GE 197D3351P020 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATORChild entrapment and suffocation are not problemsof the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators arestill dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a fewdays.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,please follow the instructions below to help preventaccidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeratoror Freezer:■ Take off the doors.■ Leave the shelves in place so that children maynot easily climb inside.RefrigerantsAll refrigeration products contain refrigerants,which under federal law must be removed priorto product disposal. If you are getting rid of anold refrigeration product, check with the companyhandling the disposal about what to do.USE OF EXTENSION CORDSBecause of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommendagainst 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 UnitedStates) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a groundingtype plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation Instructions2IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:■■ This refrigerator must be properly installedand located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used.■■ Do not allow children to climb, stand or hangon the shelves in the refrigerator. They coulddamage the refrigerator and seriously injurethemselves.■■ Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezercompartment when hands are damp or wet. Skinmay stick to these extremely cold surfaces.■■ Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance.NOTE: Turning the refrigerator off via the controls onthe touch panel does not shut off electrical power to therefrigerator.■■ Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawedcompletely.■■ In refrigerators with automatic icemakers,avoid contact with the moving parts of theejector mechanism, or with the heating elementthat releases the cubes. Do not place fingers orhands on the automatic icemaking mechanismwhile the refrigerator is plugged in.■■ Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas;clearances between the doors and betweenthe doors and cabinet are necessarily small.Be careful closing doors when children arein the area.■■ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning andmaking repairs.NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing beperformed by a qualified individual.