Frigidaire FFFU16F2VW 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 • If voltage varies by 10% or more, appliance performance may be affected. Operating the unit with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your household voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing. • To prevent the appliance from being turned off accidentally, do not plug unit into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord. • Do not pinch, knot, or bend power cord in any manner. 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. These guidelines must be followed to ensure that safety mechanisms in this appliance will operate properly. Electrical information • Refer to the serial plate for correct electrical rating. The power cord of the appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle, protected with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. The receptacle must be installed in accordance with the local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do NOT use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by an authorized service technician 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 and before replacing a light bulb to avoid electrical shock. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug WARNING Turning the control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect power to other electrical components. 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.