QUICK USE & CARERefrigeratorsIMPORTANT 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 in accordance with theInstallation Instructions before it is used. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs. NOTE: Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Professional. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we stronglyrecommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you must usean extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the UnitedStates) or a CSA certified (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extensioncord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating ofthe cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. To prevent suffocation and entrapment hazards to children, Remove the freshfood and freezer doors from any refrigerator before disposing of it or discontinu-ing its use. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinityof this or any other appliance. Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on thecontrol panel, refrigerator must be unplugged to remove power. Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the door handles or the shelvesin the refrigerator. They could seriously injure themselves. In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving partsof the ejector mechanism, or with the heating element that releases the cubes.Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while therefrigerator is plugged in. Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold.Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changesor impact, such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatterinto many small pieces if it breaks. Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors andbetween the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doorswhen children are in the area. Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands aredamp or wet., skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces. Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on models with ice dispenser)This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety mes-sages 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 INFORMATIONPub. No. 49-60674 239D4106P003 GE 05/2012SAFETYWARNINGWARNINGDANGERCAUTION