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Electrical information
• Refertotheserialplateforcorrectelectrical
rating. The power cord of the freezer is
equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
for protection against shock hazards. It must
be plugged directly into its own properly
grounded three-prong receptacle, protected
with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. The power supply circuit must be
installed in accordance with current edition
oftheNationalElectricalCode(NFPA70)
and local codes and ordinances. Consult a
qualified electrician. Receptacles protected
by Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
areNOTRECOMMENDED.DONOTUSE
ANEXTENSIONCORDORANADAPTER
PLUG.
• Ifthevoltagevariesby10percentormore,
refrigerator performance may be affected.
Operating the freezer with insufficient power
can damage the motor. Such damage is not
covered under the warranty. If you suspect
your household voltage is high or low, consult
your power company for testing.
• Topreventthefreezerfrombeingturned
off accidentally, do not plug the unit into an
outlet controlled by a wall switch or pull cord.
• Unplugthefreezerbeforecleaningand
before replacing a light bulb to avoid
electrical shock.
• Donotpinch,knot,orbendthepowercordin
any manner.
WARNING
You must follow these guidelines to ensure
that your freezer’s safety mechanisms are
operating correctly.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
• Neverunplugthefreezerbypullingonthe
powercord.Alwaysgriptheplugrmlyand
pull straight out from the receptacle.
• Turningthecontrolto“OFF”turnsoffthe
compressor but does not disconnect power to
the light bulb or other electrical components.
Safety
WARNING
Avoid fire hazard or electic shock. Do not use
an extension cord or adapter plug. DO NOT
remove any prong from the power cord.