Haier HSW08 - 02-02 User Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONSRead all of the instructions before using this appliance.When using this appliance, always exercise basic safetyprecautions, including the following:1) Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this useand care guide.2) This refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with theinstallation instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in theinstallation section.3) Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Alwaysgrasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.4) Repair or replace immediately, all electric service cords that have becomefrayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks orabrasion damage along its length, the plug or the connector end.5) Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning or before making any repairs.Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we stronglyrecommend that a certified technician performs the service.6) Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting yourrefrigerator.7) If your old refrigerator is not being used, we recommend that you removethe doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.8) After your refrigerator is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces inthe freezer compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skinmay adhere to these extremely cold surfaces.9) Do not refreeze foods, which have been thawed completely. The UnitedStates Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69reads: "…You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if theystill contain ice crystals or if they are still cold-below 40˚F"."…Thawed ground meats, poultr y, or fish that have any off-odor oroff-color should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed icecream should be discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor orquestionable, discard it. The food may be dangerous to eat.""…Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the eating quality offoods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The eatingquality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Userefrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating qualityas you can."1English