Hotpoint HHM5SRWW - Safety Information; Flammable Refrigerant Safety

2 49-1000546 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
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant,
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applianceinaccordancewithFederal
andLocalRegulations.Flammablerefrigerantand
insulationmaterialusedrequirespecialdisposal
procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentallysafedisposalofyourappliance.
4. Keepventilationopeningsintheappliance
enclosuresorinthebuilt-instructureclearof
obstruction.
5. Donotusemechanicaldevicesorothermeansto
accelerate the defrosting process.
6. Donotdamagerefrigerantcircuit.
7. Donotuseelectricalappliancesinsidethefood
storagecompartmentoftheappliance.