GE GTE16DTHBB, Quick Use & Care

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QUICK USE & CARE
Refrigerators-Top Freezer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
GE Appliances Website
For more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visit www.
GEAppliances.com
or call
800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344.
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This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Professional.
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Replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we
strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However,
if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it
be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA certified (in Canada),
3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.
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To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, Remove
the fresh food and freezer doors from any refrigerator before
disposing of it or discontinuing its use.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting
on the control panel, refrigerator must be unplugged to remove
power.
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Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles or
the shelves in the refrigerator. They could seriously injure themselves.
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In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the
moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element
that releases the cubes. Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in.
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Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it
breaks.
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Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the
doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be
careful closing doors when children are in the area.
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Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when
hands are damp or wet, skin may stick to these extremely cold
surfaces.
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Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.
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Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A
burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.)
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATION
Pub. No. 49-60697-1 245D1573P001 03-14 GE
SAFETY
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
CAUTION