GE TFX20DGB Use And Care & Installation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.A ARNING--When using thisappliance, always exercise basic safetyprecautions, including the following:• Use this applianceonly for its intended purposeas described in this Use and Care Guide,._.z;t_a . This refrigerator must be properlyinstalled and located in accordancewith the Installation Instructionsbefore it is used. If you did not receive anInstallation Instructions sheet with yourrefrigerator, you can obtain one by calling, tollfree, the GE Answer Center ®, 800.626.2000.•Never unplug your refrigeratorby pulling on the power cord, Alwaysr_P p!ug firmly and pull straight outm the outlet.• Repair or replace immediately all electricservice cords that have become frayed orotherwise damaged. Do not use a cord thatshows cracks or abrasion damage along its lengthor at either the plug or connector end.When moving your refrigerator away fromthe wall, be careful not to roll over or damagethe power cord..Do not allow children to climb, stand orhang on the shelves in the refrigerator. Theycould damage the refrigerator and seriouslyinjure themselves..If your old refrigerator is still aroundthe house but not in use, be sure toremove the doors. This will reduce thepossibility of danger to children,.Don't refreeze frozen foods which havethawed completely, The United StatesDepartment of Agriculture in Home and GardenBulletin No. 69 says:"... You may safely reffeeze frozen foods thathave thawed if they still contain ice crystals or ifthey are still coN--below 40°E"... Thawed ground meats, poulUy or fish thathave any off-odor or off-color should not berefrozen and should not be eaten. Thawed icecream should be discarded, If the odor or colorof any food is poor or questionable, get rid of it.The food may be dangerous to eat."Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces theeating quality of foods, particularly fruits,vegetables and prepared foods, The eating qualityof red meat is affected less than that of many otherfoods, Use refrozen foods as soon as possible tosave as much of their eating quality as you can,",Unplug your refrigerator beforecleaning and making repairs. NOTE:We strongly recommend thatany servicingbe performed by a qualified individual.• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,unplug the refrigerator or turnoff power at thecircuit breaker or fusebox in order to avoidcontact with a live wire filament. NOTE:Turning control to OFF position does notremove power to the light circuit.• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammablevapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or anyother appliance.• After your refrigerator is in operation, donot touch the cold surfaces in the freezercompartment, particularly when handsare damp or wet. Skin may adhere to theseextremely cold surfaces,• If your refrigerator has an automatic icemaker,do not place fingers or hands on the automaticicemakingmechanism while the refrigerator isplugged in. This will prevent contact with themoving parts of the ejector mechanism, or withthe heating element that releases the cubes.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS3