SHARP SJ15TH2
Owner's Manual

WARNING
1. This refrigerator is airtight. TO PREVENT FATAL ACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN, please completely remove the door prior to discarding the refrigerator. 2. Highly volatile and inflammable materials such as ether, petrol, propane gas, adhesive agents and pure alcohol etc. are liable to explode. Do not store these materials in the refrigerator. 3. To prevent damage to the outer cabinet, avoid contact with lacquer, and paint, etc. 4. When cleaning your refrigerator, do not splash water directly on the outer cabinet or the interior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration of the electrical insulation. 5. If any areas adjacent to electrical components have to be cleaned, unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock, then wipe the area with a dry cloth. 6. Should electrical components be accidentally immersed in water, unplug the refrigerator, dry the parts and contact your nearest service agent approved by SHARP. 7. This refrigerator is designed solely for the purpose of storing foodstuff for domestic use in accordance with the instructions given in this manual. Using the refrigerator for other purposes might be harmful to persons or property. 8. This refrigerator is not suitable for the storage of materials requiring precise temperatures. Deterioration of these materials will be dangerous. 9. Dust deposited on the power plug may cause fire. Wipe it off carefully. 10. When replacing the lamp bulb, unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock. 11. Do not attempt to change or modify this refrigerator. This may result in fire, electric shock or injury. 12. Information regarding disposal of the appliance Flammable insulation blowing gases should be disposed appropriately. Take the cabinet and doors to a recycling plant for flammable insulation blowing gases.

CAUTION
1. Do not touch the compressor unit, as it can become extremely hot during operation. 2. If the power supply is accidentally disconnected, please wait for at least 5 minutes before re-connecting the power, as back pressure in the compressor may trip the overload relay. 3. Avoid removing food from the freezer with your bare hands. Directly touching products stored at sub-zero temperatures can result in frostbite. 4. To prevent accidental power disconnection, plug the refrigerator directly to the source. Do not use a double adaptor as loss of power could lead to the spoiling of the stored food. 5. Do not place bottles in the freezer as they may crack when frozen. 6. Keep the door securely closed. If the door is left ajar, the controlled inner temperature will rise, resulting in food spoilage and increase in electricity costs. 7. Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or wet location as this may cause damage to the insulation and a leak. Condensation may also build on the outer cabinet and cause rust. 8. When installing or moving the refrigerator, make sure that you do not nip or kink the power cord. Damage of the power cord may cause electric shock or fire. 9. Do not use this refrigerator when the power cord or plug is damaged, or the outlet attachment is loose, as they may cause electric shock or fire. 10. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply by removing the mains plug from the electricity supply socket. Do not remove by pulling the mains lead. This may cause electric shock or fire. 11. Make sure that you leave adequate ventilation space around the refrigerator to prevent the compressor from overheating and stopping. Please follow the instructions given for installation.

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