GEAppliances.comPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATORChild entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous…even ifthey will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your oldrefrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help preventaccidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator orFreezer: Take off the doors. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easilyclimb inside.RefrigerantsAll refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which underfederal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If youare getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with thecompany handling the disposal about what to do.USE OF EXTENSION CORDSBecause of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extensioncord.However, if you must use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-listed (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (inCanada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating ofthe cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT3