GE 162D9616P001, Use And Care Manual

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HELP US HELP YOU…
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new
refrigerator properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you received a damaged refrigerator…
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the refrigerator.
Save time and money. Before you request service…
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists minor
operating problems that you can correct yourself.
Products are continuously being improved…
Therefore product features and specifications may change or
vary slightly.
Write down the model and serial numbers.
You’ll see them on a label on the wall beside the top drawer or at the
bottom, inside the fresh food compartment door.
Please write these numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning
your refrigerator.
WARNING—When using this appliance, always
exercise basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this Use and Care Guide.
• This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straight
out from the outlet.
• 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
appliance end.
• When moving your appliance away from the wall, be
careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
• Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the
shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the
refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
• If your old refrigerator is still around the
house but not in use, be sure to remove the
doors. This will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
• After your refrigerator 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.
• Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic ice-
making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged
in. This will prevent contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that
releases the cubes.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on the
Refreshment Center Compartment door. They could
damage the refrigerator and maybe even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
• Unplug your refrigerator before cleaning and making
repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any
servicing be performed by a qualified individual.
• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, unplug the
refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker 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 control to
“ ”
position does not remove power to the light circuit.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
Mains lead replacement
If the mains lead on your refrigerator needs replacing at
any time, it must be replaced by a special lead which is
obtainable from your local dealer. A charge will be made
for the replacement of the mains lead if you have damaged
the lead.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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