Whirlpool ED5VHEXVB User Guide - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Use nonflammable cleaner. • Do not remove ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. • Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. • Disconnect power before servicing. • Replace all parts and panels before operating. • Remove doors from your old refrigerator. • Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only). • Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models). • Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous - even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents. Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer: • Take off the doors. • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside. INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Remove packaging materials. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see "Refrigerator Safety." When Moving Your Refrigerator: Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or "walk" the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur. important information to know about glass shelves and covers: Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping. 2