READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation InstructionsGEAppliances.comPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATORChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems ofthe past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are stilldangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please followthe instructions below to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeratoror Freezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may noteasily climb inside.RefrigerantsAll refrigeration products contain refrigerants, whichunder federal law must be removed priorto product disposal. If you are getting rid of an oldrefrigeration product, check with the companyhandling 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 United States) or aCSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outletand 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 hazard fromthis appliance.Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualifiedelectrician to make sure the outlet is properly 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 its ownindividual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating thatmatches the rating plate.This provides the best performance and also preventsoverloading house wiring circuits which could cause afire hazard from overheated wires.Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling onthe power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull straightout from the outlet.Repair or replace immediately all power cords that havebecome frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cordthat shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length orat either end.When moving the refrigerator away from thewall, be careful not to roll over or damage thepower cord.