Electrolux EI33AF80WS Complete Owners Guide - Page 4

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Proper Disposal of your Appliance Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days". If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. We strongly encourage responsible appliance recycling/disposal methods. Check with your utility company or visit energystar.gov/products/recycle for more information on recycling your old appliance. Before you throw away your old appliance: • Remove door. • Leave shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside. • Have refrigerant removed by a qualified service technician. WARNING These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this appliance will operate properly. Electrical information • Plug the appliance into its own dedicated 115 Volt, 60 Hz., 15 Amp, AC only electrical outlet. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. Plug it directly into a properly grounded 3-prong receptacle. Install the receptacle in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Avoid connecting the appliance to a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is damaged, an authorized service technician should replace it to prevent any risk. • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle to prevent damaging the power cord. • Unplug the appliance before cleaning to avoid electrical shock. • Performance may be affected if the voltage varies by 10% or more. Operating the appliance with insufficient power can damage the compressor. Such damage is not covered under your warranty. • Do not plug the unit into an electrical outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord to prevent the appliance from being turned off accidentally. • WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are recommended accessories for use within this model. IMPORTANT To turn off power to your appliance you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Grounding type wall receptacle Do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug IMPORTANT CFC/HCFC Disposal Your old appliance may have a cooling system that used CFCs or HCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrochlorofluorocarbons). CFCs and HCFCs are believed to harm stratospheric ozone if released to the atmosphere. Other refrigerants may also cause harm to the environment if released to the atmosphere. If you are throwing away your old appliance, make sure the refrigerant is removed for proper disposal by a qualified technician. If you intentionally release refrigerant, you may be subject to fines and imprisonment under provisions of environmental legislation.