Important safety information – Danby DBC120BLS User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING

WARNING

An empty refrigerating appliance is a very dangerous attraction to children. Remove either the gasket, latches,

lids, lock and/or doors from unused or discarded appliances, or take some other action to gaurentee it harmless.

DON’T WAIT, DO IT NOW!

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged

power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if

the appliance has been damaged or dropped.

• Do not splice the power cord that is equipped with

this appliance.

• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not immerse power cord, plug, or the appliance

itself in water.

• Do not use this product near water-for example, in a

wet basement, near a swimming pool, or near a sink.

• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this

appliance.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use, as

described in this manual.

GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an

electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

electric current.

• This appliance is equipped with a power cord

having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The

plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly

installed and grounded.

• Consult a qualified electrician or service

technician if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

whether the appliance is properly grounded.

• Do not store perishable food items such as (but

not limited to) meats and dairy products in your

Beverage Center.

• Store sealed, unopened beverages only.

• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care

and Maintenance section(s) of this manual.

• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

• This appliance is intended for household use only.

Do not attempt to operate or store this appliance

outdoors.

• This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest

authorized service facility for examination, repair, or

adjustment.

• If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is

your personal responsibility and obligation to have it

replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

• For best operation, plug this appliance into its own

electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing

of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

• Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the

third (ground) prong from the power cord.

• Do not use an adapter plug with this appliance.

• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the

power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or

service technician install an outlet near the appliance.

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

LOCATION

• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See

“Grounding Instructions” below.

DO:

• Select a location with a strong, level floor.

• Allow 5 inches of space between the back of the

appliance and any adjacent wall.

• Avoid direct sunlight and heat.Direct sunlight may

affect the acrylic coating. Heat sources nearby will

cause higher electricity consumption.

DO NOT:

• Use this appliance outdoors: This appliance is

intended for household use only.Do not attempt to

operate or store this appliance outdoors.

• Build this appliance into an enclosure: This

appliance is designed for a free-standing application

only and is not intended to be “built-in”.

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