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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and 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
these instructions to help prevent accidents.
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators and 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
these instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
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Take off the door.
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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
climb inside.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack the Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer
Removing packaging materials
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Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the convertible refrigerator/freezer. Rub a small amount of
liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
on the convertible refrigerator/freezer. Rub a small amount of
liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe
with warm water and dry.
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Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your convertible
refrigerator/freezer. For more information, see “Convertible
Refrigerator/Freezer Safety.”
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your convertible
refrigerator/freezer. For more information, see “Convertible
Refrigerator/Freezer Safety.”
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Depending on your model, remove protective film from shelf
trims. Look for the “Peel Off” strip, and use your fingernail to
peel off the film.
trims. Look for the “Peel Off” strip, and use your fingernail to
peel off the film.
Cleaning before use
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator/freezer before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Care”
section.
your refrigerator/freezer before using it. See the cleaning
instructions in the “Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Care”
section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your
convertible refrigerator/freezer,
follow these
basic precautions:
WARNING:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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Disconnect power before servicing.
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Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Use nonflammable cleaner.
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from freezer.
away from freezer.
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Use two or more people to move and install convertible
refrigerator/freezer.
refrigerator/freezer.
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Keep key away from children.
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Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or refrigerator.
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Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker
kit ready models only).
kit ready models only).
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
convertible
refrigerator/freezer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When Moving Your Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer:
Your convertible refrigerator/freezer is heavy. When moving
the convertible refrigerator/freezer for cleaning or service,
be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the convertible
refrigerator/freezer straight out when moving it. Do not
wiggle or “walk” the convertible refrigerator/freezer when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
the convertible refrigerator/freezer for cleaning or service,
be sure to protect the floor. Always pull the convertible
refrigerator/freezer straight out when moving it. Do not
wiggle or “walk” the convertible refrigerator/freezer when
trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
NOTE: If casters are installed, unlock the casters before
trying to move your convertible refrigerator/freezer.
trying to move your convertible refrigerator/freezer.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when
removing them to avoid impact from dropping.