GE 23 Manual

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43Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITYDo not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.The power cord of this appliance is equippedwith a grounding plug which mateswith a standard grounding wall outletto minimize the possibility of electric shock hazardfrom this appliance.Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by aqualified electrician to make sure the outlet isproperly grounded.If the outlet is a standard non grounding outlet, itis your personal responsibility and obligation tohave it replaced with a properly grounded walloutlet.The refrigerator should always be plugged into itsown individual electrical outlet which has a voltagerating that matches the rating plate.This provides the best per formance and alsoprevents overloading house wiring circuits whichcould cause a fire hazard from over heated wires.Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on thepower cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straightout from the outlet.Repair or replace immediately all power cords thathave become frayed or other wise damaged. Do notuse a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damagealong its length or at either end.When moving the refrigerator away from thewall, be careful not to roll over or damage thepower cord.USE OF ADAPTER PLUGS (Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada)Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend againstthe use of an adapter plug.However, if you must use an adapter , where localcodes permit, a temporary connectionmay be madeto a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by useof a UL-listed adapter available at most localhardware stores.The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned withthe larger slot in the wall outlet to provide properpolarity in the connection of the power cord.When disconnecting the power cord from theadapter, always hold the adapter in place with onehand while pulling the power cord plug with theother hand. If this is not done, the adapter groundterminal is very likely to break with repeated use.If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DO NOTUSE the refrigerator until a proper ground hasbeen established.Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outletcover screw does not ground the appliance unless thecover screw is metal, and not insulated, and the walloutlet is grounded through the house wiring. You shouldhave the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to makesure the outlet is properly grounded.READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLYSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSRECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYAND FOR YOUR REFRIGERATORDo not store effervescent liquids in the freezerin airtight containers or glass can breakand cause an accident.Some products such as particles iceshould not be consumed very cold.Do not store toxic products, flammable productsscientific experiments or medicine mixed with foodthey can pollute.