Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
■This refrigerator must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
■Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the refrigerator. They could damage the refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.
■Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■Before replacing a
■Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
■Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs.
■GE does not support any servicing of the refrigerator.
■Turning the temperature control dial to the OFF position stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.
Troubleshooting
DANGER! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE REFRIGERATORConsumer Support
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous… even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
RefrigerantsAll refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do.
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