GE 14, Use And Care Manual With Installation Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before this appliance.
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A
WARNING-When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:
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Use
this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described this Use and Care Guide.
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This refrigerator must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
If you did not receive an
Installation Instruction sheet with your
refrigerator, you can obtain on by calling, toll free,
the GE Answer
800.626.2000.
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Never unplug your refrigerator by
pulling on the power cord.
Always
ii;
grip plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
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Repair or replace immediately all electric
service cords that have become frayed or
otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that
shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either the plug or connector end.
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When moving your refrigerator away from
the wall, be careful not to roll over or damage
the power
Do
not allow children to climb, stand or
hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They
could damage the refrigerator and seriously
injure themselves.
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If your old refrigerator is around
the house but not in use, be sure to
remove the doors.
This will reduce the
possibility of danger to children.
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Don’t refreeze frozen foods which have thawed
completely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin
No. 69 says:
“.. may safely refreeze frozen foods that have
thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below
“.. 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, get rid of it. The food may be
dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces 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 their eating quality as you can.”
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Unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE:
strongly recommend that
any servicing be performed by a
qualified individual.
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Before replacing a burned-out unplug the
refrigerator or turn off the power at the circuit
or fuse box in order to avoid contact with
a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
NOTE:
Turning the
control to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in
vicinity of this or
other appliance.
After your refrigerator is operation,
not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment, particularly when hands are
damp or wet.
Skin may adhere to these
extremely cold surfaces.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
your refrigerator has an automatic
avoid contact with the moving parts
of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the
Do not place fingers or
hands on the automatic ice-making mechanism
while the refrigerator is plugged in.