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Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors or lid from your old freezer or 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 dange-
rous – 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:
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Take off the door.
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Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside�
Unpack the Refrigerator
WARNING
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 the Packaging
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Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning
on the refrigerator� Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with a damp cloth, then
dry with a soft cloth�
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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�"
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Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials�
Before Use
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 refrigera-
tor when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
IMPORTANT
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To ensure best use of your refrigerator, read the instructions,
which contain a description of the refrigerator and other useful
information�
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important information to know about disposal of refrige-
rants:
Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local
regulations� Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA
certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established
procedures�
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Any work on the refrigerator must be carried out by a qualified
service technician�
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Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the refrigerator to
a power supply to ensure that the refrigerant circuit is fully
efficient.
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During installation, keep the power cord out of the way to avoid
damage�
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The refrigerator must be level and not tilted to the rear�
Clean Before Using
After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of
your refrigerator before using it� See the cleaning instructions in
"Refrigerator Care�"
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� Tem-
pered 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�
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