
can
quickly
cause
suffocation.
• Remove
all
staples
from
the
carton.
Staples
can
cause
severe
cuts,
and
ruin
finishes
if
they
come
in
contact
with
other
appliances
or
furniture.
• An
empty,
discarded
ice
box,
refrigerator,
or
freezer
is
a
very
dangerous
attraction to children.
Remove door of any appliance that is not in use,
even
if
it
is
being
discarded.
• Refrigerator must be plugged into its own 115 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only
electrical
outlet.
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
is
equipped
with
a
three-
prong
grounding
plug,
for
your
protection
against
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 qualified electrician. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG.
• If
voltage
varies
by
10
percent
or
more,
performance
of
your
refrigerator
may
be
affected.
Operating
the
refrigerator
with
insufficient
power
can
damage
the
compressor.
Such
damage
is
not
covered
under
your
warranty.
If
you
suspect
your
voltage
is
high
or
low,
consult
your
power
company
for
testing.
• To
prevent
the
refrigerator
from
being
turned
off
accidentally,
do
not
plug
the
unit
into
an
outlet
controlled
by
a
wall
switch
or
pull
cord.
• Do not pinch, knot, or bend the power cord in any manner.
Child
Safety
Read all instructions before
using
this
refrigerator.
Avoid fire hazard or
electric
shock.
Do
not
use
an
extension
cord
or
an
adapter
plug.
Do
not
remove
any
prong
from
power
cord.
Electrical
Information
These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in the
design
of
this
refrigerator will
operate
properly.
• Never
unplug
the
refrigerator
by
pulling
on
the
power
cord.
Always
grip
the
plug
firmly,
and
pull
straight
out
from
the
receptacle.
• To
avoid
electrical
shock,
unplug
the
refrigerator
before
cleaning
and
before
replacing
a
light
bulb.
Note:
Turning
the
control
to
OFF
turns
off
the
compressor,
but
does
not
disconnect
power
to
the
light
bulb
or
other
electrical
components.
• Do
not
operate
the
refrigerator
in
the
presence
of
explosive
fumes.
• Avoid
contact
with
any
moving
parts
of
the
automatic
ice
maker.
• Never
unplug
the
refrigerator
by
pulling
on
the
power
cord.
Always
grip
the
plug
firmly,
and
pull
straight
out
from
the
receptacle.
• To
avoid
electrical
shock,
unplug
the
refrigerator
before
cleaning
and
before
replacing
a
light
bulb.
Note:
Turning
the
control
to
OFF
turns
off
the
compressor,
but
does
not
disconnect
power
to
the
light
bulb
or
other
electrical
components.
• Do
not
operate
the
refrigerator
in
the
presence
of
explosive
fumes.
• Avoid
contact
with
any
moving
parts
of
the
automatic
ice
maker.
Other Precautions