Appendix D
Important safety information
This symbol is to alert you to important operating or 
servicing instructions that may appear in this user’s manual. 
Always follow basic safety precautions when using this product to 
reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock.
Safety information
•  Read and understand all instructions in the user’s manual. 
Observe all markings on the product.
•  Avoid using a telephone during a thunderstorm. There may 
be a slight chance of electric shock from lightning.
•  Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you 
suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone 
away from the area where gas is leaking. If this product is a 
cordless model, make sure the telephone base is also away 
from the area.
•  Do not use this product near water, or when you are wet. 
For example, do not use it in a wet basement or shower, or 
next to a swimming pool, bathtub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub. 
Do not use liquids or aerosol sprays for cleaning. If the product 
comes in contact with any liquids, unplug any line or power 
cord immediately. Do not plug the product back in until it has 
dried thoroughly.
•  Install this product in a protected location where no one can 
trip over any line or power cords. Protect cords from damage 
or abrasion.
•  If this product does not operate normally, see the 
Troubleshooting section on pages 13-22 of this user’s 
manual. If you cannot solve the problem, or if the product is 
damaged, refer to the Limited warranty section on  
pages 33-36. Do not open this product except as may be 
directed in your user’s manual. Opening the product or 
reassembling it incorrectly may expose you to hazardous 
voltages or other risks.
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