GE OPAL XPIO13BCBT, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of injury when using your Opal, follow these basic safety
precautions.
■ Do not remove any safety, warning, or product information
labels from your ice maker.
■ Lifting Hazard: It is recommended to have two people
move and install the ice maker in order to prevent injury.
Refrigerant and Foam Disposal
Dispose of appliance in accordance with Federal and Local Regulations. Flammable refrigerant and insulation material used
require special disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the environmentally safe disposal of your appliance.
SAFETY
INFORMA
TION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, exposure to UV radiation, or injury
when using your Opal, follow these basic safety precautions.
■ Do not, under any circumstances, alter or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety,
this product must be properly grounded.
■ Do not exceed power outlet ratings. It is recommended
that the ice maker is connected to its own circuit. Use only
a 115 V, 60 Hz standard electrical supply that is properly
grounded in accordance with the National Electric Code
and local codes and ordinances.
■ Due to potential safety hazards under certain conditions,
we strongly advise against the use of an extension
cord. However, if you must use an extension cord, it is
absolutely necessary that it is a UL-listed, 3-wire ground
type appliance extension cord having a grounding type
plug and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15
Amperes (minimum) and 120 Volts.
■ This product must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the installation instructions before it is
used. Product is for indoor household use only. Do not use
outdoors.
■ Do not store or use flammable vapors or liquids near this
product.
■ Do not allow children to climb, stand, or hang on the ice
maker. They could seriously injure themselves.
■ Do not look directly at UV lamp when it is operating. The
light emitted by the lamp will cause serious eye damage
and burn unprotected skin.
■ In order to avoid exposure to UV radiation, disconnect
power to the ice maker before removing the external
covers.
■ Do not use with water that is micro-biologically unsafe or
of unknown quality.
■ Place power cord in such a way it cannot be pulled on by
children or cause a tripping hazard.
■ Place power cord in such a way that it is not in contact
with hot surfaces.
■ Do not operate if any component, including the cord or
plug, is damaged.
■ Unplug the product before cleaning by hand and when not
in use.
■ Do not immerse any part of the product in water.
■ Do not plug or unplug product with wet hands.
■ Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, modify, or replace
any part of your product.
■ Use this product only for its intended purpose as described
in this user manual.
■ Do not use any accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer.
■ When handling, installing, and operating the appliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant
tubing.
■ Servicing shall be performed by factory authorized service
personnel and component parts shall be replaced with
manufacturer authorized replacement components.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable Refrigerant
This appliance contains isobutane refrigerant, also known as R600a, a natural gas with high
environmental compatibility. Howber, it is also combustible. Adhere to the warnings below to reduce the
risk of injury or property damage.
1. When handling, installing, and operating the appliance,
care should be taken to avoid damage to the refrigerant
tubing.
2. Service shall only be performed by authorized service
personnel. Use only manufacturer-authorized service parts.
3. Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal
and Local Regulations. The flammable refrigerant and
insulation material used in this product require special
disposal procedures. Contact your local authorities for the
environmentally safe disposal of your refrigerator.
4. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosures or in
the built-in structure clear of obstruction.
5. To remove frost, scrape with a plastic or wood spatula or
scraper. Do not use an ice pick or a metal or sharp-edged
instrument as it may punture the freezer liner and then the
flammable refrigerant tubing behind it.
6. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartment of the appliance.
7. Do not use any electrical device to defrost your appliance