READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety InstructionsInstallation Instructionsge.comPROPER 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 thecompany handling the disposal about whatto do.USE OF EXTENSION CORDSBecause of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the useof 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 ENTRAPMENT3WARNING!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 3-prong (grounding) plug which mateswith a standard 3-prong (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 2-prong outlet, it isyour personal responsibility and obligation tohave it replaced with a properly grounded3-prong wall outlet.The refrigerator should always be plugged into itsown individual electrical outlet which has a voltagerating that matches the rating plate.This provides the best performance and alsoprevents overloading house wiring circuits whichcould cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling onthe power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pullstraight out from the outlet.Repair or replace immediately all power cords thathave become frayed or otherwise 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.