Cuisinart CWC-3000CU User Manual - Page 2
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: 1. U se this appliance only as described in this manual. Other uses not recommended may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury. 2. T his product is intended for household use only. 3. T o protect against electric shock, do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids. 4. C lose supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. U nplug from the outlet when not in use, when moving from one location to another, and before cleaning. 6. T o disconnect the appliance, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord. 7. D o not operate the appliance in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes. 8. D o not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame, cooking or other heating appliance. 9. D o not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if the product malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner. 10. T he use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be hazardous. 11. P lace the unit on a dry, level surface. 12. D o not operate if the housing is removed or damaged. 13. A loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet. 14. T his appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built in (fully recessed). 15. L ocate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight will affect/alter the outside color of the appliance. 16. Be careful not to damage refrigeration circuits or the unit's power cord. Any damage to the cord or plug may cause a short circuit and could potentially lead to electric shock or fire. 17. To avoid items falling and causing injury or damage to the appliance, do not overload the racks. 18. Caution: Flammable refrigerant used! When handling, moving and using the unit, be sure to avoid either damaging the refrigerant tubing, or increasing the risk of a leak. 19. This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) who lack experience or knowledge, except under supervision or after receiving instruction regarding use of the appliance from a person responsible for their safety. 20. Use by children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with or otherwise misusing the appliance. 21. Keep packing materials out of reach of children. These materials are potentially hazardous. During unit disposal, observe local standards for this type of waste material. 22. Do not touch the hot compressor at the rear bottom of the appliance, as this may cause physical injury. Keep children away from the rear of appliance. 23. Never allow children to hang or stand on the doors, racks. 24. DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old unit: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. 25. To avoid the risks that are always present when using an electric appliance, we recommend that you follow the instructions. 26. Unpack the appliance and carefully check the interior and exterior. Should any damage be evident, do not plug the appliance in, but rather contact the store immediately from which you purchased it. 27. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer 28. If the SUPPLY CORD is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 29. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. 30. The appliance shall not be exposed to rain WARNING: - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. 2