Hotpoint HPS18BTH Installation Instruction

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 
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INSTALLATION
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong 
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong 
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric 
shock hazard from this appliance.
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electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is 
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced 
with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do not use an 
adapter.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own 
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that 
matches the rating plate.
A 115 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded 
electrical supply is required. This provides the best 
performance and also prevents overloading house wiring 
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wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. 
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Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have 
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord 
that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at 
either end.
When moving the refrigerator away from the wall,  be careful 
not to roll over or damage the power cord.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
WARNING
  Electrical Shock Hazard.  
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet
Do not remove the ground prong
Do not use an adapter
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SAFETY     (CONT.)
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
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Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal.  Failure to do so can result 
in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.
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Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if 
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refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent 
accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or  
Freezer:
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  Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily  
climb  inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under 
federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you 
are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the 
company handling the disposal about what to do.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR
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