02_ safety informationSAFETY INFORMATION• Before operating the appliance, please read thismanual thoroughly and retain it for your reference.• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose asdescribed in this instruction manual. This applianceis not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,unless they have been given supervision orinstruction concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.• Because these following operating instructionscover various models, the characteristics of yourfreezer may differ slightly from those described inthis manual.Important safety symbols andprecautions:WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that mayresult in severe personal injury ordeath.CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that mayresult in minor personal injury orproperty damage.OTHER SYMBOLS USEDDo NOT attempt.Do NOT disassemble.Do NOT touch.Follow directions carefully.Unplug the power plug from the wallsocket.Make sure the machine is grounded toprevent electric shock.Call the contact center for help.Note.These warning signs are here to prevent injury toyou and others.Please follow them explicitly.After reading this section, keep it in a safe placefor future reference.SEVERE WARNING SIGNSFOR INSTALLATION• Do not install the freezer in a damp place orplace where it may come in contact with water.- Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts may causean electric shock or fire.• Do not place this freezer in direct sunlight orexpose to the heat from stoves, room heaters orother appliance.• Never use gas pipes, telephone lines or otherpotential lightening rods as ground.- Improper use of the ground plug can result inelectric shock.• Do not plug several appliances into the samemultiple power board. The freezer should alwaysbe plugged into its own individual electrical whichhas a voltage rating that matched the rating plate.- This provides the best performance and alsoprevents overloading house wiring circuits, whichcould cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.• Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasiondamage along its length or at either end.• Do not bend the power cord excessively or placeheavy articles on it.• This freezer must be properly installed andlocated in accordance with the manual beforeit is used.• If the wall socket is loose, do not insert the powerplug.- There is a risk of electric shock of fire.• Connect the power plug in proper position with thecord hanging down.- If you connect the power plug upside down, wirecan get cut off and cause fire or electric shock.• When moving the freezer, be careful not to roll overor damage the power cord.- This constitutes a fire hazard.• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed ordamaged by the back of the freezer.• Keep the packing materials out of reach ofchildren.- There is a risk of death from suffocation if childrenput them on their head.• The appliance must be positioned so that the plugis accessible after installation.safety informationWARNING