GE Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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WARNING Scalding Hazard.The hot water dispenser is capable of heating water to a temperature of approximately 185°F (85°C).Water temperatures above 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns or death from scalding. Children, thedisabled, and the elderly are at highest risk of being scalded.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. To reduce the risk of severe burns,scald injuries, or death when using your hot water dispenser, the instructions below must be followed:HOT WATER DISPENSER Do not permit children to use the hot water dispenser. The water coming from the dispenser is very hot. Useextreme caution when dispensing and drinking water. Allowwater to cool to a drinkable temperature before drinking. When dispensing water below 125ÛF, always test thetemperature of the water before drinking. When dispensing hot water, the container can becomevery hot. Use a temperature insulating container, such asceramic or foam. Using container materials such as paperor plastic may result in a burn while holding the cup. Donot use glass containers, as thermal shock can cause thecontainer to break and may result in scalding or lacerations. Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or ofunknown quality. Your container should be close to the dispensing point tominimize the splashing of hot water. A newly installed water filter cartridge will cause water tospurt from the dispenser. Run 2 gallons of water throughthe cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to remove airfrom the system. Until this air is removed from the systemthrough the cold water dispenser, DO NOT use the hotwater dispenser as it may result in spurting of hot water andlead to hot water scalding. The first time the hot water feature is used, confirm ifyou live above 5000 feet (high altitude). This limits thetemperature of the hot water system to avoid boiling. Toaccess the high altitude selection, press Fridge and DoorAlarm and control will cycle from Hi AL to Lo AL (highaltitude to low altitude). The hot water dispenser is designed to only dispense water.Do not attempt to heat or dispense anything other thanwater. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean the tank. The hot water dispensing tank is a non-pressurized tank,with a vent on the tank and a dispenser tube outlet. Donot modify the system, close or block the dispense tube, orconnect any other type of device to the tank or dispensetube. Doing so may lead to rupture of the tank and hotwater scalding.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.4SAFETYREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING Suffocation and child entrapment hazard.Remove fresh-food and freezer doors from the refrigerator, prior to disposal. Failure to do so canresult in child entrapment which can lead to death or brain damage.Child 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 Refrigerator orFreezer: Take off the fresh food and freezer 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 an oldrefrigeration product, check with the companyhandling the disposal about what to do.PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD REFRIGERATORIMPORTANT: