U-Line Safety Precautions 2IMPORTANTIMPORTANT• PLEASE READ all instructions before installing,operating, or servicing the appliance.• Proper installation procedures must be followed whencompleting an installation or relocation of a unit.Consult the installation guide before any installationbegins. U-Line contact information appears on the rearcover of this guide.• This unit requires connection to a dedicated 15 Ampgrounded (three-prong), polarized receptacle, installedby a qualified electrician, compliant with applicableelectrical codes.Safety Alert DefinitionsThroughout this guide are safety items labeled with a Danger,Warning or Caution based on the risk type:DANGERDanger means that failure to follow this safety statement willresult in severe personal injury or death.WARNINGWarning means that failure to follow this safetystatement could result in serious personal injury,property or equipment damage.CAUTIONCaution means that failure to follow this safety statementmay result in minor or moderate personal injury, propertyor equipment damage.2 Safety PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsUse this appliance for its intended purpose only and follow thesegeneral precautions with those listed throughout this guide:DANGERRISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT. Before you throw away yourold refrigerator or freezer, take off the doors and leave shelvesin place so children may not easily climb inside.WARNINGSHOCK HAZARD - Electrical Grounding Required.• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance onthe unit until the electricity has been disconnected.• Never remove the round grounding prong from theplug and never use a two-prong grounding adaptor.• Altering, cutting of power cord, removal of powercord, removal of power plug, or direct wiring cancause serious injury, fire and or loss of property andor life, and will void the warranty.• Never use an extension cord to connect power to theunit.• Always keep your working area dry.WARNINGInstall provided Anti-Tip kit on all Wine CaptainModels and Beverage Centers. Serious personal injurycould occur.CAUTION• Use care when moving and handling the unit. Use glovesto prevent personal injury from sharp edges.• If your model requires defrosting, DO NOT use an icepick or other sharp instrument to help speed updefrosting. These instruments can puncture the innerlining or damage the cooling unit. DO NOT use any typeof heater to defrost. Using a heater to speed updefrosting can cause personal injury and damage to theinner lining.IMPORTANTIMPORTANT• Do not lift unit by door handle.• Never install or operate the unit behind closed doors.Be sure front grille is free of obstruction. Obstructingfree airflow can cause the unit to malfunction and willvoid the warranty.• Failure to clean the condenser every six months cancause the unit to malfunction. This could void thewarranty.• Allow unit temperature to stabilize for 24 hours beforeuse.• Do not Block any internal FansUse only genuine U-Line replacement parts. Imitationparts can damage the unit, affect its operation orperformance and may void the warranty.