Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BCFK356 Instruction Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT
NOTE: If the freezer has been placed in a horizontal or tilted position for any period
of time, wait 24 hours before plugging the unit in.
1. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care
guide.
2. This freezer must be properly installed in accordance with the installation
instructions before it is used. See grounding instructions in the installation section.
3. Never unplug freezer by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly
and pull straight out from the outlet.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. Return appliance to
the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
5. Unplug freezer before cleaning or before making any repairs.
Note: If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that
a certified technician performs the service. Component parts shall be replaced
with like components and servicing shall be done by factory authorized service
personnel, so as to minimize the risk of possible ignition due to incorrect parts or
improper service.
6. Do not use any electrical device or any sharp instrument in defrosting the freezer.
7. After the freezer is in operation, do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
8. Do not refreeze foods that have been thawed completely. The United States
Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No. 69 reads: "...You may
safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if
they are still cold-below 40˚F.
"...Thawed ground meats, poultry, or fish that have any off-odor or off-color
should not be refrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed ice cream should be
discarded. If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable, discard it. The
food may be dangerous to eat ... Even partial thawing and re-freezing reduce the
eating quality of foods, particularly fruits, vegetables, and prepared foods. The
eating quality of red meats is affected less than that of many other foods. Use
refrozen foods as soon as possible, to save as much of its eating quality as you
can."
WARNING
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death
WARNING
should be followed, including the following:
CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury
ENGLISH
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