3Proper Disposal of Your OldRefrigeratorIMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are notproblems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators arestill dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” Ifyou are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow theseinstructions to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator orFreezer:■ Take off the doors.■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easilyclimb inside.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSUnpack the RefrigeratorRemove the Packaging■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turningon the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soapover the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm waterand dry.■ Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammablefluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. Theseproducts can damage the surface of your refrigerator. Formore information, see “Refrigerator Safety.”■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.Clean Before UsingAfter you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the insideof your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructionsin “Refrigerator Care.”WARNINGSuffocation HazardRemove doors from your old refrigerator.Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.Important information to know about disposal ofrefrigerants:Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Localregulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed,EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance withestablished procedures.WARNINGExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and installrefrigerator.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.When Moving Your Refrigerator:Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator forcleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor withcardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pullthe refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or“walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floordamage could occur.Important information to know about glass shelvesand covers:Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water whenthey are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed tosudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and coversare heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoiddropping.