[. . . ] Allow warm food to cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator or freezer. Defrost the unit when ice / frost is ¼" thick. 2 Important Safety Instructions DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer: Take off the doors. [. . . ] Note: Wait 3-5 minutes before restarting if you unplug the refrigerator. The unit may fail to operate properly if restarted too quickly. How To Defrost Defrost the freezer compartment when the ice / frost is approximately ¼" thick. Do not use hot water or other electric heating devices to melt the accumulated ice. After defrosting, remove accumulated ice / water and wipe the freezer compartment dry with a soft cloth. Never use a knife or other sharp metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator. 5 HOW TO CLEAN Cleaners: Never use harsh, abrasive cleaners, heavy-duty cleaners, or solvents on any surface. For stubborn stains and for periodic When refrigerator needs defrosting turn thermostat to "OFF" ("0"). Refrigeration Section: Wash shelves and other removable parts in warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. Wash interior with baking soda solution (3 tablespoons to I liter of water) or warm sudsy water, rinse and dry. Replace all parts and return thermostat dial to desired setting. HOW TO INSTALL Install refrigerator in a convenient location away from extreme heat and cold. Allow sufficient clearance between the refrigerator and side wall so the door will open without obstruction. Allow 5 inches of space between the refrigerator's side and the wall. Do not use an extension cord. POWER CORD REPLACEMENT If the refrigerator's power cord is damaged, have it replaced by a qualified repair agent. 6 Care And Maintenance WHAT TO DO . . . When the fridge is not in use for a prolonged period: Remove the plug from the outlet. When you wish to move the fridge: Secure all movable parts and contents. (Package them separately if necessary. ) Transport the fridge only in an upright position. If the refrigerator seems too warm inside: Check to see that the door is closing properly and the door seal is not damaged. Check that the interior circulation is not obstructed by having too many goods stored. (The fridge is overloaded) Did you store anything hot, without first cooling it to room temperature? [. . . ] Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction on proper use of the product, door reversal or improper installation. Any delivery costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified. The consumer is responsible for a $35. 00 delivery charge for all replacement units provided under warranty. [. . . ]