Hotpoint HCM9CTCD - General Safety Precautions

2 49-1000650 Rev. 0
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your freezer, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ Donotcleanfreezerwithwarmwaterwhenitis
cold.Componentsmaybreakifexposedtosudden
temperaturechangesorimpact,suchasbumpingor
dropping.
■ Keepfingersoutofthe“pinchpoint”areas;
clearances between the lid and cabinet are
necessarilysmall.Becarefulclosinglidwhen
children are in the area.
■ Donottouchthecoldsurfacesinthefreezer
compartmentwhenhandsaredamporwet,skin
maysticktotheseextremelycoldsurfaces.
■ Donotrefreezefrozenfoodswhichhavethawed
completely.
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WARNING
Toreducetheriskoffire,explosion,electricshock,orinjurywhenusingyourfreezer,follow
these basic safety precautions:
■ Thisfreezermustbeproperlyinstalledandlocatedin
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it
is used.
■ Unplugthefreezerbeforemakingrepairsor
cleaning.
NOTE: Power to the freezer cannot be disconnected
by any setting on the control panel.
NOTE: Repairsmustbeperformedbyaqualified
ServiceProfessional.
■ Replaceallpartsandpanelsbeforeoperating.
■ Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable
vaporsandliquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother
appliance.
■ Donotstoreexplosivesubstancessuchasaerosol
canswithaflammablepropellantinthisappliance.
■ Donotuseanextensioncord.
■ Topreventsuffocationandentrapmenthazardsto
children,removethelidfromanyfreezerbefore
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
■ Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,childrenshouldnot
stand on, or play in or with the appliance.
■ Childrenandpersonswithreducedphysical,sensory
ormentalcapabilitiesorlackofexperienceand
knowledge can use this appliance only if they are
supervisedorhavebeengiveninstructionsonsafe
useandunderstandthehazardsinvolved.
■ Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedinhousehold
andsimilarapplicationssuchas:staffkitchenareas
inshops,officesandotherworkingenvironments;
farmhouses;byclientsinhotels,motels,bed
&breakfastandotherresidentialenvironments;
cateringandsimilarnon-retailapplications.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
INSTALLATION
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
also known as R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility. However, it is also
combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to
reduce the risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing and operating the
appliance,careshouldbetakentoavoiddamageto
the refrigerant tubing.
2. Serviceshallonlybeperformedbyauthorized
servicepersonnel.Useonlymanufacturer-authorized
serviceparts.
3. DisposeofrefrigeratorinaccordancewithFederal
andLocalRegulations.Theflammablerefrigerant
andinsulationmaterialusedinthisproductrequire
special disposal procedures. Contact your local
authoritiesfortheenvironmentallysafedisposalof
your refrigerator.
4. Keepventilationopeningsintheappliance
enclosuresorinthebuilt-instructureclearof
obstruction.
5. Toremovefrost,scrapewithaplasticorwood
spatulaorscraper.Donotuseanicepickorametal,
orsharp-edgedinstrumentasitmaypuncturethe
freezerlinerandthentheflammablerefrigerant
tubing behind it.
6. Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethefood
storagecompartmentoftheappliance.
7. Donotuseanyelectricaldevicetodefrostyour
freezer.
SAFETY INFORMATION