Frigidaire GLFH1779GW Use and Care Manual - Page 3

Important Safety Instructions WARNING Please read all instructions before using this freezer. FOR YOUR SAFETY • Do not store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. • Do not operate the freezer in the presence of explosive fumes. • Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic ice maker. • Remove all staples from the carton. Staples can cause severe cuts, and also destroy finishes if they come in contact with other appliances or furniture. child safety Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the freezer is unpacked. Children should never use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation. proper disposal of your refrigerator or freezer Risk of child entrapment Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators or 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 the instructions below to help prevent accidents. Before you throw away your old refrigerator/freezer: • Remove doors. • 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 freezer 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 shock hazards. It must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. The power supply circuit must be installed in accordance with current edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and local codes and ordinances. Consult a qualified electrician. Receptacles protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFIC) are NOT RECOMMENDED. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug. • If voltage varies by 10% or more, freezer performance may be affected. Operating freezer with insufficient power can damage the motor. Such damage is not covered under the warranty. If you suspect your house hold voltage is high or low, consult your power company for testing. • To prevent the freezer 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 the cord in any manner. • To defrost freezer, always unplug unit first. • never unplug the freezer by pulling on the cord. Always grip the plug firmly, and pull straight out from the receptacle. IMPORTANT Turning the temperature control to OFF turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect the power to the light bulb and other electrical components. Grounding type wall receptacle do not, under any circumstances, cut, remove, or bypass the grounding prong. Power cord with 3-prong grounded plug 3