IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.2IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGGE Appliances websiteFor more information on your refrigerator’s operation, visitwww.GEAppliances.com This refrigerator must be properly installed and located inaccordance with the Installation Instructions before it isused. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified ServiceProfessional. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Because of potential safety hazards under certainconditions, we strongly recommend against the use of anextension 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 certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding typeappliance extension cord having a grounding type plugand outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children,Remove the fresh food and freezer doors from anyrefrigerator before disposing of it or discontinuing its use. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected byany setting on the control panel, refrigerator must beunplugged to remove power. Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the doorhandles or the shelves in the refrigerator. They couldseriously injure themselves. In refrigerators with automatic ice makers, avoid contactwith the moving parts of the ejector mechanism, or withthe heating element that releases the cubes. Do not placefingers or hands on the automatic ice making mechanismwhile the refrigerator is plugged in. Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm waterwhen they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break ifexposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, suchas bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed toshatter into many small pieces if it breaks. Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearancesbetween the doors and between the doors and cabinet arenecessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children arein the area. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartmentwhen hands are damp or wet., skin may stick to theseextremely cold surfaces. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on models with icedispenser)This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safetymessages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSTo reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using yourrefrigerator follow these basic safety precautions:REFRIGERATOR SAFETY INFORMATIONSAFETYWARNINGWARNINGDANGERCAUTION