Warning and Caution for Safety
The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of
possible harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
This symbols are shown as below clearly showing
The symbol column below states
The symbols below are examples.
This symbols is an alert mark.
This symbols indicates “prohibited”.
This symbols indicates “necessary”.
This pictograph indicates “There is a
high possibillity of serious injury or
death, if ignored”.
This pictograph indicates “There is a
high possibillity of sinjury or damage
to property, if ignored”
To avoid harm to the user, other persons or damage to property, please read and follow the warnings and cautions below and those given
throughout this manual.
Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock and noise
interference. Always ground this refrigerator and install earth
leakage circuit breaker when using it in please with high humidity or
moisture. (Please consult with a retailer or Hitachi Service Center.)
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the cord running down.
Connection of the power plug with the cord running up
could apply stress on the cord and cause electrical
short or overheat, which could result in electrical shock or fire.
Incomplete connection of the power plug could
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
Clean the dust on the power plug frequently with dry cloth.
Unplug the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.
An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust
Do not connect the wall outlet whose power
capacity is less than the refrigerator's. Also,
do not use power sources that are not a rated voltage.
If a power source is shared with other appliances
using double or multipoint adapters, the adapter
Do not use a damaged or loose power plug
Be sure to unplug the power plug before
maintaining the refrigerator.
Be sure to hold the power plug to unplug.
Do not cut, bend, fold the power cord
Do not install the refrigerator in a place where it
may come in contact with water.
Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
This may impair electricity insulation and cause electric shock or fire.
Rated
Voltage
Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets
or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
Do not insert or remove the power plug
with wet hands.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, aerosol cans, etc.
which is volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.
Do not store anything that are generate
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify your
refrigerator by yourself.
Please consult with a retailer if any
Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator.
This may impair electricity insulation causing
This may also cause gas leakage because of pipe rust.
Do not put water containers or foreign articles
on the top of the refrigerator.
Opening and closing doors etc. may cause
the articles on the top of the refrigerator to
fall down, resulting in injury.
Do not hang on the doors or step up on the
various compartments.
Injury may be caused by the refrigerator
tipping over or hands getting caught in door.
Do not enter in the refrigerator.
electric shock.
When positioning the appliance, ensure
the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
Medicines, chemicals, research and
experimental substances should not be
stored in the refrigerator.
Substances that require precise conditions
for storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
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the significance of directions.
This refrigerator use flammable refrigerants.
the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerators.
When you ins all ... To avoid fire, electric shock, and injury.
Power Cord and Power Plug ... To avoid fire, electric shock.
or power outlet. This may cause fire or
to avoid fire and electric shock.
Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with
result in electrical shock or fire due to heat.
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
collects on the power plug may cause fire.
During daily use ... To avoid fire, electric shock.
electric shock or fire.
heat or fire spark inside the refrigerator.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
If there the damage of refrigerant pipe
happened, stay away from the refrigerator
And, open windows to ventilate and contact
retailers or Hitachi Service Center.
and avoid using fire and electrical appliances.
Window open
Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelelate the defrosting process, other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
repair is required.